Social Psychology Research Paper
Destinee Starcher
Professor Dilks
Social Psychology
8/31/2015
1.)
• Article Link: http://abcnews.go.com/US/college-students-amazing-lake-rescue-92-year-driver/story?id=27526163
• Article Title: College Student's Amazing Lake Rescue of 92-Year-Old Driver
• Core Concern: Impact of Individuals on Individuals
• The article is about college student Alton Brieske. While eating lunch he witnessed a vehicle crash into the lake. Without hesitation he dove into the water and saved the life of a ninety-two year old man, trapped in his car. The interaction between the college student and the elderly man illustrates the first core concern of social psychology. The act of saving the man’s life was an interaction between two individuals. Also the article …show more content…
Two students created a social media campaign, to combat negative stereotypes associated with the university. The social media campaign eventually developed into a new student organization on campus. The two students now function as leaders of the organization. As leaders they direct the focus of the group, handle group operations, and provide guidance to the group as a whole. Thus these students illustrate the impact of individuals, specifically leaders on the entire group.
4.)
• Article Link: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/19/police-report-multiple-fatalities-after shooting-in-texas/
• Article Title: Organized crime charges filed against 170 motorcycle gang members after Texas shootout
• Core Concern: Impact of Groups on Groups
• In this article rival motorcycle gang members, engage in a shootout at a Texas Restaurant. The shooting in response to one gang violating social norms. The intergroup hostility between these two groups resulted in actual physical violence. The article illustrates how the actions and dynamics of one group can impact another group. Negative interactions between opposing groups often have serious consequences for those involved.
5.)
• Article Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/03/alcohol-consumption-socializing-_n_6792564.html
• Article Title: The More Friends At The Bar, The More You'll Drink
• Core Concern: The impact of social context on individuals and
Professor Dilks
Social Psychology
8/31/2015
1.)
• Article Link: http://abcnews.go.com/US/college-students-amazing-lake-rescue-92-year-driver/story?id=27526163
• Article Title: College Student's Amazing Lake Rescue of 92-Year-Old Driver
• Core Concern: Impact of Individuals on Individuals
• The article is about college student Alton Brieske. While eating lunch he witnessed a vehicle crash into the lake. Without hesitation he dove into the water and saved the life of a ninety-two year old man, trapped in his car. The interaction between the college student and the elderly man illustrates the first core concern of social psychology. The act of saving the man’s life was an interaction between two individuals. Also the article …show more content…
Two students created a social media campaign, to combat negative stereotypes associated with the university. The social media campaign eventually developed into a new student organization on campus. The two students now function as leaders of the organization. As leaders they direct the focus of the group, handle group operations, and provide guidance to the group as a whole. Thus these students illustrate the impact of individuals, specifically leaders on the entire group.
4.)
• Article Link: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/19/police-report-multiple-fatalities-after shooting-in-texas/
• Article Title: Organized crime charges filed against 170 motorcycle gang members after Texas shootout
• Core Concern: Impact of Groups on Groups
• In this article rival motorcycle gang members, engage in a shootout at a Texas Restaurant. The shooting in response to one gang violating social norms. The intergroup hostility between these two groups resulted in actual physical violence. The article illustrates how the actions and dynamics of one group can impact another group. Negative interactions between opposing groups often have serious consequences for those involved.
5.)
• Article Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/03/alcohol-consumption-socializing-_n_6792564.html
• Article Title: The More Friends At The Bar, The More You'll Drink
• Core Concern: The impact of social context on individuals and