Think of a research idea in which you will compare 2 groups (sample v population or sample v sample) on some variable (e.g., the book uses the example of the IQ of a particular group vs. the IQ of the general population—do not use this example). Answer all of the following questions for this study.

Study

a) What are your two groups?

b) What is the variable you will test?

c) State your null hypothesis using the formula notation shown in the book.

d) State your alternative hypothesis using the formula notation shown in the book.

e) In sentence structure state your alternative hypothesis.

f) Based on your hypothesis is your study one- or two-tailed?

It's ok to be a cat guy Why can men not be cat people? Reflect on what these videos tell us about masculinity and what stereotypes are being subverted. How have gender norms have been socially constructed in ways that restrict all genders? Discuss using sociological concepts from the core and supplemental materials.

The two child maltreatment prevention studies discussed at the end of this chapter focused on altering behavior within the family microsystem, but other ecological systems beyond the family are relevant. Describe one strategy that social policy makers might follow to reduce the number of potential child maltreatment victims. How would you know that the strategy was working?

"The Case of​ Hoodia" concerns bioprospecting. Bioprospecting refers to the​ centuries-old practice of collecting and screening plant and other biological material for commercial​ purposes, such as the development of new​ drugs, seeds and cosmetics. Biopiracy is a negative term referring to the claiming of legal rights over such biological​ material, usually by means of​ patents, without compensation to the groups who discovered and originated the knowledge of this material. Graham Dutfield has described fundamentally different views on biopiracy as​ follows:

In countries like​ India, the predominant view is that the nation itself is the​ "victim" of biopiracy. For​ Africa, the perception seems to be that the continent as a whole is prey to the biopiracies. But in the​ Americas, Australia and New​ Zealand, the victims are seen generally as indigenous peoples who​ usually--though not​ always--represent minority populations.

Comment on​ Dutfield's possible reasons for drawing these conclusions.

The phrase communication constitutes organizations comes out of the socio-cultural tradition. First, use the terminology from this theory to describe how how it is that communication can constitute an organization. Then, tell me how a cybernetic scholar might describe the "essence" of an organization. How about a critical scholar?

Explain the basic model of capitalist economic production. Contrast this model to socialism. Assess the operation of capitalist and socialist economies in terms of economic productivity, economic equality, and support for political rights and freedoms.

QUESTION 1

1. This theory advocates for well being of others although own self-interest is still most important:

   	a.	Enlightened Egoism.
   	b.	Teleology.
   	c.	Universalism.
   	d.	Realism.

2 points   

QUESTION 2

1. One of the seven things selfish people do in the workplace is:

   	a.	They bring others down to build themselves up.
   	b.	They give credit to others.
   	c.	They put service before self.
   	d.	They bring in doughnuts and coffee for co-workers.

2 points   

QUESTION 3

1. Teleology can be considered a "selfish" ethical theory.

   True

   False

2 points   

QUESTION 4

1. Acceptable behavior defined in terms of consequences to the individual that maximizes personal interests:

   	a.	Egoism.
   	b.	Hedonism.
   	c.	Utilitarianism.
   	d.	Relativism.

2 points   

QUESTION 5

1. ______________ considers acts as morally right or acceptable if they produce some desired result such as pleasure, knowledge, career growth, the realization of a self interest, or utility.

   	a.	Utilitarianism.
   	b.	Teleology.
   	c.	Realism.
   	d.	Virtue Ethics.

Discuss how occupational sex segregation and contribution to childcare and household chores lead to the gender gap in pay.

Must be in 150 words or more please

The correlation of traits between twins raised apart is often considered a powerful argument that genetics as opposed to the environment is responsible for expression of the shared trait.While this reasoning may provide valuable insight into the role of genetics as opposed to environment in the control of behavior, serious caution should be taken to not jump to a causative statement. Correlations provide evidence of associations but are not appropriate grounds for implied causation.

In thinking about the short article below discussing Jim Springer and Jim Lewis, please discuss several factors which help support the above statement

Please answer in 200 words or less

Clients who enter residential treatment for substance abuse demonstrate difficulties correctly identifying emotions in themselves and others, regulating emotions, and using positive coping skills to deal with their emotions. The purpose of the study is to quantify the level of emotional understanding as well as other skills related to emotional intelligence among substance abusers. Do substance abusers have a different level of emotional understanding than the general population? The researchers used a convenience sampling method to obtain a sample of 40 substance abusers who have just entered residential treatment. The participants completed the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) to measure their emotional intelligence. Note, the ability based model of emotional intelligence measures four branches: 1) the ability to identify emotions in facial expressions, 2) the ability to use emotional information to facilitate thoughts, 3) the ability to understand emotions, and 4) the ability to regulate emotions in the self and others. This assessment was selected to provide information on emotional understanding and other abilities under the umbrella of emotional intelligence. The mean score on the MSCEIT for the population is 100. The null hypothesis states there will be no difference between the scores on the MSCEIT for substance abusers when compared to the general population. A single sample t-test was used to analyze the data.

What type of society is dependent on the combining of plant and animal genomes to create food and medicine?

-bio-economic

-industrial

-hunter-gather

-none of the above

Do people from various cultures do have different moral beliefs and practices? Name some of these differences. Do different cultures have different views about the place of women in society? Do they have different practices and beliefs regarding human rights?

Instructions

1.    In America, both boys and girls are encouraged to have careers outside of the home. In contrast, there are other countries in which girls are not only discouraged from working outside the home but also not permitted to have an education. Could such cultural differences contribute to cross-cultural sex differences in cognition?

2.    Many studies that assess cross-cultural cognitive differences rely upon meta analyses. Why do you think this is?

3.    Do different cultures value certain cognitive functions or skills more or less than other cultures? I would imagine that indigenous cultures, for example, value spatial skills more than western cultures.

4.    In Chapter 11, you learned about cognitive illusions and how they affect decision making. Do you think all cultures are affected equally by cognitive illusions? Why?

5.    We tend to think of cultures as independent entities with different values, customs, and beliefs. Can you think of any two cultures that actually have many commonalities? With so many similarities, how can these cultures be considered different?

Research Time! Google " ancient sculptures of Zeus" (or Athena, or any other deity of your choosing except Nike. ) then look at them. Tell me what is similar about their sculptures. What symbols are used to represent that deity? What do those symbols mean and why are they used?

Identify and discuss the methods of coping with stress along with the advantages and disadvantages. (for employees)