PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society of the Two Year College

2008-2010 Honors Study Topic: The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

Discussion Grid: Psychology

Glory

admin • March 30th, 2006 • Discussion Grid: Psychology

What role does charisma play in determining the dynamics between leaders and followers?
To what extent does the end justify the means in the quest for power?
Why are self-help books typically used more by women than men as a means to access personal and professional power?
How have Sigmund Freud and Karl Jung affected our beliefs about [...]



Gods

admin • March 30th, 2006 • Discussion Grid: Psychology

What role does religion play in the development of powerful nations?
What is the attraction of having direct personal access to communication with God, as opposed to using an intermediary?
In what ways do the philosophies of Karl Marx, Mohammed, and Jesus of Nazareth offer access to power for the powerless?
To what effect have religious groups used [...]



Gold

admin • March 30th, 2006 • Discussion Grid: Psychology

Why have wealth and fame become primary goals for young Americans in the 21st century?
To what extent can money buy happiness?
How and why do television shows like “The Apprentice” appeal to contestants and viewers who hope to access power?
What economic incentives motivate us to achieve power?
Why do advertisers target 18-49 year olds as the most [...]