Assignment 1

With all of the concern about children playing video games and the violent themes many of the popular ones have: do playing violent video games make people more violent? Critically think this question through and write an essay (150-200 words) addressing these points:

1. What I am being asked to believe or accept?

2. is there an alternative way of looking at the question?

3. What evidence is there that supports this (need to find some)?

4. What answer is most reasonable?

Assignment Assignment 2

You want to do research on how sugar affects attention in small children.. Compare and contrast how this could be studied using the experimental and survey method_ Make sure that you explain the appropriate parts as you set it up. Which method do you think would be better to use and why?

Assignment 3-1:

There has been a lot of research and an equally large amount of money spent on teaching animals (especially apes) language. Research some of the work done trying to teach animals language and write a 150-200 word essay to summarize the research. What gains and losses have occurred and have we taught animals to communicate and to what extent?

Assignment 3-2:

Role play the situation that you are an advice column writer and have just received this letter from a reader_ Respond to your reader in a letter that addresses the situation. Give the person at least 5 ideas to help them and then reasons (support) for your ideas_

Dear advice giver,

I am a seventy year old woman. I feel that life has passed me by and that there is nothing left for me_ My husband of 48 years died last year and my three children are all grown and live away_ I have friends but many of them have spouses and I do not want to be a third wheel. I have never worked outside of my house since my family was my occupation. My health is declining and from long hours of watching television: my eyes are tired and f am rather stiff most days. I wciuld like to take piano lessons but I feel that I am too old. There is not much that I feel that I. can do and I air so lonely. Can you offer me any advice?
Sincerely,
Desperate

Assignment 4:

The case of Andrea Yates made the headlines in 2001 and continues to stir controversy. todayL Originally found guilty in the courts, Yates was retried and found knot guilty by reason of insanity." She was to be committed to a mental hospital for treatment.
Research the Andrea Yates cases and the use of the 'not guilty by reason of insanity' plea in the justice system. Summarize your research of the Yates case. After critically thinking through your position on this case, explain your position and your reasoning for that position,
This essay should be a minimum of 250 words and is worth 20 paints.

Assignment 5

The whole idea of subliminal messages has received a. lot of interest and curiosity Even though these messages are below our absolute threshold some people believe that they are picked up by our senses_ Some people believe that these messages are real and do affect behavior.

Others do not believe that we can pick them up with our senses and even if we could they would not have any effect on LIS. Go out to the web and research subliminal messages. Take a position on where you stand about the subliminal messages and their effect on behavior. Write a. 150-200 word essay with support from your research.,