Paul Avery

1. What is a social / cultural norm? a. "The rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society. People who do not follow these norms may be shunned or suffer some kind of consequence. Norms change according to the environment or situation and may change or be modified over time.” (Your Dictionary, 2016) b. Examples: i. Not making eye contact during conversation – Cultural norm ii. Invading someone’s personal space – Social norm 2. What social / cultural norm did you…

There are three crucial aspects emotional awareness, harnessing emotions, and managing emotions. Emotions have the unique ability to alter our reality. In addition, emotions can be stirred up based on previous experiences. This is way it’s extremely important to be an emotionally healthy person. What is an emotionally healthy person? According to Humphreys, “ emotionally healthy persons have achieved basic harmony within themselves and a workable relationship with others” (Humphreys, 2002). We…

CTP Final Paper To what extent does our subconscious will interfere with our ability to make solid choices? Throughout The Illusion of Conscious Will by Daniel M. Wegner and Blink, by Malcom Gladwell that is a prominent question that is presented to us the readers. That thought provoking question lead to me to look back on my past after reading both books. I became aware that many of the choices that I’ve made that I previously made, were often the result of another event or decision. That’s…

1. Discuss the importance of nonverbal communication in human social interaction. Nonverbal communication is very important in human social interaction. We can use nonverbal communication to show how we are feeling, as well as, see how others are feeling. Based on facial expressions, body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and placement of limbs, we can usually depict someone’s internal emotions that they may or may not be portraying. When we are speaking, although understanding what they are…

C. Paul is saying that we cannot do anything to gain Christ. We do not have to bring him down from heaven (Deuteronomy 30:11-14), nor do we have to go down to the grave. All we have to do is believe because when we believe in him, we receive him. We have the Word that brings life to our body, soul and mind. Then, can we receive righteousness by faith. Only, faith in Him can restore us into perfect union with the coming King. III. Both Jew and Gentile have the same way to salvation - (Romans…

Carlos Joglar English 200 Professor James M. Boehnlein, Ph.D. Test #1: Reading and Writing about Music “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones has been one of the most important bands in rock and roll. The band was a big hit in the 60’s with a big amount of songs that were famous at that time and some still are but with the song “Satisfaction” they became even more famous because being their best song, it was ranked #1 in America when it came out in the 1965. The song from the…

The Life of Jimi Hendrix James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career lasted only four years, he is regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in American history. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame regards him as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock. He was born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 15, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained as a…

The Impact of Phil Spector in Music Industry. In 1951, a young boy moved from the thriving musical city of New York to Los Angeles after his father died. Having a perfect musical training background gave him an opportunity to become a member of the Teddy Bears. This young boy wrote "To Know Him is To Love Him" when he was a teenager. His song reached the No.1 hit song on the Billboard chart in 1958 (O'Hare 48). His name is Phil Spector, a talented producer, songwriter, and musician. In later…

just walked outside of their recording studio. The sketch for Abbey Road was draw by Paul McCartney himself. Abbey Road was the Beatles last album. Although, “Let It Be” was released later than Abbey Road, it was recorded before Abbey Road. But, the on the album's legacy inspired countless imitations. The album cover went down in Fab Four lore. With the first two providing proof of the conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney had died several years earlier. Before, the album was released. The…

Nicholas Wolterstorff states, “Many Christians join their fellow citizens in going to concerts, attending plays, visiting museums, reading novels; all are nowadays united with their fellow citizens in being subjected to advertising art in all its many forms” (Charry, 2000, p. 295). A common form of art used for expression today is music. When you turn on the radio you are inundated with songs that deal with cheating, promiscuity, and drug references. Most of the songs on the Top 100 Billboard…