Topic 3: Social Responsibility
Helping
HR.2.A - Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behaviour.
HR.2.B - Contrast two theories explaining altruism in humans.
HR.2.A - Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behaviour.
HR.2.B - Contrast two theories explaining altruism in humans.
Altruism Theories from abonica
Evolution: Why We Help | |
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Helping and Volunteering Across Cultures | |
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HR.2.D - Examine factors influencing bystanderism.
1. Read the NY Times Article on the Murder of Kitty Genovese
2. Read the "Overview of Bystander Studies" document to learn about studies examining the Bystander Effect.
3. Record examples from the Genovese Article that connects to each study in your chart.
4. Watch the video about the realities of the Kitty Genovese Murder Video.
A. Kitty Genovese Murder Article: http://www.nytimes.com/1964/03/27/37-who-saw-murder-didnt-call-the-police.html?_r=0
2. Read the "Overview of Bystander Studies" document to learn about studies examining the Bystander Effect.
3. Record examples from the Genovese Article that connects to each study in your chart.
4. Watch the video about the realities of the Kitty Genovese Murder Video.
A. Kitty Genovese Murder Article: http://www.nytimes.com/1964/03/27/37-who-saw-murder-didnt-call-the-police.html?_r=0
Overview of Bystanderism Studies | |
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C. The Real Story of the Genovese Murder: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbpcIbB6ZA8
What Would You Do?
Love and Relationships Warm-Up Articles
Read the following three articles. When completed, grab a question sheet from the front of class and discuss. Continue to exchange questions throughout the class period.
Article #1: Do This to Fall in Love with Anyone Article | |
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Article #2:True Love Does Not Exist
http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/01/theres-no-such-thing-as-everlasting-love-according-to-science/267199/
Article #3: Are Romantic Movies Bad for You?
content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1868389,00.html
http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/01/theres-no-such-thing-as-everlasting-love-according-to-science/267199/
Article #3: Are Romantic Movies Bad for You?
content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1868389,00.html
Interpersonal Relationships
HR.1.A- Examine biological, psychological and social origins of attraction.
-Today you will be working to examine a variety of explanations that contribute to attraction.
Step I: Biological Explanations of Attraction
Movie Clips from "The Science of Sex Appeal"
1. Visit the following website:
www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/other-shows-science-of-sex-appeal-videos/
2. View the clips starting from "Biological Sex Appeal" to "Sexy Body Motion"
3. As you watch, create a "Word Cloud" that includes factors that impact attraction. Words that are larger should represent the factors that you think play the largest role in attraction.
Step II: Study PowerPoint
1. Explore the following presentation and record down information for each study.
-Today you will be working to examine a variety of explanations that contribute to attraction.
Step I: Biological Explanations of Attraction
Movie Clips from "The Science of Sex Appeal"
1. Visit the following website:
www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/other-shows-science-of-sex-appeal-videos/
2. View the clips starting from "Biological Sex Appeal" to "Sexy Body Motion"
3. As you watch, create a "Word Cloud" that includes factors that impact attraction. Words that are larger should represent the factors that you think play the largest role in attraction.
Step II: Study PowerPoint
1. Explore the following presentation and record down information for each study.
Attraction pp from abonica
Communication
HR.1.B - Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships.
HR.1.B - Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships.
Culture and Relationships: Choice or Arranged Marriage
HR.1.C - Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships.
HR.1.C - Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships.
Source #1:What's So Crazy about arranged Marriage?
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/whats-so-crazy-about-an-arranged-marriage/256561/
Source 2: Why are so many Indian Arranged Marriages Successful?
www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-behind-behavior/201511/why-are-so-many-indian-arranged-marriages-successful
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/whats-so-crazy-about-an-arranged-marriage/256561/
Source 2: Why are so many Indian Arranged Marriages Successful?
www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-behind-behavior/201511/why-are-so-many-indian-arranged-marriages-successful
HR.1.D: Analyse why relationships change or end
Topic 3: Violence
Hook Article: The Students Who Weren't Just Marching for Parkland
www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/03/the-students-who-werent-just-marching-for-parkland/556463/
www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/03/the-students-who-werent-just-marching-for-parkland/556463/
HR.3.A- Evaluate Sociocultural Explanations of the origins of violence.
Culture of Honor: Nisbett and Cohen | |
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The evolution of inner city violence.
Ghettoside Reading | |
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PTSD Mind-Map Resources
HR.3.C- Discuss the effects of Short and Long Term exposure to violence.
Instructions
Use the following resources to complete a Mind-Map on the topic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As you do so, you will gain a better understanding of the short and long-term impacts of being exposed to violence.
Phase I: PTSD Overview:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/basics/definition/con-20022540
Instructions
Use the following resources to complete a Mind-Map on the topic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As you do so, you will gain a better understanding of the short and long-term impacts of being exposed to violence.
Phase I: PTSD Overview:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/basics/definition/con-20022540
Phase II: Behavioral & Biological Impacts
PTSD From Your Zip Code:
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/27/health/urban-ptsd-problems/
Violence and School Performance (Sharkey et al.(2012)):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23078491
PTSD and Bullying (Carney and Hazler (2007)):
http://news.psu.edu/story/195973/2007/05/15/saliva-holds-clue-chronic-bullying
Bio LoA Green Packet:
Explore your green biological packet and find studies that may relate to this prompt. (Stress' impact on Biological functions).
Chicago Teens and Combat Veterans Join Forces to Battle PTSD
www.npr.org/2016/01/25/463875598/chicago-teens-and-combat-veterans-join-forces-in-urban-warriors-program
Sexual Assault Against Women:
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/ptsd-overview/women/sexual-assault-females.asp
Phase III: Discusion
Based on your Mind Map, develop 3 discussion questions. Be prepared to share these with the class.
PTSD From Your Zip Code:
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/27/health/urban-ptsd-problems/
Violence and School Performance (Sharkey et al.(2012)):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23078491
PTSD and Bullying (Carney and Hazler (2007)):
http://news.psu.edu/story/195973/2007/05/15/saliva-holds-clue-chronic-bullying
Bio LoA Green Packet:
Explore your green biological packet and find studies that may relate to this prompt. (Stress' impact on Biological functions).
Chicago Teens and Combat Veterans Join Forces to Battle PTSD
www.npr.org/2016/01/25/463875598/chicago-teens-and-combat-veterans-join-forces-in-urban-warriors-program
Sexual Assault Against Women:
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/ptsd-overview/women/sexual-assault-females.asp
Phase III: Discusion
Based on your Mind Map, develop 3 discussion questions. Be prepared to share these with the class.
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HR.3.B- Discuss the relative effectiveness of two strategies for reducing violence.
Yoga and the Brain | |
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Kendrick Lamar & Violence Socratic Seminar
Based on the selection of lyrics and songs, what is Kendrick Lamar's message on violence in inner city America? What themes does he want to share with the American people? What connections do you see to this unit on violence?
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics Packet | |
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Kendrick Lamar Biography: www.biography.com/people/kendrick-lamar-21349281
K.L. Opens the Grammy's with Rage: www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/01/kendrick-lamars-confrontational-grammys-opening/551705/
K.L. Opens the Grammy's with Rage: www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/01/kendrick-lamars-confrontational-grammys-opening/551705/
Decision Maker Letter: EWR Alternative Assignment
You will write and a letter to a real world decision maker who is responsible for developing and running programs targeting youth with violent and other challenging behaviors. Your goal is to relfect on their program and to provide suggestions from psychology to help them grow their programs.
Preventing Violence Letter Overview & Rubric | |
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Tips to Writing A Letter to a Decision Maker | |
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