Descartes says we are not “in” our bodies simply in the way a sailor is “in” a ship he/she is sailing. Summarize and critically evaluate the reasoning that leads him to say this.

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DESCARTES and HUME
Value: 40%

Instructions: Write an essay of approximately 2000 words on one of the following topics:

1. Compare and contrast Hume and Descartes on the role and significance of skepticism for philosophy as it is employed and discussed in the Meditations and the Enquiry. Is one position/approach superior to the other? Give reasons why or why not.

2. David Hume offers both “sceptical doubts concerning the understanding” and a “sceptical solution” to those doubts. Summarize and critically evaluate Hume’s reasoning/position in either, or both, of these enterprises.

3. Compare and contrast Descartes and Hume on the source, nature and avoidability of human error. Then, critically evaluate both positions.
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4. Summarize and critically evaluate Hume’s discussion of miracles. (Note: There will also be a similar question on the final exam. If you choose to write your essay on this topic you will be disqualified from answering that question on the final exam.)

5. Descartes says we are not “in” our bodies simply in the way a sailor is “in” a ship he/she is sailing. Summarize and critically evaluate the reasoning that leads him to say this.

6. A topic of your own choosing provided it is cleared in advance with the instructor.

The Philosophical Essay: There are many different ways one can write a philosophical essay. It is always important, however, to make it clear to the reader (and to yourself) when one is summarizing a view or position and when one is critically evaluating a position. Both elements are needed in a good essay. The amount of space dedicated to critical evaluation should never be less than 25%, and rarely more than 60% (depending upon how complex the summary is).
This is not a research essay. Feel free to use outside or secondary sources, though you need not. But make sure they are fully cited when relied upon, including author, title, date, and page (for internet sources, I need the URL down to the page).

Psychologists are primarily concerned with the ethics of research involving:

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4.Psychologists are primarily concerned with the ethics of research involving:
A. Paid participants only
B. Volunteer participants only
C. Animal subjects
D. All human and animal research subjects

5.In a high-risk study, the researcher must provide the participants with:
A. A debriefing
B. An appropriate phone number in case of problems that persist after participation in the research
C. A guarantee of confidentiality
D. All of these

10.Research that runs the risk of embarrassing or upsetting participants:
A. Is considered minimal risk research
B. Is acceptable only if approved by the Institutional Review Board
C. Is never acceptable
D. May be done only if the participants remain anonymous

15.Debriefing means that the investigator sends the final results of the study to each participant.
A. True
B. False

14. In a recent article, Keith-Speigel and Koocher (2205) suggest that some researchers may be taking ethical shortcuts because:
A. They perceive the IRB to be unfair
B. They are not aware that their research must be reviewed by an IRB
C. IRB reviews take too long
D. IRB reviews cost too much money

Discuss which model appears to be the most comprehensive model of intellectual functioning and why.

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Assignment Type: Individual ProjectDeliverable Length: 2-3 pages Points Possible: 145Due Date: 3/8/2009 11:59:59 PM  CT
Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major points of the Sternberg, Spearman, and Gardner models of intelligence. Discuss specific similarities and differences from one model to another. Discuss which model appears to be the most comprehensive model of intellectual functioning and why. Defend your answer with data from the text and other sources, not personal opinion.
As with all assignments in which you are referring to someone else’s writing, cite any sources used and format them according to the requirements of the APA style guide. This formatting includes, but is not limited to, the following guidelines:
Margins – set to one inch
Font – 12 pt. Times New Roman, no bold, or underline
Title – center above the paper, 12 pt. font (Level A Heading), no bold, underline, or italics
Pagination – every page; consists of a header containing a short title for the paper and page number placed in the upper right corner of the page
Line Spacing – double space all work including the References Page.
Point-of-View – third person, objective; limit perspective to research; no personal opinion or narrative
In-text citations – must conform to APA requirements
References list – must conform to APA requirements (For information on the APA style, review the AIU Online Library’s Writing and Citation Center.)

Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major points of the Sternberg, Spearman, and Gardner models of intelligence.

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Assignment Type: Individual ProjectDeliverable Length: 2-3 pages Points Possible: 145Due Date: 3/8/2009 11:59:59 PM  CT
Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major points of the Sternberg, Spearman, and Gardner models of intelligence. Discuss specific similarities and differences from one model to another. Discuss which model appears to be the most comprehensive model of intellectual functioning and why. Defend your answer with data from the text and other sources, not personal opinion.
As with all assignments in which you are referring to someone else’s writing, cite any sources used and format them according to the requirements of the APA style guide. This formatting includes, but is not limited to, the following guidelines:
Margins – set to one inch
Font – 12 pt. Times New Roman, no bold, or underline
Title – center above the paper, 12 pt. font (Level A Heading), no bold, underline, or italics
Pagination – every page; consists of a header containing a short title for the paper and page number placed in the upper right corner of the page
Line Spacing – double space all work including the References Page.
Point-of-View – third person, objective; limit perspective to research; no personal opinion or narrative
In-text citations – must conform to APA requirements
References list – must conform to APA requirements (For information on the APA style, review the AIU Online Library’s Writing and Citation Center.)