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SUBJECT : SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE CODE : PSY30203
MONDAY SLOT : 9AM ­ 11AM
TITLE : ASSIGNMENT 2
TUTOR : MR. T. SHANKAR
GROUP MEMBERS :
PE ZHI YONG (0319765)
YONG MAN KIT (0319778)
MOHAMAD ADIB ISMAIL (0321532)
LIM JEY SHEN (0319796)
SITI NUR FATAHIAH (0320595)
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2. CONTENT
TITLE PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT &
INTRODUCTION
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RESEARCHED ESSAY 4 ­ 5
FILMING METHOD 6 ­ 7
STORYLINE 8 ­ 9
CONCEPTS 10 ­ 11
CONCLUSION 12
REFERENCES 13
APPENDIX 14 ­16
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3.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & INTRODUCTION
This project consists of 3 components, which are making up a video clip by
incorporating the concepts learned in class, written report of the clip, and presenting the
clip to the class. This project allows us to recognize and identify the connections among
concepts and perspectives within psychology and with other disciplines. This project
allows us to engage in psychological inquiry and become self­regulated learners.
We are asked to undertake a Literature Review. This should include ­ although not
limited to ­ the exploration of significant texts, and current trends and practice.
Driven by an iterative process of analysis, reflection and evaluation of our conceptual
analysis, the report should demonstrate the development of our thinking throughout this
unit. Our argument should provide hypotheses, concepts or project ideas for
implementation.
We need to set our own professional goals and targets, including strategies and
methods, details about timelines and resources, and methods of evaluating our
achievements.
In this assignment , we are making a stories about a lesson that learned by a teacher.
“​Don't judge a book by its cover​”
Siti Nur Fatahiah ­ Teacher
Pe Zhi Yong ­ Student
Yong Man Kit ­ Class Monitor
Mohamad Adib Ismail ­ Student
Lim Jey Shen ­ Student
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4. RESEARCHED ESSAY
In this storyline, 5 concepts of social psychology is found, which are the Halo Effect,
Classical Conditioning, Persuasive Message, Unrealistic Optimism, and Counterfactual
Thinking.
SCENE 1​, ​the first concept that we have learnt is ​classical conditioning​. For example,
when Ms Siti walks into the class and is automatically greeted by the students. Next, the
second concept that we have learnt in this storyline is ​halo effect, ​which occurs when
Ms Siti judges a person’s personality based on first impression. For example, when she
sees Jason, who is a new student that casually walks into the class late, without
acknowledging the teacher on the first day of class. When Ms Siti looks at Jason’s
appearances (dirty clothes and weird hairstyle), she judges Jason as a bad student.
She then asks Jason to stand in the corner as punishment. However, Yong was also
late to class. With tidy clothes and neat hairstyle with good attitude, she judges that
Yong is a good student. Ms Siti allows Yong to sit down without being punished. Jason
feels unhappy at Ms Siti with her unfair treatment. It is not a good behaviour to judge a
person‘s personality based on appearances.
SCENE 2​, the ​classical conditioning​ is occurred repeatedly when the school bell rings.
During class, everyone starts falling asleep due to boredom. However, when the bell
starts ringing, all the students start packing up their things and head out without the
teacher’s permission. Ms Siti informs everyone to prepare for their small test on next
Monday.
SCENE 3​, the third concept of social psychology found was when students are having
their free time at the library, which is where ​persuasive message occurred ​.For
example, Yong and Adib persuaded Man Kit and Jason to not study for the test by
telling them that the test is extremely easy. When Man Kit tells Yong to prepare for his
test, Yong says he does not care about it and he believes that he can achieved an
excellent grade without revision. This is also where the fourth concept is shown, which
is ​unrealistic optimism,​the tendency to imagine that our own outcomes are better than
those of other people.
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5.
​SCENE 4​, the last concept is​ counterfactual thinking ­ downward counterfactuals.
It will cause us to imagine different outcomes for an event that has already occurred.
Is usually associated with bad or negative events. It can be used to improve or worsen
your mood. For example, when a disappointed Ms Siti gives back the test paper to
Yong, he said “at least I didn't fail” on the test.
In conclusion, Ms Siti learns a new lesson, “​Don't judge a book by its cover​”.
Do not judge an individual superficially based on first impression and making an opinion
without knowing the individual’s character. In our story, students that are good or bad
can not be judged by their physical appearances or first impression. There are more to
a person than that.
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6.
FILMING METHOD (APPARATUS & PROCEDURE)
● Planning our storyline
discuss with group member their idea and concept that they preferred
● Making Script
prepare a short stories in a note
● Find a suitable place for filming
Classroom & Library
● Prepare apparatus that needed
Computer,Camera and recorder
● Study the script & Action
What character you act as and which angle is the best way to record
● Editing the video clip
collecting all part of the video and edit it by using….in computer
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● Post video on youtube
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7. VIDEO LINK
​http://outu.be/MdzaUxbK5hc
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8.
STORYLINE
SCENE 1
Venue: Classroom
On the first day of school, Ms Siti walked into the class and was greeted by the
students. While she was taking attendance, Jason casually walked into the class late,
without acknowledging the teacher. When Ms Siti looked at Jason’s appearances (dirty
clothes and weird hairstyle), she immediately judged Jason as a bad student. She then
asked Jason to stand in the corner as punishment. However, Yong was also late to
class. With tidy clothes and neat hairstyle with good attitude, she judged that Yong is a
good student. Ms Siti allowed Yong to sit down without being punished. Jason felt
unhappy at Ms Siti as she treated him unfairly.
SCENE 2
Venue: Classroom
While Ms Siti was still teaching, the bell rang as it’s the end of the class. All the
students started packing up their things and head out without the teacher’s permission.
Ms Siti stopped and informed everyone to prepare for their small test on next Monday.
She also stopped Jason from going out for awhile for punishment.
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9.
SCENE 3
Venue: Library
During their free time, the four of them decided to sit outside the library and do
their own things. Yong started invited everyone to play Dota that night but Jason
declined the invitation immediately. Man Kit also declined the invitation and asked
everyone to study. However, both Adib and Yong started laughing and said that the
exam is very easy in order to persuade Jason and Man Kit to play with them.
SCENE 4
Venue: Classroom
During the exam, Ms Siti gave a friendly greeting to Yong by wishing him good
luck, but not to Jason. After the result came out, Ms Siti was disappointed with the
results because Yong got the worst grade in the class (Grade D). On the other hand,
Jason got the best grade in the class (Grade A+), which surprised Ms Siti. When Ms Siti
gave back the test paper to Yong, Yong whispered “at least I didn't fail” upon receiving
his paper. After that day, Ms Siti learned a new lesson to ​never judge a book by its
cover.
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10. CONCEPTS INVOLVED
There are 5 concepts used in the video clip: the Halo Effect, Classical Conditioning,
Persuasive Message, Unrealistic Optimism, and Counterfactual Thinking.
Halo Effect
­One positive attribute will cause us to attribute other positive qualities to an individual.
• This also speaks to the importance of a good first impression
• Can occur without our active awareness
Example:
When Yong came late to class, the teacher judged his personality and attitude based on
Yong’s appearance. This is because the teacher thought that since Yong wears nice
clothings, therefore he must be a good student.
Classical Condition
­When 2 stimuli are paired together, they may come to elicit the same response.
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Example:
When the school bell rang, the students incognitively packed their bags, stood up and
got ready to leave the class without the teacher’s approval, because they are used to
leaving the class when the bell rings.
Persuasive Message
Persuasion – attempts to influence others’ attitudes or behaviors
Example:
Yong and Adib persuaded Man Kit and Jason to not study for the test by telling them
that the test is extremely easy.
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11. Unrealistic Optimism
The tendency to imagine that our own outcomes are better than those of other people
Example:
Yong thought that he can achieved an excellent result however he did not prepared his
exam and revision before examination is coming soon.
Counterfactual Thinking ­ Downward Counterfactuals
Imagining different outcomes for an event that has already occurred.
● Is usually associated with bad or negative events
● Can be used to improve or worsen your mood
Example:
When Yong got the worst score in the test, he tried to avoid the hard fact that he was
lazy, which is an excuse.
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12. CONCLUSION
The conclusion of our story is “do not a judge a book by its cover.”
Do not judge an individual superficially based on first impression and making an
opinion without knowing the individual’s character. In our story, students that are good
or bad can not be judged by their physical appearances or first impression. There are
more to a person than that.
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13. REFERENCES
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2014). ​Social psychology​. Harlow : Pearson Education, c2014.
Bakker, M. E., Roelofs, E. C., Beijaard, D., Sanders, P. F., Tigelaar, D. E., & Verloop, N. (2011). Video portfolios. The
development and usefulness of a teacher assessment procedure. ​Studies In Educational Evaluation​, ​37​123­133.
doi:10.1016/j.stueduc.2011.04.007
DeLamater, J. D., Myers, D. J., & Collett, J. L. (2015). ​Social psychology​. Boulder, Colorado : Westview Press, 2015.
Bettinghaus, E. P., & Cody, M. J. (n.d). ​Persuasive communication​. Fort Worth, Tex. : Harcourt Brace College
Publishers, c1994.
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14. APPENDIX
SCRIPT
SCENE 1
* Siti enters into the class *
Man Kit/Adib: Morning teacher
Siti: Good morning
* Jason casually walks into the class and proceed to sit down on his chair *
* Siti looks at Jason and stops him *
Siti: Excuse me, could you come here please?
* Jason walks towards Siti *
Siti: Are you in the right class?
Jason: Ya?
Siti: What’s your name?
Jason : Jason.
Siti : Well, you’re 30 minutes late and imma mark you absent. I am sorry.
* Jason walks back to his seat *
Siti: Uh, no no. Go stand in the corner.
* Later, Yong politely knocks on the door and comes in *
Yong : Good morning, teacher.. Sorry about being late.
* Siti looks at his appearances *
Siti : Well, you can come and take a sit.
Yong : Thank you, teacher.
* Jason emo face *
Jason : Unfair.. ​(silently)
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15. SCENE 2
* Siti proceeds to teach *
School bell ringing !!!
* Everyone starts packing fastly *
Siti : Wait! Before we end this class, I want to remind you all to prepare for your small
test next week.
* Then everyone leaves… *
SCENE 3
The next morning ..
* Everyone sit outside library and do their own thing. *
Yong : Eh, tonight Dota want or not?
Adib: On.
Jason : Uhh, no.
Man Kit : Study la, Dota for what.
Adib: Just play Dota only la tonight.
* Yong grunts *
Yong: Ya la, what exam la.
SCENE 4
* Siti hands out exam papers to the students *
Siti : Good luck, Yong! You can do well in test right?
Yong : Thank you!
* Siti acts as if she did not see Jason *
* After the result *
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16. * Siti with unsatisfied expression *
Siti : I would like to announce your grade.. Jason got the highest grade for the class.
And…. Yong, got worst. So disappointed in you!
* Give back the exam paper to Yong and Yong takes it *
Yong : At least I didn’t fail, Haha.
* Siti walks forward and pass his paper back to him”
Siti: Good job Jason.
Jason: Allllrrrriiiigggghhhht.
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