PSY 215 Module Six Activity Template PDF

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PSY 215 Module Six Activity Template

For this journal activity, you will focus on the influence of language on shaping perceptions of human behavior. Specifically, consider how the words we use can have a dramatic positive or negative influence on how we view the biological, psychological, and social orientations of others. Respond to the following prompts with a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Address the rubric criteria listed below and support your answers with a credible source when necessary. Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. ●

Describe how the words we use to discuss gender and sexuality shape our perception of what is considered normal or abnormal. Provide an example within your response.

When we are discussing gender and using certain pronouns such as her or she for a female, or he or him for a male whether that individual identifies with the gender they are born as or not, shows that we think transgenders are abnormal. Or when we are talking about sexuality and it is said that only heterosexuals have the right to marry or someone calls a homosexual a derogatory name, that gives the perception as abnormality.

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Imagine engaging in conversation with family, friends, or colleagues and eventually realizing that they were inadvertently promoting stereotypes about gender or sexuality. Describe the thoughts and feelings that you might experience during such a conversation.

The thoughts and feelings I would experience if I was engaged in conversation where friends, family, and colleagues were promoting sterotypes about gender and secuality would be disbelief, disbelief the people I associate with feel like that. Then anger at their small-closed minds. I would have to speak up, try to educate them, and if they will not listen, I would probably get angry and let them know exactly how I feel and think about their ignorance.

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Describe the language used within your own culture (e.g., family members, friends, colleagues) when discussing gender and sexuality.

The language within my friends and family is mostly positive, supportive.

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