Sociology Report

Running head: SOCIOLGY REPORT
SOCIOLGY REPORT
Name of Student
Name of University
Author Note

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Response to Question 1.
Though I agree with Mr. Greenspan’s words, “Human relations--be they personal or
professional--should not be zero sum games”, it is not always correct that a reputation for being
fair is considered to be a virtue in the business field. From Chairman Greenspan’s experience, he
has found trust and honesty to be of high values not only in terms of personal satisfaction, but
also in terms of progress in economic growth of the business. However, some international
businesses view complete honesty with suspicion, like the Japanese (Yamada).
Response to Question 2.
I would recommend using Assagioli’s therapy of “psychosynthesis”, which is the
integration of one’s personality with the spirit, for strengthening self-control and tolerance
(Keller). A helpful strategy that I personally practice, is training the will to be stronger and to
resist temptation. I also use the strategy of replacing any desire or fascination with a mental
image of a completely different context.
Response to Question 3.
From my grandmother, I learnt to have patience and control my temper. From my father,
I learnt the knowledge of various things around me. From my mother, I learnt compassion and
kindness, especially to those less fortunate than I. From my teacher, Mrs. Smith, I learnt reading,
writing and arithmetic. From my friend, Megan, I learnt to love without condition. From my
aunt, Rose, I learnt how to properly conduct myself, especially in the company of others. From

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my brothers, Jack and Tim, I learnt to have courage for facing my fears. I am indebted to God
and all my family members, teachers and friends for teaching me to be grateful for my good
fortune.
Response to Question 4.
Though Abraham Lincoln suffered from two breakdowns because of depression, he was
determined to live for his intense desire “to link his name with something that would redound to
the interest of his fellow man." Lincoln kept himself engaged during off-duty hours as it helped
him to avoid feeling depressed. He spent this time researching and collecting important data and
materials from talented resources. He vented through poetry on death and despair, reading and
recitation. Lincoln used his “melancholy” to his advantage also by infusing his oratory with deep
feelings against slavery. Lastly, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, officially
freeing all slaves (Lincoln).
Response to Question 5.
In the Declaration of Independence, “happiness” should not be replaced with “pleasure”.
Though the word, “pleasure” is synonymous with “happiness”, the former is often associated
with hedonism (Ksendzova et al.). The word “happiness”, often associated with satisfaction,
sounds purer, and more ethical, especially to the conservative society. The phrase “pursuit of
pleasure”, is therefore, inappropriate on such an important legal document, whereas “pursuit of
happiness” can be appropriately used in association with the rights to “life” and “liberty”
(Jefferson).