How did the words of Edward R. Murrow affect you and your understanding of the Red Scare?

Discuss how "reality television" differs in its portrayal of communication and families in the 1960s compared with those of today. Provide examples from contemporary reality television shows that feature families in your response.

Compare/contrast the portrayal of gender roles both then (1960s) and now. What influence does the media's portrayal of gender roles have on society's expectations for the communication of males and females in the family context?

In the documentary, Ellen Robertson critiqued the lack of attention devoted to her family's 'real' problems in "TV Family" in the following statement: "Family sticks together through difficult times. Life's not perfect...and that's when you need family the most." Discuss how the media shapes our perception of family struggles and conflict. (Not Psychology but it's the closest subject)

two examples of global issues that can overlap between the classical school and Rational choice theory in criminology

1. After doing the textbook (Rachels) reading, and reading John Searle’s article, how would you, in your own words, summarize the basic arguments of the Mind-Brain Identity Theory? What are the basic arguments here (and make specific reference to the readings in your answer)?

2. In general, as you described it in Question #1 above, do you find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with “Mind-Brain Identity Theory” as an explanation for subjective experiences? Explain why (and remember that when assessing arguments, you are examining the logic and evidence).

3. Here is another relevant TedTalk. This one relates back to the “split-brain” experiences you read about for Wednesday. It’s a fascinating talk by brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor, discussing her own such “split-brain” experience (as the result of a stroke).

After watching the video, can you, in your own words, relate Taylor’s experiences to the discussion of personal identity and mind-body? What do her experiences say to each of these issues? Do they seem to support specific theories, such as Bundle Theory and Mind-Brain Identity Theory? Explain why, or why not.

Adolescence is sometimes portrayed as a time of chaos and disruption. How true was this in your family or in a family you know?

What communication challenges evolve and should be considered in families with adolescents?
What suggestions would you offer to enhance communication between parents and adolescent children?

A growing trend in U.S. households is adult children who return home to live with their parents (AKA: "Boomerang Children").

Identify communication challenges that might impact the parent-child relationship in "boomerang families".
What advice for enhancing communication would you offer to the parents of Boomerang Children who return to their parents' home to live?
What communication advice would you offer to Boomerang Children? (Not Psychology but it's the closest subject)

In what way would you like to inspire hope in others? How is this desire to inspire hope in others an extension of your Christian worldview? What obstacles do you face right now that threaten to keep you from implementing your ideas into action once this course is completed? What do you need to do to ensure that those obstacles will not deter you from taking action? How will you remain committed to your resolve to inspire hope in others if your initial efforts aren’t as “successful” as you anticipate?

1.If we were to conduct this study on CCBC’s campus, do you think we would replicate Milgram’s findings (i.e., find similar results)? Explain Why or why not? (ch. 12)

2.What factors do you think would lead participants to disobey the professor in the experiment? That is, what do you think may cause someone to refuse to deliver the shock? Discuss at least 2 factors.

3.What role do you think personality plays in obedience? Be specific--be sure to discuss theories of personality in your response. (ch. 11)

4.Does one's age or stage of development play a role in the decision to be obedient? Why or why not?

In a paragraph share an area where you feel you could use some encouragement in your life.

In the study by Darley and Latené on the Bystander Intervention experimemt would this research be able to done today? According to APA codes what would have to change? How did this experiment help develop ethical codes in psychological research?