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Ingo was planning his presentation to a group of sixth graders about the internal combustion engine. “I’ll start in the late 1790s,” he began, “and outline successes and failures of that era, leading into the mid-1800s. Naturally I’ll discuss the different fuels that can be used, and the nuances of a two-stroke, four-stroke, and six-stroke process, noting applications to the Wankel rotary approach and the Otto cycle. Hmm . . . I’ll need time for the pros and cons of the Scuderi engine, and I should probably touch on the early Mazda campaigns and why they seemed revolutionary at the time. The teacher said I’d have about 20 minutes before gym period.” What dilemma is Ingo facing before he even constructs his presentation?

What type of device will you use for this course – both for regular classwork and testing?

Researchers studying cross cultural differences in personality traits have found that one of the problems in making these comparisons is that people primarily compare themselves to:

I feel comfortable using a Word Processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

1. In the very early pages of “The Metamorphosis,” who shows up at the Samsas’ house (they live in a pretty nice place, it seems) early in the morning, just after 7 a.m., asking questions about the whereabouts of Gregor?Also, describe what happens when Gregor finally manages to open the door (by gripping the handle with his jaws) and reveal himself to this person.  What happens in that scene?  Can you provide a few specific details from the story in your reply?

Rick’s new coworker shows up late for her first shift, which means that Rick had to stay an extra 45 minutes. Since Rick is from an individualistic cultural system, what kind of attribution is he most likely to make about his new coworker?

Scores of neuroticism are highest in which country?

Compared to other countries, the citizens residing on the Isle of Rumination score significantly higher on neuroticism. Based on what you know about the cross cultural research on neuroticism, which of the following is MOST likely to be true regarding the Isle of Rumination’s culture?

a) Describe the difference between an interdependent/collectivist vs. b) an independent/individualist self-concept. c) How does one’s culture play a role in shaping this component of self-concept? d) Which type of self-concept do you think best describes YOU (or someone you know). e) How is your self-concept related to the culture in which YOU were raised or currently live? {HINT: Please be sure that you are discussing self-concept and not simply cultural differences.} Be sure to label your responses with a) b) c) etc and skip spaces between the segments so that I can identify which part of your response applies to each part of the question. Please do not worry too much about spelling/grammar in short answers since this will waste your time under the time limit. Because they are timed, I understand that you may make a few errors. As long as it does not significantly impair my ability to understand your writing, you will not be penalized. Short answers should be about 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) at the least, no more than ten sentences. They should be written IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You have to use your own words in explaining a concept or providing an example. Definitions, explanations, or examples taken from the textbook, class notes, or outside sources will not receive credit. (5 pts)

Compared with white Americans, which group has the highest self-esteem on average in the U.S.?