Month: January 2008

  • 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?

  • Civil Disobedience

    Think of places you know where large-scale civil disobedience and social violence have occurred. Some examples from history are the French Revolution, the American Revolution, the expulsion of the British from countries such as India and South Africa. In what other places have people fought for political change? How was order restored? Did the restoration…

  • 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?

  • Funeral Procedures

    What are some funeral ceremonies and procedures you know about? How have some of the people who participated in these rites behaved?

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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…

  • 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…