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Abraham Maslow suggested that a person who is lacking food, love, and self-esteem
would most likely hunger for food more strongly than anything else. Conversely, the
novelist Dostoyevski wrote, without a firm idea of himself and the purpose of his life,
man cannot live even if surrounded with bread. Give evidence that would lead you to
support both statements.
2.Although Jan appears to be underweight, she is afraid of becoming fat and consistently
restricts her food intake. Although Gene appears to be overweight, he enjoys eating and
always eats as much as he wants. Explain how their different reactions to food might
result from (a) differences in their inner bodily states and (b) differences in their reactions
to external incentives.
3.People often refer to homosexuals as persons rather than referring to homosexual
behavior as something persons do. In fact, those who experience homosexual desires or
engage in homosexual practices are often assumed to be gay or lesbian in the same sense
that they are male or female. Describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of this
assumption, and critically evaluate how it might influence research on the origins of
differing sexual orientations.
4.Among American women born before 1900, a mere 3 percent had experienced premarital
sex by age 18. In the United States today, almost half of high school students report
having had sexual intercourse. How do these changes in sexual behavior reflect cultural
changes that have fueled a preoccupation with needs for social relatedness? How
effectively have these sexual behavior changes served to fulfill people's need to belong?
5.Describe why a high degree of both task leadership and social leadership contribute to an
effective management style. Explain why the effectiveness of each style of leadership
would depend on the personality traits and cultural background of the employees.

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