Assignments

1. According to your textbook readings, what dynamics exist between an ethical system and the underlying worldview (comprising people’s assumptions, beliefs, and actions about reality)? In what ways are worldviews and ethics related? Cite your sources from the textbooks and other course materials. 2. What are two core worldview concerns/questions that every worldview seeks to…

1. This work is saturated with symbols provided by nature. Describe two natural symbols that are repeated in the film. What do these symbols represent? 3. Florentino spends a life of suffering and indulgence in pleasures as a way of dealing with his separation from Fermina. Is this an epic story of two extraordinary people…

Select three aspects or elements of Asian religious culture that appealed to American religious innovators or American culture at large. Craft an argument for each element describing how and why Americans adapted the practice and why it appealed to an American audience.  

For this week’s forum, watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9XzGz6N25Q&feature=pyv&ad=6437202115&kw=dualism%20and%20monism and reference the course textbook to respond to the following: For many centuries, philosophers have attempted to answer questions regarding the roles of the mind and body and their interactions with each other. Provide an analysis of the debate between the theories of dualism and monism. Choose the theory…

Identify the most significant problems with the way foreign aid is presently dispensed by international lending institutions. Then, discuss at least three recommendations you would make to remedy this situation so that food, medical, and financial assistance actually reaches the poor.

This activity is designed for you to explore the continuum of an addictive behavior of your choice. Addictive behavior appears in stages. The earliest stage is non-use, which finally leads up to out-of-control dependence. The stages in between are important to identify, as it is much easier to correct an early-stage issue as opposed to…

Prepare a paper of 1,250-1,500 words that compares and contrasts the theories of Jung, Adler, Horney, and Erikson with the theory of Freud. Compare and contrast their theoretical perspective, major concepts, and approach to therapy. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center….

In a minimum of five pages (not including title and reference pages):   Discuss how broadcasting terrorist activities and successes psychologically impacts individuals (e.g., victims, recovery teams, first responders, the general population). Discuss whether broadcasts of terrorist activities should be limited to reduce potential impact on victims and non-victims. If it is limited, how would…

Select two assessments of intelligence and two achievement tests.   Prepare a 12- to 15-slide presentation about your selected instruments. In your analysis, address the following: Critique the major definitions of intelligence. Determine which theory of intelligence best fits your selected instruments. Explain how the definition and the measures are related. Evaluate the measures of…

Learning about the structure of memory can improve your study skills. In this assignment, you will discuss the academic applications of memory models and try to apply the principles to yourself. Use the readings for the module and the terminology of the subject and respond to these questions: You are a teaching assistant for an…

Auditors have many responsibilities, which need to conform to standards and guidelines. Auditors have a responsibility to the company they are auditing, the public which read the audit reports and rely on the information, the company they are working for, and to conform to the guidelines set forth from GAAP, and SEC. Auditors issue reports…

Often, the manifestations of psychopathology are related to the motivation behind and behavior involved in acts of espionage. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore what specific psychopathologies may be common to these acts. Keep in mind that the presence of a certain psychopathology in one spy is not indicative of its…