8. Your textbook says that folktales typically succeed without a dynamic main character. How is this so?

9. In what ways are the characters in historical fiction and contemporary realism alike?

10. How have contemporary science fiction characters changed in recent years?

11. Lukens says that a story can illuminate character. What differences do you find between defining character and illuminating a character?

Are female psychologists better suited to treat female offenders? Explain why based on the role a psychologist should play.

What does it mean to say that an ethical standard is objective? In what ways do ethical relativists deny the objectivity of ethics, and why do you think they do so? Is morality objective? Defend your answer.

Discuss how transference and countertransference act as problems during the closing process. Make sure to use examples of both.

To transient and traditional artistic streams, in what way might encounters with transcendent music or art become a meaningful, inspiring, and valuable part of your life?

Provide an overview of persecution in the first century in the gospel of Mark. (200 words)

Although some states and cities have passed laws to ban texting and using handheld phones while driving, there is no current law to ban all cell phone use while driving. However, according to the National Safety Council (2009), 28 percent of all crashes—1.6 million per year—are caused by cell phone use and texting by drivers. The mission of a new national nonprofit organization called FocusDriven, patterned after Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is to make phone use while driving as illegal and socially unacceptable as drunk driving.
Based on the gaps in current research dealing with cell phone use and texting, describe the variables, populations, and situations which you would like to see future research address.

There are four systems to  Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory (Micro, meso, exo and macro systems).

How can we relate his theory to that of culture and the role it plays in development?

- How would you define or measure intelligence?

- In your opinion, is intelligence determined more by nature or nurture?

- What are some problems in relying on IQ test scores to evaluate one’s overall intelligence?

Cite about 10 completely different essays / research papers regarding the cognitive abilities and processes of H.K. Deryrberry.

What—if anything—is wrong with taking off your clothes to earn some money?

Is there an ethical difference between stripping for Playboyor Playgirl magazine and Reed’s disrobing? If so, what is it? If not, why are they ethically the same? Use the concepts of prurience and objectification to answer.

Your boss wants to sleep with you, and it’s clear that visiting a hotel will help your career. What are two arguments against? What’s an argument in favor?

Should animals be given the same moral consideration as humans? Why or why not? Have you done anything that might help protect the environment for future generations? Are there choices you make that might actually add to the demise of the environment faster?

Q- How are thoughts and actions governed by the preconscious, conscious, and unconscious? Why are ego-defense mechanisms necessary? Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Freudian theory of personality development.