Random Acts of Kindness (Optional Assignment)



Random Acts of Kindness (Optional Assignment)

Creating a Better World One Person at a Time

Due Date: Monday, May 20

Last week, I asked you to reflect on ideas for what we could do to create the kind of society we all would like to live in. In other words, you were brainstorming ways to foster positive norms in your community.

Between now and May 20, you may complete an optional assignment based on committing several random acts of kindness. You will write an essay documenting your actions and their impacts, as well as other people’s reactions. You will reflect on what worked well, and what ideas you might try in the future.

Write a 1.5 - 2 page reflection essay on the following:

• What did you choose to do and why

• How often or how many times you did RAKs and why (do at least 4)

• Psychological Observations of Yourself: How did you feel beforehand? How did you feel afterwards? Why?

• Impacts and Social Psychology Observations: What impact do you believe your actions had on others? Did you notice any change in their demeanour or behavior? Did you notice any effects on norms or conformity (other people doing the same)?

• What worked well? What might you try in the future?

• Other thoughts or reflections?

• What is your opinion of the assignment?

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