Describe what self-esteem is and the causes and consequences of (high/low) self-esteem. Include examples or real-world applications in your explanation. Include in your discussion at least two different social psychological theoretical perspectives on self-esteem. Discuss some evidence supporting each theoretical perspectives and include any important criticisms of these theoretical perspectives. Additionally, what does the social psychological literature indicate about ways we can maintain or improve self-esteem and what are the benefits of doing so?

Describe what an independent and interdependent self-construal is and how culture shapes our self-construal. Include examples or real-world applications in your explanation. What does the social psychological literature indicate about ways independent and interdependent self-construal manifest in one's preferences, cognitions, personality, or behaviors. Apply the independent/interdependent self-construal concept to yourself (do you have a more independent or interdependent sense of self). Explain your reasoning and what cultural factors, practices, or artifacts have shaped your self-construal. In addition, is your self-construal represented in the dominant society you are currently inhabiting (e.g., Grinnell, the US) and what are some consequences of this match or mismatch (explain your reasoning).

Describe what obedience is and include examples or real-world application in your description (your description should also differentiate obedience from related phenomenon). What does the social psychological literature indicate about what factors encourage obedience? Additionally, what does the social psychological literature indicate about factors that encourage disobedience (or ways we can encourage disobedience)? Based on what you have learned about obedience, do you think as a society we encourage too much obedience, not enough, or the right amount (explain your reasoning)?