1. Provide a general definition for the concept of sensory adaptation. If you were a marketing manager for an air freshener company, why should you be concerned about sensory adaptation? At least two different household products are available in the marketplace that makes use of the phenomenon of sensory adaptation: Febreze’s NOTICEables. and Glade’s Lasting Impressions Air Freshener. Both products are air fresheners that use warmed oil to scent the air with fragrances. Explain, from a psychological standpoint, how this product works to support the claims made by the company. Be sure to include at least two features of human sensation or perception in your response.

1. What is skepticism? Describe the concept of skepticism. Look up some definitions online and then present the ideas in your own words. How is skepticism an important part of science?

2. What are two specific demonstrations in Michael Shermer’s TED talk that illustrate the
importance of exercising skepticism when presented with claims? Describe each of the two
demonstrations you selected, and explain Shermer's purpose in presenting the
demonstration. What alternative explanation does Shermer present for the claim?

3. How does the story of Clever Hans illustrate the importance of skepticism? What was the specific test done to falsify the claim that Clever Hans had mathematical ability? In other words, whatntest showed this not to be the case? What was the alternative explanation discovered (i.e., the real reason) for the horse's ability to tap the correct answers to questions asked

The ability to relate a person's successes and loses to both personal responsibility and the social structures is called:

Elaborate the FOUR (4) selves of Johari Window and explain how your self-esteem may influence how others perceive you as a student and as an individual in general.

In 250 words - This is the time of life that Freud called latency because there was little sexual or aggressive behaviors, rather socialization was the primary goal. Erickson has similar developmental tasks. Issues such as friendship (BFFs), team play, and learning (Education) are key. Based on, at least these two theories, do think that this is a comprehensive picture of development at this stage? What, if anything, else may be happening at this stage given current cultural consideration?

Advances in moral treatment of the mentally ill during the 18th and 19th centuries were overshadowed by the late 19th centuries because:

The American Psychological Association defines a mental disorder using all of the following except:

11. What are some of the reasons that more boys are treated for psychological problems than are girls, but more women are treated in therapy than are men?

12. Discuss the primary stages of adult development and the major life-cycle transitions associated with moving from one stage to another.

t is hard for us to imagine ourselves as little children or what our life was like then (let alone remember). You might have to ask a parent and/or other relative for some of the answers. Feel free to include other relevant information or stories about yourself. As you reflect back or find out about your life as a young child, consider how those early days might have influenced your development. Use the following questions to write your reflection Where did your family live when you were a preschooler? Who was living in the house? Did you share a bedroom? With who? Did you have a bedtime routine? What was your favorite toy? Story? Movie? Game? How did you celebrate birthdays? Holidays? Did you vacation? Where to? Did your parents work outside of the home? Did you go to daycare/babysitter? Do you recall any specific event that happened to you or your family? Who were your friends? Were you healthy? Sick? What was your personality? What is your earliest memory??

1. Briefly summarize the history of Sanskrit Language and its impact on Indian culture since the ancient time. Give at least one example of its impact(s) in the following areas: religion, music, dance, theater, and literature.

It is holiday season at the Variable family house and you (the researcher) have been invited to dinner to celebrate.

You arrive to dinner and see that five members of the Variable family are there:

Dependent,

Independent,

Control,

Extraneous, and

Moderator.

Being the great researcher that you are, you spend much of your time at dinner observing the interactions among the members of the Variable family. When you get home, your friend calls and asks you about your evening.

Your task is to describe each member of the Variable family to your friend: who they are, how they are related, and how they interact with each other. As the researcher, you too can have an impact on how the members of the Variable family interact... you were at dinner after all. You should also tell your friend how your interactions with some members of the family impacted the others (hint: what happens to Dependent if you manipulate Independent).

Outline and create a scenario of your own example where you could differentiate SIX (6) views on the concept of sympathy to empathy. Decide which one is harder to comprehend and why?

how does social capital enhance wellbeing in a rural community

The idea that the proper functioning of a democratic society required citizens to be educated was a key idea behind the creation of free public education in the U.S. Why do you think leaders believed democracy required education? What do you think is the relationship between democracy and education? Do you think education is important for the economic development of poorer countries? Why or why not? What about gender equality in education? What kinds of changes would need to be made if the mainstream U.S. education system were to embrace the ideas of multiple intelligences? What would be some advantages and disadvantages to these changes? In what ways is inequality perpetuated through higher education? What could be done to change this?