REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH1. The functionalist perspective best helps me understand the act of terrorism. Additionally, I have found that the functionalist theory behind the explanation of war ties closely in with understanding terrorism as well. This week’s reading describes the act of terrorism to contain factors of violence, instilling fear into individuals, or the attempt to create changes; politically, socially, economically and culturally (Barkan, 2010). One of the elements behind the functionalist perspective is that although social problems exist, the issue serves an important function for society; whether malicious or beneficial. Many terrorists act on behalf of conscious beliefs, and justify their actions with the outcome of the results. For example, even if many individuals die during a revolt; if an injustice is changed, the deaths were worth the new justice. Another aspect of functionalism is similar to the first described, but additionally labels each of society’s functions as a necessary and essential aspect; not just an action that can later serve a purpose. This means, that the existence of terrorism, is necessary to keep the progress of society. Terroism, although mostly detrimental, may help spur a nation, economy, or society into an act of progress. Finally, on the other end of the spectrum, functionalism describes severe upheaval and movement within a society as unstable or disruptive. Like legitimate fat and weight loss must take consistency, not be comprised of fad and “instant dieting,” and other factors that promote slow progress, likewise, within a society, change must happen at a slow pace in order to remain sustainable. This helps explain acts of terroism, as they can often highlight an issue, or bring attention to a certain area; but leaves a wake of destruction, and instability. Most often, terrorists have an agenda they want to push, or a change they want to see - but as the functionalist theory explains; often acts large or extreme acts of aggression, violence, or chaos do not create a solid change, but can often be detrimental to all parties involved. 2. I believe terrorism fall under the sociological perspective of Functionalism, (in the social sciences) the theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society, in the philosophy of mind is the doctrine that what makes something a mental state of a particular type does not depend on its internal constitution, but rather on the way it functions, or the role it plays, in the system of which it is a part ("Stanford Encyclopedia Of Philosophy ", 2016). Terrorism pertaining to the sociological perspective of Functionalism is that terrorist organizations have a purpose for their society to commit terrorist acts to other countries to establish their dominance and to let their advisories know that they are willing to do anything for their point of views to be conceded especially after the opponent doubted the organizations capabilities. Terrorism occurs for political, religion, and power so that other countries can meet the demands of terrorist, and to instill fear in their enemies causing intimidation so that they can submit to the organizations ruling. The three elements that connect to the theory of terrorism are violence, non-combatant targets, to instill fear world wide to accomplish their political goals. Types of terrorism include bombings, assassinations, holding citizens hostage, hi-jacking, and kidnappings, terrorist have no fear, no mercy, and nor remorse on the damage and devastation they cause on their targets. Understanding their sociological perspective gives us a better understanding whey they do what they do and what they want to accomplish.

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Course Description: Professionals study personality in a variety of contexts to better understand the factors that compose an individual’s psychological framework, including feelings, thoughts, and motivations. Students in this course are introduced to the major theories of personality and personality assessment approaches. Students examine research that supports multiple theories as well as basic concepts and principles of the various schools of thought. They also explore and discuss related topics, such as various aspects of psychology, including psychoanalytic, biological, behaviorist, learning, social-cognitive, trait and skill, humanistic, and existential, in addition to individual, cultural, and gender differences in personality. Students consider themes of diversity throughout the course. The Final Paper Your topic: You are to select a fictional character from a television show, movie, book, etc. or a real life individual and explain the individual's "personality" using two (2) contrasting personality theories discussed in this course. I dint know who to choose so I listed a few Harry Potter Donald Trump Michael Jackson Or you can pick someone that you are more familiar with. Your final paper should be between 15 and 20 pages, not including the cover page, abstract, text, and references. Below are some useful guidelines. This information has been taken from the course syllabus but I have highlighted some important instructions in regards to your final research paper. Please remember the final research paper must be 15-20 pages not including abstract, cover sheet, and reference sheet.Please ensure you have at least 15 pages of content as you lose points if below 15 pages (not including abstract, cover sheet, reference sheet). I. Introduction to character with specific examples of the personality. II. Description of major personality theory A III. Description of major personality theory B IV. Describing the person's personality using theory A V. Describing the person's personality using theory B IV. Summary and/or conclusion. The following is all listed in the syllabus but I have added here as well: The references for your final paper are expected to be from the current theoretical, research, and practice literature in the field. You are expected/required to use Primary Sources and NOT secondary sources in your posts and in you final papers. You should be prepared to supply the instructor with a copy (paper and/or electronic [e.g., .pdf format) of the source that you have used. This provides a foundation for you to demonstrate, and your instructor to verify, your academic integrity. Using primary sources requires that you think critically about the information and to provide a graduate level discourse. *****Please include a minimum of five primary sources articles in your research paper You may only use brief quotes (up to one sentence) in your final paper. • Use of your own words in posts and your final papers helps to demonstrate your understanding of the current and seminal theoretical, research, and practice literature in the field of psychology. Be sure to cite your sources carefully when paraphrasing Theoretical, research and practice literature sources (professional articles) are best when they are current (published within the past five years) and published in peer reviewed/refereed journals. You cannot use our course's textbook for your final paper.This is a research paper so you need to address the research.A minimum of five research articles should be included. Your final paper must follow APA style format (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association) You are expected/required to use Primary Sources and NOT secondary sources in your posts and in you final papers. You should be prepared to supply the instructor with a copy (paper and/or electronic [e.g., .pdf format) of the source that you have used. you may only use brief quotes (up to one sentence) in your posts, and in your final paper. Use of your own words in posts and your final papers helps to demonstrate your understanding of the current and seminal theoretical, research, and practice literature in the field of psychology. Be sure to cite your sources carefully when paraphrasing. Helpful notes The 8 perspectives are as follows: 1. Psychoanalytic - development of personality is impacted by a system of unconscious impulses and reactions to unconscious drives or desires as derived from the work of Freud. 2. Neo-Analytical/Ego - our internal expectations or masteries of our unconscious motivations define who we are. 3. Biological - our biological components define who we are inherently and shape our uniqueness. 4. Behaviorist - a personal is condition though events that shape and enforce behavior patterns. 5. Cognitive - personality is cognitive in that our thoughts and cognitive processes define who we are. 6. Trait - each of us have a unique construct of skills, traits and predispositions. 7. Humanistic/Existential - it proposes that we define who we are by searching for meaning about ourselves, in a spiritual and purposeful sense. 8. Interactionist - this is a sociological perspective that proposes that the interaction between the individual and his/her environment shapes his/her personality patterns, predispositions and beliefs. The Big Five theory of personality, there are five traits that are included. They are neuroticism, agreeableness, openness, extraversion, and conscientiousness (Maddi, 2016). Openness refers to the attribute of insight and imagination. Conscientiousness involves goal-oriented behaviors, and thoughtfulness. Extraversion is the opposite of introversion and determines the manner in which an individual looks for pleasure from external activities. Agreeableness refers to the extent with which an individual is likely to agree with the ideas that have been developed or brought up by their peers. The approach has several weaknesses such as requiring people to observe the behaviors of other people. Such observation is often time-consuming and does not guarantee to produce the required results. Another weakness is that they require subjective reports to be produced. These reports measure and assess the behaviors of people. Developing these reports is time-consuming and often perceived to be expensive.