The frontal lobes of the brain shut down during dreaming sleep. The amygdala and hippocampus, however, are active. What are these three areas of the brain responsible for and how do they impact dreaming?

For this assignment you will choose 1 or 2 social media platform(s) (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.). Answer the following:

Describe the self-enhancement and self-verification motives for self-esteem.

Evaluate the posts/pages you see through the lens of self-presentation.

Discuss which motive (self-enhancement or self-verification) is most evident in the sites you viewed. Provide examples, but do not include identifying information (names, handles, gender, etc.).

Discuss if you think these online portraits of people are accurate. Explain your position.

Explain if the prevalence of being exposed to social factors on social media influences individual behavior and the development of the social self, include how it does or does not. Use social psychological terminology to explain your answer.

Discuss the positive and negative aspects associated with social media sites.

How would you describe yourself in terms of the following coping concepts that were discussed during this week's reading: resilience, explanatory style, personal control and choice, and social support?

How are negative reinforcement and punishment alike? How are they different? -- Answer in essay form and length

Wolfgang Kohler - researcher

How does the work of the researcher you selected challenge the assumptions of Classical or Operant Conditioning models of learning? Discuss how the work of this individual chosen impacts at least one of these issues:

- Role of the mind in learning

- Free will or free choice of actions (self-determination)

- The learning process

- Role of the environment alone in learning

- Existence of insight

- Ability to problem-solve

What are the major elements of trait, learning, biological, evolutionary and humanistic approaches to psychology? How are they the same? How are they different?

Consider learning theories you have been reading about in your course materials.

What is the evidence that TV or film portrayals of violence is linked to real world aggression?

Use at least one peer reviewed article or other empirical research to back up your conclusion.

What are alternative explanations for aggression and violence, rather than just observing violence on TV or film

1. The diagnosis of DID or Dissociative Identity Disorder is highly controversial. The unusual concentration of DID diagnoses in North America when compared with the rest of the global population causes some researchers to question the validity of DID. Some experts believe that reported cases of DID should be attributed instead to social contagion, hypnotic or subconscious suggestion, and misdiagnosis. They believe it is actually a “behavioral” disorder (learned/reinforced), while others maintain that it is indeed a genuine disorder. What do you think?

I, too, saw the film Split recently! I would caution students not to base their opinions off of a fictional thriller-- which leads us to part 2 of this discussion:

2. Do you believe filmmakers have a social responsibility to portray disorders and sufferers of mental illness accurately? Why or why not?

Please make sure to fully answer both questions in your post!

In a paper of 300 to 500 words and with 3-5 references in APA format, respond to the following:

Reflect on the course leadership theories and their essential elements.

Propose two to three core leadership styles that you believe are essential for 21st century leaders.

Provide a sound rationale for your selection of these leadership styles and the core elements needed within each style

Describe the 4 theories of personality and what each can contributes to our knowledge of personality?