PSYC FPX 3540 Assessment 1 Theories Application Exercise

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Capella University

PSYC FPX 3540 Culture, Ethnicity, and Diversity

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Theories Application Worksheet

You have the option to explore readings covering various topics, such as categorization, racial stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, racism, and white skin privilege. To assist you in this assignment, complete the media piece, “Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice.” Your responses in the media piece will inform your completion of the worksheet below. Ensure that your answers are in full sentences, adhere to proper grammar, include evidence from relevant sources, and follow APA style citations.

Instruction:

Your Content

Name of Concept or Theory:

Social Cognitive Theory

Summarize the Concept/Theory (1-4 sentences):

Social cognitive theory organizes and categorizes information for easy comprehension, emphasizing personal, behavioral, and environmental factors. It posits that individuals develop automatic responses based on internalized belief systems related to factors like race, gender, age, and skin color. Observations and learning from an early age influence preferences, contributing to the formation of stereotypes and, subsequently, prejudice and discrimination (Schunk & DiBenedetto, 2020; McLeod, 2016).

PSYC FPX 3540 Assessment 1 Theories Application Exercise

Real World Example:

In instances of Asian prejudice, the automatic association of Chinese individuals with the global pandemic, such as the unfounded belief that they were responsible for COVID-19, exemplifies the social cognitive theory. The theory also applies to the motivation behind discriminatory behaviors, as observed in the case of attributing blame to the Chinese race during the pandemic chaos (Abdullah, 2019; Schunk & DiBenedetto, 2020).

Name of Video:

White Like Me

Brief Summary of the Video (3-4 sentences):

“White Like Me,” a documentary by Tim Wise, explores the historical and contemporary struggles of people of color. Drawing parallels between white privilege and the obliviousness to racial inequalities, Wise discusses key historical events, including the anti-apartheid movement and Barack Obama’s presidency. The documentary advocates for color consciousness over color blindness to promote coexistence and acceptance of all aspects of society (Watson, 2011; Kanopy, n.d.).

Apply the Concept/Theory:

The video aligns with social cognitive theory by depicting historical instances where stereotypes, compartmentalization, and overgeneralization influenced behavior. The theory’s emphasis on individual beliefs shaping choices is evident in the conservative resistance to welfare programs benefiting the black community. Additionally, the motivation behind the concept of Reverse Discrimination can be linked to the explicit privileges afforded to white Americans, as discussed in the documentary (Schunk & DiBenedetto, 2020; What Is Reverse Discrimination?, n.d.).

References:

Abdullah, S. M. (2019). Similarity Artikel: Social Cognitive Theory: A Bandura Thought Review Published in 1982-2012. Journal PSIKODIMENSIA, 18(1), 85–100.

Kanopy – Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries. (n.d.). www.kanopy.com. https://www.kanopy.com/en/capella/mylists/customplaylists/5421548

Schunk, D. H., & DiBenedetto, M. K. (2020). Motivation and social cognitive theory. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 60(1), 101832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2019.101832

Watson, B. (2011, October). Black Like Me, 50 Years Later. Smithsonian; Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/black-like-me-50-years-later-74543463/

What Is Reverse Discrimination? | Swartz Swidler. (n.d.). Swartz-Swidler. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://swartz-legal.com/employment-law-resources/what-is-reverse-discrimination/

PSYC FPX 3540 Assessment 1 Theories Application Exercise