This unit addresses complicated issues that we have to deal with as a society. Based on what you've read so far, and the other students' posts, what do you think are the most important factors to consider when we think about our attitudes toward others?
What do you think makes these issues so complex?
Try posing a question to the other Psychology students to prompt further converstation about any of the issues listed in the Unit 8 discussion question, the text, or your mind!
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Based on what I've read so far, I think that the most important factor to consider when we think about our attitudes toward others would be the social comparison.
I wonder how much I socially infulence others.
People don't realize the power of their actions and attitude toward others. Prejudice and conformity exist in every society.
I'll demonstrate right now, people often use the textbook terms in their answers so i wont don't that, i will not conform to them. My question to other students is will you conform and do what everyone else is doing and respond to my question or will you not answer it and make up your own?
important factors to consider when we think about our attitudes towards others is to be understanding and have a "shoe on the other foot" mentality. these issues are complex because people are brain washed, stubborn, ignorant, and uneducated.you cant make someone change their attitude when they dont have an open mind.and my question is that if you are stubborn about an opinion, isnt it frustrating for you when you are trying to explain something and the other person refuses to hear your point??
I think our environments and what we grow up around shape our attitudes toward others. I also think your parents have a lot of influence on your attitude.
-Patrick G.
I completely agree with Patrick. Your parents play a crucial role in your childhood development. If your parents simply don't care what you do than you will most likely take interest in not-so-decent activities. But the same can be said for parents that are too strict on their children so who knows.
i think the biggest part of this unit so far is social comparison only because everyone thinks that they have to compare themselves to others to show how good they really are.
SHELBI
I feel the most important section of this unit so far is that people dont realize how they treat other people. we are all humans in this world and if everyone would just realize that we would have a more civilized society. people dont understand how it feels to be hurt by someone just because of the color of their skin or because of what they believe in. I personally think everyone could use a reality check just so they know how its feels.
Brit S
I agree with many of you. People don't know how they treat others and how their attitude is towards them. I think the most important part I've read so far in this chapter would be about social influence and how people interact with others.
the most important thing to remember from this chapter in our everyday lives is to remember the "vastness" mind mental diseases and to have an open mind with people. Too many people jump to conclusions about "different" people and I think this section was a good way of showing how common these disease are but also how people should be treated with respect. I would be interested to know what other students least favorite chapter to read was?
--Claire B
I agree with Martin that parents play a huge role in our life's. How are parents are and raise us is pretty much everything we are. If your parents don't care what your doing chances are when your a parent you will have the same parenting skills. And if your parents are strict you will believe that strict parenting tactics is whats right.
Laura M
Just like Brit S said about people needing a "reality check". I totally agree. Some people hurt people (sometimes without knowing) on a daily basis without truly knowing what it feels like. We all need to realize that everyone on this planet is so similar and probably has something to offer one another. Whether it be food, shelter, money, or just GOOD ADVICE. I'm glad this is such an important subject that psychologists study.
Probably the most important factor in this chapter is social influence. We all influence each other whether we know it or not. Comparing yourself to other people around you is almost inevitable. The reason we all dress nice and try to look good before going out is because we compare ourselves to others and don't want to feel left out. Everyone has some degree of conformity in their live, their is no way around that. But can we change the norm in society if we don't conform?
I agree with most of you. I think the most important factor is social comparison. People are always trying to compare themselves with everybody else.
I like what jill says in the first post. I really would have to agree with her because thats what a lot of people do the compare. Ie; I have this she has that. Thats all you really hear around campus and its really annoying. You are who you are, and they are who they are so if you dont like it either change it or deal with it because sitting back and dwelling on the fact isnt going to make anything any better. and my question would be.
Do you like who you are as a person?
The most important factor to consider when we are thinking about attitudes torwards others is that we need to be understanding of the others situations.I agree with Patrick in the way that we are raised influences how we turn out.
Danielle P.
I think an important factor to consider when thinking about our attitudes towards others is to be empathetic and try to put yourself in another persons situation.
Michelle G
Peoples actions cause people to either like what actions they are putting out or dislike what they are putting out. people influence others everyday.
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