Methodological techniques for studying the social world

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In Chapter 3 of your textbook, various methodological techniques for studying the social world are discussed. A key aspect of sociological research is utilizing the power of observation. Applying what you have learned about sociological research: First, discuss the role of observational research as a key methodology for studying society.

Second, utilizing nonparticipant observation, participant observation, ethnography, or ethnography observe and record a detailed account of a social context or virtual social context that you are no stranger to (think local coffee shop, shopping mall, church, or night club, a blog, Twitter feed, or Instagram) from a sociological perspective. Be careful to be objective and ethically neutral. Do not include judgments or opinions of behaviors but rather, as best as possible, systematic observations.

Third, discuss how a common-sense view of that social setting may look different from a sociological one. Does looking through the lens of sociological research methodology transform how that social space may be viewed? Substantiate your views.

Fourth and finally, post a response to another classmate’s posting discussing your thoughts in a respectful and thoughtful manner. What stood out to you about their observations and the behaviors occurring?

How you would exhibit emotional intelligence skills 

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  1. Describe how you would exhibit characteristics of social awareness in this professional position. Your response should be a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Consider the following in your response:
    • In what ways might this position require you to remain aware of the impact of your thoughts, emotions, and actions on the people around you?
    • In what ways might this position require you to regulate your emotions?
  2. Explain how you would exhibit emotional intelligence skills in this position, using at least two examples from the required job tasks. Your response should be a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Consider the following in your response:
    • How do the EI skills connect to each job task?
    • In what ways might this position require you to remain aware of the thoughts and feelings of others?
    • In what ways might this position require you to arrive at peaceful solutions to confrontations and disputes?
  3. Explain which psychological theory relates most to your selected job role. Your response should be a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Consider the following in your response:
    • In what ways might applying this psychological theory within your job role improve your relationships at work?
  4. Explain how the selected job role requires you to apply strategies to increase emotional intelligence that can lead to successfully performing the selected job role. Your response should be a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Consider the following in your response:
    • How will this job role help you increase your current EI skill level?
    • What specific strategies will you apply?
    • Which EI skills do you feel you need to improve most in order to succeed within this job role?
    • How will society benefit from the increase in your EI skills?

Principles of collaborative decision making

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Principles of collaborative decision making and how it encourages and empowers people with disability to make their own decisions

The principles of collaborative decision-making and how it encourages and empowers people with disability to make their own decisions are:

Inclusive as opposed to exclusive decision making-People with disabilities are included in the decision making process. There are not excluded by any means whatsoever.

Collaborative decision-making platforms make it easy for citizens to get involved while administrators leverage technology to stay on top of the moderation and gathered input. The more complex a decision or challenge, the more likely it is, that we need people with different expertises and specializations.

Describe examples of classical and operant conditioning

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  • First, describe the difference between classical and operant conditioning. Reflect on your own educational experience. Describe examples of classical and operant conditioning that you have experienced. Also, describe outcomes of each.
  • Classical conditioning involves associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence. In operant conditioning, the learner is also rewarded with incentives,5 while classical conditioning involves no such enticements.

Then, compare positive and negative reinforcement strategies. How is negative reinforcement different than punishment? Refer to the examples you shared in your first paragraph: explain whether they were instances of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, or punishment. Provide your reasoning and explain how they impacted your learning.

Describe in detail and provide examples of the different types of attraction

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Describe in detail and provide examples of the different types of attraction. Explain the type of attraction you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships and why

Heteroromantic: Romantic attraction towards person(s) of the opposite gender (heteroromanticism). Homoromantic: Romantic attraction towards person(s) of the same gender (homoromanticism). Biromantic: Romantic attraction towards two or more genders, or person(s) of the same and other genders (biromanticism).

 

What are the negative consequences of pornography and cybersex

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What are the negative consequences of pornography and cybersex on a client’s ability to function in everyday life.

Cognitive and emotional symptoms include obsessive thoughts of sex, feelings of guilt about excessive sexual behavior, the desire to escape from or suppress unpleasant emotions, loneliness, boredom, low self-esteem, shame, secrecy regarding sexual behaviors, rationalization about the continuation of sexual behaviors, …

It can lead to an addiction with many negative effects on users, such as relationships, money, and psychiatric problems like major depression and anxiety disorders. A few instruments may be used to detect cybersex behavior.
The impact of cybersex addiction may also impact the spouse, partner or others in relationships with the addict. The resulting effects on others may include depression, weight gain and lower self-esteem.

Freud’s psychosexual theory

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Explain how Freud’s Theory can be applied to the Early Childhood classroom.

Include information on the Oral Stage, Anal Stage, Phallic Stage and Latent Stage.

Freud’s psychosexual theory states five stages of human development: oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital. These psychosexual stages capture the main growth points of a person from infancy to adulthood and focus on different facets of wants, needs, and desires.
oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalytic theory, initial psychosexual stage during which the developing infant’s main concerns are with oral gratification. The oral phase in the normal infant has a direct bearing on the infant’s activities during the first 18 months of life.19 Jan 2023

What factors determine and influence that lifestyle?

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Explain some of the factors that may influence choices regarding lifestyle. Also, research some ways in which individuals can improve their lifestyle, especially during adulthood.

What do we mean by lifestyle? What factors determine and influence that lifestyle? Lifestyle is defined simply as how one lives. It is determined by our past experiences, innate characteristics, and current situation. It influences all aspects of our consumption behavior.

Identify the benefits of sleep

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Identify the benefits of sleep. Please include the stages of sleep and any specific benefits that are identified with a specific stage.

During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.
Getting inadequate sleep over time can raise your risk for chronic (long-term) health problems.

Explain the three ethics of moral reasoning

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Explain the three ethics of moral reasoning: autonomy, community, and divinity through a cultural lens. You can focus on a culture, subculture or compare two.

autonomy, in Western ethics and political philosophy, the state or condition of self-governance, or leading one’s life according to reasons, values, or desires that are authentically one’s own.
Moral philosophy is usually divided into three categories: metaethics, applied ethics, and normative ethics.