Shirts & Skins: The Sociology of Basketball

Based from “Shirts & Skins: The Sociology of Basketball” tell me about the social/group norms that keep the noted group together and functioning. Finally, do you see any “real life” applications between the dynamics described in social groups?please summarize Kelly McGonigal’s talk and provide your own thoughts on this idea that we can use stress to our benefit. What could the implications be for our overall health and well-being, including our neural makeup?Behavioral tendencies can be passed along from one generation to the next by genes and other means.

Discuss how maternal care and susceptibility to stress can each play a role in the adoption of behavioral tendencies across generations.What treatment (if any) should be given to infants born with ambiguous external genitals (ie. intersexed – chromosomes, gonads, or genitals that don’t allow an individual to be distinctly identified as either male or female)? Why? Sleep is clearly essential for growth, repair, and daily functioning. Despite decades of research we still frequently hear conflicting advice regarding the ideal amount to get each night. After reading chapter 14, discuss Pinel’s suggestion regarding hours of sleep required each night.

Do you agree with the author (ie. does he have a strong argument)? Why or why not?