Question 1 (Dee):
Biological explanations of crime have a controversial history in criminology. Early biological theories were often criticized for weak empirical support, ethical violations, and harmful policy implications. Contemporary biological and biosocial theories attempt to address these concerns by integrating genetics, neuroscience, and environmental factors while rejecting simplistic determinism. For this discussion, you will evaluate biological theories of crime through both a historical and policy-oriented lens.
Scenario:
Assume you are a research fellow at the UNCP Institute for Genetics, Evolution, and Crime. You have been contacted by a staff member for Senator Akers, a prominent religious conservative preparing for a reelection campaign. The senator is interested in whether biological or biosocial theories of crime can inform ethical and effective crime policy.
The staff member makes one condition clear:
Any policy recommendations must not conflict with the senator's publicly stated beliefs that:
- Every person has inherent worth
- Individuals are morally responsible for their actions
- People are redeemable
- Government policy should be guided by high ethical standards
Using Chapter 3 of Criminological Theories and the supplemental module readings, address the following:
1. Historical and Theoretical Context
Briefly compare early biological theories of crime (e.g., Lombroso and related perspectives) with contemporary biological or biosocial theories discussed in the textbook. Need Assignment Help?
- What distinguishes modern approaches in terms of theory, methodology, and assumptions?
2. Empirical Evaluation
Discuss the level of empirical support for early biological theories compared to modern biological or biosocial theories.
- How has scientific rigor, testability, and validity changed over time?
3. Policy and Ethical Considerations
Would you agree to assist the senator in developing a policy platform informed by biological or biosocial theories?
- If yes, what safeguards, limitations, or guiding principles would you insist upon?
- If no, what ethical, empirical, or historical concerns would lead you to decline?
4. Reflection
Conclude by reflecting on whether biological explanations of crime can responsibly inform criminal justice policy without undermining human dignity, responsibility, or equality.
All claims must be supported with citations from the textbook and provided readings (APA format required).
Question 2 (meka)
Human Resource Management (HRM) can be a stand-alone function or one of many functions, roles, and tasks within the HR Department. HRM is responsible for numerous tasks and plays an important role in supporting the organization's mission and business goals.
Topics for Discussion:
Respond to the following topics in your post and include the topics in your post in a Q and A format.
1. Briefly highlight and explain some of the key roles that HRM plays within organizations.
2. Discuss in a substantive manner why you feel these roles/responsibilities are essential to the organization and its stakeholders.
Question 3 (sam)
Prompt:
1. Discuss the role of civic and social responsibility in career development and building an ePortfolio.
2. What do you see as a connection (if any) between civil and social responsibility and the value of networking?
Question 4 (Jernigan)
The purpose of this Discussion is twofold. On the one hand, this discussion asks you to observe a specific sub-genre of history that goes by the name of psychohistory, a field of history that is still with us today but which perhaps had its greatest impact in the 1970s/80s. Historians associated with this school include Fawn Brodie, Peter Gay and Robert Dallek but the field was really given a major start with the appearance of Erik Erikson's Young Man Luther: A Study in Psychoanalysis and History in 1958. On the other hand, this discussion also asks that you seriously consider the role of theory or even philosophy in the writing of history itself.
Although I would have preferred to use Marx as an example, doing so would mean a lot more work on your end. For some reason, everyone seems to know Freud, or at least the very basic foundation of his ideas - a general understanding of Freud has almost become part of popular culture over the past century.
First off, please review the following essays:
- David Beisel, "Teaching Psychohistory" [article]
- Thomas Kohut, "Psychohistory as History" [article]
- Preface to Peter Gay's, Freud for Historians [article]
- Louise Hoffman, "Erikson on Hitler: The Origins of 'Hitler's Imagery and German Youth" [article]
- See also: William L. Langer, "The Next Assignment," [article] The American Historical Review, 63, no. 2 (January 1958): 283-304
Question 5 (evans)
In this Discussion, please reflect on the week's topics. Choose a topic from Chapters 12 or 13 (weighted average cost of capital WACC. assessing capital projects and investment decision)
Your research should provide a measure of information about the topic's significance to the current business climate. At least two reference sources should be used to support a substantive and detailed response. Make sure to give credit to your sources, though formal citations are not required. Please be thorough and respectful on the discussion board. Check your grammar, punctuation, and spelling before posting. Reference sources must be limited to the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Barron's, Investors' Business Daily, The Economist, or an academic journal article from a respected accounting or finance journal.
Question 6
Compare and contrast the three basic types of evaluation in Family Life Education, and explain how you would use each of the three (not just one) to assess one program of your choosing. Be sure to use examples to clarify your thoughts about the one program you have chosen.
Question 7 (jay)
Family Stressors: Choose a minor or major stressor that your family has experienced and one that you are comfortable talking about.
For this week's discussion:
- Analyze how it affected members of your family that are relevant to the stressor by describing and illustrating the situation using the ABC-X Model as referenced in the text. (Bonus: Include an actual model or graphic of the ABC-X Model as it relates to your family's situation)
- Was this a temporary or permanent family stressor? Explain.
- Was this a voluntary or involuntary family stressor? Explain.
- Was this a normative or nonnormative family stressor? Explain.
- Did the family experience Level 1, II or III stress as a result? Explain.
- Which, if any, of coping strategies did you and/or your family use ? Explain.
Question 8 (tasha)
Question 1: How do you think the rapid pace of technological change affects the need for skill retention and development in your field of interest?
- Reflect on the impact of technological advancements in your area of interest. How do you think these changes influence the need for both retaining and developing skills?
Question 9 (tasha)
What ethical responsibilities do managers have in managing diversity beyond legal compliance, and how can those responsibilities shape organizational culture?
Question 10 (quay)
Communicate how your current or previous organization handled a recent hire. How did those involved in recruitment determine the most effective candidate for the position? Include in your response the recruitment strategies used. Also discuss those practices employed to hire the best candidate. After covering five weeks of materials, what is your recommendation to improve recruitment and staffing in this particular organization?
Question 11 (quay)
What are some of the latest technologies used in training and development today? How do you think these technologies compare to traditional training methods regarding effectiveness and engagement?
Question 12:
1) What established the system of checks and balances? Who are the players? What happens if the system breaks down?
2) How do the principles of checks and balances adapt to the urgency of disaster response, and in what ways can the interplay between legislative, executive, and judicial powers enhance or hinder effective decision-making and accountability during a national crisis?