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Animal Observation AssignmentPurpose: The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to observe animal behavior and to apply what you have learned in an analysis of the behavior you observe.In the spirit of this chapter, please be objective, please study overt behavior, and DON’T make an inference as to what the animal is thinking.Assignment:1. Give background on the animal you are studying. (2-4 sentences).2. Indicate a behavior or two that you are studying (e.g. stimulus used and response observed). Describe the behavior, and the environmental context in which the behavior occurs (e.g. in a dark room, or a noisy city street).3. Pick two of the following: How does this behavior involve operant conditioning, classical conditioning, punishment, stimulus discrimination, or stimulus generalization?Explain.Describe how: Note: If you do not have a pet, you may use a friend’s pet, or go to a pet store and observe an animal there (just don’t hang out for too long, as they may think you’re weird and kick you out!!)

Phil 102 (Ethics) Essay Assignment (Dr. Erb) Summer I 2021Choose one of the following questions, and answer it according to your instructionsbelow. Be sure to include any relevant material considered in this course, in youranswer. The materials below are available online through D2L (the websites in questions5 and 6, and part of 7 should be accessed directly). The paper is due (through the Essay Submission Folder, on D2L) on Friday June 11/21A short (5-to-8 page double-spaced, not including a cover page and “works cited” page)research/reflection paper is required of all students. In this paper, students are toreflect “in-depth” on a topic touched upon in this course, on the basis of a choice ofreadings made available on the course’s D2L. The paper should include an introductoryparagraph, a concluding paragraph, and answer the questions for the topic chosen. Thepage references for quotes can be placed in parentheses in the body of the text (that is,no footnotes or endnotes are needed, just a “works cited” page). A hard copy of theessay topics was handed out in class. The reflection paper must be typewritten orcomputer-generated, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, using 12 pt. Courier or TimesRoman or similar type and use citations (references, quotes – you don’t need footnotes)where relevant. Students may choose from among MLA, APA, Turabian, or anotherwidely used style, but should cite references accordingly. (Styles may not be mixed.)Questions:1.Question: Ethics and Happiness in Aristotle. What, according to Aristotle, as Vanier describes it, is “desire” and the “ethics of desire”, and “happiness”? Explain what Aristotle means by “virtue”, “the joy of living”, and the various views on happiness. Do you agree with the description of happiness? Why/why not? In your answer, draw on material from the Nicomachean Ethics (see: Internet Classics Archive (online – under “Aristotle”) , you can use any material on virtue ethics and Aristotle in the class textbook.Readings: 1) Vanier, “Ethics of Desire”; 2) Nicomachean Ethics (especially Books I-II)2. Question: Friendship and Pleasure in Virtue Ethics. Explain the role of both pleasure and friendship in Aristotle’s account of “happiness” and the “good life”. How is pleasure related to “activity”, and what are the various types of friendship? Do you agree with Aristotle? Why/why not? Why/why not? In your answer, draw on material from the Nicomachean Ethics. (see: Internet Classics Archive (online – under “Aristotle”): : 1) Vanier, “Pleasure and Friendship – The Spice of life”; 2) Nicomachean Ethics Books 8-93. Question: Abortion and Infanticide. Explain, by reference to these readings and to the course material on utilitarianism, why Singer is a utilitarian in his views on human life. Explain in simpleterms his arguments for abortion and infanticide, and either support or refute his views,using reasons taken from an ethical system studied in class.Reading: Singer – “Taking Life”; “Abortion and Infanticide”; material from class on ethical theories.4. Question: Religion and Ethics. Compare the basic ethical precepts of either Judaism (a) or Christianity (b) with that of Buddhism (c). Which, if any, theories in our class would apply to these various religious ethics (i.e. relativism, egoism, or normative ethical theories, such asvirtue ethics, natural law, utilitarianism, deontology), and why? What are the mainsimilarities between the two selections you chose, and are the main differences?Reading: Do either a) OR b), and do c:a) “Judaism” (in A. Hunt, Ethics of World Religions)b) “Christianity” (in A. Hunt, Ethics of World Religions)c) “Buddhism” (in A. Hunt, Ethics of World Religions)5. Question: Abortion. Detail the argument of both Justice Blackmun and Justice White in the case of “Roe vs. Wade”, and compare these arguments to the argument of Kreeft. Whichargument do you accept, and why? Which ethical theories are involved in the position ofJustice Blackmun, on the one hand, and the position of Kreeft, on the other?terms his arguments for abortion and infanticide, and either support or refute his views,using reasons taken from an ethical system studied in class.Reading: Peter Kreeft, “The Apple Argument against Abortion”(http://www.peterkreeft.com/topics-more/personhood_apple.htm); The Case of “RoeV. Wade” on Abortion6. Question: Ethical Relativism. Compare the views of Shaw and Kreeft on relativism. Does either writer adopt ethical objectivism, or ethical absolutism? Summarize the main steps of their arguments, and state why you accept or reject either of their views.Reading: William Shaw, “Relativism in Ethics”; and P. Kreeft, “A Refutation of MoralRelativism”(http://www.peterkreeft.com/audio/05_relativism/relativism_transcription.htm7. Question: Emotions. Why are emotions called “passions” by ancient and medieval thinkers? What are the four powers of the soul, and how do they relate to the emotions? What is Aquinas’ definition of “emotion” as passion (include reference to St. John Damascene)? Explain the nature of two of the following, according to Aquinas: love, joy, sorrow, anger. Finally, explain why “love” is the most basic emotion for him.Reading: Francis Selman, “The Emotions”, in F. Selman, Aquinas 101 (note: there are two files for this topic – one of them is called the “missing pages” in Selman.8. Question: Euthanasia. Outline the various arguments for and against euthanasia presented by William May and the various panelists. Distinguish killing/euthanasia from ‘letting die’, and indicate which ethical theories you think are involved in the various arguments. Which view do you accept, and why (use material from class dealing with ethical theories)?Reading: William May (andpanelists): “Some Skeptical Thoughts about Active Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide” 1994). Boardman Lectureship in ChristianEthics. Paper 9.http://repository.upenn.edu/boardman/9 (also, a pdf is given on D2L); material on ethical theory from class

Final assignment: write a 2-page reflection paper explaining what you hope to remember from this class 5 years from now.  As a reflection paper, there are no right or wrong answers;  just take it seriously and honestly explain what you will take away from the class and why, with as many accurate details as will fit in 2 pages. You could focus on particular readings, lectures, and/or AV assignments. The paper should be double spaced, in 12-point font, with margins of 1.25.

Answer the following questions based on course materials from Weeks 7 and 8. In your submission, copy and paste each question and write your answer below this. Adhere to the word count for each question. The assignment must be submitted as a Word or Google Doc (download as .docx) file . Citations are not necessary unless you include quoted material, which should be minimal. Refer to the syllabus for my policy on late submissions. Review the instructions for the Mini Ethnography that was posted last week as you will be practicing the methods for this assignment. Then watch this video clip from the show Mad Men, making observations and taking notes by hand as if you are an anthropologist doing fieldwork. What are the men doing? What are the women doing? Are there any differences among the men? What about the women? After your observations, type a selection of your notes (bullet points are fine) for submission as your first answer to this assignment. Importantly, these typed notes must be thick descriptions, which we learned about through Geertz’s reading last week, contextualizing the observation with when and where the action occurred, who performed the action, and their intention behind the action. Click here for examples on thin vs. thick descriptions. ( 4 points)Based on your observations and notes from above, analyze the video clip as you would if you were to write an ethnography. Include the relevant parts of your notes and explain the behaviors by applying at least two course concepts from this week. (4 points)According to Jackson Katz in Tough Guise 2, what has contributed to American masculinity?

REFLECTION PAPER: LEADERSHIP-DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWJesus leadership style focuses on becoming the kind of person who wants to do the right thing for the right reason. Doing the right thing is predicated by the leader’s worldview; therefore, Jesus was effective in this world because he was guided by the reality of another world. Our Lord’s leadership strategy is the consummate “servant leadership” style and is easily recognized in many biblical passages; not the least of which, are John 13:5-17, Matthew 22:34-40, and Philippians 2:1-11. Without a doubt, Christian Scripture corroborates Hull’s thesis – Jesus emphasized becoming the kind of person who wants to do the right thing with no ulterior motive. The challenge for all leaders is to ensure that their motive is genuine.INSTRUCTIONSUsing Bill Hull’s, The Christian Leader – Rehabilitating our Addiction to Secular Leadership as a primary source, write an essay reflecting on Jesus’ leadership-development strategy to life and ministry. Items to include are outlined as follows:•    Length of assignment must be a minimum of 2,350 words. There is no maximum word count.•    Paper must include three (3) separate headings: Introduction, Content, and Conclusion.•    Paper must include a Title Page, Content Page, Footnotes, and Bibliography.•    Format of assignment (Turabian).•    Number of citations: five (6) scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks cited and biblical integrations.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.REQUIRED TEXTBOOK TO BE READ AND REFLECTED UPON IS1. Hull, Robert W. The Christian Leader: Rehabilitating Our Addiction to Secular Leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-310-52533-2.{ Read Chapters 1 – 9 ) – Main Author to be Reflected upon. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK.2. And Five other Textbooks Totaling 6 to be referenced. The main textbook is the one above as in number 1. TOTAL TEXTBOOKS TO BE REFERENCED IS 6 TOTAL.3. Pick 5 Textbooks on your own, relevant textbooks to be used and referenced. It must be relevant and Doctoral level.4. Make sure that you have access to the Required textbooks above before you request to do the paper. Thanks.5. Please make sure that you use the attached Title Page for the paper.

Enlightened For this assignment, you will be writing a reflection paper on one of the following TED talks. In the Self Reflection assignment, examine the effect of course material on your assumptions and knowledge about the role of culture or your everyday interactions with others from a different culture, religion, or socio-economic group. While the reflection is subjective, the paper should be an integration of your experience and the course readings.Lorenzo, R. (2017, Oct). Rocio Lorenzo: How diversity makes teams more innovative [Video file]. Retrieved fromhttps://www.ted.com/talks/rocio_lorenzo_want_a_more_innovative_company_hire_more_womenPinker, S. (2005, July). Steven Pinker: What our language habits reveal [Video file]. Retrieved from , S. (2012, November ). Suzanne Talhouk: Don’t kill your language [Video file]. Retrieved from , T. (2017, June). Theo E.J. Wilson: A black man goes undercover in the alt-right [Video file]. Retrieved from After referring the TED talk, respond to the following questions.What does the speaker’s experience mean to you?What 5 theories or course concepts help you to understand your experience?What you have learned from the experience?How might you move forward from this point?How might the experience affect your thinking and practice?How can you apply these new ideas in the future?Identify 3 opportunities for future growth or engagement.The reflection paper should be formatted in APA style, and include 3 scholarly references. The paper should be between 1000 and 1500 words.

Compare & Contrast any two differing types of the same medium. For example, one could compare and contrast two magazines aimed at female readership (like Cosmopolitan and MS. Magazine) to see how each differs in their approach. Also, one could compare and contrast news coverage between newspapers and network and cable television, sitcoms or new web-based comedy, public radio and commercial radio, etc.A topic of your own choosing which must be approved by me after a written proposal of your own is handed in.Paper Must be a full five pages long, typed & double spaced, with proper sourcing.Due: at the end of the semester.

Learning and AdvertisingObjective:The objective of this assignment is to apply your knowledge of classical conditioning and memory in creating brand communication.Instructions:Use your knowledge of Classical Conditioning and create an advertisement idea that applies classical conditioning, on aproduct of your choice.Instructions:1. Choose any product category.2. Give it a new brand name and justify your choice in light of your understanding of memory and recall.3. Create an IDEA for a TV ad that applies Classical Conditioning to associate your new brand with a CR.4. It is NOT MANDATORY to create the actual advertisement; just an ad idea.Deliverables:A 3-5 pages report (excluding the cover page), double spaced, font 12, Times New Romans.Report Format:I. Introduction: tell us about yourproduct category and your new brand name. Don’t forget to justify your choice of brand name.II. Ad Idea: tell us a summary of your ad idea.III. Analysis: make sure you address the following questions in your analysis:A. What is the desired association and why is itsuitable for your brand?B. What is the UCS, UCR, CS and CRC. How does the ad execution successfully applies classical conditioning?D. How will you encourage the association to stick and avoid extinctionE. How will you avoid stimulus generalization or encourage stimulus discrimination?F. Submit a storyboard for your TV ad.

Research and write about 500 words on the topic of changes in biodiversity.

An essay explaining Homeschool students are at a disadvantage compared to public school students. Must include a counterclaim.