An economic argument

Imagine that you are a manager of a national forest. You must balance timber harvesting with recreational use. Use an economic argument for why you should increase one or the other activity. You will have to present this at a public meeting, so explain it as if you are speaking to the local citizens near […]

Vaccinations and community protections

How does a person think about vaccinations and community protections compared to a health behavior professional? In this discussion, you will wear two hats and compare your thinking while wearing each. You will write your initial post before you do your weekly readings. Pretend that a group of socially minded friends have asked you to […]

Personality traits

Conscientiousness, openness, and authoritarianism are three personality traits that have been shown to impact political attitudes. First, describe each trait and how it affects a person’s attitudes and behavior in general. Then, explain how each is linked to one’s political attitudes, ideologies, and views on particular political issues Sample Solution

Theories of democracy

Throughout the course, we have compared three theories of democracy: democratic elitism, pluralism, and participatory democracy. Describe each of these views and explain how they are different from one another. Then, discuss how these three viewpoints affect opinions on political socialization, the necessity of political knowledge, and the role of the mass media Sample Solution