The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.

In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the symbolic interaction Approaches and answer questions about communication and symbols.

In this learning activity you'll analyze a scenario using operant conditioning. (For security reasons, the ability to email results to your instructor at the end of the lesson has been disabled)

Students read about the Federal Reserve System's structure and goals and the tools it uses to control the flow of money and credit in the economy. At the end of this activity, learners are asked to write how they would solve specific economic problems if they served on the Fed's Board of Governors.

In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception of size is influenced by what's surrounding an image.

Learners read an explanation of line graphs and demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a graph in an interactive exercise.

In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.

In this learning object you'll explore how agents of socialization shape a person's life and you'll map the significant events, places, and people that have shaped your life.

In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of religion. A mind map and quiz questions are included.

Learners read about the world's largest rain forest. A map is provided.

Learners view maps of Australia and New Zealand and locate the territories and states of these countries in an interactive exercise.

In this learning activity you'll construct a production possibility model.

In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations of this court case, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.

You will understand why having the ability to adapt to change is an essential employment skill.

In this learning activity you'll explore the benefits of journaling to evaluate levels of stress. You can personalize the design of your own journal and print it for immediate use.

The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.

Students read about the countries of West and Central Africa and identify them on a map.

Students read about the world's active volcanoes that make up the "Ring of Fire." In an interactive exercise, they locate these volcanoes on maps.

In this learning activity you'll discover how perception influences understanding.

In this learning activity you'll apply information about three different sources of governmental power: Unitary, Confederate, and Federal to world governments.

In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception influences your understanding of unstable figures.

In this learning activity you'll calculate exchange rates to determine the impact of prices of exports and imports.

The learner will explore basic human limitations that create barriers to critical thinking including selective thinking, false memories, and perceptual limitations.

Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.

In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of socialization. A mind map and quiz questions are included.