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**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologyAssignmentInstructions.docx**
PSYC 312
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Assignment Instructions**
**Overview**
Understanding the major concepts of social psychology will provide a foundation for success in this course. To help ensure your understanding of these basic concepts (also described by the textbook authors as “Big Ideas”) you will be asked to find each of these “Big Ideas” within your textbook, select a quote that summarizes the concept, provide a real-life example of the concept, and reflect on what the Bible says about the concept.
**Instructions**
The content of this paper will consist of five paragraphs,being 500-700 words in total length. Each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences. Paragraph/section headings are as follows:
1. The Title of Your Paper
· The initial paragraph should provide a brief description of the content that will be included in the essay. Per current APA guidelines, do not use the word “Introduction” as the heading for this paragraph. Instead, the initial heading should be identical to the title placed on page 1.
2. Big Idea #1: Social Thinking
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook (cited appropriately) that defines social thinking.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social thinking (in real life).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social thinking.
3. Big Idea #2: Social Influences
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social influences.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social influences (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social influences.
4. Big Idea #3: Social Relations
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social relations.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social relations (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social relations.
5. Conclusion
Based on what you have learned thus far, briefly reflect on:
· What do you think will be most interesting about this course?
· Identify one question you have about a concept that seems difficult to understand.
· Explain the value you think you will find in your study of social psychology.
**Structure Requirements**
· Use APA current edition undergraduate guidelines. (Include a title page, section headings, appropriate citations, and a reference page).
**APA Format Quick Guide** is located in the
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Resource** section.
· At a minimum, the course textbook and scripture should be cited within each of the 3 “Big Idea” sections.
· A current APA-formatted reference page is required (our textbook and the Bible must be included).
· Turnitin will be used for this assignment.
· Correct spelling/grammar is required.
· Please refer to the grading rubric for additional guidance.
· A
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Sample Paper** is provided within the assignment module. You may use the sample paper as a template if you desire to do so. The headings may remain as provided in the sample paper but all other content must be changed to reflect your original work.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologySamplePaper.docx**
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EXAMPLE OF HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology**
Chris Sample Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
PSYC 312: Social Psychology
Dr. Jones Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your instructor’s name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
February 29, 2024
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology** Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): You may keep the level-one headings but all content/text must be replaced with your content. Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Remember to also delete this comment.
In this paragraph include a brief description of the content to be discussed in this paper. Remember that each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences.
**Big Idea #1: Social Thinking**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social thinking. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #2: Social Influences**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social influences. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #3: Social Relations**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social relations. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social relations. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social relations are observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Conclusion**
In your concluding paragraph briefly reflect on what you think will be most interesting about this course, what concept do you consider most challenging or difficult at this time, and what value you think you will find in this class.
1
First person references are allowed in this paper. Note that the total length of your body text should include at least 500 words but should not exceed 700 words.
**References**
English Standard Bible. (2016). Literal Word.
[https://esv.literalword.com/](https://esv.literalword.com/)(Original work published 2001)
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022).
_Social psychology_ (14th ed.). McGraw Hill
**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologySamplePaper.docx**
3
EXAMPLE OF HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology**
Chris Sample Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
PSYC 312: Social Psychology
Dr. Jones Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your instructor’s name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
February 29, 2024
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology** Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): You may keep the level-one headings but all content/text must be replaced with your content. Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Remember to also delete this comment.
In this paragraph include a brief description of the content to be discussed in this paper. Remember that each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences.
**Big Idea #1: Social Thinking**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social thinking. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #2: Social Influences**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social influences. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #3: Social Relations**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social relations. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social relations. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social relations are observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Conclusion**
In your concluding paragraph briefly reflect on what you think will be most interesting about this course, what concept do you consider most challenging or difficult at this time, and what value you think you will find in this class.
1
First person references are allowed in this paper. Note that the total length of your body text should include at least 500 words but should not exceed 700 words.
**References**
English Standard Bible. (2016). Literal Word.
[https://esv.literalword.com/](https://esv.literalword.com/)(Original work published 2001)
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022).
_Social psychology_ (14th ed.). McGraw Hill
**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologyAssignmentInstructions.docx**
PSYC 312
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Assignment Instructions**
**Overview**
Understanding the major concepts of social psychology will provide a foundation for success in this course. To help ensure your understanding of these basic concepts (also described by the textbook authors as “Big Ideas”) you will be asked to find each of these “Big Ideas” within your textbook, select a quote that summarizes the concept, provide a real-life example of the concept, and reflect on what the Bible says about the concept.
**Instructions**
The content of this paper will consist of five paragraphs,being 500-700 words in total length. Each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences. Paragraph/section headings are as follows:
1. The Title of Your Paper
· The initial paragraph should provide a brief description of the content that will be included in the essay. Per current APA guidelines, do not use the word “Introduction” as the heading for this paragraph. Instead, the initial heading should be identical to the title placed on page 1.
2. Big Idea #1: Social Thinking
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook (cited appropriately) that defines social thinking.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social thinking (in real life).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social thinking.
3. Big Idea #2: Social Influences
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social influences.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social influences (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social influences.
4. Big Idea #3: Social Relations
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social relations.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social relations (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social relations.
5. Conclusion
Based on what you have learned thus far, briefly reflect on:
· What do you think will be most interesting about this course?
· Identify one question you have about a concept that seems difficult to understand.
· Explain the value you think you will find in your study of social psychology.
**Structure Requirements**
· Use APA current edition undergraduate guidelines. (Include a title page, section headings, appropriate citations, and a reference page).
**APA Format Quick Guide** is located in the
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Resource** section.
· At a minimum, the course textbook and scripture should be cited within each of the 3 “Big Idea” sections.
· A current APA-formatted reference page is required (our textbook and the Bible must be included).
· Turnitin will be used for this assignment.
· Correct spelling/grammar is required.
· Please refer to the grading rubric for additional guidance.
· A
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Sample Paper** is provided within the assignment module. You may use the sample paper as a template if you desire to do so. The headings may remain as provided in the sample paper but all other content must be changed to reflect your original work.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Page 2 of 2
**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologySamplePaper.docx**
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EXAMPLE OF HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology**
Chris Sample Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
PSYC 312: Social Psychology
Dr. Jones Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your instructor’s name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
February 29, 2024
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology** Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): You may keep the level-one headings but all content/text must be replaced with your content. Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Remember to also delete this comment.
In this paragraph include a brief description of the content to be discussed in this paper. Remember that each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences.
**Big Idea #1: Social Thinking**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social thinking. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #2: Social Influences**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social influences. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #3: Social Relations**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social relations. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social relations. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social relations are observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Conclusion**
In your concluding paragraph briefly reflect on what you think will be most interesting about this course, what concept do you consider most challenging or difficult at this time, and what value you think you will find in this class.
1
First person references are allowed in this paper. Note that the total length of your body text should include at least 500 words but should not exceed 700 words.
**References**
English Standard Bible. (2016). Literal Word.
[https://esv.literalword.com/](https://esv.literalword.com/)(Original work published 2001)
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022).
_Social psychology_ (14th ed.). McGraw Hill
**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologyAssignmentInstructions.docx**
PSYC 312
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Assignment Instructions**
**Overview**
Understanding the major concepts of social psychology will provide a foundation for success in this course. To help ensure your understanding of these basic concepts (also described by the textbook authors as “Big Ideas”) you will be asked to find each of these “Big Ideas” within your textbook, select a quote that summarizes the concept, provide a real-life example of the concept, and reflect on what the Bible says about the concept.
**Instructions**
The content of this paper will consist of five paragraphs,being 500-700 words in total length. Each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences. Paragraph/section headings are as follows:
1. The Title of Your Paper
· The initial paragraph should provide a brief description of the content that will be included in the essay. Per current APA guidelines, do not use the word “Introduction” as the heading for this paragraph. Instead, the initial heading should be identical to the title placed on page 1.
2. Big Idea #1: Social Thinking
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook (cited appropriately) that defines social thinking.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social thinking (in real life).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social thinking.
3. Big Idea #2: Social Influences
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social influences.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social influences (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social influences.
4. Big Idea #3: Social Relations
· Begin the paragraph with a direct quote from the textbook that defines social relations.
· Provide a brief example of when you have directly experienced or observed social relations (in real life, not in the media).
· Identify and reflect on one thing the Bible says about social relations.
5. Conclusion
Based on what you have learned thus far, briefly reflect on:
· What do you think will be most interesting about this course?
· Identify one question you have about a concept that seems difficult to understand.
· Explain the value you think you will find in your study of social psychology.
**Structure Requirements**
· Use APA current edition undergraduate guidelines. (Include a title page, section headings, appropriate citations, and a reference page).
**APA Format Quick Guide** is located in the
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Resource** section.
· At a minimum, the course textbook and scripture should be cited within each of the 3 “Big Idea” sections.
· A current APA-formatted reference page is required (our textbook and the Bible must be included).
· Turnitin will be used for this assignment.
· Correct spelling/grammar is required.
· Please refer to the grading rubric for additional guidance.
· A
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology Sample Paper** is provided within the assignment module. You may use the sample paper as a template if you desire to do so. The headings may remain as provided in the sample paper but all other content must be changed to reflect your original work.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Page 2 of 2
**## BigIdeasinSocialPsychologySamplePaper.docx**
3
EXAMPLE OF HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology**
Chris Sample Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
PSYC 312: Social Psychology
Dr. Jones Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Replace this with your instructor’s name then click on the 3 dots above and choose “Delete thread.”
February 29, 2024
**Big Ideas in Social Psychology** Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): You may keep the level-one headings but all content/text must be replaced with your content. Comment by Cashion, Ginny (Psychology): Remember to also delete this comment.
In this paragraph include a brief description of the content to be discussed in this paper. Remember that each paragraph should include at least 4 sentences.
**Big Idea #1: Social Thinking**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social thinking. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #2: Social Influences**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social thinking. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social influences. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social thinking is observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Big Idea #3: Social Relations**
Begin this paragraph with a direct quote from our textbook that defines social relations. Next, describe a time in your life when you have observed or experienced social relations. Finally, identify and reflect on a time where social relations are observed or expressed in the Bible. Include appropriate citations for the direct quote and for any/all information that would not be considered common knowledge. An example of this is (Myers & Twenge, 2022, p. 123). Remember to cite the Bible in this section and also include the Bible in your reference list. For example, the Apostle Paul writes about our position as children of God. He describes us as chosen, holy and beloved of God (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016, Colossians 3:12).
**Conclusion**
In your concluding paragraph briefly reflect on what you think will be most interesting about this course, what concept do you consider most challenging or difficult at this time, and what value you think you will find in this class.
1
First person references are allowed in this paper. Note that the total length of your body text should include at least 500 words but should not exceed 700 words.
**References**
English Standard Bible. (2016). Literal Word.
[https://esv.literalword.com/](https://esv.literalword.com/)(Original work published 2001)
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022).
_Social psychology_ (14th ed.). McGraw Hill