HSP3UC - Observation of Teen Behaviour Assignment

Name: ______Date: ______Mark: ____/23

Location that you were given for your observation: ______

*Remember this is a social experiment that you are leading, not partaking in! Students have a place to be, as do you, do not use this as a free period!

“Observing a general school population allows psychologists to gain insight into specific group dynamics and the effectiveness of age-based intervention programs.”

Your Mission: Being a keen observer of people gives you insights into human behaviour which are invaluable. You are a Psychologist sent in from the board to investigate teen behaviours at EL Crossley. You will be assigned an area with a partner and you will record behaviours for an hour in that spot, record if you see any abnormal situations, as well as, complete the rest of this assignment. Remember no names, no participation, stay NEUTRAL!

Each person in the pair is to pick two areas of investigation to observe for the hour and document.

Your chosen two areas to investigate: ______

Ex. – Social Media Use, Meet Ups, Snacking, Conversations - gossip, Issues, School Work, Habits, Interactions with staff, doing what they are supposed to be doing, clothing, cliques/squads, emotions, stress indications

You must follow:

Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists (pg 234 Text)(2 marks, summarize and fill it in)

Respect for Dignity of Persons

1.7 –

1.20 –

Responsible Caring

11.2

11.17

11.46

Integrity of Relationships

111.31

Responsibility to Society

IV.15

Define Social Rituals(2 marks): ______

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Examples of Teen Social Rituals: ______

What is normal teen behaviour in the first area you are investigating?
Ex. Gossip, what is “norm” amount of gossip a Canadian teen participates in? (2 marks each = 4 marks)

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What is normal teen behaviour in the second area you are investigating?

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Is this a good experiment to observe Teen Behaviour in a school habitat?______

Why or Why not? (2 marks)

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Observation Chart: (5 marks)

Time / Situations – Social Rituals / Teen Behaviours
0:00 – 15:00 minutes
15:00 – 30:00 minutes
30:00 – 45:00 minutes
45:00 – 60:00 minutes

Exploration Question: (8 marks)

If you were a school principal, how would you use Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning to respond to one of the following issues: skipping classes, punctuality, absenteeism or bullying? How would this differ if you used Pavlov, or Maslow’s theories?

Skinner’s Theory Overview: ______

Issue you choose: ______

What you would do with Operant Conditioning?

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Using Pavlov’s Theory:

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Using Maslow’s Theory:

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