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• Discuss the importance of diversity in community psychology. On average, how much less money do women earn (on average) than men (page 120)? How can the area of community psychology help disenfranchised groups and those suffering from oppression (page 121)?
• Describe the following terms: Minority, diverse, oppressed, marginalized, and underrepresented groups. Why have these terms become particularly problematic in addressing non-dominant groups (page 124)?
• Describe the classic study by Sheriff (1953) on page 131 – How can conflicts by transformed into cooperation? Can you provide an example today in our society where we can use a similar principle for groups that are in conflict?
• Discuss the term by Dovidio (1986) on page 143 – “aversive racism” – how is this different from more traditional forms of racism?
• Identify and describe how intergroup contact can reduce or eliminate discrimination (page 144 – 145) – identify 3 different methods:
Hoffman Text – Chapter 5
1. Briefly discuss the relationship between community service work and interdependency – how can group projects influence our relationships with different groups of people?
2. Discuss the concept of “negativity bias” – how can negativity bias be addressed and ultimately reduced? Be sure to address the findings of Ohman, Lundqvist, and Esteves (2001):
3. Review pages 72-73. Describe the term “Gestalt Psychology” and how this important branch of psychology influences group work within the community:
4. Review page 76. Briefly discuss the study by Moscovici (1985) and describe the three key factors necessary in small group dynamics that will effect positive change:
5. Briefly describe the term “attribution theory” (Weiner, 1985). How can attribution theory influence our perceptions addressing members of different groups? Be sure to identify and describe the four steps in effecting change in group dynamics (see page 77-78):
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