Discussion 1 – Week 11
Name and briefly describe two of the many possible explanations for people’s aggression and hatred. Which explanation makes the most sense to you? Why? What are the weaknesses of this approach?
Post your message on the topic by Day 3 or Day 5 of this week. Comment on at least 1 colleagues’ postings, selecting, if applicable, postings that have not yet received feedback. Reply to other discussion developments.
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Discussion 2 – Week 11
What are the three romantic attachment styles described by Shaver and colleagues? Briefly describe one, and give an example of how it might ‘look.’ How are these similar to early attachment styles described by researchers such as Bowlby and Ainsworth?
Post your message on the topic by Day 3 or Day 5 of this week. Comment on at least 1 colleagues’ postings, selecting, if applicable, postings that have not yet received feedback. Reply to other discussion developments.
Discussion 3 – Week 11
Apply It!
Take one element of the theories or ideas presented this week and apply it to a real person – for example, someone from current events, politics, business, sports, the entertainment field. Define the terms you’re using, and apply them to an aspect of this person’s life (a specific action, behavior, or decision, for example). How can we understand this person more fully by using this concept to understand him/her?
Please keep this discussion professional remembering that our goal is understanding, never condemning or ridiculing.
The Apply It posting is due no later than the sixth day (Saturday) of each week.
