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Steve Is Deep in Debt Due to a Gambling Problem

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Steve is deep in debt due to a gambling problem. He is the bookkeeper for a family-owned business, Cal Poly Greenery. The company has only three employees - Steve, the husband, and the wife. All three have been friends for many years. One day the loan shark who lent Steve $20,000 comes knocking at his door asking for repayment of the loan. Steve convinces the loan shark to give him another day. The following day Steve writes a check on the company's books to himself for $20,000. Since he reconciles the bank accounts and prepares the financial statements, Steve knows it's unlikely the owners will ever know about what he has done. From an ethical perspective, Steve has:

Awareness of the challenges and methods of fugitive slaves seeking freedom.

Compare the scale and frequency of slave revolts in the United States to those in other regions.

Understand the role of religion and folklore among African-Americans, including the formation of black churches.

Insight into personal narratives of slaves who escaped, highlighting the reasons and methods for escape.

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Yerkes-Dodson Law

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Moderate Arousal

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Arousal Level

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive; arousal levels can impact cognitive processes and performance on tasks.

Simple Task

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