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350 words, no less but no more than 360. Typed, times new Roman, font size 12....

350 words, no less but no more than 360. Typed, times new Roman, font size 12.

Topic: Many people have an irrational fear of insects (they feel they are disgusting or harmful, when most of them are not). What would you say to convince them to think differently?

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General statement of problem

Title, starts strong, engages the reader       ______________I_______I_______I______I______

Introduction of the topic                             ______________I_______I_______I______I______  

Organization

Introduction, body, conclusion                      _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Orderly procession of ideas – linkages         _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Answering the problem

Argument supported                                      _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Topic covered adequately                              _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Logical                                                           _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Creative                                                          _____________I_______I_______I______I______

Mechanics of essay

Spelling, punctuation, grammar

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Describe in your own words, using examples, how young adults have become more or less physically...

Describe in your own words, using examples, how young adults have become more or less physically fit in the United States.

Your response should be 5 paragraphs in length. Be mindful of using proper grammar and spelling. Please be specific in your example.

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1.) Articulate and describe two separate advantages of being a high self-monitor and two separate advantages...

1.) Articulate and describe two separate advantages of being a high self-monitor and two separate advantages of being a low self-monitor.

2.) Using concrete examples, articulate and explain three of the risks of self-disclosure identified in your text

3.) The United States is sometimes criticized for being as individualistic as it is. What are some good things about growing up in an individualist culture? In what ways would growing up in a collectivistic culture be better? Explain and defend your answer.

4.) Using concrete examples, articulate and explain how perceptual accuracy can be influenced by social and occupational roles.

5.) Identify and define each of the four types of language rules articulated in your text.

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what connection between Erikson theory and the My virtual life personality questions in Revel and which...

what connection between Erikson theory and the My virtual life personality questions in Revel and which ones match up to it

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Write up a Nine Minutes plan to build up a good human relationship to people The...

Write up a Nine Minutes plan to build up a good human relationship to people

The nine categories are Care, Recognize, Grow, Mastery, Purpose, Autonomy, Sticky, Play and Model.

For each category, 50-100 words description is needed.

I would so appreciate if someone can help me out.

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*How do ideological differences about policy influence the ability of government to act rationally? *What are...

*How do ideological differences about policy influence the ability of government to act rationally?

*What are the ethical implications of special interests attempting to block implementation of passed policies?

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Explain in detail why teenagers are placed in the 'Conventional Moral" stage of Kohlberg’s theory of...

Explain in detail why teenagers are placed in the 'Conventional Moral" stage of Kohlberg’s theory of Moral reasoning. Why do you think they are placed specifically! Reflect on what changes you would need to make to advance to the next stage of moral development.

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The textbook implies that those born into homes with few resources are likely to stay in...

The textbook implies that those born into homes with few resources are likely to stay in the lower quintiles of income. Do you believe the reasons for this are rooted in a lack of opportunity imposed by society or a lack of successful models in their environment? Explain. Make sure you give me 200 words thanks

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according to the article, how a suburban is socially constructed,please discuss the main charateristic of suburban.

according to the article, how a suburban is socially constructed,please discuss the main charateristic of suburban.

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Describe the New Reforms of Deng Xiaoping and their economic transformation. need 350-400 words.

Describe the New Reforms of Deng Xiaoping and their economic transformation. need 350-400 words.

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a. Explain the importance of verbal coding in short-term memory. b. Explain the importance of verbal...

a. Explain the importance of verbal coding in short-term memory.

b. Explain the importance of verbal coding in long-term memory.

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Personality can be defined as the combination of characteristics, such as our thoughts, feelings, and motivations,...

Personality can be defined as the combination of characteristics, such as our thoughts, feelings, and motivations, that form our unique character. A trait can be thought of as a relatively stable characteristic that causes individuals to behave in certain ways. The trait approach to personality is one of the major theoretical areas in the study of personality.

According to the trait perspective, your personality has stable characteristics of behavior. How can this theory be reliable or consistent over time if personality is believed to change?

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Scientism is: means the same thing as science A currently popular ideology that science is the...

Scientism is:

means the same thing as science
A currently popular ideology that science is the only way (or most reliable way) to get knowledge
is the only way to do science
invited by Aristotle

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Question 22 pts

According to the text there is no such thing as THE scientific method. Different scientific methodologies are used to test different scientific hypotheses.

True
False

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Question 32 pts

What are some warning signs of bogus science:

the research is pitched directly to the media
the evidence is anecdotal
the discoverer argues that belief in big foot goes back thousands of years.
all of the above

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Question 42 pts

A double-blind procedure is when neither the researchers nor the patients know who is in the treatment group and who is in the control group.

True
False

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Question 52 pts

Even though no scientific theory can ever be conclusively confirmed or confuted, some theories can still be shown to be better than others.

True
False

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Regarding the central differences between 'abnormal' behavior and 'maladaptive' behavior, why is distinction so important to...

Regarding the central differences between 'abnormal' behavior and 'maladaptive' behavior, why is distinction so important to clinical psychology.

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What are the ethical considerations of prescribing psychotropic medications for psychotic individuals? What are the risks...

What are the ethical considerations of prescribing psychotropic medications for psychotic individuals? What are the risks of inmates taking these medications? How can prison officials reduce these risks when it appears that an inmate could benefit from psychotropic medications? How might prison officials encourage an atmosphere of compliance with such a program?

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