This document of HUM 111 Week 7 Discussion Questions shows the solutions to the following problems:

DQ 1: Many people argue unrealistic standards of beauty as set through celebrities and the media is a real problem for our society. Men and women are influenced by media to strive for idealistic versions of perfection. How could you help someone who is struggling with low self-esteem and sense of self-worth to see, through critical thinking, beyond the messages they are bombarded with on a daily basis?DQ 2: How can being open to criticism help you solve problems in your daily life?DQ 3: Sometimes your ego can make it hard for you to receive criticism of your own solutions. Do you think some personality types are naturally better at receiving criticism than others? What strategies can you use to be more receptive of criticism of your own ideas and solutions?DQ 4: After reading Applications 10.3 on p. 193 of your text, how can you refine the solution given in the text?DQ 5: Read Applications 10.6 on p. 194 of your text. Use your creativity to come up with possible solutions to the problem presented.