Having Fun With Operational Definitions Adapted from teachpsychscience.org Directions: Identify and operationally define the independent and dependent variables in each of the following research ideas. Research Idea #1: A social psychologist was interested in whether people are more likely to exhibit conformity when they are in situations that make them feel nervous and unsure of themselves. What is the independent variable? How would you define it operationally? What is the dependent variable?
They may suffer insecurities about themselves and be withdrawn and shy. They may struggle to communicate, share and understand the needs and feelings of others. As they grow older the insecurities may lead to self-hatred and self-harm. They will lack people to confide in or go to for advice. They may find themselves drawn into ‘the wrong crowd’ because they seem welcoming, and as a result find themselves manipulated.
From a social stand point, this type of student could be bullied, have conflicts at home, or be influenced by some other outside force. The Barely Get By students are by far a puzzle and could be really smart and could be just as smart if not smarter than the Teacher’s Pet. Shyness or being uncomfortable in a class could be the reason that this student is holding back but ultimately, the true person inside can’t be determined by a grade in some
She feels uncomfortable around people she does not know. Instead of attending event more often and trying to get over her shyness, she stopped attending events because it something she can not change. This is an example of learned helplessness. There were thing that she could have done to try and get over her shyness, but she chose to give in to it. Expert interview: She believes is shyness is her major problem in life then she is lucky.
When I work with other people in groups, I feel a little at ease because I can get a different look at the situation at hand. When people speak about what they know it is usually what they were raised on. So, that is why people have different outlook and thoughts about curtain situations. Some people do not talk when they are in collaborations at that is because they may not feel like they are included or they may be shy. That can be a disadvantage for both me and the other class
They may not understand the social rules which most of us pick up without thinking and may stand too close to another person in their actual space or start an inappropriate subject of conversation .They can be insensitive because they have not recognised how someone else is feeling, preferring to spend time alone rather than in the company of others. They may not seek comfort from other people and behave strangely or inappropriately, as it is not always easy for them to express their feelings, emotions or needs. Difficulties with social interaction can mean that people with autism find it hard to form friendships wanting to interact with other people and make friends, but don’t know how to do this. Difficulties with social imagination mean that people with autism find it hard to understand what other people's are thinking, feeling and their actions and cannot predict what will happen next, or what could happen next. They also cannot understand the concept of danger, e.g.
Discuss reasons as to why you believe different people react to the same type of stressful life events in different ways. What benefit can you achieve from your studies of human behavior in the social environment? Responses are limited 250 words. The response should reflect your own thoughts and ideas. I believe that different people react to the same type of stressful life events in different ways because that is the way they have learned to cope with difficult life events.
When we say or do things without thinking that shows lack of self-discipline but also immaturity. I’m sure that respect comes with development over time and maturity. The level of maturity that some people haven’t reached yet may due to there upbringing or life style choices, also shows why they lack respect. Maturity is reached at different times for different people. Some people may never mature and choose to live there lives that way.
I think that in front of people espacially those who doesn’t know me I will be just judged about things I say because obviously they don’t know my personality and what I am really thinking about so I usually try to speak in a way that allows to people to have a good impression about my character espacially in first contacts and meetings. 6-As a group they tend to be highly individualistic; moderate in context; low in power ,rank , and status; and high in masculinity. For me working alone is much better than in groups .I feel more confortable I can be more creative and innovative , no body will judge my choice or ask me why I made a such decision. I don’t prefer share my ideas with others .I think that is better that everybody is responsible about his thoughts.Therefore while I get obliged to work in groups my effort will decrease and it doesn’t matter for me to just accept others ideas . 7-As a group African Americans are active, expressive , colorful, emotional, often humorous, more nonverbal, distinctive,stylized, open, demonstrative,and possses a positive outlook on life.
On the contrary, it does not mean that shy people cannot be outgoing. Therefore, personality can be described as a person’s unique way of thinking, feeling and emotions that change over time. Even though personality changes, differences in female and male personality are recognizable. There is a common knowledge that women become moody often that men. This ideology is assessable through conducting research.