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Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339
Over the past six weeks of this course, you have been immersed in the scientific study of human
social behavior, and how the social milieu or environment influences and impacts individual
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may have had moments when you recognized the behaviors
and impacts described, or moments when you have been surprised by new insights.
For this final Assignment, you reflect on your learning and the insights you have gained. You also
consider how social psychology can contribute to Walden University’s mission of positive social
change.
REFLECTION ON SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
AND SOCIAL CHANGE
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RESOURCES
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Resources
LibreText Social Sciences. (n.d.). Principles of social psychology.
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Social_Psychology_and_Person
Chapter 1.2, "Affect, Behavior, and Cognition (Summary)" (PDF)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152/download?
download_frd=1)
Time Estimate: 1 min
Copyright © by LibreText Social Sciences is licensed under an Attribution-
NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
Walden University, LLC. (2025). Applying social psychology perspectives
(https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0
. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Time Estimate: 10 min
Above the Noise. 2018, May 16). Can you win an argument with a conspiracy
theorist? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk) [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk
Time Estimate: 8 min
Callahan, D., Wilson, E., Birdsall, I., Estabrook-Fishinghawk, B., Carson, G., Ford, S.,
Yob, I. (2012). Expanding our understanding of social change: A report from the
definition task force of the HLC special emphasis project.
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562
Time Estimate: 27 min
Walden University. (n.d.). Center for Social Change
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change
Time Estimate: 5 min
Review all prior resources
BY DAY 7
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[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0bjUONGMgcxqNZtT_h](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0bjUONGMgcxqNZtT_h)
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
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[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
PSYC_2005_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
Submit a 400-word paper, in which you:
Based on the Applying social psychology perspectives (Walden University, 2025)
(https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0bjUON
learning activity, the Above the noise video (2025) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=fYQCIphJhAk) , and your prior resources in this course, describe a specific concept,
theory, or research finding that you learned about that you believe will help you in a
personal and/or professional relationship.
Considering what you now know about this concept, theory, or research finding, explain how
it might help a personal and/or professional relationship. Specifically, explain how you would
feel, behave, or think or differently (i.e., ABCs of social psychology: affect, behavior,
cognition (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152/download?download_frd=1) ,
as described in LibreText Social Sciences. (n.d.).
Describe how you or someone you know could use your knowledge of at least one concept,
theory, or research finding from this course to promote positive social change.
Based on Callahan (2012) (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?
content_id=57389562) and Walden University (n.d.)
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change) , identify a social change project and
explain how the project has at least one specific feature of social change.
To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work with information from
the Learning Resources.
Be sure to review the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria
your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for originality. To check your
draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment.
1. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
2. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
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[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
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[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Description of
specific
concept,
theory, or
research
finding
student
learned about
that might
help a
personal
and/or
professional
relationship
20 pts
Description of
how one
could use at
least one
social
psychology
concept or
topic to
promote
positive social
change.
Includes
identification
of social
change
activity or
project and
mention of at
least one
social change
feature.
25 pts
20 to >17.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
17 to >13.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
13 to >0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
25 to >21.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
21 to >17.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
17 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Description of
how student
or someone
student
knows could
use new
knowledge of
a concept,
theory, or
research
finding from
course to
promote
positive social
change;
Specific social
change
feature
provided from
a social
change
project
35 pts
Format and
writing
10 pts
35 to >30.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
30 to >24.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
24 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
The submission contains
few spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English, OR
these deviations do not
affect clear
communication. Work
includes at least one
explicit mention of a
concept or idea from the
required sources if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
directions and a clear
6 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
Multiple spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English affect
clear communication.
Work does not include any
explicit mention of
concepts or ideas from the
required sources, OR it
contains one or more
explicit mentions of a
concept or idea from the
required sources, if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
Criteria Ratings Pts
Timeliness
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
Any spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English are
minor and do not affect
clear communication.
Work includes more than
one explicit mention of
concepts or ideas from the
required sources, and an
effort to cite the original
source was made if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
directions.
attempt at citing the
source has been made.
directions, but without
attempting to cite the
source.
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
The assignment is
submitted according to
posted due dates and
times or late with prior
consent from the
instructor.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
The assignment is
submitted within the
allowed time.
6 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
The assignment is not
submitted on time.
**## Week6_Assignment3.pdf**
Due Aug 17 by 10:59pm
Points 100
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
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Allowed Attempts 2
Start Assignment
Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339
Over the past six weeks of this course, you have been immersed in the scientific study of human
social behavior, and how the social milieu or environment influences and impacts individual
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may have had moments when you recognized the behaviors
and impacts described, or moments when you have been surprised by new insights.
For this final Assignment, you reflect on your learning and the insights you have gained. You also
consider how social psychology can contribute to Walden University’s mission of positive social
change.
REFLECTION ON SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Classroom/graphics/Assignment.png)
RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/modules/items/7303339)
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Resources
LibreText Social Sciences. (n.d.). Principles of social psychology.
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Social_Psychology_and_Person
Chapter 1.2, "Affect, Behavior, and Cognition (Summary)" (PDF)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152/download?
download_frd=1)
Time Estimate: 1 min
Copyright © by LibreText Social Sciences is licensed under an Attribution-
NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
Walden University, LLC. (2025). Applying social psychology perspectives
(https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0
. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Time Estimate: 10 min
Above the Noise. 2018, May 16). Can you win an argument with a conspiracy
theorist? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk) [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk
Time Estimate: 8 min
Callahan, D., Wilson, E., Birdsall, I., Estabrook-Fishinghawk, B., Carson, G., Ford, S.,
Yob, I. (2012). Expanding our understanding of social change: A report from the
definition task force of the HLC special emphasis project.
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562)
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=57389562
Time Estimate: 27 min
Walden University. (n.d.). Center for Social Change
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change
Time Estimate: 5 min
Review all prior resources
BY DAY 7
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1)
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PSYC_2005_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
Submit a 400-word paper, in which you:
Based on the Applying social psychology perspectives (Walden University, 2025)
(https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2005/SP/index.html#/lessons/2ft5jMbGW4TCgH0bjUON
learning activity, the Above the noise video (2025) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=fYQCIphJhAk) , and your prior resources in this course, describe a specific concept,
theory, or research finding that you learned about that you believe will help you in a
personal and/or professional relationship.
Considering what you now know about this concept, theory, or research finding, explain how
it might help a personal and/or professional relationship. Specifically, explain how you would
feel, behave, or think or differently (i.e., ABCs of social psychology: affect, behavior,
cognition (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178209/files/14324152/download?download_frd=1) ,
as described in LibreText Social Sciences. (n.d.).
Describe how you or someone you know could use your knowledge of at least one concept,
theory, or research finding from this course to promote positive social change.
Based on Callahan (2012) (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?
content_id=57389562) and Walden University (n.d.)
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change) , identify a social change project and
explain how the project has at least one specific feature of social change.
To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work with information from
the Learning Resources.
Be sure to review the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria
your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for originality. To check your
draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment.
1. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
2. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQCIphJhAk)
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[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change)
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Description of
specific
concept,
theory, or
research
finding
student
learned about
that might
help a
personal
and/or
professional
relationship
20 pts
Description of
how one
could use at
least one
social
psychology
concept or
topic to
promote
positive social
change.
Includes
identification
of social
change
activity or
project and
mention of at
least one
social change
feature.
25 pts
20 to >17.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
17 to >13.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
13 to >0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
25 to >21.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
21 to >17.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
17 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Description of
how student
or someone
student
knows could
use new
knowledge of
a concept,
theory, or
research
finding from
course to
promote
positive social
change;
Specific social
change
feature
provided from
a social
change
project
35 pts
Format and
writing
10 pts
35 to >30.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.
30 to >24.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.
24 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
The submission contains
few spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English, OR
these deviations do not
affect clear
communication. Work
includes at least one
explicit mention of a
concept or idea from the
required sources if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
directions and a clear
6 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
Multiple spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English affect
clear communication.
Work does not include any
explicit mention of
concepts or ideas from the
required sources, OR it
contains one or more
explicit mentions of a
concept or idea from the
required sources, if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
Criteria Ratings Pts
Timeliness
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
Any spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from Standard
Academic English are
minor and do not affect
clear communication.
Work includes more than
one explicit mention of
concepts or ideas from the
required sources, and an
effort to cite the original
source was made if
specified by the
assignment/discussion’s
directions.
attempt at citing the
source has been made.
directions, but without
attempting to cite the
source.
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
expectations)
The assignment is
submitted according to
posted due dates and
times or late with prior
consent from the
instructor.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
expectations)
The assignment is
submitted within the
allowed time.
6 to >0 pts
Developing (Does not
fully meet expectations)
The assignment is not
submitted on time.