We have been looking at different psychological theories and the way we can use them to better examine social media. For this assignment, you should choose yourself or another person (such as a celebrity or a politician). Spend some time looking through your/their social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. Then write your analysis, […]

Watch the videosummarizing the ?science of persuasion’ available on YouTube. This video summarized work by Robert Cialdini highlighting the six universal principles of persuasion. Obviously this has a lot to do with power and influence in organizations.Your homework assignment is to choose 3 of the 6 principles of persuasion and describe a short, a fictitious […]

Vocabulary games are one way to promote engagement and motivation for students while they practice their standards?based literacy skills. Vocabulary games require purpose and thoughtful planning to be effective.Choose a story excerpt from Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects? and review Case Scenario: Jacob? […]

Utopias are envisioned societies where human beings live a best possible life. Utopias are here distinguished from dystopias.Dystopias are envisioned societies where the structuring of society is tragically wrong, bringing human suffering, misery, and difficult to overcome barriers to a decent life. The movie Hunger Games is an example of a Dystopia, with 2 variant […]

Using your readings, podcasts, and independent research as needed?Please define scientific reliability and validity.Discuss whether in your opinion some conceptual construct or an evaluation tool (a measure, an instrument, a scale) can be unreliable but still be considered valid? Whether your answer is yes or no provide your argument and offer the references for it.After […]