4. ATTITUDES and PERSUASION
a). Explain the embodied nature of emotion and cognition and describe two research studies that show the relation between bodily movements and attitudes.
b) Describe the basics of terror management theory and identify two situations in which this theory might be useful in explaining people’s attitudes or behaviors.
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5. Describe the needs for achievement and affiliation. Identify some of the characteristics associated with each of these needs. How are these needs often assessed?
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After reviewing different types of research on psychology and learning, develop a research question on how psychology affects learning. Provide additional ideas and questions to support your classmates’ research questions.
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1. How did Kierkegaard think we lived authentically? How did he think we lived inauthentically? Do you agree?
2. Explain Kierkegaard’s three stages of life. Discuss what you think about each one.
3. What is pragmatism? How does James use pragmatism to defend free will? Does pragmatism have any problems? If so, what?
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Discuss the teratogenic impact of smoking during pregnancy. What specific effects might smoking have on the fetus? Which are the main considerations, issues, and findings in the area? During what stage of prenatal development might smoking have the most detrimental impact? Explain why.
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Describe Warren’s thought experiment with the space explorer who is captured by alien scientists. What point is Warren trying to make with this thought experiment?
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Why do you think the influence of Greek art persevered over time?
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Briefly describe the dynamic of groupthink.
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Is the case of the famous violinist really analogous to a case of pregnancy caused by rape?
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Briefly describe the fundamental attribution error.
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3) How does stress function as a positive source of motivation in your life?
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After reading Bell Hook's interview with Pema Chödrön, explain how an awareness of death might benefit us.
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1) Which historical emotion theory(ies) do you believe offers the most accurate explanation for emotional experience and why?
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How does egocentric evolve and what is different between Piaget and Vygotsky idea of egocentric of speech?
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