Prepare: In this course, you have been given the opportunity to self-reflect. This discussion will provide you the opportunity to gain additional insight about yourself from the perspective of others. You will complete a 360- degree exercise where you will first self-reflect and then interview a selection of others about your strengths and weaknesses. Start […]
Observing the Physical Context A person’s physical environment has a direct influence on his or her behavior. Individuals interpret the interaction between the physical environment and behavior in a multitude of ways. For example, built environments are man-made environments and these environments can be structured to promote health. Research has shown that people tend […]
Assignment #1: M1 Theology and Religious Studies Previous Next Instructions Pick a religion, preferably not your own. Then write two paragraphs. For the first paragraph, suppose you are studying that religion as a religious studies major. What would you ask about it? For the second paragraph, suppose you are a theologian defending that […]
In this assignment, you will take a retrospective look at your life history. First, choose an area of the brain and explain what it does, as well as how it would impact an activity from your daily life. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping the person you are today. Next, describe […]
1. encourage further dialogue and discussion2. encourage your classmate to think about other aspects of the topic3. ask a relevant, meaningful question to better assist with your understanding4. compare and/or contrast your responses LaDea’s Post 1. Inherently Good or Bad: Each day I keep telling myself that majority of humans are inherently good, […]
Select 2 of the prompts below, (your choice of which 2 prompts) and write a 500 word discussion. (250 words per prompt) 1. Cereans are an alien race living on a distant planet called Alderaan, and whose bodies function the same way as humans’ bodies do. A galactic scholar has been learning about the Cereans’ […]
This is a graded discussion: 3 points possible due Jul 20 Week 2 – Discussion 1 1 unread reply. 3 3 replies. Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial […]
Social Facilitation, Social Inhibition, and Social Loafing As you may recall in the work of Triplett (1898), the presence of others in a bicycle race was found to enhance individual performance. This is called social facilitation (Williams, Harkins, & Karau, 2007). At times, however, the presence of others can detract from individual performance, which is […]
Purpose: To provide you with an opportunity to experience a group setting and analyze how the presence of others substantially influences the behaviors of its members through social facilitation. Observe a group discussing a topic of interest, such as a focus group, a community public assembly, a department meeting at your workplace, or local […]
Are you FOR or AGAINST Cartesian Dualism? Descartes’ (Cartesian) Metaphysics: DUALISM METAPHYSICS Debate Question: What is the nature of reality? God = Infinite Immaterial Substance; transcendent, teleological substance. Mind (Soul) Body (brain) Immaterial/Transcendent: No extension in time and space; transcendent Material: Extended in time and space; measureable objectively Consciousness Matter in motion, governed by […]
