Question 8
Read the following information to learn more about obedience experiments presented in your text book.
•http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/social_dilemmas/fall/Readings/Week_06/milgram.pdf
•http://www.prisonexp.org/
Although these procedures are beyond the limits of APA’s ethical guidelines today, we have learned a great deal from these experiments. Discuss the research presented in each of the videos. Be sure to address the following questions:
•What positive pieces of information came from these studies?
•What do these studies tell us about human relationships and power?
•If you were a part of either of these experiments, how do you believe you would respond? Would you be a better guard or prisoner? Would you be able to administer the electrical shock?
*** One or more outside references cited, accurate APA documentation
Question 9
Visit http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml to learn more about bipolar disorder. Discuss your comments, and be sure to address the following questions:
•Are there genetic predispositions for bipolar disorder?
•How is this disorder different in children and adults?
•What are possible treatments of the disorder?