The goal of this activity is to reflect on the extent to which choices in our
da
The goal of this activity is to reflect on the extent to which choices in our daily-lives are
reflections of our cultural background.Step 1. Watch the video (24 min) “The Art of
Choosing”Links to an external site. (click on the link). Dr. Sheena Iyengar studies how we
make choices — and how we feel about the choices we make. At TEDGlobal, she talked
about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones, and shared her
groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our
decisions.Step 2. In the discussion board share your thoughts on the extent to which choices
in our daily-lives are reflections of our cultural background. Try to describe and discuss
examples illustrating that how we go about deciding to do (or not do) something or how we
go about taking one course of action over another involve psychological processes that are
influenced by culture.Your initial post to the discussion question must be a thoughtful
response to this prompt provided. A 200-word minimum is required for the initial response
[worth a maximum of 7 pts]. Professional language and writing are required. Connect your
response back to the video, citing the evidence to support your position wherever
possible.Step 3. You are expected to read posts in the discussions and to actively participate
in the conversations, posting a minimum of one thoughtful reply(more if you want to) back
to other students [worth a maximum of 3 pts]. Your replies to other student’s posts are to
be thoughtful responses that seek to further knowledge and understanding. Such replies as
“nice post” or “ditto” are not thoughtful replies. Instead your replies should, for example,
explain why you agree or disagree with a previous post, ask a probing question, clarify a
statement, share your own experiences, support or refute a statement with evidence, and
always be constructive and respectful.