Bachelor of Science

There are multiple concepts throughout our text that I learned of that were interesting. I believe that the concepts of the benefits and disadvantages of being diagnosed with a disorder, psychological treatments, and the scientific method was however the interesting subjects that applied to me. Throughout the course I was able to relate to these and understand them, and they are something I believe I will find useful in a future setting. These concepts also help me understand certain situations…

It is scientifically proven that people are very good at giving in when they are presented with a small request first before they are asked the bigger request (which would be unlikely for people to comply to). Anything can be used as a request, as long as it is evident to gain a favorable result. This compliance tactics is deployed as the Foot-in-the-Door Technique (Jonathan L. Freedman, 1966). The Foot-in-the-Door technique involves in getting a person to agree to a small request first, and…

A Case Study on Moral Status Introduction In the field of medicine, ethics and moral status can quickly become a complicated topic. Throughout history, the issue of defining who should receive moral status has continually plagued philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This struggle continues as researchers try to define moral status based on theories such as human and cognitive properties, moral agency, sentience, and relationships (Grand Canyon University, 2016). Which Theory or Theories…

Dover High school intended to introduce the theory of Intelligence Design to the science class in the ninth grade, trying to break the exclusive mode of setting Darwin’s evolution theory as monopoly. Some residents, mainly the parents of the ninth grade students who insisted their beliefs on Darwin’s theory sued the school board for enforcing the teaching policies of including the intelligence design theory in the science classes. 2. The basic principles and origin of the theory of evolution by…

readings has really changed my view on the whole career field itself. I’ve always categorized psychology as a science but never did I imagine just how much of a science it really is. Although I wouldn’t rank it over sciences such as biology or chemistry, I consider psychology to be a fundamental aspect of scientific studies. Many might argue that psychology shouldn’t be consider a science because it doesn’t…

Markus Huppenbauer, discuss the ethical issues present in a multitude of academic articles in regards to the use of genetically modified crops. The authors of this article are all staff members at different universities and specialize in the field of science, specifically in biology and ecology, and what those have to do with ethics. Therefore, these authors are very credible and also reliable since they are experts in the previously mentioned fields. The topic presented centers around the…

another hand the scientific community says that is impossible to change completely the method. There are reports that animals have been used by humans since of the age of Aristoteles. From that time the animals have been becoming indispensable for the science advancements. We are aware that some of those studies may cause some pain in the animals, such as the methods used in the cosmetic industry causing skin burns in test animals. However, without…

A significant opportunity in my life that has had a major impact on me is an organization called Kids Are Scientists Too. KAST is a student-run non-profit corporation that aims to inspire young scholars to be interested in science and learning through fun, interactive science experiments led by passionate teachers. I was one of those passionate teachers. When I first heard of KAST, I immediately knew that I could contribute to the organization. I applied to become the lead at an elementary…

Mark Twain: “The Damned Human Race” The essay “The Damned Human Race”, written by Mark Twain may be a direct prophecy of current day society and shows that the human race between then and now has not changed in its’ animalistic behaviors and vicious path to mere destruction. For centuries we have thought of ourselves, not as mammals, but as humans, a superior race that has evolved past that of our sister species. Mark Twain uses a lot of irony, satire, and an unsubtle attempt to use a scientific…

Victor Frankenstein was the protagonist and the narrator of Marry Shelley 's science fiction novel, Frankenstein, Or the Modern Prometheus. He created a grotesque monster that turned out his first foe. The monster destroyed his life and the lives of his loved ones. Victor dedicated his life to figure out ways to comprehend the mysterious concept of life and death. He spends most of his time investigating solutions for his curiosity about natural philosophy. Victor selfishly concealed his secret…