1. What is the context that frames Lyndon Johnson's Great Society? Make sure that you discuss at least 2 of the following factors: the effect of economic expansion after WWII, the population shifts, the remaining "hidden pockets" of poverty, and the activism of the Civil Rights movement and its focus on the economic conditions of Blacks.

Discussion: Thinking and Intelligence No unread replies. No replies. Thinking about Intelligence STEP 1: Answer TWO of the following questions in a discussion post of at least 200 words:

Do you think that people get smarter as they get older?

In what ways might people gain or lose intellectual abilities as they age?

When you meet someone who strikes you as being smart, what types of cues or information do you typically attend to in order to arrive at this judgment?

How do you think socio-economic status affects an individual taking an intellectual abilities test?

Should psychologists be asking about group differences (different race, sex, culture, etc.) in intellectual ability? What do you think?

Which of Howard Gardner’s 8 types of intelligence do you think describes the way you learn best? Why?

Discussion: States of Consciousness No unread replies. No replies. Sleep Stages STEP 1: Respond to the following in a primary post of at least 150-200 words: What are the stages of sleep and what is the importance of sleep?

Most of us feel like we never get enough sleep. What can you do to improve your sleep and improve your consciousness during waking hours?

I hope during the past eight weeks you learned something about psychology :). Write about something you learned and why you found it interesting.please and thank you

Discussion: Sensation and Perception No unread replies. No replies. Cultural Influences on Perception STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a primary post of at least 150-200 words:

Sensation refers to an actual event; perception refers to how we interpret the event.

What are some cultural differences that might affect responses to particular stimuli? Create a post using examples from the text as well as your own experiences.

Discussion: Stress, Lifestyle, and Health No unread replies. No replies. Thoughts on Stress and Happiness STEP 1: Answer ONE of the following questions in a discussion post of at least 200 words:

Imagine your 17-year old sister is about to start her first semester of college. She’s always been one to do it all, but can become easily stressed. What advice would you give her about ways to manage her stress, prevent stress, and cope with stress? Use specific theories and examples from your reading.

Do you know people who are happy in one way but not in others? People who are high in life satisfaction, for example, but low in enjoying life or high in negative feelings? What should they do to increase their happiness across all three types of subjective well-being?

Thinking about Industrial/Organizational Psychology

STEP 1: Respond to ONE of the following questions in a post of at least 200 words:

After reading this module, what topic or topics in I/O psychology seemed most interesting to you? Why? What other things would you like to know about this topic?

One of your friends started a window washing business a few years ago, and his business has slowly grown. He’s now at the point where he needs to hire employees. What advice would you give him about how to conduct an interview? Use recommendations from your reading to support your answer.

write a final reflection on yourself as a writer overall and also give some advice to future students of this class. Please please

You can write this as a letter to your teammates, as an informal essay, or something else (if you have another genre in mind that you feel will work for this topic).

It should be a thorough and insightful reflection on your writing in this course. For this, please write about the following prompts:

• What do you think of yourself as a writer? How have you grown as a writer? As a student?
• What advice would you offer to students taking this class next semester?
• just to give some more information I am a foreign student in the transition of learning the perfect English . I need this paper for my academic English class. thank you

1. Watch the video “Making Better Babies: Genetics and Reproduction – A Fred Friendly Seminar” [57:42] at http://tinyurl.com/k5xga4b . 2. What ethical principles apply to this discussion? What moral or ethical limits should be put on genetic testing and interventions? 3. Should genetic engineering be legal? Should parents be allowed to “design” their children? 4. What role would an organization’s mission statement play in choosing whether or not to engage in genetic interventions? 5. What differences might exist between a religious-based institution and a research-based healthcare organization?

The Couples Types are:

1. Independent

2. Separates

3. Traditional

Some couples tend to be a mixture of some of the above types.

Examine three couples you know. Giving examples – explain how the couples fit into or do not fit into the couples types. When you find a mixture of couples types make note of it in your work.

what are protective factors ? how do you use them to assess risk of violence?

The brain is able to function due to its many components or parts. Each part is unique in its function. At the same time, different parts of the brain work together to facilitate overall brain function.

Identify a minimum of three parts of the brain and provide an example of how each can affect bodily functioning and behavior.

how is psychopathy in females called?

Twenty-three (24) states have made laws to allow medical marijuana usage and now more states (Colorado, New Jersey, Washington. Etc.) have legalized the recreational use of marijuana by adults. The legalization of Marijuana has been an ongoing debate in the United States. Many perspectives (some positive, some negative) have been presented in the press about the reasons for or against marijuana. The most pervasive argument against is that marijuana is a considered. Others concerns include potential drug addictions, increased crime rates, negative effects to the brain, etc... The American Psychological Association (APA) has posted a position paper titled, Medicine or Menace, which problematizes marijuana usage and legalization. For this weeks discussion, I want you to answer the following questions.

1. Should marijuana be legal or is its legalization a devastating mistake? Explain your stance with facts that are backed up by the book or other sources.

2. Do you think American culture is ready to effectively handle having marijuana legalization? Why or why not?

2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt took an aggressive approach to the economic and social problems that resulted from the depression. Discuss the key initiatives directed at the financial system and those directed at providing support and employment to the unemployed.