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    1. We can also identify common patterns that people experience that interfere with their ability to monitor, understand, and change their self-perceptions.

      I do particularly well at identifying people's beliefs and behaviors. It is why I am quick to read people's motives and intentions, and why I am an excellent judge of character. I also enjoy a good debate, as it challenges people to think more open mindedly and to consider more possibilities than they initially considered. I enjoy the mental challenge of playing devil's advocate and seeing other's perspectives.

    1. This is why librarians and your instructors are constantly asking you to take advantage of your academic privilege by using the library databases.

      Going into the library and finding a good source for a research paper can be so much more informative than searching online. You can take more information in with physically writing down all of the thoughts you stumble upon. Colleges being funded to buy and give students books is a remarkable thought and an even better process that it can be done yearly.

    2. The good news is that academics, librarians, and even the government are pushing for more open access to academic material.

      Going to South Plains College, there are many courses that the textbook is already provided making this statement of "more open access" plausible. However, there are still some textbooks that are necessary for a course that the student still has to pay for either with financial aid or out of pocket. There are so many students that refuse to take a certain course for the soul reason that the textbook is not provided and they have no means of paying for it. This stretch of getting textbooks covered by the college or government is necessary and such a fresh breath to know it is being taken care of.

    3. This is why librarians and your instructors are constantly asking you to take advantage of your academic privilege by using the library databases.

      The ability to have free material is something I and other students need to take advantage of. Especially since it is not afforded there for everyone.

    4. Students, even those in high school, enjoy information privileges that aren't afforded to the general public. This graphic created by Duke University Library helps you understand this privilege more fully:

      This demonstrates the amount of privilege students get that most general public schools do not. It also expresses how students enjoy and take advantage of what others do not have.

    5. We are active users of technology - I am teaching and you are learning online. When we're submerged in this kind of environment, it's sometimes easy to forget that what's known as the digital divide still exists. Our access to technology gives us advantages in accessing information that many around the world do not have. This information graphic from the International Monetary Fund illustrates that:

      It is very true. We are here using technology many can't afford or have access to. We have a privilege to receive this information. It is a very big advantage that we get to access information on technology.

    1. Perceptual errors can also be biased, and in the case of the self-serving bias, the error works out in our favor.

      I see this a lot with people's political beliefs. People of both political parties will look at an issue, like government control or hating a certain group of people and condemn, argue, and treat people as lesser humans for it. Then they'll turn around and do the exact same thing, like letting a law they agree with slide because it reinforces their views. Does anyone else let their beliefs impact others if they agree with it? I'd hope we are at least aware of this part of human nature and try to not indulge in it.

    1. How we judge ourselves affects our communication and our behaviors, but not every negative or positive judgment carries the same weight.

      I think people don't consider this very often. For example, when you converse with someone with low self esteem, they may claim you struggle with something that subconsciously impacts them. They may not even know what they're struggling with, but when they see something that reminds them of their struggle in someone else, they lash out. In order to be a good communicator, one must work on their self esteem.

    2. We also engage in social comparison based on similarity and difference. Since self-concept is context specific, similarity may be desirable in some situations and difference more desirable in others. Factors like age and personality may influence whether or not we want to fit in or stand out. Although we compare ourselves to others throughout our lives, adolescent and teen years usually bring new pressure to be similar to or different from particular reference groups.

      People put so much focus on social comparison. I think people get tunnel vision on trying to find a group to fit into, rather than find a group that fits them. Both are important in the right context. Just as it's important to step out of your comfort zone for new people, it's just as important to seek out people with shared interests and hobbies.

    3. Additionally, a student might be comforted to learn that he isn’t the only person who got a D and then not feel the need to try to improve, since he has company. You can see in this example that evaluations we place on our self-concept can lead to cycles of thinking and acting. These cycles relate to self-esteem and self-efficacy, which are components of our self-concept.

      Whenever I got a bad grade and found out there were others who did bad, I would feel relieved. I would feel better about myself, thinking maybe it was as hard as I thought it was. And know to study better next time.

    1. It’s important to recognize how the structure of this poem gives the speaker space to express the pain he’s had to carry for so long

      1.) Restate your thesis/argument 2.) Extend your argument into a summary 3.) Finalization: What was the goal of the poem/essay? What are you hoping the reader takes away?

    2. This stream-of-consciousness-like section when juxtaposed with the latter half of the poem, causes readers to slow down and pay attention to the details. It also splits the poem in two: a section that talks of the fogginess of memory then transitions into one that remembers it all.

      ending statement/conclusion for first body paragraph, transitions into second body

    3. The speaker recalls his experience with such painful memory through the use of specific punctuation choices.

      Topic sentence - relates back to thesis, using structure to get his message across

    4. Throughout the poem, Nguyen writes in free verse, permitting a structural liberation to become the foundation for his message to shine through. While he moves the readers with this poignant narrative, Nguyen effectively conveys the resulting internal struggles of feeling alone and unseen.

      Thesis - 2 sentences, 1st mentions free verse and structure of poem. 2nd mentions why he uses these literary devices

    5. Stripped of innocence, your body taken from you.

      Hook - Uses "you" to draw you in, make you feel the uncomfortable feeling to relate to how poem's speaker feels.

    1. 30.1) f(x)=x2(x−1)(x+3)−−−−−−−−−−−−−√f(x)=x2(x−1)(x+3)f(x)= \sqrt{x^2(x-1)(x+3)} \\[3pt] 30.2) f(x)=(x−1)(x+2)(x+5)2−−−−−−−−−−−−−√f(x)=(x−1)(x+2)(x+5)2f(x)= \sqrt{\dfrac{(x-1)}{(x+2)(x+5)^2}} \\[3pt] 30.3) f(x)=(x−1)2(x−2)2(x+7)−−−−−−−−−−−−−√f(x)=(x−1)2(x−2)2(x+7)f(x)= \sqrt{\dfrac{(x-1)^2}{(x-2)^2(x+7)}} \\[3pt]

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    1. Profit Company Industry 3% Amazon Retail 7% BMW Automobile 22% Apple Computing 23% Google Technology 37% Elsevier Scholarly Publishing 37% Taylor & Francis Scholarly Publishing

      This is important because it shows how our lives and society are today. It shows what is taking up our lives.

    1. What is the cultural norm in your family unit regarding who you live with and when, or even if, you are expected to establish your own home?

      its imporant for me to communicate and establish my own responabiltes and expectaions withn my family.

    1. What movies or tv shows impacted you as a child? How did they influence your social norms and values?

      some examples of hidden curricula would have to be the movie miltida Expatriations implicitly taught in school, such as social norms values, and behavior this may also include emphasizing the importance of punctuality, respect for authority and teamwork the hidden calcium is often learned through observation ams interaction with peers and teachers it is interesting to think about these hires teachings shape our understanding of the world,

    2. What are some examples of “hidden curriculum” that you experienced? How did it impact you then and now? Share any books that you read (either assigned or personal choice) that might have influenced any thoughts or ideas that you had as a child or teenager. How did they impact you now and then?

      how important teamwork is I learned what teamwork was \when I was introduced to sports. teamwork has made a big impact on my life now I understand the vales of teamwork. now I can take this with me throughout my life.

    3. What are your thoughts…. Should parents get the credit when their children turn out to be “good” kids and even go on to accomplish great things in life? Should they get the blame if their children turn out to be “bad”?

      yes, I believe that parents should get the blame if their children turn out to be bad in my opinion believe that as a parent you should be responsible for teaching your kid how to be a good person. peer pressure didnt impact my life since i know how to say no and not let someone force me to do someting.

    4. Check-in Time! How did peers play an important role in your life? How did “peer pressure” impact decisions that you made as a teenager?

      peers have played a big part in my life. We've shared many memories together having friends who understand and relate to me has made a big impact on my life.

    1. Some groups of people argue that some established scientific theories are wrong, not based on their scientific merit but rather on the ideology of the group.

      This happens all the time, especially in the case with the tectonic plate theory that shattered how scientists viewed our world.

    2. In a classic case of science denial, beginning in the 1960s and for the next three decades, the tobacco industry and their scientists used rhetorical arguments to deny a connection between tobacco usage and cancer. Once it became clear scientific studies overwhelmingly found that using tobacco dramatically increased a person’s likelihood of getting cancer, their next strategy was to create a sense of doubt about the science. The tobacco industry suggested the results were not yet fully understood and more study was needed. T

      Here again, it shows how important having evidence to support a claim can change the course of history. And now today if you were to buy a pack of cigarettes there are many warning labels.

    3. Science denial happens when people argue that established scientific theories are wrong, not based on scientific merit but rather on subjective ideology—such as for social, political, or economic reasons.

      I think many people naturally push back against some ideologies because of their bias and many because of their religious beliefs.

    1. Geology plays a key role in how we use natural resources

      This is especially important due to the fact that we uses these resources on a daily basis with gas an so on. We also wear the products that are produced from sed resources.

    2. The Phanerozoic Eon is divided into three eras: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. Paleozoic means ancient life, and organisms of this era included invertebrate animals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. The Mesozoic (middle life) is popularly known as the Age of Reptiles and is characterized by the abundance of dinosaurs, many of which evolved into birds.

      I can't wait to learn more about this. Learning about evolution has always been interesting.

    3. Resource extraction and usage impact our environment, which can negatively affect human health. For example, burning fossil fuels releases chemicals into the air that are unhealthy for humans, especially children. Mining activities can release toxic heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, into the soil and waterways. Our choices will have an effect on Earth’s environment for the foreseeable future. Understanding the remaining quantity, extractability, and renewability of geologic resources will help us better sustainably manage those resources.

      Even though we are the ones living here, we are also the ones slowly killing our home as well.

    1. Possibly the most dramatic post-truth event of our lifetimes happened in the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Joe Biden won the election with 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232, and Biden won the popular vote by 7 million votes. Voter turnout was high and it was not a close election (even Republican Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell admitted this). However, Trump claimed with no evidence that the election was stolen. Spurred on by Trump’s falsehoods, supporters stormed the Unites States Capitol on January 6, 2021, resulting in five deaths and 140 injuries. And as of April 2021, a poll by Forbes showed that 60% of Republicans still believed Trump’s lie that the election was somehow rigged. In some cases, the spread of a lie may be dangerous to democracy itself. According to Timothy Snyder, professor of history at Yale University and author of On Tyranny, “To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. If nothing is true, then no one can criticize power, because there is no basis upon which to do so.”

      While I agree with a majority of this article, I do not agree with this statement as a whole. For one, the ballots seemed to show a spike/significant increase in democrat mail-in votes in quick succession towards the end of the voting period and seemed to be mailed in from states where Voter IDs aren't required to register a vote. Hence leading to large distrust in the election. Trump actually told his followers to treat other candidates with respect and avoid causing trouble at the capitol and show their disappointment in the election system by peacefully protesting. However, this was ignored by the radical right and the riots occurred.

    1. Science is more than just a body of knowledge, science provides a means to evaluate and create new knowledge without bias

      I can't agree more with this statement mainly because science is where we, as humans, base a lot of our understandings on. We have come so far to finding different organisms, finding cures, and even splicing DNA for crops for the betterment of the human race and to further advance our knowledge. From this, I hope that I gain a better knowledge of the earth science field as a whole.

    2. Astrology is an example of pseudoscience. It is a belief system that attributes the movement of celestial bodies to influencing human behavior. Astrologers rely on celestial observations, but their conclusions are not based on experimental evidence and their statements are not falsifiable. This is not to be confused with astronomy which is the scientific study of celestial bodies and the cosmos [2,3]

      it amazes me how seriously people take Astrology and here we have an article calling it pseudoscience.

    3. Humans are biased by nature, so they cannot be completely objective;

      This put in perspective how biased I am and the rest of us are. Even without trying. I think it'll be interesting learning how to be as unbiased as possible.

    1. Hutton’s idea is called the principle of uniformitarianism and states that natural processes operate the same now as in the past, i.e. the laws of nature are uniform across space and time. Geologists often state that “the present is the key to the past,” meaning they can understand ancient rocks by studying modern geologic processes.

      I really respect the mindset that is had here. Understanding the past is imperative to understanding today.

    2. thought rocks and landforms were formed by great catastrophic events

      There was so much before us and even more before them. I don't think we'll ever know it all.

    3. the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift

      This is amazing to think about because it was playing a large part in many things but no one had an answer yet.

    1. Galileo is regarded as the first modern scientist because he conducted experiments that would prove or disprove falsifiable ideas and based his conclusions on mathematical analysis of quantifiable evidence

      Because Galileo was able to prove to people there was more to experiments than just observing and saying things to the masses. He was able to use math to back himself.

    2. Renaissance scholars such as astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) proposed an alternative explanation for the perceived movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars. Sometime between 1507 and 1515, he provided credible mathematical proof for a radically new model of the cosmos, one in which the Earth and other planets orbited around a centrally located Sun. After the invention of the telescope in 1608, scientists used their enhanced astronomical observations to support this heliocentric, Sun-centered, model [16; 17].

      Copernicus was able to prove himself mathematically, so he wouldn't be questioned.

    3. Scientific thinkers of medieval time had such high regard for Aristotle’s wisdom and knowledge they faithfully followed his logical approach to understanding nature for centuries.

      Many people blindly followed Aristotle's approach and would believe anything he said.

    1. What does Lamott mean by these terms?

      Down Draft = jotting down Ideas on paper Up Draft = Revision of the essay or novel Dental Draft = difficulty writers face during the writing process

    2. She will refer to terms such as “the down draft,” “the up draft,” and “the dental draft.”

      how much drafts does it take to complete a full novel?

    3. Think about how your own writing process fits with what Hale and Lamott have to say. Is yours similar? Different? Is there any new information you have learned that you did not know before exposure to these works?

      A writing process that is similar to Hale and Lamott is that I usually like to do my work in the beginning of the week before the due dates of the assignments so I don't have to worry about procrastinating and struggling. Another similar process is that when it comes time to write, I get stuck on what to write about and when I do write, my sentences and details are not very specific and are small vague sentences.

    1. What do you think is the most important action the United States should take to help older Americans?

      Set up a system similar to other countries that allow older people to get financial aid from the government on expenses like hospital visits and treatment like chemotherapy.

    1. This data is interpreted to determine whether it contradicts or supports the hypothesis, which may be revised and tested again. When a hypothesis holds up under experimentation, it is ready to be shared with other experts in the field.

      When data is presented it makes the researcher's work legitimate. Keeps people away from biases.

    2. The theory of evolution by natural selection is another example. Originating from the work of Charles Darwin in the mid-19th century, the theory of evolution has withstood generations of scientific testing for falsifiability.

      Natural Selection occurs all around us every day. Darwin discovered this theory to explain the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change.

    1. Do you think the negative view of older people that is often found in our society is an unfair stereotype, or do you think there is actually some truth to this stereotype?

      I believe there are some truths to the stereotype but not every older person fits into the stereotypes we've created. My great grandma was 98 years old and would still cut her grass and do house hold chores without much difficulty.

    2. For all these reasons, they shied away from friendships with men.

      what about men? Women out live me and the research shown gives data about women's relationships with their community. Do men try to reach out and create relationships with their community? If not is it because they see it as they don't need to? Older generations of men have always used phrases like, "toughen up" or "be a man". This makes me believe that some older men feel that they shouldn't reach out and form relationships because they don't need to or they'll tough out whatever mental health issues they're battling related to emotion.

    1. As our nation and the world both “gray,” what do you think is the most important problem that will stem from the increasing number of older people?

      A decline in the work force. Older people cannot work forever and in some aspects the work force and taxes help older people financially.

    1. Which theory of aging—disengagement theory, activity theory, or conflict theory—makes the most sense to you? Why?

      Both theories make sense to me, but some older people may have an easier time living with the disengagement theory while others may find more success in aging with the activity theory. if an older person is able to work they should, but if they are not in shape to do so they should not.

    1. The text states that the perception of aging in the United States is not very positive. What do you think accounts for this?

      I feel that society see older people as unable to do everyday tasks and be apart of the workforce. Commercials shown on TV show older people prone to accidents like falling or less able to get around their living area, these commercials promote products to help older people around the house or prepare for falls.

    1. What do you think is the worst or most serious problem facing the US elderly? Explain your answer.

      I believe one of the roots to the problems elders face in the US is a poor diet. Health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes can be linked to a poor diet.