Collective Action for Social Movements
America has had a long history of social movements throughout its inception. From the time when it was first colonized up until today, civil rights has been a long-standing issue within this growing…
Blog
Morality and Social Responsibility
Under the different theories of morality, happiness and what contributes to it and its ultimate end are the questions that philosophers have tried to tackle in the past. Aristotle was of the view…
Can You Use Persuasion or Social Influence to Change Prejudice or Stereotyping?
Prejudice and racism have long plagued the United States since its inception. Over the years, racial prejudice has become very unpopular, and it has gone from something that was at one point in time…
Everyday Decision Making
Chesley Sullenberger is a man who had many years of experience under his belt. He received his pilots’ license at the age of 14 and now at 57 years old, he was labeled a hero. Sullenberger did not…
Identifying Peripheral and Central Route Persuasion in Advertising
Newspapers and magazine are littered with endorsements of one kind or another. They feature weight loss programs, makeup, clothing, and perfumes, to name a few. Some advertisements only feature a…
Expected Utility Theory and Prospect Theory
I have heard of Deal or No Deal but I have never understood the premise of the game until now. The game seems like a practice in risk aversion. People make decisions and choices based on whether or…
Hypocrisy and Behavior Change
While growing up, I was often told by my elders to “practice what you preach”. The basis of this saying is if you are going to proclaim something openly, make sure your actions are in line with what…
The Walden Library
This week, a lot of the reading I have been doing has been reading has focused on leadership and the effects on their employees. For the first article, researchers tackle the issue of diversity and…
Can you encourage pro-social behavior?
Door-in-the-face works by requesting a larger proposition that a person will more than likely reject, therefore slamming the door in the face of the requestor (Brock & Green, 2005). However, they…
Optimistic Bias
I am at a bit of a crossroads when it comes to cultures that I am a part of. I have a religious culture, an African culture, a Southern culture, and a European culture. I often joke about not really…