For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may
do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to
note which websites you used. (See http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/cws/stu_olc/m0_using.htm Using the Internet for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability
of information on any website.) The following links address content addressed in the sample readings of this
chapter. You may find the short selections bring up topics of interest to you
that you would like to explore further. These websites may get you started in
that direction. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/medicine/nonint/prehist/dt/prdtbi3.shtml Galen This article has an illustration showing Galen, the 2nd-century Greek
physician, dissecting a pig in Rome. He invented experimental physiology and
devised many new drugs. His theories dominated medicine in Europe for
centuries. http://www.aabt.org/ The Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy The Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy is a professional, interdisciplinary
organization which is concerned with the application of behavioral and cognitive
sciences to understanding human behavior, developing interventions to enhance
the human condition, and promoting the appropriate utilization of these interventions. http://www.stcloudstate.edu/~jaz/psy373/territoriality.html Territoriality A definition of this term. http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/PotentialEnergy/ Potential energy Definition and formulae to illustrate this concept. http://www.st-agnes.org/~lstinson/webpages/kinpot.htm Kinetic and Potential Energy Definitions of these terms. http://www.xrefer.com/entry/157434 Positive Transfer Definition of this term. http://www.xrefer.com/entry/157431 Negative Transfer Definition of this term. http://www.fitzroydearborn.com/chicago/criminology/sample-sutherland-edwin.php3 Edwin Sutherland An encyclopedia entry with details about this criminologoist’s life. http://www.nw3c.org/home.htm National White Collar Crime Center The NW3C provides nationwide support services for enforcement agencies involved
in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic and high-tech
crime. Learn more about them and get in touch with their member agencies on-line. http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/ United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Organized by theme, this site uses text, historical photographs, maps, images
of artifacts, and audio clips to provide an overview of the Holocaust. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/specials/india/480131obit-gandhi.html Mohandas K. Gandhi: The Indian Leader at Home and Abroad An article written about Gandhi after his assassination in 1948. http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/ab001473.htm Token economy for schizophrenia This article discusses the concept of token economy. http://asa.aip.org/pierce.html The Wave Theory of Sound Excerpts from Chapter 1 of Acoustics: An Introduction to Its Physical Principles
and Applications http://www.urbanlegends.com/ Urban Legends.Com A website devoted to urban legends. http://faldo.atmos.uiuc.edu/w_unit/LESSONS/evaporation.html Lesson: Evaporation An elementary lesson and demonstration of evaporation. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/anxiety/phobia/ Phobias A webpage exploring the issues of phobias. http://www.i5ive.com/welcome.cfm/personal_accountability Personal Accountability A webpage with links to discussions about personal accountability. Option: As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address
these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you
used by answering the following questions: 1. What is the URL or address for this site? 2. Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an
institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible
for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate
that here.) Describe the website. 3. What do you think is the main purpose of this site? 4. Is this site effective, in your opinion? 5. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what
elements would you recommend to make it better? React to the content of the website. 6. Why did you choose this site to explore? 7. Did you obtain the information you expected to find? 8. What questions do you have about any aspect of the site? 9. What is the most valuable part of this website? 10. How will this information affect your life? 11. How does this information support the readings in your textbook? 12. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you
recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration
with any aspect of this assignment? |