1. Thinking about everything we have read, watched, and discussed this semester, what were the one or two things that really stood out or had an impact on you?
One thing that stood out from the semester to me was how apparent cognitive dissonance is in our everyday lives and in most of the decisions, we make. It made me more aware of the decisions I make and the justifications for those decisions. Although I may not be thinking of it consciously, I know it is at play when I am making certain choices.
Stereotype threat had an impact on me as well in respect to the way I interact with others. I am more aware of the varying stereotypes that I hold in regards to myself and how they can affect my behavior. I found it interesting that it can affect
One thing that stood out from the semester to me was how apparent cognitive dissonance is in our everyday lives and in most of the decisions, we make. It made me more aware of the decisions I make and the justifications for those decisions. Although I may not be thinking of it consciously, I know it is at play when I am making certain choices.
Stereotype threat had an impact on me as well in respect to the way I interact with others. I am more aware of the varying stereotypes that I hold in regards to myself and how they can affect my behavior. I found it interesting that it can affect