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Theory Application Journal Assignments
The journal assignment has three entries. Each entry has the same directions, but each has a unique topic for analysis and the number of theories/concepts applied. Submit each entry during the assigned Lesson (see Syllabus Page 2).
1. Journal 1: Perception - discuss how you and a chosen friend/family member/ romantic partner used interpersonal perception in a specific interaction.
- One theory or concept for analysis
- 1 single spaced page in length
- The description section should be no more than 1/2 page in length
- Use only concepts/theories from Chapter for this entry
2. Journal 2: Conflict - describe a specific conflict between you and your chosen friend/family member/ romantic partner.
- Two theories or concepts for analysis
- 1 1/2 single spaced pages in length
- The description section should be no more than 1/2 page in length
- Use only concepts/theories from Chapter for this entry
3. Journal 3: Challenges in Relationships - examine a specific relationship challenge you are now or have faced in a relationship with a friend/family member/romantic partner.
- Three theories or concepts for analysis
- 2 single spaced pages in length
- The description section should be no more than 1 page in length
- Use only concepts/theories from Chapter for this entry
4. Please follow these directions so there is nothing left up to my imagination of what I think you are talking about. I am often asked "What is the difference between a theory and a concept?" A theory is most obvious because it usually is named "____ Theory" such as Standpoint
Theory or Expectancy Violation Theory." A concept is any term you find in the textbook that describes an idea presented in the chapter.
You can think of a concept as a vocabulary word or subsection heading. So, halo effect or primacy effect are concepts. In Chapter, a simple, ego, or pseudo-conflict are all examples of concepts. In Chapter, long distance relationships or jealousy are both concepts. You can use either theories or concepts for the analysis section in each journal.