Discuss whether a person should be allowed to die when they are in a persistent vegetative state and we do not know their wishes. Think about whether Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) should be allowed on a nation wide basis - why or why not? Give a little thought to the gender (male/female) and IQ - e.g. Saikewicz of the parties involved as well as whether they were in a PVS (Schiavo) or simply had a stroke (O'Connor). These things seem to make a difference.

What are the three levels-of-analysis that are employed in psychological research according to the textbook? Imagine we are interested in stuttering (kekelemek) behavior. How can we apply the levels-of-analysis approach to the study of stuttering? That is, how can stuttering be examined at the three levels of interest? Please provide concrete examples in the form of informed speculations.

Do you consider yourself a global citizen and why?

Select one of the doctrines expressed in the Nicene Creed and write a precise. This should consist of a summary of the main points of that specific doctrine (theological statement). Your doctrine precise is to reference scripture as well as theologians (ancient or contemporary), identify different viewpoints where applicable.

Define the primary components of the working in memory and explain the use of each?

How can something be rewarding, but without being satisfying? Describe what that would be like. In a teleological ethics, would reward and satisfaction/contentment/meaning always go together

Sam’s grandfather, who is beginning to show signs of frailty, may soon be unable to live independently. After visiting several nursing homes, assisted-living residences, and professional home care providers in the area, Sam is confused about which type of arrangement would be best for his grandfather. From what you have learned about development during late adulthood, 1. What criteria should be used to decide where Sam’s grandfather should live? 2. What issues should concern Sam regarding his grandfather’s well-being in a new residence? 3. Briefly describe the features, programs, and services of an optimal assisted-living residence.

1. The authors claim that random assignment is “the key to eliminating all possible confounds in a true experiment.” however this is not correct. Can you think of a type of confound that would not be eliminated by random assignment? Can I please get an example?
2. Is it possible to use a ratio scale to measure a psychological construct like Anger or Happiness? If so, give an example. If not, explain why not.

Thank you for your help!

provide a link and use your own words to write two paragraphs (approximately 14 sentences) what is schemata and attributions (include the 2 types of attributions )? what is schemata differs from attributions?

Identify which cognitive skills reveal significant gender differences?

1. Please briefly describe your own beliefs about what makes human beings do, think, and feel, what we do. You are welcome to align with one of the historical perspectives or theorists and explain why you believe that, or explain your own theory of human behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

2. What theories, theorists, or movements from this course influence your understanding of human beings?

3. What do direction do you believe the field of psychology will move in, or what do you think still needs to be researched and understood in order to better understand human behavior?

How can the influence of Dolley Madison in the age of Republican motherhood be compared to events or society today?

Chapter 10: Physiology and Behavior

Humans have evolved the ability to exist almost anywhere in the world including areas of extreme cold and heat.  Discuss adjustments humans have to make to live in extreme environments and what physiological and behavioral differences would you expect in people who live in extreme environments.

First- define or operationalize "extreme environments"

Second- provide your rationale and justification

Performing, embodying, and constructing gender.

You read quite a few readings about the social construction of gender. Give examples in your own loves how you might "perform" gender. Think about why you do it. What do you think this performance tells you about the gender? How does this performance reinforce gender norms? Can we use this performance to remake ideas of gender?

1. What is the Availability Bias? How does this bias cause problems in financial decision making? How does this basis cause problems for our lives in general? Why do we do have this bias?