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Minorities:

Throughout our text (and in class) the treatment of women and minorities in the history of psychology is discussed. Please read the following interview and build on what we have been reading and discussing. Please make sure to tie it into specifics (e.g., particular researchers, chapters or movements in psychology).
http://www.vulture.com/2014/11/chris-rock-frank-rich-in-conversation.html


General:

Please watch the video above and discuss how it fits into the current chapter and previous chapters. For example biology, adaptation to environment, nature nurture, intelligence, behaviorism, etc.
We are not looking for specifics rather we are looking for evidence that you are actively and mentally engaged with the information presented.

Ethics:

After watching the video please discuss your overall impression of the documentary. Recall back to chapter one about the different approaches to studying history (i.e., Presentism v Historicism, and the others) and discuss what approaches the film makes took in presenting this historical piece. Discuss the issues regarding nature v nurture. Discuss the ethical issues surrounding the research examining Genie.