PSYC 3007
Social Judgement Theory and Cultural Considerations
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Walden University
PSYC 3007: Influence and Persuasion
Social Judgement Theory and Cultural Considerations
HIV also known as a viral infection that is transmitted through blood contact which
attacks the immune system creating aids, is a deadly virus that not many people are fond of.
This viral infection is very taboo around the world and those who do suffer from the infection
are less likely to disclose that they suffer from such an infectious disease. Though HIV is very
serious just as they claim Covid-19 to be, many people find it difficult to share such sacred
information
with others which is hope the transmission of such disease usually occurs. Though I do not
know of anyone personally with HIV, I am very careful of who I am around and what infections
they may carry as I have always been told that having HIV is unpleasant. My view on HIV has
shifted while doing this assignment and will be explained further.
Before watching the assigned Ted talk video by Shereen El-Feki “HIV – how to fight
an epidemic of bad laws”, I was not quite sure what it is that her as an presenter can persuade
me into believing that HIV is or isn’t as serious as I am find it to be. My attitude toward HIV is
that it is a serious disease that if caught one is considered a walking germ. I never could
imagine myself or anyone around me having HIV and being ok with it, hence I do not find it
exciting to even discuss. In my country, the culture in which we come from, mostly anything
health related is taboo. A prime example is with Covid-19 happening currently and the
disclosure of such information. My very best friend caught Covid and was afraid to share with
me because she feared judgement from me as her peer. When asked why, she explained that
Social Judgement Theory and Cultural Considerations
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Walden University
PSYC 3007: Influence and Persuasion
Social Judgement Theory and Cultural Considerations
HIV also known as a viral infection that is transmitted through blood contact which
attacks the immune system creating aids, is a deadly virus that not many people are fond of.
This viral infection is very taboo around the world and those who do suffer from the infection
are less likely to disclose that they suffer from such an infectious disease. Though HIV is very
serious just as they claim Covid-19 to be, many people find it difficult to share such sacred
information
with others which is hope the transmission of such disease usually occurs. Though I do not
know of anyone personally with HIV, I am very careful of who I am around and what infections
they may carry as I have always been told that having HIV is unpleasant. My view on HIV has
shifted while doing this assignment and will be explained further.
Before watching the assigned Ted talk video by Shereen El-Feki “HIV – how to fight
an epidemic of bad laws”, I was not quite sure what it is that her as an presenter can persuade
me into believing that HIV is or isn’t as serious as I am find it to be. My attitude toward HIV is
that it is a serious disease that if caught one is considered a walking germ. I never could
imagine myself or anyone around me having HIV and being ok with it, hence I do not find it
exciting to even discuss. In my country, the culture in which we come from, mostly anything
health related is taboo. A prime example is with Covid-19 happening currently and the
disclosure of such information. My very best friend caught Covid and was afraid to share with
me because she feared judgement from me as her peer. When asked why, she explained that
