Beginning with the Missouri Compromise in 1821, discuss the events that kept the slavery question alive and eventually led to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Prompt: While slavery had been an issue in America since the nation′s founding, the debate over the practice exploded in 1821. Beginning with the Missouri Compromise in 1821, discuss the events that kept the slavery question alive and eventually led to the outbreak of the Civil War. How did politicians, abolitionists, southerners, and political parties respond to events during this period? How did they react to disputes over the preservation, abolition, and expansion of slavery into new lands? What happened to America′s political system during this period? How did these disputes lead to the fracturing of America Into North and South? With the North′s victory in the Civil War, how did politicians attempt to reconstruct the Union? Were their efforts successful?

Create a topic of interest for a literary analysis essay based on our discussion of myths, culture, and media.

In this essay, you are asked to create a topic of interest for a literary analysis essay based on our discussion of myths, culture, and media. You may write about whatever mythic text(s) you wish. Much like we’ve done in class, focus your analysis on the content, form, and historical relevance within your chosen text(s). Create an analytical thesis statement that sets a focus for your essay.

Discuss how the psychophysical procedure of selective adaptation has been used to demonstrate the link between feature detectors and the perception of orientation.

The idea behind selective adaptation is that when we view a stimulus with a specific property, neurons tuned to that property fire, and if viewing continues for long enough, these neurons adapt. Paste the following Bolded questions above your individual answers to ensure all content is clearly included for a reader Discuss how the psychophysical procedure of selective adaptation has been used to demonstrate the link between feature detectors and (a) the perception of orientation, and (b) the perception of size. Be sure to include a discussion of your understanding of the rationale behind selective adaptation experiments and how we can draw conclusions about physiology from the results of such a psychophysical procedure. Provide two examples of sensory adaptations for the class that support your conclusions.

After learning more about what GCU is all about by reading the GCU doctrinal statement and Christian Identity and Heritage, how do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different than at a non-faith-based university?

Question 1. How do you think your graduate educational experience will be different from your undergraduate experience? How would you describe a graduate learning community? What would be the key components of a learning community and how might they be different from key components of an undergraduate learning community? Are communication and collaboration expectations the same in a graduate learning community? Explain your response and provide examples. The response must be 150-200 words. Question 2 After learning more about what GCU is all about by reading the GCU doctrinal statement and Christian Identity and Heritage, how do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different than at a non-faith-based university? What value will this difference add to your educational experience? Your response must be 150-200 words. Resource link for question 2 http://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/christian-identity-and-heritage.php#h-doctrinal-statement

Discuss how might U.S. pharmaceutical companies and U.S. consumers benefit from the rise of the In- dian pharmaceutical industry?

How might (a) U.S. pharmaceutical companies and (b) U.S. consumers benefit from the rise of the In- dian pharmaceutical industry? 2. Who might have lost out as a result of the recent rise of the Indian pharmaceutical industry? 3. Do the benefits from trade with the Indian pharma- ceutical sector outweigh the losses? 4. What international trade theory (or theories) best explains the rise of India as a major exporter of pharmaceuticals?

How has the twenty-first century Black Lives Matter Movement built on the traditions of the Black Power Movement from the previous century?

Question How has the twenty-first century Black Lives Matter Movement built on the traditions of the Black Power Movement from the previous century? What ideas and agitation strategies have Black Lives Matter activists relied on from the Black Power Movement? Be sure to identify AT LEAST ONE leading thinker in both movements as you make the comparison.

Based on your knowledge of culture and psychology, provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole.

Scenario: Culture, Psychology, and Community Imagine an international organization has approached you to help resolve an inter-group conflict. You are an authority in cross-cultural psychology and have been asked to serve as a consultant based on a recent violent conflict involving a refugee community in your town and a local community organization. In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the violent conflict, there were incidents of discrimination and debates regarding the different views and practices people held about work, family, schools, and religious practice. Among the controversies has been the role of women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups. Assignment:: Part 1: Developing an Understanding Based on the scenario, explain how you can help integrate the two diverse communities so that there is increased understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group. (Note: Make sure to include in your explanation the different views and practices of cultural groups as well as the role of women.) Based on your knowledge of culture and psychology, provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole. In your suggestions make sure to include an explanation regarding group think and individualism vs. collectivism. Part 2: Socio-Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Aspects Based on your explanations in Part 1, how do your suggestions/solutions impact the socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects of the scenario and why? Part 3: Gender, Cultural Values and Dimensions, and Group Dynamics Explain the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics in the scenario. Further explain any implications that may arise from when working between and within groups.