Q1
1. Discuss the various identification methods used in the criminal justice system. Discuss some of the flaws with eye witness identifications?
2. What is the difference between physical evidence and circumstantial evidence? Which do you believe is more reliable to a jury? Discuss why.
3. What are some of the benefits and drawbacks to relying on DNA evidence in a criminal case?
Q2
Please review the two signed statements from witnesses. One is from Dawn Dietz, the prosecutor’s witness, and the other is from Joe “The Fireman”, the defense’s witness. Using these two witness statements and the facts provided to you in the week 1 discussion #2, answer the following questions:
1) If you were the prosecutor, how would you discredit the potential testimony of Joe The Fireman?
2) If you were the defense attorney, how would you discredit the potential testimony of Dawn Dietz?
3) Discuss some of the conflicts in the statements made by both Dietz and Joe and the facts provided in week 1.
4) What statements/testimony from the witnesses, the police officer and Mayo will be admissible and inadmissible? Discuss why.
Q3
Dorothy Smith claims that our knowledge of the world is dependent on our particular social location (our standpoint) in the world. Explain Smith’s standpoint theory and describe how your own particular social location influences your taken-for-granted knowledge of the social world. Also share a brief discussion of a news piece or article that relates to factors that can impact our social location/knowledge of the social world. Please include a link for the source; a full citation is not required.
Q4
Research three different graduate programs in psychology. Compare and contrast each program. Consider the following questions while doing so.
What information are applicants to graduate programs in psychology required to provide (e.g., academic information, standardized testing, recommendations, personal information, etc…)? What are the costs for graduate programs? What types of financial aid are available? What are other options (e.g., merit fellowships, assistantships, outside employment)? How much debt do graduate students generally take on and does that vary based on degree (masters vs. doctoral) or program (e.g., Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.)? How important is it to graduate from an accredited program/university?
Q5
Contrast the Humanistic and Existential perspectives as they pertain to the concept of personality. Which philosophical assumptions were most important to Rogers? Using the Existential framework, how do times of change and crisis lead us to reconsider our values?
Q6
Imagine you are trying to explain the present day American family to a person who has been stuck in the year 1980. You are attempting to bring him/her up to date on how the family has changed. Please provide at least 3 of the most profound ways that the family has shifted, and the reasons for the shift.
Q7
1. What is police discretion? Provide a detailed discussion.
2. Discuss and provide examples of internal & external controls of police discretion.
Q8
discuss/debate with your classmates your position on which factors you feel play a greater role pertaining to the problems associated with defining and determining the frequency of white-collar crime. Also, discuss with your classmate’s possible solutions to this problem.
Q9
Hi Class and professor. My name is Drequan Britt. I was born and raised in Elizabeth City NC where I currently reside. I have one daughter who is about to be 1 year old next month and she is the light of my life. I am a single father to my daughter since her mother has chosen not to be a part of her life. I am very young, but I wouldn’t change a thing about being a single dad. My mom and my dad help a lot with my daughter and I am beyond thankful and grateful for that. My hobbies include playing basketball and spending time with my daughter, I love to walk and watch sports. There is not much that I don’t like to do but I am always open to trying new things. I have never been out of the country so I always looking forward to taking my first international trip. My major is sports management my goal is to become a Health and PE teacher after graduating. I took this class because it was required but I want to learn more about online communication outside of the little bit that I know.
Q10
describe the difference between ethics and morals. Provide an original, sports-related example that applies to your current course of study and/or career aspirations to illustrate your point.
Q11
Please read the resources provided in “Content” as well as the following article titled “Green Design and Sustainability in Sport and Recreation Facilities.”
Discuss how you would strive to have a professional sports stadium or arena be as eco-friendly as possible. Please select at two (2) of the following topics, to discuss in your initial thread:
• Initial design
• Architecture
• Construction
• Parking
• Sunlight and Lighting
• Heating and Cooling
• Public transportation
Please use bullet points in your response to the topics above. Note that references are not required for this week’s discussion.
Q12
Of the various types of creativity, which one are you? Explain.
Choose from:
• Writing, music, and art
• Photography, painting, drama, and film
• Sports and dance
• Design and architecture
• Science, engineering, and technology
Q13
you are asked to share your product’s differentiation features. Explain what makes your product different and better than the competition. You may use whatever method you would like to show us. Be creative! Please note: this is not the same as your assignment for this week.
