Scenario:            Based upon the work of Elizabeth Loftus, a researcher was interested in testing the most effective way to implant false memories in people. First, she had all subjects watch a 60 minute movie. Then she randomly assigned these subjects to one of four conditions, each of which used different assessment techniques to influence subjects to think they saw something that didn't actually occur. Condition A utilized falsified photos, condition B utilized falsified video, condition C utilized misleading narrative, and condition D was a control group with no intervention at all. The data below shows how many false memories subjects in each condition 'remembered'.

Condition A: {x_A} = (4,8,6,6,5,9)

Condition B: {x_B} = (9,10,7,9,11,7)

Condition C: {x_C} = (2,1,2,2,4,3)

Condition D: {x_D} = (0,2,1,1,0,3)

Questions:

1. Express in your own words the null and alternate hypotheses of this ANOVA analysis. [1 mark]

2. What is the critical value of F at α = 0.05? Based on your findings from Question 4, can we reject the null hypothesis? Explain why, and report on these findings. [2 marks]

3. Create and insert a bar chart displaying the means of each of the four groups. Make sure that both your chart and axes are properly labelled. [2 marks]

4. Assume that we made a priori hypothesis regarding the relationship between each of the three experimental conditions and the control group (i.e. A to D, B to D, and C to D). Is there any point in assessing the differences between the means of these groups? If no, explain why. If yes, describe what you would do to assess these differences. [1 mark]

5. Are there any potential differences between the means of the three experimental conditions (i.e. A to B, A to C, and B to C)? If no, explain how you know this. If yes, describe what you would do to assess these differences. [1 mark]

Here is a list of examples of nonphysical aggression:

Gossiping · Spreading rumors · Criticizing other people behind their backs · Bullying · Leaving others out of a group or otherwise ostracizing them · Turning people against each other · Dismissing the opinions of others · ―Stealing a boyfriend or girlfriend · Threatening to break up with partner if the partner does not comply · Flirting with another person to make a partner jealous

Select and describe one of these that you have experienced as a victim, and one that you yourself have perpetrated. Describe your feelings at the time of occurrence and also how you feel about them now.

Discussion # 1- Nature vs. Nurture

The biggest debate in psychology, seemingly, is the one about the origin of what makes us who we are. This debate is simply referred to as the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate. The side of nature is what we are studying in this course, the biological influences and genetics that we come into this world with (what mom and dad gave us). The nuture side of things is simply the experiences we have in life, the friends and family, and how we were raised. It's obvious that it is a combination of these 2 elements, but what do you think that split might be and why?

For example, as a "neuro nerd", I believe the split is 80% biology/genes, and 20% environment. Not everybody feels that way, nor should they. What I would like you to do this week is to make an initial post stating what percent you think is biological and what percent is environment (50/50 maybe?) and why you think it is that way.

Find one article on a specific aspect of the subject you are most interested in. Use a KWHL chart (see appendix section) to write your notes.Put the reference.

K-W-H-L Chart

Use this chart to help you gather information, solve a problem, or think through a research topic. Fill in this chart with NOTES, CALCULATIONS, and IDEAS, rather than complete sentences. Use this sheet to help you think through your problem.

What is your topic or problem?
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What do you hope to prove or discover about it? What is your goal?
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What is your central research question or problem?
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(NOTE: Make sure that everything you write below will help you answer this question.)

When people are asked what values they most look for and admire ina leader, these four values clearly lead the pack:

       
Ambitious

       
Inspiring

       
Caring

       
Loyal

       
Look Ahead

       
Intelligent

       
Competent

       
Honesty

QUESTION 2

A leader's personality is as important as his/her behavior.

True

False

QUESTION 3

Since credibility is important in the leader-subordinate relationship, it is critical for a leader to step outside the boundaries of their own personality in order to fully express themselves and their values.

True

False

QUESTION 4

Shared values are the result of (mark all that apply):

       
Listening

       
Appreciating

       
Resolving Conflicts

       
Building Consensus

QUESTION 5

Match the following concepts with their contribution to the leader-subordinate relationship.

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Questions

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Visions

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Passion

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Metaphors

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Meaning and purpose

A.  
Stretch people; expressions of optimism; ambitious; are about hopes, dreams, and aspirations

B.  
Used every ten to twenty-five words, or about six times a minute

C.  
Help people escape the trap of their own paradigms by broadening their perspective and forcing them to take responsibility for their own viewpoint

D.  
Gets people through the tough times, the scary times - the times when they don't think they can even get up in the morning or take another step

E.  
A pre-requisite for seeing the future

Pick one study from the readings VULNERABLE/SPECIAL PARTICIPANT POPULATIONS and explain how it raises questions of voluntariness in relation to informed consent. Note: Clearly if people are not given sufficient information, they cannot give voluntary consent. I would like you to find a case that does not relate to withholding important information, but raises questions about voluntariness in another way

identify a minimum of 10 different paradigms that you think actually exist in reality. For each one, propose a name for the worldview, define it and give examples of where you think that worldview exists (i.e., describe what group of people would have it and give a specific example).   

State a major criticism of either Piaget or Vygotsky on the way they viewed child development. How do you think that theorist would respond to that criticims.

How does our emotional skills have a direct and important bearing on our relationships with others? Why is it important to properly express them?

1. What is the difference between independent and dependent variables? In this hypothesis, "As the number of violent movies watched by children increases, the amount of aggression will increase," the underlined sections are the variables. Identify which variable is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable and explain why.

2.Objective theory must be practical. What does this mean? Objective theory must have quantitative consistency. What does this mean? Why is it powerful? Use an example to justify your answer.

3.Your beliefs on the nature of free will align with how you view nature and nurture. What does it mean to be a determinist who supports a nature-based argument? What does it mean to be one who believes in free-will who supports nurture-based arguments? How do these map onto the paradigms of communication research?

What are some of the social factors that "insulate" against suicide? How do they work to keep people from attempting or committing suicide? Can media that is often blamed as a cause of suicide become a source of suicide prevention?

Literature review between Emotional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction between Generation-X and Millennials

How can the fire department take an active role in community based risk reduction programs in order to promote life safety?

what would be the consequences (positive or negative) of one world language? How does this relate to the Biblical account of the Tower of Babel?