Social psychology
Assessment 2: Case Study
and Short Questions
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Social Psychology
Amended Assessment: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures enacted
to slow its spread, some assessments have been amended to ensure that all adhere to the
requirements of social distancing. As such, assessments that previously required collaboration
or the physical presence of students either in an interview setting or engagement with an
individual or community have been amended. Further to this, relevant exams have been
substituted with assessments that the student could complete in their own time.
Assessment 2: Case Study and Short Questions
Session due: Session 11
Length: Maximum of 3000 words
Marks: 100 (40%)
Instructions:
Answer all the questions and provide references both in text and in the reference list, as far
as possible.
Section A: Demonstrate your Understanding
Section Total: 20 Marks (4 marks each)
Demonstrate your understanding of ALL the following concepts by writing a concise
paragraph that describes a real-world example within a South African context. Note: Marks
will be deducted for descriptions that are too long, not relevant to the SA context, or fail to
capture the meaning of the concept adequately.
1. Attribution
2. Impression management
3. Cognitive dissonance
4. Conformity
5. Prosocial
Assessment 2: Case Study
and Short Questions
, Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material
Social Psychology
Amended Assessment: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures enacted
to slow its spread, some assessments have been amended to ensure that all adhere to the
requirements of social distancing. As such, assessments that previously required collaboration
or the physical presence of students either in an interview setting or engagement with an
individual or community have been amended. Further to this, relevant exams have been
substituted with assessments that the student could complete in their own time.
Assessment 2: Case Study and Short Questions
Session due: Session 11
Length: Maximum of 3000 words
Marks: 100 (40%)
Instructions:
Answer all the questions and provide references both in text and in the reference list, as far
as possible.
Section A: Demonstrate your Understanding
Section Total: 20 Marks (4 marks each)
Demonstrate your understanding of ALL the following concepts by writing a concise
paragraph that describes a real-world example within a South African context. Note: Marks
will be deducted for descriptions that are too long, not relevant to the SA context, or fail to
capture the meaning of the concept adequately.
1. Attribution
2. Impression management
3. Cognitive dissonance
4. Conformity
5. Prosocial
