Ted talk Overview: Watch the preceding video from Dr. Barrett. Consider the validity of these ideas and the potential implications. Briefly describe the key ideas from Dr. Barrett’s TED video. Do you agree or disagree (or halfway agree?) with her viewpoint? Be sure to include evidence that supports your view. Dr. Barrett suggests ways that […]
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How might this relate to the problems people encounter when they diet, fight addictions, or try to change other habits?
Option 1: The neural circuits of “liking” are different from the circuits of “wanting.” How might this relate to the problems people encounter when they diet, fight addictions, or try to change other habits?
How did your responses go-Did you notice any differences among groups or countries-What stereotypes did people comment on?
Week 3 During this module, you were to do an experiment using your own social media (Module 03 Activity). Looking back at your social media experiment from the week, how did your responses go? Did you notice any differences among groups or countries? What stereotypes did people comment on? Write at least 3 pages answering […]
What are the gender differences in the way that female sexual promiscuity is perceived-Is there a biological basis to back up this difference?
What are the gender differences in the way that female sexual promiscuity is perceived? Is there a biological basis to back up this difference? Is all of society involved in this perception or is it from specific pockets of people? What, if anything, can be done about it?
Describe how the film has influenced your view of growing older – Describe at least one thing that needs to change to address this looming crisis.
Living Old Reflection Paper Watch this documentary first: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/livingold/ It is a reflection essay, so read the instruction carefully. Thank you Instruction: Explain at least three of the main ideas presented in the documentary o Include at least three specific facts mentioned in the film – Describe your reactions to the film. (What were your […]
Is face-to-face communication still necessary for forming bonds with others?
Research paper involving the following research question: “Is face-to-face communication still necessary for forming bonds with others?”
What are Riley’s problem-solving skills-How does she work through her experience of having to move to a new town-Does she take control of her emotions?
Watch the movie: Inside-Out Take notes as you watch the movie regarding Riley’s emotions, memories, problem solving and language skills (this may require you watch it more than once if you haven’t already seen it). Write a three (3) page or more paper (paper will include all three (3) parts) that utilizes information from Chapters […]
What importance might this research have for real life experiences-That is, how might you apply these ideas and findings to your life?
1.) What were the main ideas and findings discussed in this article? 2.) What importance might this research have for real life experiences? That is, how might you apply these ideas and findings to your life? 3.) What questions do you have after reading the article? That is, what do you think they should research […]
What do our perceptions of ourselves have to do with perseverance-Can our self-perceptions affect us without our awareness?
Write a paper 3–5 page paper that applies self-determination theory and related concepts to a problem related to motivation and performance. Introduction What drives one person to persevere through challenges when others may give up? What do our perceptions of ourselves have to do with perseverance? Can our self-perceptions affect us without our awareness? For […]
Why do you think our social relations have such potential for stress-In what ways can social relations be beneficial and serve as a buffer for stress?
Stress Consider the types of things you find stressful. How many of them are social in nature (e.g., are related to your interactions with other people)? Why do you think our social relations have such potential for stress? In what ways can social relations be beneficial and serve as a buffer for stress?
