Assignment 2: Ethical (Moral) Relativism

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Assignment 2: Ethical (Moral) Relativism

In America, many are comfortable describing ethics as follows: “Well, what’s right for me is right for me and what’s right for you is right for you. Let’s just agree to disagree.” This is an affirmation of what philosophers call individual or subjective moral relativism. In this understanding of relativism, morality is a matter of individual feelings and personal preference. In individual moral relativism, the determination of what is right and wrong in a situation varies according to the individual. Moral relativists do not believe in natural law or universal truths.

Cultural moral relativism puts culture at the forefront of relative ethical decision-making.  It says the individual must include the precepts of his or her culture as a prominent part of the relativistic moral action.

Lawrence Kohlberg, a prominent psychologist known for recognizing moral stages of development, takes it a step farther saying cultural relativists are persons stuck in the “Conventional Stage” of ethical development.

In your paper, please define individual moral relativism and cultural moral relativism in detail, noting how they differ from each other, their strengths and weaknesses, and give your position on Kohlberg’s stance on ethical relativism.
What aspects of ethical relativism do you identify and agree with? What aspects do you disagree with?  Give a personal example that illustrates your stance on ethical relativism, describing how you made a moral decision in an ethical dilemma.  Include at least two references to support your thoughts.

Post a 500-word paper to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox by due Wednesday, July 9, 2014. All written assignments and responses should follow proper citation rules for attributing sources. Please use Microsoft Word spelling/grammar checker. Be mindful of plagiarism policies.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Significant critical analysis of individual ethical relativism, cultural ethical relativism, and Kohlberg’s position; including definitions, strengths, and weaknesses.
36
Described personal ethical stances on each form of relativism in relation to own personal ethical system, including whether and how personal ethical system is compatible or incompatible with relativism.
24
Used a personal example to illustrate and support stance on ethical relativism in relation to own ethical system.
16
Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate scholarly examples and at least two references from texts, Web sites, and other references.
4
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100

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University of Phoenix Material

 

Neurotransmitter Chart

 

Select four neurotransmitters. Complete a table for each neurotransmitter.

 

Neurotransmitter 1 State if this neurotransmitter is inhibitory or excitatory:
(INSERT NAME OF NEUROTRANSMITTER HERE)  
What is this neurotransmitter’s role on behavior?  
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to increasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
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Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed todecreasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
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Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 

 

Neurotransmitter 2 State if this neurotransmitter is inhibitory or excitatory:
(INSERT NAME OF NEUROTRANSMITTER HERE)  
What is this neurotransmitter’s role on behavior?  
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to increasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed todecreasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 

 

Neurotransmitter 3 State if this neurotransmitter is inhibitory or excitatory:
(INSERT NAME OF NEUROTRANSMITTER HERE)  
What is this neurotransmitter’s role on behavior?  
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to increasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed todecreasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 

 

Neurotransmitter 4 State if this neurotransmitter is inhibitory or excitatory:
(INSERT NAME OF NEUROTRANSMITTER HERE)  
What is this neurotransmitter’s role on behavior?  
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to increasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed todecreasethe neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 

 

Review the material presented in Chapter 11 on Sexual Motivation and Sexual Orientation.

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Option B

 

Review the material presented in Chapter 11 on Sexual Motivation and Sexual Orientation. Most psychologists believe that our sexual preferences and orientation are largely determined by our biology.

 

1.      What are some biological or genetic factors that influence sexual orientation behavior?  Describe two or more conclusions from biological research of sexual orientation behavior.  (These may include genes, brain functioning, metabolic, and hormonal, etc.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.      What are some psychological and social/cultural factors that may also influence sexual orientation? Describe two or more conclusions from psychological or social research of sexual orientation. (These may include personal issues, family issues, society, media or cultural issues.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion.(1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.      Based on the research you described above, how do you now view sexual orientation?   Do you see it as primarily biologically based or psycho-socially based? Be sure to support your views with research. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References   (Please list your references for this assignment using APA Style Guidelines)

 

 

Exploring Personality Theories

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In this assignment, you will define and apply various personality theories to your personal life experiences. .

Background

In psychology, personality theorists have sought to understand the traits and other factors that determine our very nature. Some of these factors are innate, and others seem to be shaped by environmental forces. Each theory takes a different approach to understanding personality. Familiarity with theories of personality will help you to understand and organize behaviors that you observe in others and yourself.

 

Instructions

 

Part I: Apply each of the four personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions.

  • The Five Factor Model of Personality: Explain where you fall on each of the five dimensions or traits in this theory. Discuss whether you feel you were “born with” this trait or if you feel this trait developed through experiences in your environment (such as family experiences or other learning experiences). Based on your experience, explain whether personality traits are primarily biological (innate) or environmental(learned) (Nature vs. Nurture).
  • Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Describe how social learning theory played an influence in your own personality development. Identify whose behavior you modeled and provide specific details to describe the ways in which their behavior influenced you.
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Identify which stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs you are currently experiencing. Explain which level you hope to experience in the future.
  • Freudian Theory of Personality Structure: Regarding your own personality functioning, provide an example of how your own Id, Ego, and Superego might all work together to help you meet your needs and have a successful life. Many contemporary psychologists disagree with Freud, and do not believe that the unconscious mind plays an important role in every day behavior. Based on your readings in psychology, as well as your own experiences, do you believe that the unconscious mind is important in everyday life? Why or why not?

Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For help citing sources, click on Academic Resources under Course Home.

LASA 2: Exploring Personality Theories

 

 

Part I: Apply the personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions. (Each paragraph below should be 200 – 400 words.)

 

1. The Five Factor Model of Personality: Explain where you fall on each of the FIVE dimensions or traits in this theory. Discuss whether you feel you were “born with” this trait or if you feel this trait developed through experiences in your environment (such as family experiences or other learning experiences). Based on your experience, explain whether personality traits are primarily biological (innate) or environmental (learned) (Nature vs. Nurture). (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Describe how social learning theory played an influence in your own personality development. Identify whose behavior you modeled and provide specific details to describe the ways in which their behavior influenced you. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Identify which stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs you are currently experiencing. Explain which level you hope to experience in the future. (1 paragaph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Freudian Theory of Personality Structure: Regarding your own personality functioning, provide an example of how your own Id, Ego and Superego might all work together to help you meet your needs and have a successful life. Many contemporary psychologists disagree with Freud, and do not believe that the unconscious mind plays an important role in every day behavior.  Based on your readings in psychology, as well as your own experiences, do you believe that the unconscious mind is important in everyday life?  Why or why not?” (2 paragraphs)

 

 

 

References (Please list your references for this assignment using APA Style Guidelines)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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