Discussion # 1- Nature vs. Nurture

The biggest debate in psychology, seemingly, is the one about the origin of what makes us who we are. This debate is simply referred to as the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate. The side of nature is what we are studying in this course, the biological influences and genetics that we come into this world with (what mom and dad gave us). The nuture side of things is simply the experiences we have in life, the friends and family, and how we were raised. It's obvious that it is a combination of these 2 elements, but what do you think that split might be and why?

For example, as a "neuro nerd", I believe the split is 80% biology/genes, and 20% environment. Not everybody feels that way, nor should they. What I would like you to do this week is to make an initial post stating what percent you think is biological and what percent is environment (50/50 maybe?) and why you think it is that way.

Frontier Thesis By Frederick Jackson Turner

1. Explain Turner’s comment that the frontier was a “meeting point between savagery and civilization”? Do you agree with his statement? Why or why not?

2. What did Turner mean by “European germs”? Hint: it does not have to do with spreading disease amongst the Indians.

3. Turner claimed that American Democracy changed as it ventured West. In fact, he saw American Democracy as wholly different from European Democracy thanks to the influence of the West. What do you think he meant by this?

4. Turner mentioned that the closing of the frontier was also the closing of the “first period of American history.” What do you think he meant by that and what period of America do you think came next?

(Theology question) How can scripture function as a critic of the Church’s life and life in our modern society? Give examples. Please reference chapter 4 in "Reading the Old Testament" by Lawrence Boadt

Habit 4 is Think Win-Win. In a minimum of 500 words Describe 4 ways you can make deposits in other people's emotional bank accounts. Describe a withdrawal that you have been guilty of. What deposits that others have made in your EBA have been most meaningful?

(300+ words please):

It is widely believed that testosterone levels play a significant role in how violent a person may be. Because of this, boys and girls are socialized in different manners. Different cultures have dissimilar views on violence and how it is tolerated in their societies. What other factors (e.g., exposure to violence as a child) influence the amount of violence that is seen in society? Research and provide support for your views.

How does the 5-Factor Personality Model impact our understanding of leadership, from a psychology perspective?

What is the trait approach to leadership, and when is it applicable?

What is the skills approach to leadership, and how does it work within an organization?

1. In your opinion, how is social media changing the political process in the United States? Is the change good or bad? Why?

          What are the stages of demographic transition theory, explain those stages?

3 to 4 sentences for the answer

How has the recognition of ptsd in the vietnam veteran influenced social work.

After the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, many students, staff, and community members were left traumatized as this was a major crisis. If you were a counselor for the community, how would you use crisis counseling strategies to help? Create a treatment plan involving both group and individual crisis counseling.

Describe a non-Western cultural practice

An argument for why this cultural practice should or should not be universally accepted.