Read the article above, The Pursuit of Happiness, and write a 250 word minimum answer for each question
Read the article above, The Pursuit of Happiness, and write a 250
word minimum answer for each question in standard Written English
answering the following questions:
- Identify three research method(s) used to accumulate the data
which served as the basis for this article. What were the strengths and
weaknesses of the research method(s)? - Draw three conclusions that can be deduced from the graphs or charts presented in this article.
- In the study done by Lieberman and Morelli, what were the
physiological and psychological processes involved in their study of
empathy? - In the quote by Morelli, “Being distracted reduces our empathy for
others and blunts responses in the brain”, what are the implications of
this quote for civic engagement?
Grading Rubric: Three
research methods are identified and at least one strength and weakness
associated with each method is clearly delineated. In addition, information is
taken from the source with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a
comprehensive analysis or synthesis.
Furthermore, viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.:
Elaborates fully on the physiological and psychological processes involved in
the study of empathy by Lieberman and Morelli as evidenced by clear and
effective examples of both physiological and psychological processes and
supporting details. In addition, the
information about the physiological and psychological processes is interpreted
and evaluated to develop a synthesis or analysis.Connects and
extends knowledge (facts, theories, personal experience) from one’s own
academic study to civic engagement and hypothetically to one’s own
participation in civic life, politics, and government. The analysis of the Morelli quote is
evidenced by a coherent identification
of three implications of the quote for civic engagement. The connection and extension of knowledge is
evidenced by making an inference about the future culture of empathy based on
the Morelli quote. Student’s
writing was free from grammar errors as evidenced by no fragments, run-ons,
comma splices, or subject/verb agreement problems. Syntax was excellent as
evidenced by the presence of well-formed compound and complex sentences which
complimented the answers to the prompts