Assignment #1
Reading Reflection and Reaction: Haslam (2006)
Instructions: This week, you were responsible for reading Nick Haslams article, Dehumanization: An Integrative Review. Based on this reading, address the following items:
1) Provide a very brief summary (3-5 sentences) of the reading. (.5 pts.)
2) Identify and define the two humanness constructs that Haslam lays out and identify the type of dehumanization that is associated with each humanness construct. Provide an example of dehumanization that would be associated with each humanness construct. (3 pts.)
3) Explain how you think Haslams model for dehumanization could be used in understanding interpersonal/intergroup behavior. (3 pts)
4) Should mechanistic dehumanization be considered a form of dehumanization? Why or why not? (You may also reference the video lecture on the debate on how to define dehumanization.) (1.5 pts)
5) What is one thing you learned reading this article (if you learned multiple things, what is the most fascinating thing you learned)? How do you think this will influence your behavior, thoughts, attitudes, or emotions in the future? (1 pts)
6) What is one question you would ask Haslam about this article or his research if given a chance? Why would you ask this question? (1 pts)
