The belief that science could be applied to the study of human behaviors lay in the principle ot cause and effect". Give a sociological example in your explanation/discussion of what this meanS

1. What are some examples of ways that humans "can change the way we cope [with stress], both physiologically and psychologically"?
2. Explain how control and predictability impacted health in the nursing home study described by Sapolsky. What happened to their health after the study concluded?
3. Explain why exercise is a good stress management technique for many people.
4. Explain how social support can help someone manage stress or be detrimental to someone's attempt at managing stress.
5. Read Sapolsky's "A Summing Up" section. Do you agree or disagree with his summary? Explain.

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I think this is a very controversial topic but also, an hypothetical one. Who knows if everything could turn out fine and make this one of the greatest innovations of all time? Who knows if it's going to be a 'failure'?

In my point of view, dealing with AI is tricky. I feel that nothing should ever be done to reach the limits, specially when dealing with technology. However, it has to be done between the limits and be controllable. In the video, Sam Harris tells us that year after year we will improve our machines and eventually build machines that are way smarter than we are and that, eventually, they can improve by themselves. At this point, I feel like we've already crossed our limit and are susceptible to have an "intelligence explosion" and get this situation out of control. In this sensitive scenario, we should opt for the safer option and take our time to reevaluate our improvements so far and make it a slow process so that we can assure that none mistake or action is taken that can harm us in the future.

At this point and when talking about AI, risks and safety should always be concerning and always going to be present. As a consequence, our generation should realize that this is a big deal and reflect about it and decide (each time they want to make another improvement) if the risks that they are going to take are worth threatening our future existence and safety. In conclusion, I don't think there's a yes or no to this question and topic. However, it's definitely something that, in my point of view, needs to take its time and constantly reevaluate our situation, improvements, risks, but more importantly, our safety in a near future.

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By Murphy’s Law, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Throughout history, there have been multiple technological disasters due to errors in overlooking safety precautions, errors in manufacturing, or when a piece of the machinery simply gives out. The most advanced model of some sort of technology could be highly praised for its innovation, yet at some point, something is bound to go wrong. In the TED Talk, by Sam Harris, Harris addresses the issues concerning AI and how they are something to be feared. I agree with the all too science fiction dilemmas AIs bring into society, and he brings up many interesting points. Artificial Intelligence encompasses such wonder and hope for a smarter future. Yet so ironically, it should be something people fear. There are too many people who praise the great unknown capacity artificial intelligence has. People have been growingly dependent on technology and do not realize how easily it can control us. AI most definitely has the possibility to “annihilate… without a qualm” the way Harris explains humans destroy ants once the ants get in their way (Harris). Many people, however, feel that we are still doing the research and our world is far from that. However, Harris also discusses how assessing the amount of time it would take us to actually create such advanced AI is futile for “when we continue to improve our machines, we will produce superintelligence” (Harris). More concerning, once we have this superintelligence, how can society be reassured that it is safe and that us as a human race will not be controlled by it. Furthermore, there are many issues we need to address in our society that cannot be fixed by an AI. I feel that by human nature, humans can become too obsessed with trying to reach such heights they believe AI represent, and instead, we need to look introspectively on how we can improve society independent of superintelligence.

1. Identify the four (4) separate plots of A Midsummer Night's Dream and discuss how they are connected to one another. How do they all come together in Act V of the play? Cite specific lines in support of your conclusions.

How does imitative magic and contagious magic relate to zombification?

According to From Max Weber: essays in sociology, how does he describe Class, status, party, power , stratification and Social honor?

What are the appropriate uses for norm-referenced tests? What are the benefits of using criterion-referenced test results in planning instruction? Which you do recommend to use for determining Adequate Yearly Progress? Why?

For this task you will create a chart describing the different methods of establishing the reliability of a psychological instrument. In one column write the method (e.g., test-retest method) and on another column write a brief description for each of the methods.

Assignment:

Sustainability Concepts:

Ecological health : Regeneration of ecosystem services is essential for sustainability.

Equity/Ethics : Ethics serves to guide human endeavor and is not just a topic for philosophy.

Interdependence : The interdependence of humanenvironmental systems is a condition of life.

Limits/Scale : Ecological limits and social ties should inform the scale of human activity.

Think of a recent purchase you have made that is relatively costly. Do not select food items. In light of what you have learned about sustainability, externalized costs, and the mission and core values of the social work profession, would you make the same decision to purchase this product if you had a second chance to decide? Why or why not?

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The psychosocial and cultural factors of schizophrenia include cannibus use and abuse as well as stress, urban living, families, immigration and other factors. Choose one of more of these to discuss. State your opinion and how how heavily you believe these impact the likelihood of a schizophrenia diagnosis.

For full credit, please address the information above in detail, ensure that your paper is at least one full page in length.

We are continuing to move toward APA format so papers should be double-spaced and in 12-point font (Times New Roman). Be sure that your margins are set to one inch all around and left justify your paper. Include right justified page numbers at the top all pages.

Name, date and assignment information should be found on a separate title page, preceding the body of the paper with proper spacing. No header as the seventh edition of APA has omitted this requirement for student papers.

Any cited sources should be written on a separate resources page following the body of the work and titled "Resources". Include a hanging indent in your resources.

In what ways has the emergence of the mobile phone both positively and perniciously affected the US over the last 20 years or so, since 2000?