Intergroup Response Regulation Via Week 5 Social
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Post 1: Write a 50-100 words response to the post below:
Social Neuroscience, and Intergroup Relations
When discussing social neuroscience, in the context of social processes, this approaches refers to the the study of the brain (Amodio, 2008). One of the strengths of the use of social neuroscience is understanding implicit race bias and intergroup response regulation via sociocognitive substrates. The second strength of social neuroscience in intergroup relations is that the social neuroscience approach aids in the reduction of prejudice.
The limitations of the social neuroscience approach of intergroup relations is that the problems and phenomena within social psychology cannot be fixed with social neuroscience (Dovidio, Pearson, & Orr, 2008). The second limitations of the social neuroscience approach of intergroup relationships is the over-interpretation of of social neuroscience findings due to lack of familiarity with enthusiasm or measures to “embrace convergent scientific findings” (Dovidio, Pearson, & Orr, 2008, p. 252).
I believe that social neuroscience will be influential in the way individuals hold themselves accountable for responsibility and choice in intergroup relationships. The important word here is “accountability”. There is a possibility that the social neuroscience approach does have a role in the a person’s behavior, but it should not be a substitute for a person holding themselves accountable for the sense of personal responsibility and choice in intergroup relations.
References:
Amodio, D. M. (2008). The social neuroscience of intergroup relations. European Review of Social Psychology, 19, 1–54. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Dovidio, J. F., Pearson, A. R., & Orr, P. (2008). Social psychology and neuroscience: Strange bedfellows or a healthy marriage? Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 11(2), 247–263. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Post 2: Write a 50-100 words response to the post below:
Social Neuroscience and Social Change
Neuroscience can provide a very positive impact on intergroup relations because it can paint a picture as to what parts of the brain are engaged when an individual is dealing with any form of relation in a social situation. The impact it can have on the understanding of the science can be very important. Neuroscience can help individuals with PTSD as it shows the researcher what parts of the brain become engaged when they encounter a trigger, it demonstrates that the amygdala shines bright during the test which is the center for fear (Hughes, & Shin, 2011). This process can also be useful when attempting to understand social intergroup relations, as a researcher can see whether relating to someone outside or even in the group triggers what portions of the brain. This would be the primary reason as to why neuroscience is a tool that should be used during this process to help scientist identify what emotional response the brain plays in that interaction. By understanding this treatments can be developed to assist in managing and changing that brain chemistry or the response that is produced by the brain.
References
Hughes, K. C., & Shin, L. M. (2011). Functional neuroimaging studies of post-traumatic stress disorder. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 11(2), 275–285. doi:10.1586/ern.10.198