The Bell Curve, Richard Hernstein and Charles Murray argued that the nation cannot come to terms with its massive social problems...

Question 1: In The Bell Curve, Richard Hernstein and Charles Murray argued that the nation cannot come to terms with its massive social problems until it confronts the role of intelligence. "How bright someone is, is the single variable that has the largest impact on income and social status," argued Hernstein. He further contended that low IQ is the most important factor relating to such social ills such as crime, illegitimacy, and welfare dependency. What are your thoughts on these claims? Is there research that supports these views?

This question is on problem-solving strategies.

Question: Work on one of the following problems, and describe your problem-solving strategy. A. The Hobbit-and-Orcs Problem Three Hobbits and three Orcs arrive at a riverbank, and they all wish to cross to the other side. Fortunately, there is a boat, but unfortunately, the boat can only hold two creatures at a one time. Also, there is another problem. Orcs are vicious creatures, and whenever there are more Orcs than Hobbits on one side of the river, the Orcs will immediately attack the Hobbits and eat them up. Consequently, you should be certain that you never leave more Orcs than Hobbits on any riverbank. How should the problem be solved? (Note that the Orcs, though vicious, can be t... click for more

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; Taste Preferences; Control in the Classroom

1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs: in the context of Maslow's hierarchies, why do people go to college? What needs are met by this behavior? Do you agree or disagree with Maslow in your own case? Answer: 2. Taste preferences - Learned and genetic: Based on Harris' reasoning about India's creation of the sacred cow, why do you think that Jews and Moslems decided to reject the pig as a food source? If we consider supertasting and nontasting from an evolutionary perspective, what kinds of environments would have led to supertasting, and what kinds would have led to nontasting? Answer: 3. Control in the Classroom: What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? What... click for more

What is Yuri's view of Americans, and on what does he base this perception?

1. The Theory of Reasoned Action: The theory of reasoned action states that the major predictors of behavior are attitudes toward the behavior, subjective social norms, and perceived behavioral control. A person's attitude toward a behavior is a function of the desirability of the possible outcomes weighted by the likelihood of those outcomes. Subjective social norms reflect one's perception of whether significant others approve of the behavior weighted by the motivation to conform to those expectations. Perceived behavioral control indicates the degree to which one feels that they have control over their behavioral outcomes in a specific situation. How do these variables come into play in a... click for more

What social psychological theories best explain groupthink, social comparison theory, conformity, and group polarization?

The CEO has been extremely frustrated with what has been occuring within the organization lately. In a recent manager meeting he exclaimed, "Everyone around this place just follows the status quo. No one ever has any unique ideas on how we can make this organization better. You just sit here and wait for me to give you directions on what to do. Then you follow those directions word for word without asking any questions or making any improvements. We need to change this attitude and change it quickly" He then pointed out each of your group members and said, " You are in charge of fixing this and I want a strategy to fix this on my desk in one week!" Develop a strategic plan for a CE... click for more