Homework: Prejudice and Discrimination - Social Issue as the Behaviorist sees it
Synthesis is the act of creating something new from multiple existing entities. Synthesis of research, then, is creating a new idea from existing ideas. It is a process developed through time and practice. In this homework, you will apply the synthesis process to journal readings from the course. You will also need to conduct additional research into the social issue you have chosen to examine.
Directions:
Locate the outline you created in Module 5.
Using the outline you developed and the feedback provided by your instructor, write a paper (2,000 to 2,250 words) that synthesizes information from resources you identified. Do that by including the following:
o A description of a current social issue (e.g., prejudice/discrimination, women's rights, terrorism, homelessness, etc.). What is the problem to be researched?
o A behavioral analysis of the issue. Ask yourself, how would a behavioral theorist view the creation and persistence of this issue?
o A behavioral solution to the issue. How can behavioral theories be applied to solve this issue? Determine a plan of action, even if it is hypothetical.
o Describe the limitations of the behavioral interpretation of the issue, as well as any limitations to the behavioral solution. How might you resolve those limitations?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.