Explain why your question is important to you as a member of society.
My social science question is; how gender stereotypes affect our thinking and behaviour. This question is important to me as a member of society because it helps formulates solid research that can provide answers as to how gender stereotypes impact people’s behaviours, their actions and thinking. The question is important to me as I think and engage in activities that adhere to gender stereotypes; thus, I would love to understand the motivation behind this. The information from the question will help me in making rational decisions on my perspective about gender stereotypes.
Detail the major developments in social science, thinking that drive questions regarding studying the individual.
The study of human behaviour has changed following major developments in social science. One major development in social science that drives questions about the study of human behaviour is the development of cognitive psychology in 1956 that focus on studying biases. This development has led to an understanding of how cognitive biases impact our behaviour and thinking.
Explain how finding the answer to your question might impact others around you.
Several developments in the field of social science have significantly impacted how people behave and think. As gender stereotypes continue to be a concern, the development of social media has contributed substantially to it. Social media has enabled people to read and watch the incidences of gender inequalities driven by gender stenotypes. Answers to my question will help others to understand the motivation behind gender stereotypes and understand its impact on individual behaviour.
Detail the major developments in social science, thinking that drive questions regarding studying others.
Due to technological advancements, research in social science has significantly changed. For instance, module three tells about the development of neuroimaging. This development is important in understanding human behaviour and thinking. Also, innovation on neuroimaging is important in understanding cognitive biases that may relate to gender stereotypes.
Explain why studying human behaviour and identity is a valuable human endeavour.
Answers to this question are important to members in society because individuals will understand why we behave and think the way we do. All members of society will be able to understand their own biases and thus be able to make rational judgments. Also, answers to the question will be important in changing behaviours that may contribute to gender inequalities, both at home and at workplaces.
Detail the major developments in social science thinking that support the study and advancement of the social sciences as necessary and valuable.
One development in social science thinking that supports the study of social science as valuable and necessary is the guideline provisions by the American Psychology Association that emphasizes on the importance of own bias awareness. APA talks about how studying human behaviour can help in developing important policies that can help in transforming society.