“But newcomers (it was feared) had beliefs and loyalties and customs that seemed ‘un-American’ and might pose a threat to democracy. What if immigrants did not embrace American life and culture? Can any nation safely harbor millions of people who do not share its basic ideals? These were sobering questions for many Americans by the end of the nineteenth century.” (p. 139-40)
What continuities and what discontinuities (similarities and differences) can you see between this nineteenth century apprehension about immigrants and the attitudes of many people towards immigrants today? Is there anything you think we can or should have learned from the nineteenth century immigrant experience?
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Answer all 5 short answer questions in details and provide as many examples and illustrations as possible . 2-4 sentences each.
1. List the ways sexually transmitted infections may be spread.
2. Explain ways of preventing sexually transmitted infections.
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Describe Sexual Sadism Disorder. Describe some of the sexual activities that a sexual sadist might engage in.
Discuss some of the possible causes ( biological, psychological or psychosocial ) that may contribute to the development of such disorders .
4. Describe Exhibitionistic Disorder. Provide an example. Think of celebrities or popular cases in the media.
5. Describe some of the possible reasons behind a person having any of the paraphilias ( psychological, biological, psychosocial , etc)
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What is the connection between the new imperialism of the late nineteenth century and the causes of World War I?
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Do some research online to explore whether all children provided an equal education? Explain your findings, and apply one of the three main sociological theories
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Do you believe that some criminal groups could also be considered terrorists? Identify specific examples and justify your answer.
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Describe smooth transitions and the learnings available to children during transitions.
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Define punishment and offer a convincing argument against its use with children.
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1. What is intelligence? Describe the WISC-IV intelligence test. Write 1 paragraph. Describe Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences. Describe Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence. Compare and contrast these 3 different ways of examining intelligence. Write 1 paragraph.
2. Self-esteem decreases for girls and boys in Middle Childhood. Why?
3. Describe different educational experiences for adolescents across cultures. How are educational experiences different in different countries for adolescents?
4. Describe adolescent egocentrism. How does the “imaginary audience” and “the personal fable” influence the adolescent’s self-esteem? Demonstrate your understanding of these concepts in your explanation.
5. Describe Lev Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development. Include a description of the zone of proximal development and scaffolding.
6. Describe Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. How is this different from the Worldview Theory?
7. Apply Erik Erikson's stages to each of the following developmental stages: Toddlerhood, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, and Adolescence.?
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Por qué los grupos a menudo no logran alcanzar su potencial?
¿Cuáles son algunas estrategias para mejorar la efectividad y el rendimiento del grupo?
300 words minimum.
Why do groups often fail to achieve their potential?
What are some strategies for improving group effectiveness and performance
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What is the difference between Intrinstic and Extrinsic motivation? What do both refer to? How are they similar and different?
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Why does midlife health predict health through the rest of the lifespan? Consider all of the factors that contribute to health in midlife. Which are likely to continue? Are there some generalizations we can make about healthy people in midlife that distinguish them from unhealthy people? Given what you've learned about human evolution and human origins, why would midlife health matter so much?
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