Explain the regulatory focus theory. Give some examples of situations in which people orient their behavior with a prevention focus and some in which they orient their behavior with a promotion focus.
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Is social class really an invisible difference or are there ways that people often deduce others social class origins ?
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Power tactics are one way in which managerial employees influence others. Identify and describe seven tactical strategies a manager could use and the conditions under which one tactic is selected over another
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What cab be the effect of social class in job interviews and work related social situations?
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Identify three different schools of Buddhism. How are these schools similar in their beliefs and practices? How do they differ?
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Upload the 3D brain app onto your mobile device or visit the 3D brain app website below. Using your textbook and the app, please identify two structures in the brain. Name the structures, describe where they are located, and describe their functions. Based on case studies described in the app, discuss what is known about damage to these areas. In addition, discuss any new potential treatments for disorders associated with damage to these structures. You may also use outside links to support your discussion.
https://www.dnalc.org/resources/3dbrain.html
250 words or less. NO copy pasted answers!
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Describe, using examples, four barriers to effective communication.
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What are the “personal reasons” Socrates has for his refusal to escape from jail? Try to prioritize them, that is, distinguish what you think are the more important from the less important reasons he gives Crito.
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Do you feel you are an adult? Why or why not? List 5 of the most important characteristics you think all adults should have and rank them in order from most to least important. Briefly explain your reasoning for each of these rankings (e.g., explain each characteristic and why you included it where you did in the rankings;). Do you think emerging adulthood is a “real” phase of development, why or why not?
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Do you feel you are an adult? Why or why not? List 5 of the most important characteristics you think all adults should have and rank them in order from most to least important. Briefly explain your reasoning for each of these rankings (e.g., explain each characteristic and why you included it where you did in the rankings;).
List of examples to elaborate on by psychologist Arnett:
Independence
• Financial independence, no longer living in parent’s
household, not being tied to parents emotionally, making
independent choices
• Interdependence
• Committing to long-term relationships, life commitments,
and having control over emotions.
• Role Transitions
• completing education, getting married, having a child,
purchasing a home
• Norm compliance
• Avoid using drugs, getting drunk, and swearing.
• Biological transitions
• Growing to an adult height
• Chronological transitions
• Reaching the age of 18 or 21.
• Family capacity
• Ability to support and care for a family
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match the defense mechanism with the appropriate statement: Denial ,Projection Compensation,Reaction formation, Sublimation:
I was so angry that I baked 100 cookies in 30 minutes.”
I’m always nicest to the people that I loathe.”
“I was so stressed out that I suddenly starting sucking my thumb and acting like a baby.”
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1) Is the expression of ideas necessary for thinking, or is it merely one outward sign of the thinking process? In other words, is language part and parcel of thinking, or is it merely a way of externalizing thinking? What is your reasoning?
2) Talk about creativity as it related to thinking and intelligence. Are the two related? Are smarter people any more or less likely to be creative? Why Can language limit our ability to think creatively? How, or why? And how might this question be related to problem-solving
Use examples and/or ideas to support your answer.
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