Altruism is briefly discussed.

These questions are emphasized: 1. How would you explain altruism from your point of view? Do you believe true altruism exists? Why or why not. Give an example from someone's life of altruistic behavior (real or perceived) 2. Explain peacemaking. There are many who have accomplished great peacemaking through a variety of means. The great contemporary peacemakers have included Dr. Martin Luther King, President Jimmy Carter and Mahatma Gandhi. Which one of these or another contemporary peacemaker, and how to evaluate the specific qualities they exhibited that lead to such extraordinary peacemaking activities and success.

Animal research is discussed.

In your opinion, should animal research in psychology be eliminated? This question is examined through a personal reflection.

Applied Social Psychology - Interventions to Encourage Volunteerism

What specific interventions might encourage more volunteerism?

How to use kin selection cues for the benefit of humanity as a whole.

How might the psychology of kin-recognition be exploited for the greater good in humans?

It has been said that the end never justifies the means used to achieve it.

It has been said that the end never justifies the means used to achieve it. Discuss examples in history where this principle was violated. What do you think went wrong? Please provide about 3 examples and what went wrong with each. Each of the 3 examples should be summarized in about 4-5 sentences each. Thanks you.