Much research in Positive Psychology demonstrates that excellence is learned rather than uniquely an innate genetic trait. Essential elements towards achieving excellence include: dedication and frequent practice, a strong intrinsic interest in developing one's expertise, and persistence over time. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, excellence requires a passion for one's area of interest.

For this discussion research an example of an individual you find to demonstrate true "excellence". Explain how they fit the definition of excellence in terms of the required factors described above. Do you agree with the research than indicates excellence is learned, or do you feel true excellence is an innate quality? Utilizing your example defend your stance on the innate or learned qualities of excellence.

Describe an interest, talent or skill you consider to be a demonstration of excellence in your own life. How are you developing that skill? Do you feel your motivation towards that behavior/activity is more innate or learned through modeling, encouragement and practice?

Please identify 3 main agents of your socialization as a human being. (Found in chapter and powerpoints)   Explain in what ways they have influenced your social development. Give 3 specific examples (one example for each agent you list) Also, answer this question: Who's social development do you think YOU have influenced, and how? (8 points)

Describe how the Buddhist schools Theravada, Mahayana, and Theravada are similar?

A professional school counselor wants to set up a group for high school students. List and explain at least 5 logistical issues the counselor needs to consider before the group can start. In addition, which ASCA Ethical Standards would need to be considered? Would the issues and ethical standards be the same or different at the elementary level? Would the issues and ethical standards be the same at the junior high level?

QUESTION 2
Critically evaluate the roles and efficacy of empathy in counseling.

Dementia. Is the rate of dementia increasing? How will you deal with dementia? Are you or will you work in a dementia care facility? Why do you think the care givers that deal with dementia suffer from higher than average rates of depression? How do we help the care givers?

Define the following terms:

1.      Skepticism

2.      Rationalism

3.      Empiricism

4.      Pantheism

5.      Pragmaticism

6.      Copernican revolution in philosophy

7.      Existentialism

8.      Problem of evil

9.      Transcendental realm

10.   Descartes substance dualism

11.   Philosophy of mind

12.   Turning test

13.   Chinese room

14.   Hume’s view of causation  

Define the following terms:

1.      Philosophy

2.      Metaphysics

3.      Epistemology

4.      Logic

5.      Ethics

6.      Political Philosophy

7.      Argument

8.      Fallacy

9.      Socratic Method

10.   Platonic forms

11.   Aristotle’s Prime Mover

12.   Key assumption of the modern period

13.   Dualism

14.   Materialism

15.   Idealism

A. (i) Distinguish between character and characterization

(ii) Select two (2) of the following characters and show their significant roles in the novel Weep not, Child. (a) Njoroje (b) Ngotho (c) Jacobo

B. To what extent can the drama Edufa be described as an African Tragedy? ( Guidelines: briefly summarize what Edufa drama is about, briefly explain Tragedy by Aristotle, analyze the drama using Aristotle's elements of tragedy and explain the elements using the passage in the story as reference thus examples)

Answer the following in a paragraph:

1.      What is meant by the terms perception and external world? Explain philosophical problem that exists in reconciling perception and the external word using an example of your choice?

Discuss the global distribution of income and wealth.?

How can I narrow this topic if I am studying the phenomenon: African American women veterans transitioning from military service?

What are the special challenges of working with juveniles in the criminal justice system?

Generally, schools in the United States are organized around four goals: Academic, Civic, Personal, and Vocational. The academic goals are the knowledge and curriculum that we expect students to learn in school (English, math, science, etc). With the civic goals we want our students to learn about the American system of government and to learn the skills and attitudes to become informed citizens (courses such as American government, social studies, political science). The personal goals help our students with issues such as development of personal talents (think music, drama, athletics, etc.), life skills (maintaining a bank account, economics, consumer information) and health (PE, health classes, biology). In the vocational goals, students learn skills and knowledge which will make them productive in the workplace; able to leave school and to participate in the job market.

Question: Based on this information, which goal or goals do you think are most important for our schools. Which goals should American schools concentrate on? Explain your answers.