What is Intellectual Property (IP)? What kinds of tools are used to protect intellectual property? Why are there both good things and bad things about strictly protecting intellectual property? Explain and discuss examples.
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At the beginning of Book IV, why does Adeimantus object to the life of the guardians that Socrates describes?
| A | They would be happy and no one else would be |
| B | They wouldn't be happy--no property and no leisure time! |
| C | All of the above |
| D | They hold too much power and power corrupts the soul |
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Briefly explain and how does reasoning help in solving problems.
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Identify obstacles that one may encounter in problem solving.
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Which of the following best describes phenotypic plasticity?
a) It is a property of “species”, not “individuals”.
b) Is only found in species with complex societies.
c) The expression of phenotype with little input from the environment.
d) A given genotype may result in different phenotypes.
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Hobbes introduces a rather bleak account of Human Nature and describes the “natural condition of mankind” in detail. Briefly introduce each followed by a discussion of how, according to Hobbes, the state of nature (or the “natural condition of mankind”) arises as a consequence of his account of human nature.
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What civil rights violations against women does the Declaration of Sentiments cite?
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Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of the complete within subjects counterbalancing design? Subjects are tested on each condition more than one time; each condition only once; one condition more than once; one condition only once.
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Deontology essentially states that there are certain moral absolutes that should never be violated (e.g., rules against killing, mutilating, stealing, and breaking promises.) To what extent do you agree with this idea? Are there certain do’s and don’ts to which human beings should always adhere and what are they? Why should they adhere to these moral principles and what are the reasons behind your views?
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1. In the Introduction Anderson summarizes moral panic as "an intense media-based reaction to a pressing issue in society." Cohen locates the concept squarely in the interactionist labeling/transactional tradition. As a process of social construction, the moral panic plays out in a battleground of
opposing groups, mass media, and meaning creation. Compare the two primary
competing groups of moral entrepreneurs
and folk devils. What is the role of mass
media in initiating and managing the moral panic.
2. Distinguish between Lemert's concepts of primary and secondary deviance, with examples (p. 359). Which of the twob relates
specifically to the process of deviance- labeling?
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What factors do you think contribute to the disparities in health among ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender groups in your country? What diseases are the most stigmatized? Which are the least? Is this different in different cultures or social classes?
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What are the different views of social, emotional, and moral development?
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Q1:
Which of the following is true with regard to the prefrontal cortex area of the brain?
The prefrontal cortex is the complex region of the frontal lobes involved in advanced reasoning, decision making, and self-control. |
| The prefrontal cortex is completely developed by the stage of preadolescence. |
| Research has shown that adolescents may lack the executive functions required to control behavior when experiencing strong emotions. |
Research has shown that the as the prefrontal cortex grows in size, the child's language abilities finally mature. |
Q2:
According to Kohlberg's theory, at this level of moral reasoning the individual tends to believe that right behavior is a matter of meeting the expectations of his/her social group (family, community, etc.) and obeying the laws of the land.
| Social conformity level |
| Preconventional level |
| Post-conventional level |
Conventional level Q3: In Lawrence Kohlberg’s preconventional reasoning level of moral development, good and bad are interpreted in terms of _____. personal moral codes that they build over timesocial contract or utilitysocial order, law, justice and civic dutywhat might happen (rewards or punishments) as a result of their behavior |
Q4:
At Kohlberg's _____ level of moral reasoning, the individual recognizes alternative moral courses to the same problem, devises a personal moral code, and is more likely to consider universal principles like justice and human dignity when making moral judgments.
| postconventional |
| conventional |
| preconventional |
| formal operational |
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Virtue ethics is concerned primarily with:
a. Moral Principles
b. Moral duties
c. The kind of character a person has
d. Social welfare
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