What are the 4 myths of Individualism as developed by Ian Watt? What do the four myths have in common?
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Why might acquaintances prove to be more important in the job search process than our family and friends (as is argued in the "strength of weak ties" thesis)? In what circumstances is embeddedness more valuable to a person than weak ties?
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Reflect on your learning this week:
• Social perceptions
• Schemas • Automatic processing
• Error in social cognition • Non-verbal communication
• Attribution theory & impression formation
How might you apply your learning to your work or to other activities? You can also share and discuss a current events article or video that is related to this week's learning material.
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Susan Wolf defends her view against the criticism that she hasn’t really solved the problem of free will by making a distinction between moral responsibility and metaphysical responsibility. Explain what she means by this
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Explain the symbolic interactionist perspective in terms of global conflict and terrorism. What is the United States’ position in negotiating with terrorists? For instance, Bombings of abortion clinics, bombings to kill a perpetrator of genocide, or drug warlords.
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In what ways has the Internet affected how you view reality? Explain using a symbolic interactionist perspective.
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How does the glucocorticoid hypothesis of depression explain changes that occur in the hippocampus in individuals experiencing depression, and what are the changes seen in the hippocampus?
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This is the thesis statement an essay: The genuine effects of inadequate sleep incorporate memory problems, depression, and overall health problems.
Write 3 paragraphs following this thesis statement. Remember to write as to how these things affect students. Include some personal experience.
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why individual should be able to be tried in both civil and criminal court for crimes arising out of the same instance and what are some of the benefits of this system?
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Do you think it's possible for local/regional food systems (including rural and urban agriculture) to grow to make up a majority of the market for food in ? Why or why not? What would it take to grow and strengthen local food systems?
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LinkedIn Profile Assignment
What are your major fears/anxieties about your LI profile?
What are you most excited about as you think about improving your LI profile?
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What is the activation synthesis theory of dreaming? Be specific about the regions of the brain that play a role in this theory.
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Contrast the different perspectives offered by structural-functional, social-conflict and symbolic-interaction theories in describing the causes and purpose of global stratification.
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describe virtual community and natural community in policing
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