Compare and contrast the cultural theory of development to social role theory. This needs to be in essay form.
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Define the adaptation and the relative deprivation principles as they apply to happiness.
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Can drugs be used for positive purposes? Think of the effects of psychoactive drugs/hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, etc. If yes, be able to provide background research for the positive use of the drug. In addition, explain why the positives of the drug may outweigh the negatives (or vice versa).
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1. Define, describe, and explain the principles of critical thinking.
2. Describe a time when you used critical thinking to make a decision.
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Outline some of the factors that have been linked to longer lifespans and state some of the reasons why these factors are important to living longer. This needs to be in essay form.
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Describe the specific roles that the youth and women can play in working towards environmental protection and sustainable development at the local, national and global levels.
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What happened in Mexico and Russia in the second decade of the 20th century? What were its causes? How were the events in Mexico and Russia similar? Different? How did the US respond to them?
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i-Read about the Oregon parenting skills program (OSLC) in your text and describe it to me using a good paragraph. List at least 3 good reasons to continue using the program. (4 pts.)
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Explain how language reifies and reinforces particular patterns of social behavior and institutions. Be thorough.
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What do you think are some of the contributing factors to obesity-related diseases in the United States? Explain in detail.
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Pick either A, B or C and please answer the following:
A: Freud, Erikson and Margaret Mahler all conceptualized the infant personality from birth differently, with each conceptualizing different stages and theories for them. How did each of these thinkers conceptualize infant personality and development right after birth? What were similar between the three thinkers, and what was different? Go into detail.
B: Most psychoanalysts think that our personality could never be fully knowable and is irrational. Most trait theorists think that the human personality is knowable and rational. Why is this so? Cite reasons why to support your explanation. Go into detail.
C: Adler and Horney critiqued several of Freud’s claims around personality. What were their main critiques of Freud’s theory of personality and what did they posit in contrast? List several and go into detail.
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What is the difference between what is considered normal and abnormal behavior or thinking? In today’s growing technological age, can you think of any new criteria that should be considered in defining abnormal behavior or thinking? How might the proliferation of various media and the Internet affect the development of eating disorders in cultures not previously impacted by them? Name some behaviors that are considered normal today that were not normal 50 years ago.
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Read about the Perry Preschool Program in Ypsilanti, Michigan in your text and describe it to me using a good paragraph. List at least 4 good reasons to continue using the program. (5 pts.)
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