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Discussion 1

 

Watch the Connect video “Kitty Genovese and the Bystander Effect.”

In your initial post, address the following:

• Briefly describe your reaction to the video. Were you shocked by the bystanders’ unwillingness to help? Why do you think they did not help?
• In what ways has a current event impacted your willingness to help? Think about your own morals here and the concern for the safety of yourself and your loved ones if presented with an unexpected situation.
• Based on your own experience and sense of self, how do you believe you would react to someone who appears to need help? What are the deciding factors?

Discussion 2

In your initial post, address the following:

• Can you envision yourself in a career related to social psychology? If yes, what would it be, and why would you like to pursue it? If no, how does social psychology relate to your current or future career?
• Have the things you have learned in this course influenced your potential career choices? How?
• How will you apply what you have learned in this course to your future career(s)?

Discussion 3
 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

• Discuss ways in which social media platforms can be used to advance your career or open new career opportunities.
• How can they hurt your chances for advancement in the workplace?