1. Indicate whether you think the variable is better measured as self-report or with an observation.

2.   Indicate why the variable is better measured the way you indicated in

3.   Provide an exact operationalization of how you would measure the variable (either write a self-report question or describe precisely how you would observe the behavior).

a) A political psychologist wishes to measure the percentage of people who vote in elections in a certain rural area.

b)A psychology student wants to measure how often people send text messages while driving in a local neighborhood.

c)A relationships researcher wants to measure how much jealousy women feel in their relationships with their partners.

Measured as self-report or observation?

Why?

Operationalization:

What was George Washington’s greatest achievement as president? What was his worst failure? Overall, was his administration a success for the nation? Was it a success for the Federalists?

1. For each of the following arguments, identify the premise or premises and the conclusion.
   1. We know that some creatures lived and died off long before humans were around, because we have discovered the fossilize remains of plants and animals for which no human groups have records of living specimens.
   2. Even if the probability that any given star is orbited by a planet with life is incredibly small, it seems that there must be extraterrestrial life since there is an incredibly enormous number of stars that exist in the universe.
   3. If you want to do well for yourself you should be kind to others, because people repay favors.
   4. If you want to do well for yourself, you should be kind to others. I know you want to do well for yourself. So, you should be kind to others.
   5. If you can assign every item on one list to one item on a different list, so that every item on the second list has exactly one item assigned to it, there are the same number of items in each list. You can assign the number 2 to the number 1, the number 4 to the number 3, the number 6 to the number 5, and so on forever. There is the same number of odd and even numbers.

Discussion Board 3a: Mental Health and Well-being & Aging

Discuss possible causes of depression in the elderly that may not be as common in a younger population.

Identify one or more narrative/themes that serve to create family meaning for a family you know. (200 words)

An example of Qualitative is the relationship between an older sibling leaving home to attend college and the younger siblings trying to understand why their sibling is leaving. The reason why it fits is because the information study's the behavior of the younger and older siblings.

Would the following example apply to qualitative research design?

discuss the use of various painting formats and how these influence style and vice versa. 

Think about Erikson’s psychosocial theory of life-span development and how it is related to your life.

a) Describe the stage of Erikson’s theory that you are supposed to be in. Do you think that this describes the major things currently going on in your life? Explain why or why not. Be sure to describe Erikson’s stage that you are discussing, and to include specific events from your life.

b) Think over your past. Do you think that you are still struggling with any of the earlier stages of Erikson’s theory? Explain why or why not. Be sure to describe Erikson’s stage(s) that you are discussing, and to include specific events from your life.

c) Do you think that Erikson’s theory is a good theory? Explain whether you think it is a good explanation for events in your life.

What is role of human life in religion? what is it that makes something recognizable as religious? (Back up specific examples from at least 2 different religions).

Thomas and Cora experienced conflict regarding who should give the presentation for their group project in front of their job's board. Thomas wanted to give the presentation because it would look good for his upcoming promotion meeting. On the other hand, Cora wanted to give the presentation because it would give her practice for future presentations. Cora believed that Thomas needed the presentation more than herself so she sacrificed her wants to allow him to give the presentation. Which conflict style did Cora have?

1. Explain the importance of observable behavior and use of behavioral theory.
2. Summarize the importance of cognitive behaviorism and mapping.

Define “deep structure” and name the four reasons that family, community, and religion have held prominent sway over the actions of all cultures. Write one or more sentences explaining each of the four reasons.

In "Raisins in the Sun," discuss mama’s and ruth character by including quotes from the play.