The question proposed in this article was whether or not psychology makes a difference in the average person’s life in any major way and whether or not that social influence is something we should be proud of and share with others (Zimbardo, 2004, p 339).
The introduction included a brief overview of the Philip G. Zimbardo’s experience in the field of psychology, and his position on the importance of sharing our knowledge with the general public (Zimbardo, 2004, p 339-340).
Zimbardo cites some major studies from psychologists over the course of the last century which have come to be recognized as general knowledge and practice to create a baseline for his argument. Some examples he referenced encompassed standardized testing, the identification …show more content…
Using examples such as the study done in studies in India and Mexico that promoted literacy, birth control, female education, and more, and how there was a noticeable increase in women using this information in their everyday lives after watching the television shows (soap operas) that were geared towards promoting this type of mindset (Zimbardo, pp 347, 348), it becomes a well formed argument to support the necessity of psychology as a science to be shared with the …show more content…
May the positive forces of psychology be with you, and with our society” (Zimbardo, p. 348). While this is a powerful reinforce for a speech, it felt less like the critical analysis that this subject matter deserves. Overall it was a very passionate, well supported article that did point out some amazing contributions psychology has made over the years. It clearly identifies how we have adopted a plethora of discoveries through psychological testing and implemented them into society through our education system, judicial system, workplace and even in our family
The introduction included a brief overview of the Philip G. Zimbardo’s experience in the field of psychology, and his position on the importance of sharing our knowledge with the general public (Zimbardo, 2004, p 339-340).
Zimbardo cites some major studies from psychologists over the course of the last century which have come to be recognized as general knowledge and practice to create a baseline for his argument. Some examples he referenced encompassed standardized testing, the identification …show more content…
Using examples such as the study done in studies in India and Mexico that promoted literacy, birth control, female education, and more, and how there was a noticeable increase in women using this information in their everyday lives after watching the television shows (soap operas) that were geared towards promoting this type of mindset (Zimbardo, pp 347, 348), it becomes a well formed argument to support the necessity of psychology as a science to be shared with the …show more content…
May the positive forces of psychology be with you, and with our society” (Zimbardo, p. 348). While this is a powerful reinforce for a speech, it felt less like the critical analysis that this subject matter deserves. Overall it was a very passionate, well supported article that did point out some amazing contributions psychology has made over the years. It clearly identifies how we have adopted a plethora of discoveries through psychological testing and implemented them into society through our education system, judicial system, workplace and even in our family