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When a group project does not turn out . . .
Recall a situation in which a plan or important project that you and your group undertook did not turn out as you had hoped. How did you react? How did the others react? What did you decide to do?
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Mob Rules
Have you experienced, heard about, or read about a crowd that got out of control? What happened? How was order restored? What are some things organizers of crowd attractions and officers of the law do to prevent mob scenes? What threats to personal and public safety does senseless mob behaviour pose?
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Funeral Procedures
What are some funeral ceremonies and procedures you know about? How have some of the people who participated in these rites behaved?
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Ignored Advice
Have you ever ignored the advice of others to do something your way? What happened? What would have happened if you had followed the advice given?
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Flattery
Have you ever been flattered by another person or group of people? What were the circumstances and how did you react? Explain how you think flattery can be a positive influence on a person and how it might be a negative one.
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An Important Decision
Think of a time when you were faced with a serious problem that required you to make an important decision. What did you do? How did you feel?
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Omens
Do you believe in omens (signs of events that will happen)? There have been many accounts of people reporting the occurence of strange phenomena (facts or events as they appear to the senses) just before some significant event, good or bad, took place. Have you ever had or do you know someone who has had…
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A Loyal Friend Versus a Sincere Cause
Think of a situation in which you might have to choose between a loyal friend and a cause in which you sincerely believe. Discuss what you think your eventual choice would be. What consequences would you fear? Has anyone ever persuaded you to do something you later regretted? How did he or she convince you…