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Social Psychology Project
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Understanding and responding to 21st century stereotyping,
implicit bias and prejudice at school.
The purpose of this project is to raise awareness about unconscious biases, to foster greater appreciation for
diversity, to open respectful dialogue about difference and promote constructive collaboration.
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Project Overview:
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a) Stereotypes and School Success reflection piece (30 points)
b) Formal discussion Friday Oct 23 (20 points)
c) Be The Change creative piece with one page statement summarizing your intent and choices. You may
choose a partner or work alone for this part of the project. (50 points) Due Thursday Oct 29
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Be the Change guidelines:
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Social Justice activist Mohandas Ghandi’s quote “Be the change you wish to see” acknowledges the power that
individuals have to make a positive difference in their community. Research in Social Psychology demonstrates
optimal ways to address the negative effects of bias and stereotyping. Considering personal reflections, class
activities and discussions select one issue that you find meaningful. Create a product that illustrates a research
based idea to address this issue. This is an opportunity to play to your strengths and address a topic that you
care about.
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Product ideas: a powerpoint, video, collage, painting, drawing, model, social media campaign, mobile, portrait,
poem, experiment replication, piece of music, or letter to the editor. Please see me if you have additional ideas.
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prejudice/discrimination!
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just world phenomenon!
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implicit associations! !
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cognitive dissonance ! !
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improving contact! !
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racism/sexism!
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ingroup bias!
stereotypes/stereotype threat!
recategorization!
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controlled processing! !
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Sources: Textbook modules 43-45, Stereotype Threat clip and handout, Roots of Racism article, IAT handout, A
Girl Like Me clip, Carol Dweck handout, Strategies to Reduce Prejudice handout, Misrepresention video and
additional research.!
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Street Calculus
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Garry Trudeau
http://web.pdx.edu/~tothm/pluralism/street%20calculus.pdf