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For each thread, students must support their answers to the first question with at least 2 unique academic citations in APA format, and their answers to the second question with at least 2 unique Scripture verses in APA format. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, etc. Word Count: 200. Includes 2 replies needed which I will send after the initial post has been completed; no word count required for responses, just elaboration on the response chapters from this week. Read: Chadee: Chapters 4, 7. Read: Kassin, Markus, & Fein: Chapters 3 – 4. Books used: Chadee, D. (2022). Theories in social psychology (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: . Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2021). Social psychology (11th ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN: Pdf for one of the books attached.
Paper For Above instruction
This discussion assignment requires students to critically analyze aspects of social psychology by engaging with specific chapters in the assigned textbooks and integrating biblical principles. The task involves answering two questions related to social psychological concepts, supporting the first with scholarly, academic citations and the second with Scripture verses. The assignment emphasizes critical thinking, theological reflection, and scholarly support, aiming to deepen understanding of social influence, attitudes, and behaviors within a biblical framework.
The first question typically asks students to explore concepts such as conformity, obedience, persuasion, or group dynamics using the chapters from Chadee's "Theories in Social Psychology" (Chapters 4 and 7) and Kassin et al.'s "Social Psychology" (Chapters 3-4). Students should synthesize information from these chapters and cite at least two credible academic sources. These sources might include journal articles, scholarly books, or credible online resources that deepen the understanding of the psychological theories discussed.
The second question prompts students to connect social psychological insights with biblical principles by citing at least two Scripture verses that support or illustrate the concepts discussed. The verses should be relevant to the themes of influence, morality, obedience, or communal behavior, and must be properly formatted in APA style. This exercise encourages students to integrate faith-based perspectives with psychological theory, fostering a holistic understanding of human behavior.
Additionally, students are expected to produce a response of approximately 200 words, demonstrating concise yet comprehensive engagement with the week's readings and assigned topics. Following the initial post, students must post two replies that further elaborate or critique their peers’ contributions, encouraging dialogue and deeper reflection, although no additional word count is required for these replies.
Overall, this assignment aims to blend academic rigor with biblical worldview integration, resulting in a nuanced exploration of social psychology theories contextualized within Scripture, fostering a balanced approach to understanding human behavior from both psychological and theological perspectives.
References
- Chadee, D. (2022). Theories in social psychology (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2021). Social psychology (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.