Based on reading #7 “Changing Families: As Seen on TV?” in Connecting Social Problems and Popular Culture, what kinds of forces changed American families? What are the impacts, if any, of popular culture on contemporary families? For instance, to what extent the TV families changed real families, and is it functioning in today’s society.

In the story " The Red Convertible,” by Louise Erdrich, Why did Lyman send the red convertible into the river with its lights on?

How was life difficult for the colonists? Was it easier for some, more than others? What accounts for the many differences?

1. What crucial developments occurred during the reign of Charlemagne? Why were they important?

2. What impact did the Vikings and the Magyars have on the Carolingian Empire, European society, and government? Explain feudalism and manoralism.

3. Unfortunately, our text does not go into detail regarding the Investiture Controversy. You must listen to the recorded lectures and/or use outside sources. It is a critical point in understanding the political relationships in the German areas.

Define the Investiture Controversy, use specific names of key people involved. Which side won and why? How did this event concerning religion versus politics affect the power structure in the Holy Roman Empire?

Please provide a 250-word response to the following question:

Aging is a delicate process that all human beings will eventually go through if they have a long life. As a society, we are living through the Coronavirus and its impact. What are your thoughts regarding the aging process affecting the mind and body. Please provide at least three reasons that clearly support your point of view.

Apply your knowledge of dispositional and biological personality trait theories to respond to the following examples in 200–300 total words:

1. You have been invited to interview for a position as a salesperson in a retail store. Explain how well you would fit this role by describing your personality to the hiring manager.

2. You are considering a position as a bookkeeper for a small accounting firm. How well would your personality fare in this environment? Include at least one biological factor in your explanation.

3. National Geographic is looking for a photographer. Which personality dimensions would require high scores to be successful in this position?

4. Based on the results of the Big Five Personality Test, what might be the ideal career for your personality? Why?

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What are some of the big issues with generalizing one's research results to other populations (i.e., external validity)? Give some examples of what could "go wrong" with certain generalizations.

How relevant is the Black Lives Matter Movement to Caribbean history and current reality.

According to the pluralist model of power, what protects people from the abuse of power by any one group? In what ways does this work in the United States?

Explain the Zimbardo Study? What do we learn from this pioneer study? What are the ethical concerns?

Choose one domain of development that is of interest to you – physical, cognitive, or social-emotional. Do you believe that development in that domain is mostly continuous or does it occur in stages? Explain why, giving at least one example (from that domain you have chosen) of a change over time that supports your position. Give at least one example of a change from the same or another domain that illustrates the opposite point of view. Is there a way to reconcile the differences?

You were asked to find your own study to examine this week. For your Learning Journal, you are to fill out the following form. Remember, use complete sentences and proper APA In-Text Citation and References. This will help you with your critical reading skills and your ability to research.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences, as provided for use by Cumbria University:

1. What is the title of the text and what is the text about?

2. What is the author’s view? How do I know?

3. What is the evidence presented by the author to support ideas?

4. Is the evidence valid? How do I know?

5. Is the evidence relevant? How do I know?

6. Have I heard/read anything similar or dissimilar? What was it?

7. Do I agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author? Why?

Do you vote? Explain your reasons for participating (or not) in local, state and federal elections.

What is or problems illustrated during midlife crisis?

Is there such a thing as "reverse discrimination? Provide examples to support your response.