Latané and Darley (1968) conducted their “seizure” study in the aftermath of the Kitty Genovese incident. Why did they conduct this study, and why is this study considered to be high in internal validity?
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How are groups formed based on Schutz's Theory?
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Think about the elements of successful social movements that you have now seen employed by many historical interest groups; and consider, too, the common ways that all these movement "moments" are framed and mythologized by various media.
Discuss a connection you see between the reality -- or the portrayal -- of the civil rights movement, the g*y rights movement, and one of the global human rights initiatives.
Then discuss this reality or portrayal in terms of a current movement (like Times Up or March for Our Lives). Who are the organizers, the mobilizers, what are the key tactics, which moments are being framed as the sparks or the fuel?
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Describe and compare our receptive apparatus for hearing and for touch. Which is simpler? Which is more basic? On what do you base you answers?
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The following three features or objectives are contained within the Component 2: Building Background video:
1. Teaching concepts must be bridged to students’ backgrounds.
2. The teacher should create links between the students’ past learning and new learning in the classroom.
3. Students must learn new key vocabulary words for each lesson.
How would you utilize each objective in teaching your content area? Provide one example for each objective.
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1. Why did almost all of the Indian subcontinent fall under the rule of Muslim overlords? Do you believe that this was inevitable? Do you see any similarity between the Muslim Conquest and the so called Aryan Conquest?
Why did both Muslims and Hindus feel deep respect for Nanak? What was the essence of his teaching?
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Subject: Criminal Justice
Interviewing victims of sexual assault is a very delicate process. What types of information would be important to obtain in this process and why?
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Draft a law that would permit the use of polygraphs in criminal court cases under limited circumstances, needs to be 750 words or less.
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Do you think Disney social clubs such as (Main Street Fire Station 55 Social Club and White Rabbits Social Club) constitute a subculture?
Do you think consumption of Disney is affected by social class? Which classes do you think are represented?
If marketers at Disney wanted to better understand these clubs, what type of consumer research method would be beneficial?
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we’re used to the idea that religion and science are very different. but [i] according to Martin Gardner, religion and science, at their best, are similar; and [ii] according to Will Tuttle, religion and science, under herder culture, are similar. explain both [i] and [ii].
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Book Report on The Gospel According to Jesus, by Stephen Mitchell. 4-5 paragraph summary
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Reflection topic: Critical thinking and peer assessment How does critical thinking relate to peer assessment?
1) What strategies from this week can you apply when you assess Written Assignments?
2) At this point, you have completed a practice assessment and an actual assessment of a Written Assignment. You have also rated posts each week on the Discussion Board. Has any part of the process surprised you? Do you have any concerns about assessment?
The Learning Journal entry should be a minimum of 400 words and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources.
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