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*In order from least favorite at the top to most favorite at the bottom.<\/p>\n

A5-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Module 7:<\/p>\n

When it comes to inconsistencies I saw, I was not surprised. I know homelessness is a serious problem and I feel that way, but I have done nothing to change that. I know regular exercise promotes good health, but I never do it. This perfectly describes cognitive dissonance. We often feel a need to reduce the inconsistency because of what others might think of us. They will raise the question, \u201cIf you know exercise promotes good health, why don\u2019t you do it?\u201d Sometimes, we know something is the right thing to do, but don\u2019t know how to do it or have the energy. For example, I always tell my girlfriend to eat healthier in order to stay in shape, but I eat Taco Bell and McDonalds faithfully. After realizing that is very hypocritical, I only eat Taco Bell or McDonalds as a reward, such as after passing a test. <\/span><\/p>\n

This was my least favorite artifact because I have never understood cognitive dissonance. I would always get confused with this topic. However, this artifact managed to make it to my top page because the assignment was interesting. It helped me understand one of my least favorite concepts better.<\/p>\n

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This photo represents cognitive dissonance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A4-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Module 4:<\/p>\n

The availability heuristic can easily be described as the more you see it, the more you think of it. Or in other words, thinking something happens more than it does. The media and news coverage plays a big role in how we perceive things. One takeaway I would like to discuss from the 20-20 video is crime. The way media portrays crime can lead people to believe that crime happens more than it actually does. The media uses the FBI numbers and not the justice department numbers, which takes unreported crime into account. People see reports of crime on TV and think that the crime rate is going up. In actuality, the crime rate is not going up, the reporting of it is. The more reports of crime the news covers and airs, the more likely people are to think that crime is increasing even if it isn\u2019t. The video brought this concept of the availability heuristic to life by demonstrating this phenomenon. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a screenshot from a video and represents the availability heuristic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This was my 4th favorite artifact because heuristics aren’t my favorite topic in psychology. They can be confusing at times, but once you study them enough, it comes with ease. This assignment also required watching a video, which I don’t like doing. However, it is still one of my top artifacts because the video was actually interesting.<\/p>\n

A3-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Module 8:<\/p>\n

Adjective 1\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Adjective 2
\nAmericans\u00a0 \u00a0 Impulsive\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Nationalistic
\nChinese\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Intelligent\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Artistic
\nEnglish\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Quick-tempered\u00a0 \u00a0 Hostile
\nGermans\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scientifically-minded Hostile
\nIrish\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Religious\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Musical
\nItalians\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Family-oriented Tradition-loving
\nJapanese\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Family oriented Nationalistic
\nJews\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Religious\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Reserved
\nBlacks\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Religious\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Athletic<\/p>\n

The shift in stereotypes can be linked to social media and news coverage. Some people try to say they aren\u2019t \u201cracist\u201d or \u201cjudgmental\u201d but we can\u2019t help what the media portrays people as. We also can\u2019t help the history of each race. Therefore, some stereotypes are just there. People these days are more subtle and careful about the way they categorize people.<\/span><\/p>\n

These stereotypes can change based on the encounters people can have with these people. Once you have a specific instance that goes against the stereotype, it usually lessens or goes away.<\/span><\/p>\n

This was my 3rd favorite artifact because as much as we say we aren’t stereotypical, we are. We might not express it blatantly, but we are. Because of this, I was able to match these adjectives with each group. However, this artifact opened my eyes to the truths behind stereotypes.<\/p>\n

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This represents stereotypes and prejudice and how it is important to stay educated about the subjects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A2-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Module 6:<\/p>\n

Trait #1: Funny<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Situation #1: I went out with a new group of people. While sitting at the table, things were kind of awkward. In order to lighten the mood, I joked around and made everyone laugh. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Trait #2: Emotional <\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Situation #2: When having a talk with my girlfriend, I started crying because of how she was making me feel previously. Talking about my feelings made me cry and usually does. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Trait #3: Honest<\/span><\/p>\n