PSY 101 4/7/13 “William James and Functionalism” I. Introduction William James (January 11‚ 1842 – August 26‚ 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who had trained as a physician. He was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James wrote influential books on pragmatism‚ psychology‚ educational psychology‚ the psychology of religious experience‚ and mysticism. He was the brother
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one was to apply a sociological perspective to the debate of Pro Life vs. Pro Choice‚ you would get similar results. From a Structural Functionalism Theory and a Social Conflict Theory point of view‚ abortion is necessary for society to function. Symbolic Interaction theorists look at abortion on more of a case by case basis.
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1. Rhetoric is best described as a) an appeal b) fiction c) poetry d) analytical 2. Logos‚ ethos‚ and pathos are examples of a) types of rhetorical questions b) light‚ eternity‚ and paternity c) Greek gods d) types of appeals 3. James and Saba argue about the true definition of “freedom”. James argues it is the ability to do anything you want; Saba argues it means that laws are in place to protect the people. In the end‚ James and Saba develop a new understanding of freedom
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Pleasantville The movie‚ Pleasantville‚ had a large number of sociological theories and ideas expressed in very concrete ways. The people of the town were so obsessed by their norms that they were unable to function without them. It is a wonderful example of the functionalist perspective in action. I found it fascinating that the town was overwhelmingly concerned with “conventional morality which is based on right and wrong as embodied in social rules and laws” (notes). They never even thought
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goodman brown Goodman Brown Goodman Brown shows both innocence and corruptibility as he vacillates between believing in the inherent goodness of the people around him and believing that the devil has taken over the minds of all the people he loves. At the beginning of the story‚ Goodman Brown believes in the goodness of his father and grandfather‚ until the old man‚ likely the devil‚ tells him that he knew them both. Goodman Brown believes in the Christian nature of Goody Cloyse‚ the minister
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“Abortion” Police officers with cadaver-sniffing dogs and shovels dug in the backyard of a home where the bodies of four fetuses were found. One male fetus in the 26th week of gestation was found under a bathroom sink‚ two other fetuses were found in plastic bags in a trunk in Ms. Freeman’s bedroom‚ and another in a bag in a vehicle parked in her driveway. Apparently‚ none of the bodies appeared to be full term. Ms. Freeman told the police she had delivered a dead and deformed baby. This leads
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get out of it. Even though both needed time alone‚ Gary was dealing with the loss of his brother and for Brown‚ this was a journey he just had to take. Both were headed towards the dark forest. Both had encounters with one who looked like any other person. Though well dressed‚ one was in a black suit and the other one “having a considerable resemblance” to the main character they meet like Brown. Something about their demeanor made them stand out knowing automatically they’re the devil. However‚ it’s
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Question One: Why is Brown Forman considering buying Southern comfort? Brown-Forman Distillers Corporation is in a favourable financial position and is performing well relative to their competitor’s. In 1978‚ Brown-Forman holds a higher profit margin‚ higher growth rate and a higher anticipated return on sales for the remainder of 1978. According to the annual report for the 1978 financial year‚ the company highlighted that the business is in a positive position where the balance sheet shows strong
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Name: __________________________ Class: __________________________ Ruth Brown Questions 1. What singers inspired Ruth Brown? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Why did she run away from home in 1945? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What was the first record label that signed
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10/17/13 The treasure of lemon brown essay In Walter Dean Myer’s story The Treasure of Lemon Brown a teenager named Greg meets Lemon Brown and shows him a lesson about what is truly valuable in life. The story is where Greg is failing math and his father says he can’t play sports till he get a better grade in math. After his father gave him a long lecture till he pushed the button over the bell marked Ridley. Thought of the lecture he knew his
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