What is the most accurate description of the relative importance of hunting versus gathering in foraging societies in terms of nutrition? In terms of place in society?

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Take-Home Essay Final Questions (Choose 4 of 5):

 

1)     What is the most accurate description of the relative importance of hunting versus gathering in foraging societies in terms of nutrition? In terms of place in society?

 

 

2)     Larger societies include groups whose organization can be categorized as bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states. What type of organizational structure would you argue that the Hutterites fall under? Please explain your reasoning.

 

 

3)     What kinds of evidence have been examined to try to determine the time of origin of modern human language? What answer to this question do these suggest?

 

 

4)     The number of recognized supernatural beings differs among cultures. To what major aspect of culture is this number related? Give examples.

 

 

5)     What is the general focus of sociobiology (also known as evolutionary psychology and behavioral ecology)? How is this applied to human behaviors?

PSY301: Prejudice, Stereotypes, And Discrimination

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In many cases, prejudice stems from the unknown. As individuals, we tend to migrate toward those who may look like us, act like us, and think like us. As a result, it may be difficult for us to open our minds and embrace those whose values, beliefs, and overall sense of self differ from our own.

For this assignment, compose a paper that is three to four pages in length.  In your paper, discuss the impacts of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination in the context of social psychology.  Be sure to address the following points:

1.   Define and describe the following terms: prejudice, stereotype, discrimination, and ingroup vs. outgroup. Based on your own experiences in the social world, can you relate to any of these terms? Do you identify with a particular term? Why or why not?

2.   Examine the social, cognitive, and societal origins of prejudice and stereotypes. Be sure to include specific information regarding categorization, such as ingroup favoritism and the outgroup homogeneity effect, norms, competition for resources, and social inequalities. Of the categories presented, which do you think are the most significant in our society and in your particular community?

3.   Analyze the influences that promote stereotyping, and offer strategies to reduce prejudice. What are the consequences of stereotyping and discrimination? Who does this behavior hurt, and in what ways does it hurt them? Are we inadvertently creating self-fulfilling prophecies in our society? If so, how can we take steps to improve attitudes, judgments, and behaviors?

Behavioral And Cognitive Approaches

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ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME AND ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AS IT GOES THROUGH A TURNITIN PROGRAM ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY

 

Behavioral and Cognitive approaches

There are two primary theoretical perspectives that you will be examining throughout this course—the behavioral approach and the cognitive approach. As you begin this course, it is important to understand the foundation for each of these theories and how they differ from each other. As you come to understand these two perspectives, consider which of these is a good fit for your perspective on learning and behavior. Alternatively, you may find that you prefer a combination of the two, which is the basis for the cognitive-behavioral theory of learning.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the behavioral approach and cognitive approach. Conduct two searches using the following phrases:

  • Behavioral theory of learning
  • Cognitive theory of learning

Place quotation marks around the phrase you are searching for so your search engine is more effective in locating relevant results.

Then, address the following:

  • Describe the foundational principles of each approach.
  • Compare and contrast the two approaches, specifically detailing where they differ from each other.
  • State which of the two approaches you most identify with. Give reasons for your answers.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc

What recommendations would you make to improve the goal system to increase productivity and job satisfaction for this position?

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The Job Redesign and Workplace Rewards Assessment is a two-part project that asks you to assess the current state of your workplace environment in regard to how it motivates–or fails to motivate–employees to affect increased job satisfaction and workplace productivity.

Part One

Prepare a 1,750 word assessment focusing on a selected job or department in your company in regard to the related system of goal-setting, performance evaluation, and workplace rewards that affect productivity and job satisfaction. Address the following:

•Identify the position’s current major components, tasks, or responsibilities. Does the job allow any self-management or sense of choice? Does the position cultivate a sense of intrinsic motivation?

•Briefly discuss current company-wide rewards, such as bonus plans or profit-sharing, and one-to-one rewards, such as praise or recognition. Examine and evaluate if these rewards are effective in motivating behavior for this position.

•Identify how goals are used at your company with regard to the position. Consider what kinds of goals are set, how the goals are set, and if the goal system is effective for this position.

Part Two

Prepare a 7 page slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation based on Part One. Address the various ways a position could be redesigned to increase job satisfaction and productivity. The proposed modification can be made to the position or department, or to the company’s broader system of goal-setting, performance evaluation, and workplace rewards. Include the following:

•Explore the various job redesign approaches to revise the position.

•Describe the position’s major components, tasks, or responsibilities after it has been redesigned.

•What recommendations would you make to improve your company’s reward system with regard to this position?

•What recommendations would you make to improve the goal system to increase productivity and job satisfaction for this position?

•Recommend an implementation plan for bringing the redesigned position into the organization. Consider factors that might affect an employee’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.

Include at least three to five sources.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.