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How do the ideas of John Locke inform our discussion of psychology? - ANSWERS-Mind is receptive, passive; its main goal is sensing, perceiving But perceptions aren't to be trusted; need data He says that through science we can figure out if/when/why our senses lie to us if/when they do He says that you CAN study the mind. Tabula rasa

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination - ANSWERS- Stereotypes are oversimplified ideas about groups of people. Prejudice refers to thoughts and feelings, while discrimination refers to actions. Racism refers to the belief that one race is inherently superior or inferior to other races.

Theoretical Perspectives on Education - ANSWERS-The major sociological theories offer insight into how we understand education. Functionalists view education as an important social institution that contributes both manifest and latent functions. Functionalists see education as serving the needs of society by preparing students for later roles, or functions, in society. Conflict theorists see schools as a means for perpetuating class, racial-ethnic, and gender inequalities. In the same vein, femi...

Why study sociology? - ANSWERS-studying sociology is beneficial both for the individual and for society. By studying sociology people learn how to think critically about social issues and problems that confront our society. The study of sociology enriches students' lives and prepares them for careers in an increasingly diverse world. Society benefits because people with sociological training are better prepared to make informed decisions about social issues and take effective action to deal wit...

Paul Willis 1977 -Case study Midlands school (those likely to leave school) - Followed into work, participant observation - Compared to conforming lads in same year and school - Smaller case studies with lads from different schools - Working class lads preparing to go into boring low paying jobs, have fun now - Fatalism culture reproduction, structural factors encourage

Greg J. Duncan and a team of researchers analyzed the effect of parental income on the academic achievement of children. What do you think Duncan found given what you have read about socioeconomic status and life chances? - ANSWERS-Parental income is strongly correlated with academic achievement, especially in low-income families.

Macrosociology - ANSWERS-level of analysis that focuses of large scale social systems and populations Mircosociology - ANSWERS-a level of analysis that focuses on small groups and individuals within systems Functionalist Theory - ANSWERS-macro level theory; how parts of society serve to maintain stability and what happens when stability is threatened

1.2 The History of Sociology - ANSWERS-Sociology was developed as a way to study and try to understand the changes to society brought on by the Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Some of the earliest sociologists thought that societies and individuals' roles in society could be studied using the same scientific methodologies that were used in the natural sciences, while others believed that is was impossible to predict human behavior scientifically, and still othe...

When did sociology first appear as a separate discipline? - ANSWERS-Sociology emerged as a separate discipline in the mid-1800s in western Europe during the onset of the Industrial Revolution. Industrialization affected all aspects of human existence -- where people lived, the natural of their work, their relationships, and how they viewed life. Early sociologists who focused on these social changes include Auguste Comte, Hebert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Harriet Mart...

2016 National Patient Safety Goals (7) - ANSWERS--identify patients correctly -improve staff communication (SBAR) -use meds safely -use alarms safely -prevent infection -identify patient safety risks -prevent mistakes in surgery

Parkison's Disease Nursing Interventions - ANSWERS--allow extra time to respond -meds -prn pain mgmnt (tingling) -monitor for AEs of meds such as ortho hypo, hallucinations, acute delirium -collaborate with rehab (ADL independence) -complication prevention (immobility, constipation, pressure ulcers, contractures) -encourage slow speech/alternate comm. methods -monitor swallowing/food intake (HIGH protein/calorie) -focus on strengths of pt.

Chronic Glomerulonephritis - ANSWERS-Result of kidney damage by a systemic disease such as diabetes. May occur with no previous kidney disease or apparent cause. Slow progressive destruction of glomeruli and nephrons. Kidneys decrease in size and surfaces become granular as nephrons are destroyed. Proteinuria. CM- Develop slowly, renal failure may develop years to decades after the disease is diagnosed.

Post-Op for Spinal Fusion Surgery - ANSWERS-- prevent/assess for complications - neurologic assessment with vital signs - patients ability to void - pain control - wound care - CSF check - log roll every 2 hours - VTE prophylaxis - discharge teaching (home care)