There are nine ways to overcome fear and anxiety associated with public speaking. Explain which you think is the one most important or effective, based on your own experiences. Include how the type of audience might influence the effectiveness of this particular technique.

Though we've compared and contrasted the regions over the last couple of weeks, let's dive deeper into the Middle Colonies. What made the Middle Colonies different than the other two regions, New England and the Southern Colonies? Why did immigrants flood into Pennsylvania in the 1700s? And what made the Middle the middle? In other words, describe an individual who would self-identify as someone from the Middle Colonies like Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey or Delaware.

What is the difference between the color-blind perspective on race and blatant bigotry? How does the color-blind ideology lead to racism evasiveness? Why is it often so difficult to recognize and address racial discrimination in the United States today?

Let us discuss the following scenario: Kant’s main argument is: we should never do anything; that, we would not anyone else to do.

Q. Imagine that you somehow find yourself in a situation where you could steal something extremely valuable and never be caught. The money you would gain from stealing this item would give you a great advantage in life and make the quality of your life and your loved one's lives much better. What would you do? Would you steal it? Or not? Explain your answer in 150 word.

Subject is Philosophy  

Reflect on a time when you thought your message was being received exactly as you intended, but you later found out that this was not the case. Ask yourself:

What were the consequences of the miscommunication?

How was it resolved?

What do you perceive as the basis for the communication breakdown
(i.e., verbal, nonverbal, cultural, listening)?

How could you have delivered your intended message with greater clarity?

For this assignment, you will compare/contrast a controversial topic in lifespan development - the immunization controversy in the medical profession. Be certain that your answers are cogent, well-formed, and supported by outside research rather than based on personal opinion.

Write about the immunization controversy in the medical profession. Be sure to address why people delay immunizations and why some refuse all immunizations for their children. As a medical professional, how might you educate these caregivers about their child's health and development concerning this issue? What is your role in this process/situation? How can you best respect the caregiver's wishes and provide the best healthcare in this situation?

You have a very unusual encounter one evening. You are walking along when a shady gentleman steps into your path. He informs you that he is a wizard and has been paid a large sum of money to cast a spell on you that will destroy ONE part of your brain. But at least you can choose which brain structure he will remove. Write about which brain structure you would choose to lose, and why. How would the loss of this part of your brain possibly influence other parts of your brain and/or senses? Be specific.

Have you ever been involved in organized sports? To what values and norms did the sport socialize you? Discuss sports and gender socialization. If you would like, use "The Sanctity of Sunday Football: Why Men Love Sports?."

This is more sociology

Please be specfic in answers.

How is non-verbal communication used to demonstrate the effects of stereotype threat?

Also, explain ego depletion effects on persuasion.

The representation of light in painting has been used to serve a variety of purposes. Identify two artists, each from different art historical periods, who have explored the effects of light. Discuss the function and use of light in specific works by each artist.

How does natural law theory determine which things have natural value?

Do you agree with natural law theory that things with natural value help to determine the basis for that which is morally right? Why or why not? Recall that one of the criticisms of Social Contract Theory is that it might not obligate us to consider the elderly, infants, or future generations in our moral decision-making. How might someone respond to this objection and argue that, in fact, we do have moral obligations to one or more of these vulnerable populations under Social Contract Theory? (Though you are not required to, you may address Kittay's argument in your response.) According to the U.S. Labor Department, women earn, on average, 80 cents for every dollar that men earn. Women of color earn even less on the dollar when their earnings are compared to men’s. Do you think that this income inequality meets Rawls’s conditions for permissible social and economic inequality? Why or why not?

There are many arguments in favor of drug legalization and just as many in favor of keeping strict legal control over mind-altering substances. Some, for example, say that in a free society, people should be permitted to do what they want as long as they do not harm others. Others say that drug use causes many personal and social problems. Are you in favor of drug legalization or decriminalization? Or, would you prefer to keep today's drug laws as they are, or make them even tougher? Explain your answer.