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21 Jul 2015
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Diverse sexual orientations

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

In the world of today there are the homosexuals and the heterosexuals who are forming a part of our society. Although met initially with resistance the society is gradually accepting that the homosexuals are a part of our society and are not going anywhere. Diversity in sexual orientation has...

21 Jul 2015
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Supporting Significant Life Events

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

It is very difficult to be able to understand how significant life events such as dying and bereavement impact on the lives of individuals and more so their social networks when one has never had prior experience with grief (McFarlane et. al 1994, p. 716). Life is a cycle with a lot of...

07 Jul 2015
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Position Paper: PAWA

Case study - 4 pages - Psychology

When looking at PAWA, I've come to the conclusion that the legislation is a positive for the public and generates a public good. PAWA should be supported because it helps to keep workers in high risk situations safe, it helps to preserve the environment and keep it clean for the long term, it...

07 Jul 2015
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Renewable Energy and the Hotel Industry: A Perfect Fit?

Case study - 27 pages - Psychology

Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing sectors in today's energy market. Energy from solar, wind, hydro power, tidal energy and biomass sources is being harnessed to provide energy that is both environmentally friendly and secure from the fluctuations of the international fossil fuel...

20 May 2015
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Attention deficit disorder

Case study - 5 pages - Psychology

In the year 1902 the English physician George Fredick Still described, children who had behavior described as aggressive, defiant, unruly, cruel, with difficulties in attention and with little control. Dr. Still called these behaviors of a "defect in moral control." The doctor suggested that...

07 Apr 2015
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Ergonomics and Workplace Psychology

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

The Musculoskeletal disorders lead to disabilities in places of work. The statistics by the government show that these disorders were responsible for a quarter of benefits from incapacity claims in the United Kingdom. This high occurrence of MSD has been confirmed with published research. For...

06 Apr 2015
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Working with Pain - Psychology

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Emotional pain is a feeling of vulnerability and loss in the event of a major crisis in one's life. In its gamut, it includes a feeling of losing a part of oneself, loss of control and brokenness. Emotional pain is considered a consequence of living in a complicated world resulting from the...

19 Feb 2015
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In search of excellence - advanced organizational behavior

Case study - 5 pages - Psychology

“In Search of Excellence” is a well-known book published in 1982 by Peters and Waterman and has been considered a fundamental book in the business world (Thomas & Robert, 1982). It has been read and recommended by some of the biggest businesses in the planet who have borrowed some of...

09 Jan 2015
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Boredom: Is there a cure?

Case study - 5 pages - Psychology

Ask yourself this question which is essential when we know that we will be interested in the school boredom. Indeed, many people believe that it is possible that the school is no longer boring. But can it really cure boredom? The authors believe that a cure boredom admits outnumber those who...

24 Nov 2014
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Human development - Case study Of Interpersonal behaviors

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Personal perceptions are different mental processes used by people to create an impression on others. It is the processes of making an impression and the different conclusion individual make about others in relation to this impression. People form impression using very little knowledge or...

24 Nov 2014
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Sex Exploitation and Consensual Sexual Activities

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

One of the major challenges that face decision making in sexual exploitation related crimes is the issue of consent. It is hard to determine when sexual relationship if it was consensual or not. Due to such instances, a lot of public awareness should be conducted to educate the public on the...

03 Nov 2014
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The Rise of Modern America

Case study - 12 pages - Psychology

The frame of reference attached to the stretch of years from 1865 to 1900 as ‘The Gilded Age,' implies a surface gleam where a gold coating encloses a cheap metal underneath. The justification for the gilded label comprises the rapid development and expansion of the economy, new...

03 Nov 2014
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Everything You Think You Know about Risk Seems Unhelpful and is Probably Wrong

Case study - 5 pages - Psychology

Over the years, risk management has become one of the business concepts which have continually shaped management thoughts and practices. Naturally, risk affects the whole world no matter the level of connection; it is inherent in all spheres of individual contacts and enterprise operations....

03 Nov 2014
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Multitasking in the Digital Age

Case study - 7 pages - Psychology

Advancement in technology has really changed the world we live in. This has led to the changes in our lifestyles, relationships, work, and access to information among others. In fact, the digital era has revolutionized every aspect of our lives. One of the most affected aspects of our lives is...

02 Sep 2014
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How has excellence been used as a criterion for funding? Outline the critiques of this model. Find examples of arts and culture to demonstrate your case?

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Art, religion, culture and music have one thing in common; they all have a mystic power that touches our souls. Art has been for many years thought and proven to have power which sustains, heals and humanizes.This power is both frightening and beautiful at the same time. An artist is a person...

27 Aug 2014
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Annotated Bibliography-Should Condom be distributed in Prison?

Case study - 6 pages - Psychology

In the current decade, sexually transmitted diseases have emerged among the greatest threats across the globe. It is a threat that can wipe the human race away. It is an issue that should be addressed with care. Individuals have embraced the act of having unprotected sex and using other...

21 Aug 2014
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Workplace stress among the Nurses

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Disturbing events leave ineradicable marks on those closely associated with the incident. Those persons who are left to air or care for individuals who are undergoing traumatic events may also experience stress levels that they are not really aware. These kinds of people are oblivious of the...

21 Aug 2014
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Child Labor in India

Case study - 7 pages - Psychology

Child labor can be defined as any practice that involves employing children in economic activities either on permanent full time or semi permanent part time basis. It involves the violation the minimum age laws and include the excruciating abuse such as child trafficking, forced labor, child...

21 Aug 2014
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Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

Regardless of the racial and gender discrimination, African-American women have built up rich intellectual tradition they are well known off. The author investigates the words and ideas of Black feminist intellectuals as well as other African-American women outside the feminist class. Patricia...

21 Aug 2014
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Counseling Psychology: Case study

Case study - 5 pages - Psychology

Counseling psychology is a career whose specialty involves helping people gain control of their feelings. It is a class of applied psychology that uses research and applied work to give treatment to clients who experience variety of emotional, social and behavioral problems. Among other...

12 Aug 2014
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Psychological Research Methods

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

This method mostly applies to psychological research to uncover the causal relationships between variables. This area makes use of scientific research to evaluate the relationship between variables. Experimental psychological methods determine if a change in one variable grounds a change in the...

07 Aug 2014
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Emerging Technology in Diabetes Care; Real-Time Diabetes Monitoring System

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

The management of type 1 diabetes has evolved and with the new technology, it's easier and cheaper. Monitoring has been made easier with the caregivers getting the new technology. The Real Time Diabetes Monitoring System which has come to supplement the existing technology as well as improving...

07 Aug 2014
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Death Penalty - published: 07/08/2014

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

The death penalty is a legal process where a convicted person is put to death for punishment for a crime (Golston 10). The term is also used hand in hand with capital punishment. The actual enforcement of the sentence is known as execution. The crimes that are punishable through death penalty...

07 Aug 2014
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Computational Aesthetics Applied to Islamic Art

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Aesthetics, a branch of philosophy, entails the nature of art beauty and taste in the development and recognition of beauty. Computational aesthetics is related to the use of information, communication and technology in the development of new aesthetic features. It aims to enable not only the...

06 Aug 2014
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Adult Migrant English Program

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Community projects aim at making the community a sustainable place for each and every individual. The community project on focus is the Australian Football league that partners with administrators and community volunteers association in support of the differently abled children. AFL program...

06 Aug 2014
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Influence of Cartoons on Children

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Cartoons are preparatory designs, paintings or drawings intended for humor, satire or caricature. Cartoon maybe in form of continuous videos mostly appearing on television sets but can also be drawn in magazines to portray a certain message. Cartoons are non-realistic or semi-realistic drawings...

04 Aug 2014
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Personal Statement: Sample report

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

I have always had a desire to be a change to other people. Success to me has been subjective not objective. My journey into pursuing occupational therapy, to me is like a revelation. It came at the right time and the right place. From that moment, i see my future as an occupational therapist. It...

01 Aug 2014
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Illegal Masturbation

Case study - 4 pages - Psychology

Maddex in Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the law, he states that there is no other form of sexuality that has been frequently discussed, condemned and universally practiced than masturbation (Maddex, 2006) In the period that many laws are being passed on legalizing some aspects of the...

01 Aug 2014
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Nursing Informatics: Case study

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Advancements in information technology and quality problems in healthcare have become more pronounced; public policy has had a focus on methods of dissemination of the principles of informatics to a larger audience for a broader benefit. Focus has primarily been on adoption of electronic health...

01 Aug 2014
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Hiring people with disabilities

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

Disability is not inability. Disabled people have skills, ability and knowledge to carry out activities some of which average people do. With the advanced technology disabled people are now empowered more than ever. They can work in organizations if given a chance. Disability is a physical and...