Discussion 1: Aggressive Behavior (1 ½ pages in length)
Social psychologists have studied the social forces that influence aggressive behavior. Research on aggression highlights personal, situational, and environmental factors that may uniquely influence the likelihood of aggressive behavior (Bushman & Huesmann, 2010). The media in this week’s Learning Resources demonstrates how aggressive behavior happens, even when it was unintended.
Media
• Video: BBC. (n.d.). Stanford prison experiment [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/stanford_prison_experiment
Write the identity of the event to which you were assigned (video – Stanford prison experiment) then explain two potential situational factors that may have influenced the aggressive behavior demonstrated in the event. Explain two possible personal factors that may have influenced this aggressive behavior. Finally, employing a social psychology perspective, explain two ways the aggressive behavior might have been prevented. Use the current literature to support your response.
Discussion 2: Dehumanization and Online Aggression (1 ½ pages)
Dehumanization has been defined as a denial of humanness to others and has been associated with aggression and a host of negative consequences (Moller & Deci, 2009). In contemporary society, the use of computer-based communications and social media outlets creates an open opportunity for people to be aggressive. For example, the increase of anonymity through technology has provided a medium for aggression. The current literature suggests that the power differential between the online aggressor and the victim is not considered enough (Bushman & Huesmann, 2010; Fiske, 2010). Both of these issues can lead to dehumanization.
For this paper, consider a situation in which aggressive behavior could occur online and think about how it might foster dehumanization.
Write: a brief description of the situation you selected. Then explain three potential factors that might foster dehumanization/de-individuation and lead to online aggressive behavior. Finally, using a social psychology perspective, explain two ways online aggression could be reduced. Be specific and use the current literature to support your response.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references that were provided for you.
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