How does this hot button topic apply to any of the following programmatic course themes:Self-careSocial justiceEmotional intelligenceCareer connectionsEthics
PSY 108 Module Seven Hot Button Topics List
Hot button topics are topics that can create a strong emotional reaction or elicit strong opinions. For the
purpose of the discussion, we have broken these hot button topics into four categories: social justice,
sustainability, technology, and wellness. You will pick one topic from one category below for your initial
post.
Social Justice
Ableism as a normalized form of discrimination
Access to higher education for all
Bias in the workplace
Gainful employment with a living wage for all people
Immigration reform
Police brutality
Social stigma in the LGBTQ community
Sustainability
Fossil fuels versus renewable energy
Human impact on the environment
Materialism versus minimalism
Sustainable approaches to reducing the effects of global climate change
Zero wasting
Technology
Cyberbullying
Privacy rights in the digital age
Impact of excessive screen time
Impact of social media on self-concept
Sexting
Social effects of video gaming
Wellness
Childhood obesity
Mind-body connection
Non-pharmacological approaches to reducing stress
Power of positive self-talk
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans
Social learning and the development of healthy habits
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