You've confronted a number of troubling realities about contemporary injustices that have a racist, or, to say the least, problematic origin. What is one issue that you are particularly passionate about addressing? What steps can you take to be a more active citizen and informed critic of that historically rooted injustice?

Discuss what social psychologists refer to as the need for affiliation. What is the significance of this basic and psychological need, and what are some of the influences that affect our need to affiliate? Support your response Define interpersonal attraction and discuss the role that each of the following factors play in the attraction process: proximity; repeated exposure; reciprocity; moods; physical attractiveness; body type; similarity; likability Define the term love, the origin of love, and distinguish between the following components of love: companionate; consummate; passionate; unrequited. If you had to choose only one type of love component, which would it be and why? Identify and describe the three components of Sternberg's triangular theory of love: intimacy; passion; commitment. Provide several examples of relationships that contain one or several of these components, and discuss which type of relationship would be considered most ideal Discuss the two factors that are most likely to destroy love, and the impact that either jealousy or infidelity might have on a romantic relationship Discuss what the term attachment style refers to, and distinguish between the following attachment styles: secure; fearful-avoidant; preoccupied; dismissing. Which one of these attachment styles is considered most ideal/least ideal and why? Support your response Discuss the impact of close friendships throughout the lifespan. What do these friendships provide for us, and what kinds of factors tend to influence the basis for these friendships? Support your response

In this assignment you will need to write an essay from 500 to 1500 words regarding the life of Cabeza de Vaca after watching the following video entitled "All the World is Human." Your task is to analyze the choice of de Vaca to become a conquistador, trader, and healer while living among the Native Americans of Texas and Mexico. Please focus on the consequences of that choice, his transformation over time, and how it impacted him as well as his companions. As Cabeza de Vaca’s role begins to shift from conqueror of the Native American groups to dependent upon their goodwill or lack thereof, his attitude toward the local populations begins to shift. Consider Cabeza de Vaca’s transformation from a strictly colonial mindset to that of a more hybrid mentality while living among "the other."The theme of transformation and conversion, both individual and collective, is present throughout his journey. The story of Cabeza de Vaca’s is an example of subjective historical experience. That means there are many interpretations of the story. Your essay will be critiqued upon your ability as to explain the consequences of his choices. What other options did he have? Did his decision resolve his dilemma as a shipwrecked Spaniard who came to the New World seeking fame and fortune? How did his choices and circumstances while living among Native Americans effect him once he returned to Spanish society? What impact did his decisions have upon him and the place of Cabeza de Vaca in history.This assignment is designed to satisfy the following Core requirements and learning outcomes. Through a well-written assignment, students will:Identify/Explain a crucial decision made by a Texas leader or representative body and describe options for resolving that dilemmaDescribe/Discuss consequences that evolved from the choice.Describe/Discuss the impact of this decision across the historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on Texas history.Assess/Evaluate whether the decision made and actions taken resolved the initial dilemma, or if additional predictable or unforeseen consequences resulting from this decision could have been avoided or improved upon.