Each unit students are to relate specific sources to module material. Students are required to make one original substantive post (three to four paragraphs) that addresses the specific discussion by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. CST and two peer posts (responses to his or her classmates’ posts that are two to three paragraphs each) by 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday. All posts must utilize and cite material from the unit’s course information/readings, including correct internal citations and a complete reference list.
Responding to discussion questions as well as discourse between students related to subject matter within the course. This includes posting responses to the posts of others within a Discussion Area. A response may express agreement with or challenge to the point of view expressed, supported by references (citations) to the text, lecture, or outside readings.
What is meant by a public sector capital investment program, and what are examples of capital projects? How is the federal government’s approach to this process different than that of the states and local governments? Please look back at the various credible sources I have had you utilize in previous discussion posts throughout this course and utilize one or more in addressing question(s) through the Unit 7 course readings.
As we discussed, there are many different interest groups that exist in the United States today. For this activity, you will choose one such group and do some research to figure out what it does and how it does it. Follow these steps:
Select an interest group from the list. If you’d like to do a different group that is not listed, please get approval from your instructor before you begin.
Research the web and other resources for information about your chosen interest group. Be sure to check out their official homepage for the most reputable information. You will need a total of 3 sources in all.
Find information about the group’s beliefs – what do the stand for? – and how they go about supporting their interests – do they lobby Congress, encourage grassroots letter writing campaigns, organize protests, etc.?
Write a 1-2 page essay summarizing your group’s beliefs and actions. Be sure to also include your source list of at least 3 sources.
Once you’ve completed your essay, submit it to your instructor.
Point value: 50 points
Grading Rubric:
Topic is an interest group from the list, or other pre-approved topic – 5 points
Bibliography of at least 3 research sources is included – 10 points
Essay is between 1-2 full pages in length – 5 points
Essay factually and thoroughly explains the role of selected interest group, their issue of concern, involvement in lobbying, etc. – 30 points
How does attraction happen and how do relationships form? Attraction and relationships are complex in that they are influenced by numerous factors, including, but not limited to, age and gender of the partners, stage of the relationship, and culture.
For this Assignment, you explore the elements of a relationship and the rules and expectations associated with them. You also examine what influences these elements and rules/expectations.
To prepare:
Review Chapter 10 of your course text, Social Psychology, focusing on attachments in childhood and adulthood. Also focus on the factors involved in attraction, romantic love, relationship satisfaction, and romantic breakups.
Review at least two of the journal articles in this week’s Learning Resources to explore aspects of attraction and romantic relationships in different cultures. (You do not have to read all of the articles.) Think about how people in a different culture might view and behave in relationships. Notice the similarities and differences between that culture and your own.
The Assignment (4-5 pages):
In a 4 to 5-page paper, analyze a personal relationship you have or have had (or a relationship of someone you know well). This relationship may be a romantic relationship or a friendship. Address the following:
Briefly identify the type of relationship you are using as your example and describe each person’s attachment style.
Select at least four concepts or theories from your readings that describe in more depth the relationship and/or how this relationship developed, was maintained, or ended. Analyze how these four concepts or theories relate to the relationship you have chosen to assess.
Finally, select a culture presented in one of the articles listed and consider how that cultural context could impact your relationship. If one or both of the individuals in your relationship was from this other culture, would your four selected concepts or theories still apply in the same way? If not, what would differ? Would another concept or theory be more applicable, and why? Use information from, and cite, your selected article.
Sources to be used:
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Sommers, S. (2016). Social psychology (9th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 10, “Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships”
Choose two or more of the following articles for review, of which you then write about one:
Arends-Tóth, J., & van de Vijver, F. J. R. (2009). Cultural differences in family, marital, and gender-role values among immigrants and majority members in the Netherlands. International Journal of Psychology, 44(3), 161–169. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Farrer, J., Tsuchiya, H., & Bagrowicz, B. (2008). Emotional expression in tsukiau dating relationships in Japan. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25(1), 169–188. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Hiew, D. N., Kim Halford, W., van de Vijver, F. J. R., & Liu, S. (2015). Relationship standards and satisfaction in Chinese, Western, and Intercultural Chinese-Western couples in Australia. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 46(5), 684–701. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Madathil, J., & Benshoff, J. (2008). Importance of marital characteristics and marital satisfaction: A comparison of Asian Indians in arranged marriages and Americans in marriages of choice. Family Journal, 16(3), 222–230. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Remennick, L. (2005). Cross-cultural dating patterns on an Israeli campus: Why are Russian immigrant women more popular than men? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 22(4), 435–454. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Yarhouse, M., & Nowacki, S. (2007). The many meanings of marriage: Divergent perspectives seeking common ground. Family Journal, 15(1), 36–45. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Marti, M., Bobier, D., & Baron, R. (2000). Right before our eyes: The failure to recognize non-prototypical forms of prejudice. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 3(4), 403–418.
Miller, S. L., Zielaskowski, K., & Plant, E. A. (2012). The basis of shooter biases beyond cultural stereotypes. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(10), 1358–1366.
