Critically examine the contribution of cognitive psychology theoretical approaches to our understanding of racism

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1.    Essay title (Critically examine the contribution of cognitive psychology theoretical approaches to our understanding of racism" 

1)    Essay structure

  • Introduction (312 words)
  • Thesis (50 Words)
  • Roadmap (224)
  • 4 positive and negative points (findings) given by authors OR scholars each (313 words) 1st point +(for) by author, (against) 2nd –  by author, 3rd +(for) by author, 4th (against) by author. Which 4x313 = 1252 words.
  • An anti-thesis of the findings in other terms a critical discussion of (350 words).
  • Finally, conclusion (312 words) however a summarised conclusion should be included in the introduction. Therefore, the introduction and conclusion should be linked.

 

2)      Use the following theory: schemata theory which was by Jean piaget

http://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html the following link facilitates the understanding of racism or knowledge process.

 

The assessment criteria:

 

  • The essay should address the question or title; follow a structured and signposted sequence; demonstrate familiarity with the relevant literature; present an analysis and evaluation of the ideas and theories discussed; reveal internal integration and coherence; use references and examples to support the claims and arguments made; provide detailed references and sources in the bibliography or reference section; be written in good and grammatically correct English. Differences within the range are usually attributable to differences in the quality of analysis and evaluation and internal integration and coherence
  • • addresses all the requirements of the question given, within the stated word limits • shows ample evidence of having read and understood relevant text(s) • engages with the work of commentators’ and critics’ • provides a full and accurate account of theories, arguments and concepts • shows evidence of creative reflection and argumentation • demonstrates the ability to identify problems, discuss issues, and weigh up criticisms • presents a balanced and mature conclusion • follows a clear and logically sequenced structure with beginning, middle and end • uses clear, correct English • is fully and accurately referenced and includes a full bibliography

list of readings:


 

  • Anderson, J.R., Cognitive Psychology and its Implications, New York: Freeman, 1995.
  • Erisen, C., Lodge, M. and Taber, C. S. (2012), Affective Contagion in Effortful Political Thinking. Political Psychology here
  • Hutchins, E., In Search of Navigators, New York: Wiley, 1987
  • Lakof, G. (2009) The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist`s Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics, London: Penguin
  • Nye, J.L., Brower, A.M. (eds.), What’s Social About Social Cognition? Research on Socially Shared Cognition in Small Groups, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 1996: 311–323
  • McGraw, K.M., ‘Contributions of the Cognitive Approach to Political Psychology’, Political Psychology, 2000, 21/4: 805–832.
  • Augoustinos, Martha, Iain Walker, and NgaireDonaghue. Social Cognition An Integrated Introduction. Los Angeles: Sage, 2014. pp.15-25
  • Adams, G. B., Balfour, D. L., Reed, G. E. (2006), ‘Abu Ghraib, Administrative Evil, and Moral Inversion: The Value of “Putting Cruelty First”.’ Public Administration Review, 66: 680–693.doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00633.x
  • Baron-Cohen, S., The Science of Evil: On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty, Basic Books (2011)
  • Cohen, S., States of Denial: Knowing about Atrocities and Suffering, Oxford: Polity, 2000.
  • Darley, J.M., ‘Social Organisation for the Production of Evil,’ in J.T.Jost & J. Sidanius (eds.), Political Psychology: Key Readings in Social Psychology, New York: Psychology Press, 2004.
  • Eckstein, H., ‘Theoretical Approaches to Explaining Collective Political Violence,’ in J.T. Jost & J. Sidanius (eds.), Political Psychology: Key Readings in Social Psychology, New York: Psychology Press, 2004.
  • Haslam, N., ‘Dehumanization: An Integrative Review,’ Personality & Social Psych. Review, 2006, 10/3: 252–264.
  • Livingstone-Smith, D., ‘Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others,’ St. Martin`s Press (2011)
  • Mayes, G.R., ‘Naturalizing cruelty, Biology & Philosophy,’ 2009, Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 21-34 here

 

 

 

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