In this assessment, you are asked to create a (two-sided) fact sheet on a public policy.

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Introduction

Social psychology is the branch of psychology focused on developing a broad understanding of how human beings think, act, and feel within a social context. In this assessment, we will examine how other people influence the way we present ourselves and our attitudes. Well also think about how we can persuade others and the factors that lead to conformity, compliance, and obedience. Humans live in a social world; better understanding how we are influenced by others (and how we personally influence the people around us) will not only help us understand ourselves more but also help us understand further the dynamics we witness each day across a variety of social settings from home, to school, to the workplace.

Overview

In this assessment you are asked to create a (two-sided) fact sheet on a public policy. Using social psychology concepts, explore why people may choose not to follow your selected policy. Finally, you will identify how to encourage people to comply with that policy.

Preparation

1. Start by choosing a public policy or law to focus on. Choose one of the following options:
   • Motorcycle helmet laws.
   • Speed limits.
   • Age restrictions for alcohol consumption.
   • Drug policies.
   • Littering bans/laws.
   • Jaywalking laws.
   • If you have an idea for another policy, check with your courseroom faculty and get permission.
2. Review Template Lab’s tips for creating fact sheets on the following reading list: . You can also use the as a guide.
3. Find one peer-reviewed research article in the on conformity, compliance, or obedience related to laws or public policies.

Instructions

Create a (two-sided) fact sheet for the general public that includes:

• Brief description of the public policy.
• Resistance to public policy:
  • 12 social cognition concepts that lead to resistance to this public policy or resistance to following this public policy.
  • One concept related to presentation of self that leads to resistance to this public policy.
• Encouraging compliance:
  • One idea to persuade people to accept this public policy (using a persuasion concept).
  • One idea on how to get compliance (using a conformity, compliance, or obedience concept).
  • Describe research findings from a peer-reviewed research article.
• Brief description of psychologys role in developing, designing, and disseminating public policy.
• Include your references in a footer and use in-text citations.

Submission Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Use a minimum of two sources: your textbook and one peer-reviewed journal article.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
  • Refer to for guidance in using proper APA style. See the section of the Writing Center for instructions on using Academic Writer.
• Length: Two single-spaced, typed pages.
• Font and font size: No smaller than a 10 pt. font.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply psychological principles to topics in social psychology.
  • Apply concepts related to persuasion and either conformity, compliance, or obedience.
• Competency 2: Describe scholarly research findings in social psychology.
  • Describe scholarly research findings in social psychology.
• Competency 3: Describe how psychology can promote civic, social, and global outcomes that benefit others.
  • Describe psychologys role in developing, designing, and disseminating public policy.
• Competency 4: Apply social psychological content and skills to career goals.
  • Apply concepts related to social cognition and the presentation of self that may lead to resistance to public policy.
• Competency 5: Communicate professionally with proper mechanics and effective organization.
  • Use APA style citations and references with some missing elements.
  • Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.

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