Describe how symbolic interactionism would view armed robbery. Must be 200 words.

The chapter overviewed social exchange theory, which says that humans make relationship decisions based on economic principles like costs and rewards. What are ways in real life that you have seen these principles play out (such as CL-Alt)? What are possible weaknesses to this theory – basically, what are situations that people might not act in ways that the theory would predict?

Discuss basic theories of attractiveness involved in mating decisions.

he co-worker with whom you share a small cubicle constantly leaves papers, files, and books all over her desk. This bothers you and distracts you from your own work. You also worry it gives clients a bad impression. Discuss how you would go about handling the situation.

You are interested in knowing more about the factors that cause some men to batter their spouses. You therefore plan to study a group of highly violent men who have been incarcerated for violence against women. You hope that your study will yield important insights that might help researchers reduce this crime, and you want to start developing the questions you will ask. So, where do you start? What steps would you follow to increase the likelihood that your questionnaire can yield insights into this specific problem?

COLLAPSE

What role do your emotions serve? And is it okay to express them in the workplace? A salesperson with intense passion can convince someone to make a purchase. On the other hand, an angry manager can prompt an unfair review. In this discussion, you are asked to help your team to understand and manage their emotions in the workplace. To get started, review the following article: Like It or Not, Emotions Will Drive the Decisions You Make Today.

Assume that you are a team leader, and your team is under a deadline to get a lot done. You have noticed that some of your team members tend to get overwhelmed and make emotional decisions. Other team members seem to thrive in those situations and are motivated by the deadline.

Based on this article, make a list of things you can do as a manager to help your team to understand and manage their emotions so they all can be productive. For instance, what could you teach them about emotions? How would you pair people to work together? What would help them to learn about their emotions so they can be more productive in the workplace?

Explain why there is a dichotomy in terms of men desiring a larger number of sexual partners while women are far more selective in their choice of sexual partners.

How did Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory strongly connect with Evolutionary Psychology in terms of its roots in Darwinian beliefs?

Who bears the burden of proof has consequences for which side may prevail in a court of law--and in other contexts as well.

The burden of proof at NASA, in the 1970s, was on those who claimed a spacecraft was safe to launch. Just prior to the 1986 Challenger disaster, the burden was shifted: the vehicle was presumed safe, and engineers raising doubts about its safety bore the burden of proving 'genuine risk' in order to stop the launch.

Morton Thiokol's engineers could show reasonable grounds for concern (O-rings had not been tested in freezing cold), but they had not set up tests to demonstrate that the O-rings actually would malfunction in the cold, and cause an explosion. Testing takes time and resources--and cost benefit analysis often suggests benefits of proceeding with less, rather than more, testing.

Identify criteria used in deciding who bears the burden of proof from the list of criteria below:

A. Taking precaution to ensure safety costs money and time.

True/False?

B. There were other factors that might explain the failure of the launch besides the O-ring failure.

True/False?

C. There are always addition factors that might explain a system failure and so the suggestion that the failure was due to shifting the burden of proof is bogus.

True/False?

D. The model suggests that the cause of the shuttle disaster is conclusively known.

True/False?

Compare in 175 to 350 words the following communication tools that could be used to create a response, and explain which method of communication you prefer and why you chose this particular communication method:

1.Face-to-Face interaction

2.Phone calls

3.Emails

4.Text

Give the facts of the charges of Obstruction of Justice and Perjury in the Barry Bonds case. Do you agree or disagree with the jury? Explain your answer.

• Review the case study below:

On the second day of eighth grade, an older girl shoved Emily into the road. Thinking she was playing, Emily shoved her back. Rumors began circulating within the school, and Emily gained a reputation as being aggressive. The older girl was part of a group of girls who continued to spread rumors about Emily; they also began stalking her during gym class. Some of the teachers, believing the rumors about Emily, accused her of bullying the other girl, and cautioned her parents about her behavior.

Roughly once every 2 weeks, Emily's parents would meet with the principal to try to convince him that Emily was the victim. No one in authority admitted that bullying existed at the school. Nothing was done.

For 3 years, the bullying continued with silent phone calls, threats, and occasional physical incidents. Each time after Emily or her parents complained, the teachers would glare at her in the hallway. After the bully graduated, the rest of the group of girls continued the bullying. Once, when they cornered Emily against the wall, a teacher approached them and threatened Emily with further punishment if she continued her behavior. The teacher then sent the other girls back to class.

• Analyze the scenario in the case study using either SCT or social networks and social supports by considering how the model or theory you selected might be used to explain and address the bullying behavior in the scenario.   

By Day 4

Post an explanation of how SCT or social networks and social supports might explain the bullying behavior in the case study. Then explain how the bullying behavior might be addressed within the framework of the theory or model you selected. Support your response with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Read a selection of your classmates’ postings.

In 3-4 paragraphs, explain what issues prisoners face in preparing for their reentry into a community? How can they prepare for these issues? What role should the community if any do to prepare inmates for release?

1.According to Robbins and Dowty, why do workers take jobs in assembly plants?

2. In one sentence describe the role of the worker in the culture of capitalism.