1) What objections did Mead have to the tenets of behaviorism? How did Mead propose to study internal attitudes ignored by behaviorists? In Mead's pivotal book, Mind, Self, and Society, did Mead give priority to the "social" aspect of the act or the psychological aspect of the act? What objections did Mead have to the tenets of behaviorism? How did Mead propose to study internal attitudes ignored by behaviorists? In Mead's pivotal book, Mind, Self, and Society, did Mead give priority to the "social" aspect of the act or the psychological aspect of the act? Now apply Mead's analysis of "the act." Use either your everyday life or a current event news article to illustrate how "the act" exposes the inner consciousness of individuals. Be sure to identify "the act" you are analyzing.

Each of the theorists discussed in Chapter 9 has sought to develop a multidimensional framework that bridges the divide between individualist and collectivist perspectives. Which framework do you think provides the most accurate and balanced account of social life? What are the strengths of this framework relative to the others?

Go to the following Census Bureau site: http://factfinder.census.gov

• Click on "fact sheet" at the left and select two states for comparative purposes and to construct a bivariate table that compares the two states in terms of either age or racial composition. This site will provide you with the needed frequencies and percents.

• Post the table in your Forum and write a brief summary of your table results. Use at least one source and provide analysis of your data

Research two of the organizations below: one MUST be the ASA.

(this is not as interesting if everyone researches the same two organizations, so take a look at posts that are completed before your's and try to choose a different organization)

2) For the two organizations, write a summary of its purpose/function/mission and benefits and resources it offers to members and the general public (if public resources are available).