The film that you will be watching is “My Family” (1995) directed by Gregory Nava. You can watch the movies on “fmovies.to

The film that you will be watching is “My Family” (1995) directed by Gregory Nava. You can watch the movies on “fmovies.to”
The text readings in order to answer these questions will be in the files or links down below. Sections B/C and D/E instruction picture is in the files:
-https://readinggenderandsexuality.wordpress.com/2017/10/13/forever-the-dark-prince-of-hollywood-walt-disney-psychobiography-and-the-practically-perfect-meeting-report/
-https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-family
-https://novopsych.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ecr-s_template.pdf
-https://betterworldhealthcare.com/experience-in-close-relationship-scale-short-form-ecr-s/
-https://nobaproject.com/modules/culture
-https://open.maricopa.edu/culturepsychology/chapter/berrys-model-of-acculturation/

Instruction:
Part I: Reflection

Briefly reflect on the film. Your reflection should be at least 1-2 paragraphs and should address noteworthy scenes and characters that are featured in the beginning, middle, and end of the film. Discuss the film’s educational value. In other words: what insights did you gain into the family? Attachment styles? Interpersonal dynamics? Culture? etc.

Part II: Psychological Application and Analysis

A. The Family

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A.1

Apply 3 of the following concepts to the family featured in the film:
-Traditional family
-Joint family
-Family of Orientation
-Family of Procreation
-Family Systems Theory

A 2.

Attachment Theoryapply to at least 1 of the characters in the film. Discuss 1 of the 4 Attachment Types (Styles)-1.pdf that best fits the character. It is also ok to reference other attachment models that have been covered in the class. Use specific examples from the film to support your rationale.

-Secure or
-Anxious Avoidant or
-Anxious Resistant

A. 3

Happy Healthy FamiliesEvaluate the family in the film using at least 3 of the 5 criteria:

-Teach morality
-Savor the good
-Use the extended family network
-Create family identity
-Forgiveness

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B. Applying Cultural Concepts

Refer to Table 2 below. Apply the 2 of the following concepts: Progressive Cultivation, Way of Life and/or Shared Learning/Enculturation to the film. Include specific examples.

Culture Concepts and Their Application

C. Individualistic vs. Collectivistic Cultures

Apply the concepts

Individualism AND Collectivism

Individualist and Collectivist Cultures

OR

Independent Self AND Interdependent Self to one or more characters in the film. Refer to Table 3 below and/or the vocabulary list in your response. (1 brief paragraph)

Independent Self Interdependent Self

Trait focused Relationship focused

Traits guide decisions and behavior Situations guide decisions and

behavior

D. Cultural Differences and Similarities

This is an approach to understanding culture primarily by paying attention to unique and distinctive features that set them apart from other cultures. Think about your culture and reflect on the similarities between the cultural/ethnic group in the film and your culture. In other words: reflect on how are people alike despite cultural differences. Provide at least 2 examples of cultural differences (based on your culture) and 2 examples of cultural similarities that you observe from the film. (1-2 brief paragraphs or bullets that describe how people are alike (e.g. values, personality, etc.), and culturally different (diverse in values, behavior, etc.).

E. Process of Acculturation

Berry (1984, 1993) defined acculturation as ways individuals of different ethnicities relate and assimilate to the “dominant culture”. Refer to the table below. Apply at least 1 acculturation strategy to 1 character in the film include specific examples in your response. (1 brief paragraph)

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