Social and Psychological Dimensions of Human Behavior

Social Sciences
a) Individual behaviors in social, economic, geographic, psychological and/or political contexts

  • Case study, esp. recent issue
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, essay question comparing/contrasting three themes/issues/examples, analysis of newspaper article/quote in context
  • Debates (either group or individual) defending positions on issues followed by class discussion on debate

Social Sciences/Arts
b) Interactions of individuals and groups and their effects on society

  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome(s)
    • Essay question, multiple choice questions
    • Short answer definitions
  • Case study, esp. recent issue, followed by class discussion
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, essay question comparing/contrasting three themes/issues/examples