Cobe Wilson
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Gamer, writer, poet, academic.
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Reducing Intergroup Bias and Dsicrimination
Racial disparities have been prevalent for centuries between perceived racial groups whether these perceptions were physical in nature (such as skin color) or more psychological/philosophical in nature (as in religion, politics, etc.). recently a New York Times article put a spotlight on a study by the National Institute of Health, published in Science, which found that the awarding of research grants and research awards were affected by the racial background of the researcher, despite the fact that this type of discriminatory practice is forbidden in academia and research by both research organizations and he federal government.
By Cobe Wilson11 months ago in Humans
Attachment and Parenting Styles
Since the 1920s, developmental psychologists have sought to study the effect that parents have on their children’s social and instrumental development. The most prominent approach to this academic question has come to be known as child-rearing styles, or parenting styles. These parenting styles incorporate the many behaviors of parents into specific developmental outcomes that we commonly see in children (Darling, 1999).
By Cobe Wilson11 months ago in Humans
The Self
Positive self-esteem is seen as a necessary part of a fulfilling life by many individuals (Crisp & Turner, 2010). According to Crisp and Turner (2010) self-esteem is a subjective evaluation performed by an individual on themselves and determined to be positive or negative. This evaluation can have major effects on how one approaches life and an individual’s psychological functioning. Positive self-esteem is when an individual holds themselves in high regard and focuses on the positive aspects of their life, the events that take place, and the things they do right (Crisp & Turner, 2010).
By Cobe Wilson11 months ago in Education
Attribution Theory
Attribution theory is a term used to describe a large array of social cognitive theories that seek to explain why human being behave in the way they do. For example, why do we commit road rage?, Why are we rude to service staff at restaurants?, and Why do we break traffic laws when we know its illegal? These behaviors are often observed every day. Some attribution theories emphasize the social aspects of the situation, some emphasize the affective traits of a person, and some take a mediating approach to both. However, they all seek to answer the grand question of why?
By Cobe Wilson11 months ago in Psyche
Social Motives
The group that I identify with the most is the “gamer” group. For many people, the gamer stereotype is a white teenage boy who drinks energy drinks, eats junk food, and is a bit of a social pariah. However, the gamer group is so much more than that. To be a gamer is to take challenges and turn them into victories. It is to be a puzzle solver, a critical thinker, and a think-on-your-feet icon. Gamers have many different favorite genres and identify with different aspects of the gamer culture (which is really another conversation entirely). However, the identification with the “gamer” group, or identity, is the major group membership that I currently hold, and one that I am proud to portray openly and zealously. However, what drives me to identify with the group? That is where social motives come in.
By Cobe Wilson12 months ago in Psyche
Prejudice
Prejudice is defined by Wright and Taylor (2007) as a social evaluation of a group with negative emotions attached to it. The specific topic for this assignment is gender prejudice. Gender prejudice, defined by Eckes and Trautner (2000, as cited in Brinkman & Rickard, 2009) as “the attitude that a group deserves lower social status based in gender related categorization”, is experienced by both women and men on a daily basis, however, most research focuses almost exclusively on the prejudice experienced by women (historically referred to as sexism). Three articles describe the various instances of gender prejudice experienced by both men and women in varied settings and at various times.
By Cobe Wilson12 months ago in Education
Identity Development and Social Media
Identity development, according to Yang, Holden, Carter, and Webb (2018) is an important developmental milestone for adolescents as well as emerging adults. Traditional frameworks for identity formation include friendships, family, classmates, peers, and colleagues as well as less personal relationships such as cultural norms, group membership, hobbies, and faith (Yang et al., 2018). Social identity formation can occur through various processes, with the most common being through social comparison. Social comparison theory, according to Fiske (2014), is when individuals compare themselves with other people, to assess their progress towards a perceived idea of success. Social comparison serves to help individuals understand how they are doing in a specific context (for instance, comparing themselves to a similar peer to see if they will succeed in a difficult task) and to help individuals via a self-enhancement process (e.g., comparing someone who is less well off financially to enhance your sense of self and make yourself feel better) (Fiske, 2014).
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Humans
Social Cognition
Social cognitive processes are the processes through which we live our lives (most often successfully). They are the mental activities, both conscious and unconscious, that allow us to receive, categorize, and utilize environmental input to progress through existence. Social cognitive process can be broken down into conscious (actively controllable) and unconscious (automatic) processes (Dijksterhuis, 2010). This difference between these two modes of social cognitive processing is an important distinction with links as far back as Greek philosopher Plotinus (Dijksterhuis, 2010).
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Education
Attitude Formation
The field of psychology is deeply rooted in the study of attitudes. So much so, in fact, that according to Thomas and Znaniecki (1981, as cited in Fiske, Gilbert, & Lindzey, 2010) the field of psychology was once defined as literally being the “study of attitudes”. Attitudes are present in our lives every day. According to Fazio and Olson (2007), attitudes are evaluations of the positivity or negativity of something, be it an event, object, or an environment. Attitudes, according to Fazio and Olson (2007), let us determine whether something is good/bad, approachable/avoidable, desirable/undesirable, and more. The human capacity to form attitudes about the world allow us to survive in an everchanging environment.
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Education
Stereotype Threat
Stereotype threat is a feeling of discomfort (psychologically speaking) in which a person is afraid that their actions will be viewed through or confirm a negative stereotype that is associated with their group memberships (Nelson, 2016). According to research in the field, stereotype threat can occur in individuals who not only belong to the stereotyped group, but also to individuals who might belong to the group, may have very little identification with the group, identify with groups that have very little identity strength, and who may be afraid that society will view them as a part of the stereotyped group when in fact they are not (Schmader, 2002; Bosson, Haymovitz, & Pinel, 2004; Major, Hunger, Bunyan, & Miller, 2014; as cited in Nelson, 2016).
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Education
Prosocial Behaviour
Within social psychology, there is a concept known as prosocial behavior. Fiske (2014) defined prosocial behavior as the intentional behaviors that benefit others. Under this definition accidentally helping someone does not count, only the behaviors that have an intended benefit. However, prosocial behavior also includes actions that intend to benefit someone but fail to do so, such as washing a person’s car in the rain (Fiske, 2014). Within prosocial behavior, there lies several core social motives (also known as core social motivations) that drive the prosocial behavior.
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Education
Influences on Bargaining and Negotiation
When thinking about bargaining and negotiation, one of the prime examples that comes to mind is the current trade talks between the United States of America and China. Historically, China and the U.S. has had a very uneven trade relationship, with most of the production taking place in China and then the U.S. importing those goods. Currently, President Trump has been negotiating trade deals with not only China, but other North American countries as well. The House passed the USMCA and sent it to the President’s desk on the 19th of December. The trade deal with China, however, has taken a great amount of bargaining and negotiation. Tariffs have been instituted and rolled back, and bargaining has taken place consistently for the past year (He, 2019). Recently however, China has agreed to a phase one deal with the U.S. after negotiations about imports, exports, and tariffs had taken place (He, 2019).
By Cobe Wilsonabout a year ago in Education