Theories Application Exercise

• Apply a theory or concept related to diversity to a video as a way to practice theory application skills.
  

  Introduction

  The purpose of this assessment is to learn about initial concepts critical to the study of diversity and how to apply them. In psychology, we engage in the scientific study of human thoughts and behavior. Culture, ethnicity, and diversity affect all aspects of both. What does modern racism look like? How do the perceptions of racism or lack of racism affect a person’s thoughts and behaviors?In this assessment, you will apply a theory or concept to a video. This will help you learn to apply psychological theories and concepts to real life, situations, and resources. You’ll build on this skill in other assessments.

  Competencies Measured

  By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.
    • Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.
  • Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
    • Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.
    • Apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.
  • Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
    • Apply psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real-world applications.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
    • Attempt citations for content requiring a citation.
    • Appropriately address all components of the assessment prompt, using the assessment description to structure text.

  Preparation

  Before completing the worksheet, watch either of the following two videos:

  • Frontline (Producer). (1985). A class divided [Video].
    • This video discusses the famous Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise developed by schoolteacher Jane Elliot in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in 1968.
  • Morris, S. (Producer). (2013). White like me: Race, racism & white privilege in America [Video].
    • This video features Tim Wise, an acclaimed author and anti-racist educator who presents a riveting talk on how race, racism, and white privilege continues to shape the landscape of U.S. society.

  You can review the Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX], which you’ll need to complete for this assessment.You can review Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice. Your answers in the media piece will help you with this assessment.

  Instructions

  Use the Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX] to complete the following:

  • Summarize the concept or theory
  • Apply the theory and research to real life.
  • Describe the elements of the video that relate to theory and research.
  • Apply the theory and research to the video you chose.

  Submission Requirements

  Submit the completed worksheet as your deliverable for the assessment.

  Competencies Measured

  By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.
    • Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.
  • Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
    • Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.
    • Apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.
  • Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
    • Apply psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real-world applications.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
    • Attempt citations for content requiring a citation.
    • Appropriately address all components of the assessment prompt, using the assessment description to structure text.
      

      Theories Application Exercise Scoring Guide

      CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
      Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.	Does not summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.	Summarizes part of a psychological theory or concept related to diversity, but does not offer needed details.	Summarizes a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.	Summarizes a psychological theory or concept related to diversity using correct psychological terminology from readings.
      Apply psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real-world applications.	Does not apply psychological concept/theory to the real world.	Describes concept/theory, but does not apply it to the real world.	Applies psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real-world applications.	Applies psychological concept/theory to the real world, using examples.
      Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.	Does not describe a video.	Describes a video, but not elements related to theory and research.	Describes elements of a video that relate to theory and research.	Provides a rich description of the video that includes psychological concepts and terminology.
      Apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.	Does not apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.	Describes psychological theory or construct, but does not offer needed details.	Applies psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.	Applies psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video using the correct psychological terminology.
      Attempt citations for content requiring a citation.	Does not attempt citations for content requiring a citation.	Attempts citations, but some material from a source does not have a citation.	Attempts citations for content requiring a citation.	Uses APA-style citations.
      Appropriately address all components of the assessment prompt, using the assessment description to structure text.	Does not address the assessment prompt.	Addresses some but not all assessment components adequately.	Appropriately addresses all components of the assessment prompt, using the assessment description to structure text.	Appropriately addresses all components of the assessment prompt and uses the prompt to guide organization. Additionally, shares information relevant to all assessment components at a level that communicates clear meaning.