Psychology Question

Learning Goal: I’m working on a psychology writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

1. Adapted from Daryl J. Bem’s assignment “Analyzing a Set of Beliefs and Attitudes”from (http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/crow/ideologypaper.htm)Drawing on this week’s readings and lectures, describe and analyze a set of beliefs or attitudes held by one of the following: yourself, a parent or parents, your family as a whole, other relatives, your friends, a peer group, or your religion. Total should be 250-500 words (roughly equivalent to one to two-page paper) that includes the components provided below. Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You may include links, media, etc. The assignment must be completed by Sunday, day 7, at 11:59pm EST. Submit to the link provided.
   1. First describe the beliefs and attitudes. How do they appear to be interrelated? What underlying theme seems to connect them? Then consider any of the following questions that are pertinent:
   2. What psychological functions do the beliefs and attitudes seem to be serving for the person or persons?
   3. Are the beliefs and attitudes consistent or inconsistent among themselves and/or with other beliefs and attitudes held by the same person or persons?
   4. Do any of the beliefs reflect the kinds of cognitive errors or biases discussed so far in the course?
   5. Can the beliefs and attitudes be characterized as progressive or orthodox, liberal or conservative? Do they reflect an underlying ideology about the nature of authority?
   6. What seems to be the source or sources of the beliefs and attitudes (e.g., a specific religious creed, socioeconomic circumstances, particular events, childrearing, personal psychopathology)?
   7. Can you envision anything that might change them? Do you think that changing them would be a good thing?
   8. Add any other comments or observations you wish.