Week 1 Discussion 5300

Based on what you have read this week describe the difference between lobbying and advocacy.  Discuss an issue that you strongly believe should be advocated for in your field or by your discipline or community. What data or evidence would you provide to your Congressperson, Senator or Community representative if you were going to lobby … Read more

dp 2-2

Review the video on Normal Distribution in the Calculations section of the “Statistics Visual Learner” media piece.Bob compares his SAT Verbal score of 400 to Marge’s ACT Verbal score of 20. “I beat you,” he exclaims. “My score is 20 times your score!” Although his multiplication is good, his logic is faulty. Explain why

1-3 Discussion: Scientific Method

Read the article on pseudoscience and the overview of Freud’s theories, continue your initial post by responding to the following: In your opinion, are Freud’s theories scientific? Why or why not? What makes a psychological theory scientific? When responding to your classmates, discuss the points they raised to support their opinion. How could the scientific … Read more

Discussion

Q#1: Cultural Influence: Research how gender roles differ between the U.S. and two other countries. Tell me how they are different and why you think the other culture influenced a different gender role. What do the gender roles convey about what a country values? How do the roles help us thrive in a given culture? … Read more

Cognition assignment 2

Due Sunday, November 6, 2022, 11:59 PMTime remaining: 2 days 9 hours Discuss how advertisers use theories of selective attention to market and sell their products. Choose a specific product and provide examples from either the package or advertising of the project that describes what they are doing to focus consumers’ attention on their product. … Read more

Attention

Two instances where cognitive psychology can inform public policy are predicting road accidents and using cell phones while driving. How can you apply what you have learned about attention to other everyday events? short response

Examine an Alternative to a Traditional Burial

Due Friday, November 4, 2022, 11:59 PM Time remaining: 21 hours 46 mins There are now many different ways to dispose of human remains other than burial or cremation. Research one alternative to burial or cremation. Describe the process, what country or culture is practicing the alternative form, and reasons given for the alternative – … Read more

The Effects of Social Institutions on the Family.

  Analyze current dynamics within religious institutions, social institutions, and the American family. In addition to selecting a religious institution, also select one social institution from the list below: Educational Governmental Community Economy In 500-750 words, address the following: Describe a recent challenge within religious institutions, your      chosen institution, and the family system. Citing three to … Read more