Abstract This paper addresses the issue of rapidly diminishing national boundaries in an increasingly globalized community. The author suggests a cosmopolitan model as a possible solution.
From the Paper "Our world is in a continuing state of change. This change is evident on various levels and has harbored itself most prominently in the vessel of political communities. As our global community pushes for a faster, simpler, more efficient way of life, we find ourselves face to face with various nation-states across the globe. We are witnessing the melding together of national communities on an international level as issues continue to break through the confines of national agenda and pose themselves as threats to the vital planetary interest. Globalization has become a major player in today's political forum and the changes it has spurred necessitate a reevaluation of our present democratic system."
This is a research paper outlining the current issues in mental health, like the stigma that those afflicted will face. The paper looks at who was more likely to stigmatize based on age, sex and experience with mental health.
Abstract This study examines who is more likely to stigmatize the mentally ill according to their experiences. Specifically, the study examines the level of knowledge each participant has about mental health issues and their viewpoints on the mentally ill, and whether it is related to gender.
From the Paper "Stigma, has "traditionally been defined as a sign or mark that designates the bearer defective, and therefore as meriting less valued treatment than normal people" (Heatherton 2000:88). This view of an individual is apparent in all societies. The actual experience of stigma is common. Virtually everyone has experienced some form of stigmatization. Whether it is our personality, our dress, or our economic status. However it has been the mentally ill and former mentally ill individuals who "have traditionally been degraded and rejected; they have experienced prejudice similar to that experienced by racial and ethnic minorities" (Heatherton 2000:103). It is a fault in society to assume that everyone stigmatizes in the same way. It is the way we socialize our children that anyone different is less of a person. The mass media constantly characterizes the mentally ill as "sick", "dangerous", "worthless", "unpredictable" (Heatherton 2000:103). Literature found on mental illness usually states that stigma for the mentally ill is common to all society, but a closer look shows that it fails to differentiate between its origins. Specifically that everyone looks at the mentally ill the same way: that they are negative and violent."
Abstract The human brain is mind boggling when one thinks of all the intimate parts and how they affect learning. The study of Neuroanatomy of the brain and learning styles helps individuals to try to understand their individual dominance in right/left hemisphere. The paper studies several sources of literature where experiments were carried out to test right/left dominance, and discusses their results. Methods used by psychologists such Nagae are also discussed.
From the Paper "In this study students were instructed to make a fist with their thumb pointing upward at an arms length away. Once they lined up with the target, they were asked to close their left eye and decide if it was still on target. Once they did this, they were asked to line up their thumbs on target and asked to close their right eye. Which eye was closest to target? They divided the students into right/left and mixed dominant sections. The students were then told how to do create a hypercard. The assignment was to create a sales presentation to an imaginary client. They were asked to indicate their right/left or mixed brain dominancy.
"The findings demonstrated the right-brain dominant individuals outperformed the left-brain and mixed-brain dominant students."
Abstract The paper starts with a general discussion of reading comprehension and its importance for academic success. Factors involved in reading comprehension, such as phonological memory and word recognition, are examined, as well as other influential forces, such as time limitation and silent reading are outlined. Then the topic of comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction material is explored through a review of the relevant literature.
From the Paper "Literacy and reading comprehension are subjects that have been explored for decades. Through these explorations we have discovered that comprehension is an essential component in the ability of a person to succeed in academia and in life. Comprehension is defined as "the act or action of grasping with the intellect"the capacity for understanding fully.?(The Dictionary) Comprehension is important because it allows us to gain knowledge of new concepts; without comprehension it would be impossible to learn anything.
"This discourse will present a literary review of the aforementioned topic so that we can understand comprehension and the effect of comprehension on academic success. The literature presented will seek to display this information in a manner that will inform and enlighten.
Reading comprehension covers a broad range of topics. For the purposes of this literary review we will seek to explain what comprehension is and the effect that fiction and nonfiction works have on comprehension. This review will use a wide range of sources including journals, digests and academic studies."
Abstract This paper examines psychological theory on the development of inferential reasoning skills. The pragmatic view and the natural logic view are discussed. The work of Shaw-Jing and Cheng as well as the work of Braine are presented.
From the Paper "The Development of deductive reasoning skills has been of interest to psychologists since the 1960s. There are two contrasting views on the development of reasoning skills. The first is the pragmatic view, which proposes that pragmatic rules develop first and that these then generalize and develop into formal rules. The natural logic view is that a set of formal rules develops first and that pragmatic rules follow. Many studies prior to the one conducted by Shaw-Jing and Cheng attempted to explain the development of logic using one of these two models."
Abstract This paper discusses sexual molestation of children. It provides a review of pertinent literature and quotes statistics relating to sexual offenders and victims. The paper outlines a proposal for a research, the purpose being to discover if females who are sexually abused before puberty are more likely to become sexually promiscuous when they begin the pubescent stage compared to females who were not sexually abused before puberty.
From the Paper "Child sexual abuse, CSA, is said to occur when children experience sexual contact with an adult or an older child through coercion or deceptive manipulation at an age and stage of development at which the child does not posses sufficient maturity to understand the nature of the acts and therefore are not able to provide informed consent. Physical force is often not necessary due to the fact that the perpetrator is likely someone with whom the child has a trusting relationship and who is in a position of authority over the child (Arcus 1998). "The type of sexual contact may involve intercourse, touching or fondling the genitals or secondary sex organs with hands, mouth, or objects, or being forced to perform sexual acts with another person" (Arcus 1998). A child may be coerced into disrobing and exposing themselves, or watching adults disrobe or engage in sexual activity, thus contact may not involve actually touching the child."
Abstract This paper is based on the hypothesis that teenage males who are socially excluded in schools become more aggressive toward individuals and may become bullies. This paper provides a thorough study into this hypothesis using a literature review, methodology, questionnaire and measures to validate the argument. Statistics are also provided and examined. The limitations of the study are presented along with its findings.
From the Paper "Ricky was a student that suffered with asthma. Often he had to use his inhaler to be able to breathe. Ricky was tormented by a group of male bullies. This group of boys who were continually would take his inhaler medication from him to play with it by spraying classmates or themselves. They essentially wasted the inhaler that was vital for Ricky. This went on until one cold day in December 1994. Ricky was found dead at school. He died of an asthma attack. His inhaler was found empty (Noll 2000). In the past research has shown a correlation between problems in the home and aggression in the adolescent. However, it has been overlooked that many children are daily abused by verbal and physical acts of violence in the schools. "Between 1979 and 1991, nearly 50,000 American children were killed by guns"more than the number of Americans killed in Vietnam in 25 years? (Webber 1997). Research shows that boys who are bullied during the elementary school years may become aggressive during the middle school or high school years. The number of violent acts in schools is continuing to grow. It is important to recognize why students are becoming more violent and to take measures in preventing these acts of violence. "Few schools take the necessary steps to screen routinely for students displaying risk for these behaviors, and interventions, when implemented are often less than effective" (Acker and Talbott 1999). More research should be done considering this topic to prevent further school violence."
From the Paper "Research Proposal:
Acculturation of Iranians in America
Background of the Problem
The United States has been variously characterized as either a "melting pot" or a society that reflects cultural pluralism (Hess, Markson, & Stein, 1990). The "melting pot" model suggests that differences among groups are "melted down" over time and cease to exist, creating a social system of a high degree of homogeneity. In the model of cultural pluralism, it is proposed that the special contributions of immigrant groups and cultures add to the diversity and vitality of American cultural life (Hess, Markson, & Stein, 1990). Cultural pluralism implies an acceptance of differences in relatively personal matters such as food, family, religious rituals, and community associations. Further..."
From the Paper "Purpose
The purpose of this research is to investigate the benefits of soy for menopause and osteoporosis. The technical component for this study is a questionnaire developed by the researcher as a survey instrument to assist in the determining of benefits of soy. Studies have shown the possible potential for soy as a supplement providing relief for menopause symptoms as well as bone loss in osteoporosis; further research is needed to confirm these findings. This project will provide additional support regarding soy benefits.
Review of Literature
This review of the literature will provide information regarding areas of relevance to the research topic, to include.."
From the Paper "Statement of Purpose
Burnout has been described as a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by an individual's devotion to a cause or way or life (or profession) that has failed to meet expectations (Vredenburgh, Carlozzi, & Stein, 1999). It further represents a state in which individuals expect little reward and compensation along with considerable punishment from work because of a lack of valued reinforcement, controllable outcomes, or personal competence (Vredenburgh, et al, 1999). The problem is viewed as significant in a number of fields, especially in education, where research suggests that many teachers leave the profession within a few years of entering (Betancourt-Smith, 1994). "
From the Paper " Introduction
This paper will discuss risk status assessment and its role in midwifery. Included in the discussion will be how risk assessment fits into a birth center setting, and how explaining the concept of risk assessment to a client would take place.
Risk Status Assessment & Midwifery
Risk status assessment is an important part of the primary prevention of disease or negative outcome. Negative outcomes are avoided by reducing or altering susceptibility of risks. Secondary prevention of outcomes includes early detection and treatment, also through risk assessment. Tertiary prevention includes the alleviation of problems with the promotion of health, as much as possible within the disease state. Thus risk..."
Summarizes rulings since Roe vs. Wade (1973) decision decriminalization abortion. Impact of pro-choice & pro-life public sentiment. Subsequent Supreme Court rulings that diluted original decision.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 29 sources, 2001, $ 87.95
From the Paper "This research paper summarizes the rulings of the Supreme Court regarding abortion since the early 1970s and examines the factors which have influenced the stance of the Court, including its composition. Through its decision in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), the Court established a limited constitutional right of pregnant women to choose to have an abortion. Subsequently, that right has been substantially abridged, especially during the latter phases of the Warren Burger-led Court (1969-1986) and, even more so by the Rehnquist Court. The more conservative orientation of the late Burger and Rehnquist Courts is reflected in the Court's rulings; however, pro-choice and pro-life beliefs and orientations have produced in the 1990s an unstable compromise or standstill concerning the circumstances under..."
Discusses differences between the two tools for assessing human ability. Components of Emotional Intelligence. Research studies on importance. Role of Intelligence Quotient.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, 2001, $ 55.95
I. INTRODUCTION
Controversy over the Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient in assessing individual abilities
II. BODY
A. Emotional Intelligence
B. Research Studies
C. The Role of IQ
III. SUMMARY
IV. REFERENCES
This paper discusses the effect of adventure therapy and physical activies in real life settings on the self-esteem of adolescent substance abuser and includes a research proposal.
Abstract This paper states a basic premise of adventure therapy is that a series of well-designed activities focusing on success experiences will help break the cycles of failure and bring about an increase in that person's ability to feel good about him/herself. The author discuses the goals of AT are important to the recovering addict. The paper presents a complete research design.
Table of Contents
Theoretical Background
The Adolescent, Self Esteem and Substance Abuse
Adventure Therapy and the Adolescent
Introduction to the Research
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Data Organization
Statistical Procedures
Significance of the Study
Implications
Applications
From the Paper "The physical nature of adventure therapy and the real life nature of experiential learning activities, lends itself to be used by counselors of many different theoretical. AT easily allows the counselor to design a program unique to its setting. The basic model of experiential learning is based on the premise that intervention fosters learning, which leads to insight. This new insight, can then create necessary permanent changes."
From the Paper "Gang violence is a serious problem for America's cities and towns. As urban poverty worsened in the 1980s, the gang option became an increasingly common choice among urban youth. For some young men, gang membership provided a badly-needed sense of identity and solidarity. With the rapid growth of crack cocaine sales, many gangs also held out the promise of access to a great deal of money. The crack business proved so successful that numerous big-city gangs began expanding their operations to smaller towns. At the same time, the so-called "gangster" lifestyle was glamorized by the entertainment media, and, even without the influence of outside gangs, many small-town youths began forming gangs of their own. By the middle of the 1990s, entrepreneurial drug gangs had developed sophisticated organizations that could accurately be described as branches of..."
