How does caffeine alter consciousness, describe the neural receptors it activates and if it is inhibitory or excitatory. Discuss the mental and physical effects of using or abusing caffeine. How can caffeine effect a person’s neurological functioning?
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The Articles of Confederation (1781) created our first national government after independence from Britain. However, a new government under the Constitution was created only 6 years later. Why were the Articles deemed so inadequate after such a short time by virtually the same individuals who wrote them?
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Give examples of how "race" is employed in everyday life
that reveals how powerful it is, or that reveals that it is a
"social construction."
Be sure to engage with assigned readings and other learning
materials below. (500 words or more)(copy paste links in
the browser)
In our readings, pay attention to how the “Asian race” has been produced, and how it intersects with Asian religions and what implications that may have for Asians in the United States.
Moreover, think and rethink what you know about race, and engage with the idea of race as a social construction. What does this mean?
Reading 1 link https://www.dropbox.com/s/okuoy59zeuqh4sq/Religion%20Race%20and%20Orientalism--JLEE.pdf?dl=0
Reading 2 link https://www.dropbox.com/s/okuoy59zeuqh4sq/Religion%20Race%20and%20Orientalism--JLEE.pdf?dl=0
video 1 link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpWzZh2xA4
video 2 link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHadEXkbyw
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Watch a scene from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro (You may find this selection by searching the Internet.). In 200 – 250 words, briefly describe what is happening in the scene and your reaction to it. What action is happening? Is the scene funny? Who are the characters? Is this scene entertaining or interesting?
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In order to experience the different aspects of Erikson's role confusion, I want you to first think about the different hats (roles) that you now wear (play). Make your list as long as possible; at least 30 or 40 roles is typical in a person’s life.
When making your list remember Relationship roles: son, daughter, aunt, uncle, husband, wife, lover, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, friend, enemy, neighbor, client, customer, patient, etc.
Legal roles: citizen, resident, taxpayer, registered voter, etc.
Occupational roles: student, teacher, worker, homemaker, colleague, boss, employee, etc.
Vocational roles: tennis player, knitter, musician, singer, actor, woodworker, gardener, reader, poet, etc.
Once you have created your list I want you to divide the roles into
1) roles you actively chose for yourself and
2) the roles conferred as a result of the circumstances of your birth and other events.:
List two roles from each category and discuss how you alter your behavior when playing these different roles?
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Listen to Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. (You may find this selection by searching the Internet.) Answer the following questions.
1. What instrument is used for this selection? Is there more than one instrument? Describe the instrument(s) you hear.
2. Is this piece polyphonic, homophonic, or monophonic? Describe what you hear that makes you think this; support your answer.
3. Is the tempo fast, medium, or slow? Is it the same throughout? Describe.
4. Does this music evoke feeling? Describe.
5. What do you think the artist’s intent is? Explain
6. Have you ever heard this music before? When? How does this affect your listening experience?
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What makes epigenetics confusing or hard to understand?
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explain the concept of “educare”. Describe the main principles, caregiving strategies, and benefits for children, families and educarers. Now state your opinion: Do you agree with this approach and why? How does this approach connect to developmentally appropriate practice?
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1-What are the advantages of the sound as a reporting tool?
2- What is the dramatic unity? Explain
3- Explain the ethics of editing Audio.
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Recently-developed social networking websites (such as Facebook) are corrosive to ‘real’ community. Please explain why you agree or disagree. Can someone help we form an opinion and three arguments to support that opinion? Please give explanation in 750 words.
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Discuss 3 specific cinematic devices used in films and the briefly explain the psychology behind how these methods impact human mood.
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Using the information from the textbook about intelligence, do you think intelligence tests are accurate? Why or why not?
Have you had any personal experience taking an intelligence test? Hint: did you take the ACT or SAT?
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What are test-retest reliabiltiy and how does it diffre from the reliability of split halves. Use an examples to discuss.
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What are panel trend and cohort studies as longitudinal designs and how they diffrer each other in designs?
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Discuss how sexuality is understood as positioned along a spectrum.
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