Genetics vs. Environment: The Tug-of-War in Aggressive Behavior Development in Youth
Essay - 2 pages - Psychology
Aggressive behavior in youth has long been a topic of interest in psychology and behavioral sciences. The debate between nature and nurture, that is, genetics vs. environment, plays a crucial role in understanding the development of aggressive tendencies in young individuals. This essay delves...
TNCC Written Exam 2024/2025 - 150 Questions and Answers
Tutorials/exercises - 28 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
This document includes 150 MCQ questions and answers to help you prepare for the TNCC exam.
Halo effect investigation
Case study - 6 pages - Psychology
This is an investigation into how the halo effect affects an individual's perception towards people. The human schema is influenced by several factors that change the way humans perceive situations. In other words, it causes cognitive bias. The halo effect revolves around this concept. The...
Decolonizing Masculinity: Mzoxolo Mayongo Rethinking Masculinity
Essay - 5 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
In postcolonial cultures like South Africa, the idea of masculinity is closely tied to gender, race, and class. The colonial power structures that favoured control, dominance, and the dehumanisation of Black men, often portraying them as overly sexual and primitive, significantly influenced...
Civilization
Course material - 47 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
No empire other than Great Britain brought to its colonies the technological tools (railroads, modern medicine) and the political ideals (capitalism, the rule of law) that made possible the development of stable and egalitarian societies. This explains why 54 nations, most of them former British...
Reasons and Consequences of Child Abuse
Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Child abuse is a deeply troubling issue that affects millions of children worldwide, leaving long-lasting emotional, psychological, and physical scars. It refers to any act or series of acts that harm or potentially harm a child's well-being. While the causes of child abuse are complex, they...
The Role of Religion in Greek Society and Culture
Case study - 2 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
Religion was a central element of Greek society and culture, shaping various aspects of daily life, including art, architecture, and societal norms. Unlike the monotheistic traditions found in some other cultures, Greek religion was predominantly polytheistic, characterized by a pantheon of gods...
The Present-Day Forms of Discontent in Culture - François Richard (2011) - Is the current discontent in our culture an extension of the Freudian concept of the superego or is it stemming from somewhere else?
Book review - 2 pages - Psychology
This article, published in the journal of psychoanalytical studies in 2011 by François Richard, sets out to analyse the current forms of discontent in culture from the point of view of psychoanalysis, specifically through the lenses of Sigmund Freud. The question at the heart of the article is...
Mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional analyses from a community cohort study - Jia et al. (2020) - Validated measures of mental health
Text commentary - 2 pages - Psychology
The paper titled "Mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional analyses from a community cohort study" by Jia et al. provides an in-depth analysis of the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK population. The study is based on a large community cohort of...
Virtual/visual ethnography: methodological crossroads at the intersection of visual and internet research - E. Ardévol (2012)
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The text by E. Ardévol (2012) sets out to show the interest of a so-called modern method for conducting ethnographic fieldwork, namely the use of the internet and new digital technologies. From an epistemological perspective, the author's aim is to question the innovative field of visual...
British diplomacy between the 11th and the 20th century
Course material - 2 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
William the conqueror overthrew the ruling power of the time which was the anglo-saxons and the Danish. William was the duke of Normandy, England. His descendants became dukes of Western France. They weren't really English. They were called the Angevins. The family has a lot of power and...
We should end the suffering of patients who know they are dying and want to do so peacefully - Peter Singer (2017) ; Legalising assisted dying would be a failure of collective human memory and imagination - Margaret Somerville (2017)
Book review - 1 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
This document summarizes two press articles on end-of-life issues, offering a reflection on the right to die.
Does good quality education necessarily depend on important financial investment?
Essay - 1 pages - Educational studies
Education is a very important thing in today's society. A lot of families consider education as an investment for the well-being of their children. Indeed, they want the best and some are willing to pay a very high tuition fee to make sure their children are given the best education possible....
Cover letter for a Master MEEF student contract application
Sample letter - 1 pages - Educational studies
It is with pleasure that I submit my application for the student contract (Master's MEEF Degree) offered by your institution. I completed successfully a four-year-college degree (240 ECTS) in French as a Foreign Language from National University of Athens. This undergraduate curriculum...
Cover Letter to Enter a Business Management Bachelor e-Learning Program
Sample letter - 1 pages - Educational studies
This letter is an application to the Business Management Bachelor e-learning program at the University of Essex.
The Guardian, Six myths about sleep: if you got up early to read this, you're in trouble - Paul Kelley (2015) - How does the lack of sleep affect our society?
Text commentary - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
It's generally acknowledged that sleep represents a major part of our lives, however, we tend to underestimate the importance of quality sleep. The article "Six myths about sleep" was adapted from the Guardian in October 2015 and tackles the issue of sleep. This issue is linked with social...
Comparative Research Project - Ethics of Vaccination
Summary - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Vaccination gives humans and living beings immunity against some viruses, allowing humans and animals to live longer, as they can now be protected. Vaccination is a very important procedure in several countries, as it can provide people with general immunity. However, some vaccination campaigns...
Student CV for a business school internship
Sample resume - 1 pages - Everyday's life
This CV is a template for any business school student applying for an internship.
Gabrielle Chanel, an inspiring entrepreneur
Biography - 1 pages - Everyday's life
The woman I chose to talk about is a legend. Her name is legendary and her products were and are still so popular. What if I ask you this simple question: What is the most famous French brand in the world? Many brand names will pop up in your mind. But I am ready to bet that "Chanel" will be in...
The Issue of Race in the US
Case study - 5 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
The United States, often lauded as a melting pot of cultures, is a nation deeply entrenched in a complex history of racial dynamics. From its inception, issues of race have shaped the social, economic, and political landscape of the country. Its impact spans across education, employment,...
Finding A Mutually Satisfactory Argument in Negotiations
Course material - 1 pages - Psychology
It is vital to note that negotiating parties have multiple interests, and this should be identified and talked about clearly. Identification of interests begins with a review of basic needs and in the current case; these include economic well-being, a sense of belonging, security, and...
Transmitting Aggression through the Imitation of Aggressive Models - Albert Bandura (1961)
Book review - 3 pages - Psychology
Aggression in its multiple dimensions is a significant behavioural problem in the world currently. In the history of psychology, aggression stands out as a widely researched topic, particularly by social psychologists whose primary goal is to define it and study its causes. While there is a long...
AFCON 2023: A Celebration of Talent, Diversity and African Unity
Case study - 2 pages - Sports
Excitement is building as Africa prepares to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), an event that transcends borders, celebrating not only exceptional football, but also cultural richness and diversity of an entire continent. In this article, let's delve into the importance of the AFCON...
Summary and analysis of 6 TED talks
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Psychology
This document contains an analysis and a summary of the following Ted Talks : - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_psychology_of_your_future_self#t-100222 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUKhMUZnLuw -...
Cyberbullying
Presentation - 14 pages - Sociology & social sciences
As the name suggests, cyberbullying is bullying in a digital place such as phones, computers, tablets and many more, in différents areas like messaging, social media, online gaming or forums. The cyber bully sends negative message increasingly.
David Copperfield - Charles Dickens (1850); The Rev. and Mrs. Palmer-Lovell with their two daughters - Augustus Leopold Egg (19th century); Billy Elliot - Stephen Daldry (2000) - To what extent does gender have an impact on education?
Text commentary - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
This document tackles 3 documents : - Document 1 is an extract from the novel entitled David Copperfield written by Charles Dickens and published in 1850. It is a coming-of-age novel. - Document 2 is a painting by Augustus Leopold Egg realized in the 19th century. It pictures The Rev. and Mrs....
Land grabbing in post-Soviet Eurasia: the world's largest agricultural land reserves at stake - Oane Visser & Max Spoor (2011)
Book review - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The redaction takes place during the beginning of a project led by Visser about land investment strategies and their effects, concerning food security and sovereignty, labour issues and rural development. Visser and Spoor being specialists of post-Soviet countries in their own discipline, they...
English civilization file on war correspondence
Text commentary - 7 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
Ernest "Ernie" Taylor Pyle lived most of his first 19 years on a farm near Dana, Indiana. He was born on 3 August 1900, the only son of William and Mary Taylor Peale, who were considered simple farmers, ardent Methodists and Prohibitionists. Around 1917, the United States entered the First...
What key policy and socioeconomic factors contribute to healthcare disparities in the United States and the United Kingdom? - Comparative study
Dissertation - 10 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The health care system in the United States appears as a complex and multi-layered system that includes a mix of public and private entities. Unlike many other developed countries that have adopted universal health care systems, the United States relies primarily on a privately owned system ,...
Guns in America Cover - Time Magazine (November 5, 2018) - What 245 Americans Think About the Issue
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Facing the debate on individual weapons ownership and gun violence in the United States, artists try to alert and provoke public opinion through their works, being biased or not at all. The work I will show you dates back to 5 years; this is TIME's November 5 cover, made in collaboration with...
