Social Psychology Assignment 3 Report

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING
AND DESIGN
THE DESIGN SCHOOL
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Group Members:
Tan Chin Yin (0320080)
Ong Shi Hui (0320303)
Ahmed Ali Senan (0320478)
Loong Bo Lin (0321469)
Ang Averllen (0321444)
Lecturer: T. Shankar
Intake: August 2014
Submission Date: 8th
June 2015

2. CONTENT PAGE
i. Acknowledgement
ii. Introduction
iii. Method
a) Apparatus / Materials
b) Procedure
iv. Discussion
a) Concept and Definition
b) Storyboard Design
c) Application and Analysis
d) Conclusion
iv. References
v. Appendix

3. i. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This assignment would not be complete without the effort and co-operation from our
group members, Ong Shi Hui, Loong Bo Lin, Ahmed Ali, Tan Chin Yin and Ang
Averllen. We are grateful and satisfied that we managed to complete our Social
Psychology assignment within the time given by our lecturer, Mr T. Shankar. Also, we
sincerely thank him for the guidance and advice that led us to produce the video, report
and presentation slides.

4. ii. INTRODUCTION
In this project, students are required to carry out a social psychology conceptual video clip
and required to do a presentation in groups of 4 to 5 students. Students may use theories
from a choice of topics taught and discussed in class.
Students are required to complete three tasks which include producing a video clip by
using the concepts learned in class, written report of the video clip and presenting the clip
to the class. This project will help students to learn and understand the connections
between concepts and perspectives within psychology and with other disciplines. Hence,
students will be able to engage in psychological inquiry and become self-regulated
learners.

5. iii. METHOD
a) APPARATUS / MATERIALS
To ensure that our group video was filmed smoothly, we conducted several discussions on
the tools and props needed to complete the storyboard act. Below is a list of items used:
Filming Equipment:
  Iphone 5s for the camera which have a better mobility.
  Two mobile phones (iPhones) – to record audio dialogues to be inserted
into the video during the editing process.
  Office chair – cameras were placed on it to film scenes in a variety of
angles, motions and techniques.
  YouTube-mp3.org
  YouTube Props and Costumes
  Work set – Papers, books, materials, laptop bag and a laptop, all placed
in the classroom which at block E.
 Final Cut Pro to edit the video which used in Mac Lab

6. b) PROCEDURE
Setting:
To create a more engaging approach through our video, we filmed our video in a
same classroom to ensure the flow of the filming is smooth and the sound is clear enough
since the classroom is very quite.
Block E’s classroom
- Early afternoon around 11 a.m.
Operation:
1. Discussion In depth, pre-discussions were the basis of our videos. After
finalizing the main theme of our video story line, we looked deeper to produce a main
storyline that include five most suitable social psychology concepts. Next, all four of us
suggested smaller storylines and scenes that would convey each message specifically
and clearly. At the same time, we would write down notes for our own reference .

7. Story line
A lazy student and a hardworking student, which is Hazel and Bolin, but
they are best friends. Hazel didn’t do her homework and sleep in class while
Bolin pass up her homework on time. So, Hazel drives out by her teacher, Mr.
Averllen. Exam is coming, but both of them still play computer games. Hazel
feels that she no need to study because she study hard last time but got a poor
result. Bolin didn’t study but she get a good result last time. When releasing
result, of course, Hazel's result is really bad. She gets scold by her father,
Ahmed. Bolin still gets a good result and her mother shows off her result to
Ahmed. The day before examination, they still play game. Hazel cannot finish
study all. So she has a thought to cheat on exam. Owing to her teacher has a
bad impression on her. She gets caught in her exam by Mr. Averllen. She
observed study way of Bolin and learn from her. Actually, Bolin pays attention in
class and revision before going back home. Hazel learns the way Bolin's study.
Finally, she gets a good result and her father is proud of her.

8. SCRIPT
Characters overview :
T : Teacher
H : Hazel
B : Bolin
DOH : Ahmed ( Dad of Hazel )
MOB : Christine ( Mom of Bolin )
Scene 1 :
*In class*
T : The one that did’nt do their work, Stand up ! Okay how about you?
B –Bolin submit her assignment.
T : Very good.
T – Hit the table
T : excuse me, excuse me !
H : huh?
T : Did you do your work?
H : Huh?
T : Then why u did’nt stand up? Get out of the room now! Get out !
Scene 2 :
*The day before exam , Hazel and Bolin playing online games with laptop *
B : I wanna play SDO(Super Dancer Online) , it’s so awesome!
H : Okay, sure!
B : Tomorrow is the exam, you sure u don’t want study?
H : How about you? You don’t have to study?
B : Aiyah, no need lah !
H : Last time you did’nt study, but I study hard, your result was better than mine.
B : Ok lah.
H : She did’nt study also can get good result, I will get good result as her too.
Scene 3 :
*Results released , Hazel handing her report to her dad , Bolin’s result is better than
Hazel *
DOH : What the hell is this? Why Bolin can get flying colours in exam, but not you! Why?
H : Sorry ( crying )
DOH : Look at her ! She’s much more better than you !

9. Scene 4 :
*Parents gossiping *
MOB : Hey Ahmed.
DOH : Hi Christine.
MOB : How’s your daughter’s result?
DOH : Er, she did’nt do well
MOB : *Laughing * Look at my daughter! She got all A+ you know? And look at your
daughter , can’t even can compared, don’t tell others your daughter is my daughter best
friend.
Scene 5 :
*Hazel and Bolin still playing games while tomorrow is the other exam going on*
Scene 6 :
*Hazel study Psycho at very last minute, she get frustrated because she coud’nt finish all
the chapters*
H : Arghh, I’m dead, I’m dead, I’m gonna fail this test!! Impossible I can finish all the
chapters! I need to find another way. How about I bring some notes in to the hall? Bad
things will never happen on me.
Scene 7:
*During exam *
T- teacher does’nt have good impression on Hazel, as she never do her homework, so he
keep an eye on her at all times.
T- Ehhem, 1 hour left.
*Hazel read the notes while Teacher is looking at his phone*
*Suddenly Teacher realize Hazel is cheating *
T : wait ! What are you doing? This is an exam, I said no notes allowed. Get out! I said get
out!
H-crying
Scene 8 :
*Hazel feel despair and guilty so she wanted to study and give it a shot.Hazel observe the
way of Bolin study *
H : Again, I get caught in the exam. Argh, I don’t want my dad to look down on me. What
should I do?
*Bolin study and grab Hazel’s attention.*
H : eh? What is she doing?
*Hazel follows Bolin to study *
*Hazel read Bolin’s notes *
H : Hmmm, this is how she study .She managed her time well.

10. Scene 9 :
*Teacher is teaching the students*
* Hazel and Bolin pay attention in class and study hard*
Scene 10 :
*After the other test*
*Teacher is giving out the paper*
H: I’m so nervous
B : me too
T : okay, results good. Ong Shi Hui.
H : Yay !
T : Bolin. Oww , u get flying colours ! You improve a lot !
H : Thanks teacher !
*Hazel got A for her test paper*
Scene 11 :
DOH : ahahaha..now we talking doter! Hahahaha…

11. 2. Role delegation:
The assignment has several components that needed input from every single man in
the team. Thus, we discussed and settled the person-in-charge according to each member’s
skillset for each section. However, as a team, we often suggest areas of improvement and
ideas for each other to better the quality of our work.
Table of our task delegation system:
Member Overall Context Video Context
Ahmed Ali Report writer, Presenter Supporting Character, Father
of the lazy one.
Ong Shi Hui Report writer, Presenter Main Character, The lazy one
Loong Bo Lin Main Slides maker, Presenter. Secondary Character, Best
friend of main character, The
smart one
Tan Chin Yin Video Editing, Presenter Supporting Character, Mother
of the smart one
Ang Averllen Report Writer, Presenter Teacher

12. 3. Video Filming
As mentioned above, we recorded the video on the same classroom and the
arrangement of the table is being arrange look like a classroom.
We often acted out one scene several times to capture the best cut. During which
we also contribute in terms of ideas to the actors and videographer, for example,
filming angles and techniques, besides quirks and actions to be shown in the video.
The group’s efficiency as a whole created excellent flow of ideas and video
quality.
Analysis. Tabulation and Presentation
Besides the video, presentation slides and the report were components that required
input. Proper analysis, research and format were used in the making of each section to
deliver clear and concise results. Even though there was a leader for all sections, each
group member contributed to each one. Lastly, we double check everyone work to
ensure the content is true and correct.
In terms of presentation, we rehearsed a few times to ensure the flow of speech and
points to explain our video and report to the class. As a conclusion, operation of the
whole assignment was quite smooth without any major challenges.

13. For video, 5 social psychology concepts were applied and demonstrated through the
acting of each of the group members. The 5 concepts are confirmation bias, optimistic
bias, social comparison, first impression and observation learning.
Confirmation bias:
A confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that involves favoring information that
confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.
Scene: Confirmation bias
Bolin tells Hazel you need to study because Bolin already knows Hazel marks are too
bad. As well as in contrast Hazel tell Bolin that she does not need to study because she is
already has previous information about her she's an excellent student.

14. First Impression:
First impression is the first mental image of a person, when one person encounter with
another one.
Scene: First Impression
The impression is made when the teacher ask student about the homework if she did it or
not.

15. Optimistic bias:
Is the tendency of individuals to underestimate the likelihood they will experience adverse
events, such as skin cancer or car accidents.
Scene: Optimistic bias
Hazel after wasting her time of playing, she went to study for the exam but she can’t finish
all chapters. She was trying hardly to find a way to cheat on exam and she was telling her
self ,teacher will never know about cheating.

16. Social comparison:
The social comparison process involves people coming to know themselves by evaluating
their own attitudes, abilities, and beliefs in comparison with others.
Scene: Social comparison
Parents meet each other and they start talk about their children’s results. Mother of Bolin
starts compare her daughter with Ahmed’s daughter.

17. Observational learning:
Observational learning is an important area in the field of psychology and behavior
science more generally. Given this, it is essential that behavior analysts articulate a sound
theory of how behavior change occurs through observation.
Scene: Observational learning
In that time Hazel just realize the shortening on her. After that she is starting study hard
and that what we called it observation learning.

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