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Question 1
The research on how social comparisons influence the self have been mixed. Some research argues that upward comparisons inspire assimilation, whereas other research argues that upward comparisons lead to feelings of inferiority and a low self-concept. Based on your understanding of how people make social comparisons, what might influence how comparison standards affect a person's view of themselves?
Review research on upward comparisons (list 2-3 reasons) / Review research on downward comparisons (list 2-3 reasons)
Question 2
If you were asked to persuade a liberal audience on the negative effects of abortion, how would you do this using the Elaboration Likelihood Model? In your response make sure to reference: Kassin Text, Chadee Theory Book and One Empirical Article at least once each for a minimum of 3 references.
Explain why & how you will apply ELM using each source above.
Question 3
(A) Apply the theory of cognitive dissonance to this situation: A republican voting for the democratic candidate. How would you explain this phenomenon based on dissonance theory? (Hint: use the three factors).
(Explain dissonance theory and why it applies here Explain each factor of dissonance in relation to this event.
(B) Show how this theory has been supported by the research. (Hint: summarize 2 articles defending this theory).
Question 4
The article "The Ironic Impact of Activists" claims that the negative stereotypes associated with these activists actually reduces their social change influence. Based on what you know about reducing negative stereotypes, what would you suggest based on the research, for a group to remove its negative stereotype?
Explain the claim of negative stereotypes reduce social change influence
Include 4 strategies a group could apply to reduce their negative stereotype/s.
Question 5
"Under certain conditions, people who behave in attitude-discrepant ways go on to change their attitudes. Whether this phenomenon reflects a human need to reduce dissonance, however, is a matter of some controversy." Compare/contrast 3 explanations that have been proposed to address this issue.
Address this example with each of the 3 explanations to change attitudes