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Assignment - Human Behavior Essay - Homeland Security Social Research Discussion
Description - For this journal activity, you will focus on the influence of language on shaping perceptions of human behavior. Specifically, consider how the words we use can have a dramatic positive or negative influence on how we view the personality characteristics of others. Respond to each of the following prompts with a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Address the rubric criteria listed in the Module Six Activity Guidelines and Rubric and support your answers with a credible source when necessary.
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We often consciously or unconsciously promote stereotypes about personality disorders during casual conversations. Consider the language used within your own culture (e.g., family members, friends, colleagues) when discussing personality disorders and imagine engaging in conversation about Jamal. Describe the language that might be used, as well as the thoughts and feelings that you might experience during such a conversation.
Describe how the words we use to discuss personality disorders (e.g., "narcissistic," "borderline," "antisocial") shape our perception of what is considered normal or abnormal. Provide an example with your response.
Describe ways that you could enhance compassion, empathy, and acceptance for Jamal, and all people who struggle with psychological disorders. Include specific language that could be used in conversations to respond in a prosocial manner.
Discuss your research interests as they pertain to research within the field of homeland security. Here the goal of the discussion is to help you narrow in on a possible research question you'd like to investigate in this course.
Research Interest: Disaster management department of homeland security (FEMA, and the national disaster preparedness and awareness among Americans)
Facts about this discuss interest: The mission of the emergency management and homeland security program is to prepare individuals to respond to, and be effective before, during, and after any local, statewide, or national emergency. FEMA was officially created in 1979 through an executive order by President Jimmy Carter. Our history can be traced as far back as 1803. On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the Department of Homeland Security.