Learning Objectives:
 

LO 14-1: Contrast agency and communion tendencies and their impact on life goals.

LO 14-2: Discuss the definition of wisdom and its research basis.

LO 14-3: Explain how recent demographic shifts in the United States may influence the adjustment process.

LO 14-4: Identify attitudes and behaviors that promote inclusivity, openness, and acceptance in a changing society.

LO 14-5: Summarize the role of technology in the lives of digital natives, digital settlers, and digital immigrants.

LO 14-6: Contrast the negative and positive impacts of technology on society, especially for teens and youth.

Learning Objectives: 14-2

Hall, S. S. (2010). Wisdom: From philosophy to neuroscience. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
Description: This book details the neuropsychological underpinnings of wisdom

Learning Objectives: 14-3 and 14-4

Blaine, B. E. (2007). Understanding the Psychology of Diversity. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Ltd.
Description: This book explains the challenges of a diverse society and ways to promote inclusivity and acceptance.

Articles that should be Available via Your Library

Learning Objectives: 14-2

Baltes, P. B., & Staudinger, U. M. (2000). Wisdom: A metaheuristic (pragmatic) to orchestrate mind and virtue toward excellence. American Psychologist, 55(1), 122-136. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.55.1.122
Description: This article details t research on wisdom conducted within the Berlin wisdom paradigm.

Learning Objectives: 14-1

Abele, A. E., & Wojciszke, B. (2007). Agency and communion from the perspective of self versus others. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 93(5), 751-763. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.93.5.751
Description: The authors conducted four different studies on agency and communion.  In general, agency is salient when thinking of self; communion is salient when thinking of others (particularly close others).

Learning Objectives: 14-3

Effron, D. A., & Knowles, E. D. (2015). Entitativity and intergroup bias: How belonging to a cohesive group allows people to express their prejudices. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 108(2), 234-253. doi:10.1037/pspa0000020
Description: A series of studies show that belonging to an entitative group allows individuals to express prejudice toward individuals in the out-group.