In the essay, “The Walls of Thebes,” what is the significance of the title of this essay? How is the title related to the central theme or argument present in the essay?

Describe some of Lewin's accomplishments regarding the promotion of social change during his lifetime. Explain Lewin's impact on social psychology as a science and on the society.

In 250 words Consider some of the terms used to refer to the decades between World War 1 and World War 2 1918-1945. The Roaring Twenties, The Jazz Age, The Golden Age, The Age of Intolerance, etc. what you know about this historical time period and what these terms reference (significant events, cultural behaviors, political issues)? How is this period in history stereotyped or remembered? please type

Identify three different schools of Buddhism. How are these schools similar in their beliefs and practices? How do they differ? Cite supporting information from the topic materials.

Should there be a death penalty in a just society?

If determinism is true, can individuals be morally responsible for their actions? Must agents have free will to be morally liable for their behavior? Can you think of examples when someone's upbringing and enviornment might reduce their moral responsibility?

SUBJECT PHILOSOPHY

Structural Functionalism:

What is Parson’s model of social systems? How do the three forms of social systems interact with each other?

Define socialization, internalization, and institutionalization. How do they function within the social system model?

What are manifest and latent functions? What are dysfunctions?

According to Merton what are the forms of deviance and when does deviance occur?

Critical Theory:

What are Horkheimer’s subjective and objective reasons?

What are Marcuse’s individualistic and technological rationalities?

What is the cultural industry and how does it produce our mass culture? What are its commodities?

How does false consciousness affect society? What drives media? What are false and true needs?

What is standpoint epistemology and the matrix of domination?

Duncan Watts talks about the "small world phenomenon." What does he mean by this and who did the original research on it?

Examine the role of ethics in developmental psychology research as it relates to vulnerable populations, with attention to the characteristics of this vulnerable population

• Choose a population from the following:
  • Women who are pregnant
  • Geriatric individuals
  • Individuals with cognitive disabilities
  • Adolescents

Based on the population you selected, post an explanation of the role of ethics in developmental psychology research with attention to the characteristics of this vulnerable population. Be specific in your post, and be detail

Should drug abuse be treated as a crime? Under what situations should the response be diversion to treatment rather than incarceration? Should all inmates have access to jail or prison-based drug treatment? Why is there such a difference in response to drug offenders based on their race? What should be done about this?

Please type the answer, do not use handwritten notes. Thanks

Which condition applies to all special needs exceptions?

            a. They involve highly regulated businesses.

            b. They are based on probable cause.

            c. They are not initiated by the police.

            d. They are based on good faith.

The right to privacy can be described as a(n) __________.

            a. privilege   

            b. anticipatory expectation        

            c. misnomer

            d. penumbra           

What legal standard applies to a warrantless search of probationer and parolee homes?

            a. anticipatory seizure      

            b. reasonable grounds     

            c. neutral circumstances

            d. reasonable suspicion

Whenever Mr. Kerrigan picked up his young son, Billie, from soccer practice he would have to drive past a Dairy Queen. Every time Billie saw the large Dairy Queen sign, Billie would begin to scream. Mr. Kerrigan did not like his son’s screaming. To make his son stop screaming for ice cream, Mr. Kerrigan would pull over and buy ice cream for Billie. This stopped Billie’s screaming. In this short example, what is an example of positive reinforcement? What is an example of negative reinforcement? (Hint: both Billie and his dad are being conditioned in this story). How could Billie’s dad use conditioning to prevent Billie from screaming in the future?

Huston Smith: The World Religions; "The Man who Woke up" to "The Four Noble Truths" Chapter III 82-103

Read the Life of The Buddha.

1. Who is Siddhartha Gautama of the Sakya? Compose 6 "bullet-type" statements that capture the more salient points of his life. List them here.

2, What is the sangha?

3. How did the followers of Buddha categorize his teachings?