Making It Real: College Math Applied to Life Signature Assignment

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Your task is to develop a real-world word problem that can be solved using the skills learned in this course. Pick something that you can discuss, show work, and explain in words. Some of the topics of the first week are too basic, so please consider picking something that you can really dig into beyond simple arithmetic or very simple word problems.
Other examples might include sales tax, discounts, monthly payments, painting a room, adjusting a recipe for measurements or serving more people that has fractions, interpreting raw data using statistics and/or graphical representations, interpreting debt and loans, and the many examples we can use algebraic equations to solve.

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Write and explain the real-world word problem; include any needed diagrams or images
Define any related mathematical terms and explain the related mathematical concepts
Discuss strategies of solving the problem, making sure to include different approaches that are possible
Solve the problem by showing your work and explaining the steps in words
Discuss whether your answer makes sense and answers the real-world question
Lastly, reflect on the topics and skills of this course and how they are transferrable to your study of Psychology

Why People Behave the Way They Do

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Write a 3 page paper in APA format on the topic of why people behave the way they do. Be sure to include an overview of the nature/nurture issue and at least four (4) psychological perspectives like the psychodynamic perspective and the humanistic perspective in your paper. Complete with title page, abstract, and reference page. Must include at least four sources, only two of which can be internet sources

Biological Theories of Aging

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While in the park you encounter identical twin sisters who indicate they are in their late seventies. One twin is very energetic and the other twin is more reserved and introverted.

You mention that you are a psychologist studying generations and behavior. They ask you questions related to aging. As you address the questions please
compare and contrast the components of the biological theories of aging.

Discussion posts should be at least 300 words

“What Darwin Never Knew.”

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You need to watch this documentary about genetics and evolution it’s called “What Darwin Never Knew.”
After watching I will host a couple of discussion rooms in teams where you can ask questions about the video and about specific things you saw in it.
As you watch this video, take note of examples that demonstrate how genetics influences evolution. Darwin lived in the time before the genetic revolution and didn’t know what we know now.
After you watch, I would like you to write a letter to Darwin explaining how his theory of evolution by means of natural selection is understood today, focus on the role of genes as illustrated through specific examples from the documentary. As you discuss the examples in your letter, be sure to give enough detail and explanation that Darwin and I can tell that you understand the processes and the biological principles that the example demonstrates.
I would also like to see a short explanation of genetics, how clearly can you explain genetics and DNA to someone who is totally unfamiliar with them. That will be a good learning challenge too.

Video: https://youtu.be/ov00SrBwjKQ