Essay Questions

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Essay Questions

Instructions: You will need to answer the two essay questions, and each question requires a three to five paragraph (250 – 500 word) answer. Each answer should be clearly labeled with the question number and a copy of the question. Your answers need to be supported with information from the textbook or other appropriate sources. Do NOT use wikipedia or other encyclopedias, dictionaries or online sources such as Ask.com.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

1. Maslow’s needs theory can be a useful framework for describing human motivation. Unlike other theories, it emphasizes the idea that some needs take precedence over others. While it has its critics, it has been applied in many different areas. As you create your discussion post, consider the following:

· What are the basic principles of Maslow’s theory?

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How can the Hierarchy of Needs be applied to a practical situation?

Complete the following: After reading the material on Maslow’s theory, you may also wish to read the following:

Abraham Maslow, Personality Theories

(Skip the biography unless you are interested). Then do a web search for practical uses of the theory. You will find some applications in education and business. Describe in detail how the theory has been applied in the area that you researched. Does using it make sense? Why or why not? Be sure to document your statement with information from the readings and any sources that you have found.

Sexual Orientation

2. The nature versus nurture question arises again in the issue of sexual orientation. This tends to be a somewhat controversial subject on which evidence is still being gathered. In this activity, we will take a look at the information that is currently available. As you create your essay, consider the following:

· What are possible biological contributions to sexual orientation?

· What are possible environmental issues that may be involved?

· What effect do human values have on research in the area of human sexuality?

Complete the following: What do you think? What are your thoughts on sexual orientation? Are we genetically disposed to either a heterosexual or homosexual orientation? Can one change their preference for relationships with a particular sex? Be sure to back up your arguments with information from the textbook or other reliable sources.