Which of the following correctly describes the exercise-aging
cycle?
a.
Self-fulfilling prophecy becomes reality when elderly
individuals start believing their “uselessness”; given the age
discrimination, they behave accordingly, as though they cannot do
anything useful.
b.
Psycho-social barriers and perception of inappropriateness for
some motor behavior, reduce the likelihood for physical activity in
older citizens
c.
Decreasing activity/exercise is highly associated with
increasing age: the cycle can be precipitated by either side: age
or activity.
d.
Reduced expectations for elderly...
How does the stigma associated with labelling impact issues
related to self-fulfilling prophecies (inevitable deviant behavior
was expected) and the amplification of offending (engaging in more
and or worse deviancy) for youth in society?
We often hear the terms self-esteem and self-concept used
interchangeably. However, they are not entirely the same. For this
discussion, answer the following as it relates to these terms:
How are these terms similar and how are they different?
What factors impact the development of an adolescent's
self-esteem?
Explain why for speculation, the purchase of an option may be
more attractive than a futures contract or the outright purchase of
the underlying asset such as a bond.
(Give example(s) as appropriate)
Investment and Speculation
What do you think is the difference between investment and
speculation?
Some claim that the recent record-high oil prices are due to
the speculations in the oil futures market. Do you think the
investments in the futures markets made the market more
volatile?
Is the speculation a bad thing? Be brief.