Case Study 3 — Frank: Reflecting on
Consent
Course Material:
Chapter 12, “Close
Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality
Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2020). Social Psychology and Human Nature (5th
Edition). Cengage Limited. https://capella.vitalsource.com/books/9780357713754
Behavior Ethics
This
resource, courtesy of Ethics Unwrapped, The University of Texas at
Austin, introduces you to a new concept in behavioral ethics and ethical
reasoning: systematic moral analysis. You will be asked to identify and apply
elements of ethical reasoning in your written assignments, and you are
encouraged to consider elements of behavioral ethics as a possible topic for
your discussion post.
The University of Texas at Austin. (n.d.). Systematic moral analysis. Ethics Unwrapped. https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/video/systematic-moral-analysis
Systematic moral analysis is a tool that helps us to think through
ethically complex situation.
Critical Thinking
You spent some time exploring
this resource the past couple of weeks. For this week, focus on the
Fair-Mindedness trait. You will be asked to identify and apply elements of
critical thinking in your written assignments, and you are encouraged to
consider elements of critical thinking as a possible topic for your discussion
post.
Qualities of the Thinker: Traits of the Mind.
Assignment
Overview
GOOD, BAD, AND LOVING
Overview
This
week, you will be writing a paper in which you apply theories and concepts from
social psychology related to prosocial behavior, rejection, and close
relationships. You will also be required to apply behavioral ethics and
critical thinking concepts. Successful practitioners understand the dynamics of
various relationships. Their understanding of that which affects a successful
relationship enables them to support positive and loving relationships for
their clients.
Preparation
Complete
the Riverbend City: Good, Bad, and Loving Case Studies media piece if you
haven’t already or if you would like to make changes to the choices you made.
Review the case study you want to focus on and the social psychology theory,
behavioral ethics concept, and critical thinking concept you want to use in
your paper.
If you
didn’t finish your research last week, use the library to find a scholarly
journal article related to the social psychology theory you chose. You are
required to use two articles in your paper. The second article should be one of the following:
Reciprocity: Mahmoodi, A., Bahrami, B., & Mehring, C. (2018). Reciprocity of social influence. Nature Communications, 9(1), 1–9.
Unrequited Love: Bamford, R. (2015). Unrequited: Neurochemical enhancement of love. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 24(3),
355–360.
Social Exchange Theory: Fallis, E. E., Rehman, U. S., Woody, E. Z., & Purdon, C.
(2016). The longitudinal association of relationship satisfaction and
sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships. Journal of Family Psychology, 30(7),
822–831.
Review
the Good, Bad, and Loving Assignment Template [DOCX] that
you will use to write your paper.
You may use the following resource to supplement the information you
find in your textbook and scholarly journal articles:
Social Exchange Theory: Sociology Students from Jammu and Kashmir. (2012, October
28). Social exchange theory–A complete note [Status update]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/233824056627657/posts/social-exchange-theory-a-complete-notesocial-exchange-theory-is-a-social-psychol/517499074926819/
This week you will be writing a
paper which includes the following:
Summarize the case study.
Describe credible and scholarly sources, relevant to a particular
theory.
Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a
particular social psychological theory.
Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
Provide a conclusion.
Create a text in the third person, adhering to conventions of
academic tone.
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall
message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to
current Evidence and APA guidelines.
Resources: Minimum of two scholarly or professional resources.
Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference
page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.