Abstract This paper looks at the beneficial facets of the placebo effect, and presents the placebo effect as an effective, ethical treatment. It maintains that the placebo effect is an effective and safe therapeutic practice for ailing patients, rather than a deceiving scheme of doctors. The term 'placebo' is defined and the ethical dilemma of using the placebo effect is discussed. Results of studies that show the effectiveness of the placebo effect are examined and the writer offers a personal opinion on the matter.
From the Paper "The philosophy of the mind continues to attract fans in this modern age of psycho-enlightenment. Alternative medicine, including Western medicine, has slowly permeated into the vessel of the United States Health Care System (USHCS). New treatments for diseases are constantly being tested in clinical trials, and a lot of patients pay close attention to their results, hoping to learn about the latest medication that will change their lives. Moreover, the data from these trials is easy to misinterpret, and it can lead to unnecessary fears or false hopes. The manifestations of therapeutic placebos and its? ethical infringements are of no strangers to the antagonistic views of its skeptics. The skeptics, essentially patients and opponents of the USHCS, feel that it is a doctor's moral commitment to inform to them whether the medication administered is simply that a placebo or else wise. It is quintessential not to generalize that all patients are skeptics to the placebo effect."
Abstract This paper discusses Rousseau's concept of the General Will presented in "The Social Contract": The General Will is the primary tool of the Sovereign that will either make the Social Contract valid or not. The paper defines the General Will as a collective form of consent of the people to let others govern them. The author feels that the General Will is beneficial in that it takes into account the welfare of all the people.
From the Paper "In proposing the social contract, Rousseau mentions that each person in the state will have to give a part of their rights to the leader or government, in which the people entrusts, to help them run the state. For Rousseau, the General Will is the combined force of the people that enables a leader or a government the right to govern and recognize their powers to exercise and come up with vital decisions concerning the welfare of the people and the state. Thus, because of the entrustment of the will of the people to a leader or to a government, Rousseau then describes that the General Will ?is always right and tends to the public advantage; but it does not follow that the deliberations of the people are always equally correct.? "
Abstract Contends that Hitler's continued relationship with Franco was beneficial to Nazi Germany objectives. Discusses the relationship as based on a mutual desire for political power, financial prosperity and land acquisition. Hitler's role in the Spanish Civil War. Franco & "neutral" Spain aiding Hitler in World War II. Quest for power of both men.
From the Paper "Adolph Hitler and General Francisco Franco were very much alike, according to author Gabrielle Ashford Hodges, in that their "access to unprecedented military, civil, and legal power enables them to impose the tyranny of play-ground politics upon entire nations" (52). The relationship between Hitler and Franco appears to have been largely based on a mutual desire for political power, financial prosperity, and the acquisition of strategically placed lands. Often nations who are torn as to which side to support in times of war will side with the enemies of their enemies (Tyree A17). Hitler helped Franco and his right-wing forces defeat Spain's Popular Front army to win the Spanish civil war in April 1939, and Franco unofficially helped Nazi Germany during World War II (Bowen). Hitler had created ..."
Abstract Humidification is the gradual introduction of moisture into an absorbent material. Although excessive humidity can prove detrimental to works of art, its gradual and controlled introduction to either the object (direct humidification) or its support (indirect humidification) can have beneficial effects to the object itself and is one of the most widely used methods for the restoration of parchment, vellum and paper. This paper discusses and evaluates various humidifying techniques such as felt blotter washing or the use of Gore-tex membrane.
From the Paper "In the case of paper, the conservator can use humidification techniques for the removal of stains and for relaxing the fibres of cockled or curled paper, as well as, for the application of a suitable support necessary for the future preservation of the object. The capillary action of the paper fibres ensures the spreading of moisture when water is dripped onto a stain. The halo effect, i.e., the ring formed by the circular spreading of the drop, can be controlled or eliminated by wetting the area around the stain and by using dry blotters to lift the humidity and dissolved dirt off the surface of the paper. In the case of delicate materials that tend to distort or bleed when pressure is applied on them, the suction table, which holds the paper in close contact with the blotter and facilitates the absorption of the dissolved stain by the dry blotter placed underneath, is the best method conservators can use."
Discusses six cultural norms in Asia, the knowledge of which, could help North American business people form mutually beneficial business relationships.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 71.95
Abstract The business world is becoming one community, and with this comes the interaction of people from different cultures. This paper examines six cultural universals from the region of Asia which would help North American business people form mutually beneficial business relationships. In this paper, education, language, paternalism (age), division of labor, supernatural beliefs and inheritance rules and property rights will be addressed.
Abstract The debate in Canada over free trade with the United States has always been heated. Both sides have consistently pointed to evidences that appear to support their own argument. There has, for instance, been reason to believe that free trade has had a beneficial impact on Canada. But this story is somewhat more complicated since the overall impact of free trade on Canada appears to remain negative. Because the American and Canadian relationship is uneven to begin with, it has been no surprise that the United States has benefited disproportionately to the agreement.
Abstract This paper will review several of the major studies done on this topic, in order to determine whether study guides function as beneficial teaching aids. All studies and documents examined will be broken into conventional and non-conventional categories. They will be examined for accuracy of content and examined in terms of bias. The conclusion will draw from all works examined in this paper and will base all findings from this limited information.
Abstract This paper explains that poet and essayist May Sarton believes that being in solitude does not automatically make one a hero or a crazy hermit; instead, solitude can be a potentially beneficial state for those who chose it or for those who must chose it. The author points out that Sarton states the ability to live in solitude constructively has given her the ability to emerge as a writer with a unique voice. The paper concludes that solitude is necessary to understand a person's true self but it also is quite true that, without adequate socialization, all of the benefits of solitude accrued in the individual heart can never be fully reaped by the individual or by society.
From the Paper "This assertion, although stark, causes the reader to think of how many times he or she may have changed his or her true opinion in words, but not in thought. One pretends to change one's mind, based upon one's loved ones and one's friend's advice and world perspective, are shifted and amended. The common wisdom may be simply that-common, but not necessarily right, and accepted because everyone thinks that way. It may not even be that all human beings believe the cliches they circulate, regarding race, religion, gender or even such ethical assertions that 'it's an ill wind that blows nobody good.' Living alone, and not being forced to amend one's opinions and life to others, allows the uniqueness of every human soul to emerge without such amendment. In solitude, soaked in the juices of one's own character, fermenting alone, every human character emerges as something of a genius, according to Sarton."
Tags:beneficial, writer, voice, socialization, character
A paper discussing the advances made in the biological sciences and, in particular, in the technology of cloning and why these advances are beneficial.
Abstract This paper examines the advances made in cloning technology and looks at why these advances have made a difference to mankind and why they are beneficial. The paper considers the many controversial issues associated with cloning and discusses its advantages as well as its disadvantages. The author of the paper concludes that cloning technology, while still in its infancy, holds great potential for mankind.
From the Paper "Personally, I believe that cloning is one of the truly spectacular achievements in the biological sciences. We may be a while off from perfecting the complete process but the seed of success is built on a foundation of failed attempts. The Wright brothers did not fly the same way as our modern jets do and the learning process along the way for flight had many trials and tribulations. Yet, flying today is safer than driving. I believe over time that cloning will become a standard operation in healthcare and that from a biological perspective, all those who benefit from the technology in the future will be pleased with their outcomes."
Abstract This paper takes a closer look at the effects of globalization, both positive and negative. Through research and analysis, it has become apparent that globalization is beneficial to the rich, but detrimental to the poor. Though globalization has spurned on increased foreign direct investment and multinational corporations to set up shop overseas in an effort to reduce costs through decreased wages and operational costs.
From the Paper "When it comes to growth, some economists believe in the trickle down theory, meaning all people within the state benefit from economic growth. However, given the fact that world poverty still exists in the 21st century, this is positive proof that the poor are not reaping the benefits from an economic boom. The wealth created from the economic rise just before the turn of the century proved otherwise by making the rich richer and the poor poorer. "
Abstract In the present day, modern world, corporate ownership of professional sports teams and the venues in which they play seem to be locked in a permanent union. Some would even argue that this merger is essential, as professional sports have become so expensive that many would argue they could not survive without commercial sponsorship. This paper considers whether this relationship is really beneficial, or whether it's just another way for corporate owners to make more money.
Abstract This research study examines the problem of how home visits should be carried out among patients with colorectal cancer in order to be beneficial to the patient being treated. The problem not only addresses whether home visits in themselves are of benefit to colorectal patients, but how such visits should be administered to affect the greatest benefit to these patients.
Table of Contents:
Problem
Research Question
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths/Limitation
Implications of Study Findings
From the Paper "The study findings could certainly be used in nursing practice to emphasize the importance of utilization of more personalized care in treating of colorectal cancer patients, and any cancer patients for that matter. The fact that most patients perceived home health care by professionals such as nurses as positively affecting their recovery and health is critical to note. Perhaps it may influence nurses to administer more personalized service in a hospital care setting, thereby increasing the recovery rates and health benefit for inpatient services. The findings could also be used in educational settings, for both nursing and physician settings. Nursing education and physician education would likely benefit from knowing the perceptions of patients receiving various kinds of care, including home health care in their expected outcome and recovery time. Likely such insights will have an impact on the manner in which students and interns approach treating similar patients in the future."
This paper researches whether using males as interveners in at-risk intervention strategies for adolescent males is more beneficial that using females and suggests a two-tiered, gender-based intervention strategy.
Abstract This paper researches the finding that adolescent males are increasingly at-risk and that the consequences of leaving these boys without treatment range from academic problems all the way to suicide and mass-murder. Furthermore, much of these problems appear to be linked to the absence of father figures and other male role models in the lives of these boys. Therefore, this paper investigates whether using males as the interveners in at-risk intervention strategies is more beneficial than using females. The paper looks at gender differences in therapy, from the standpoint of the patient and the provider. The paper also investigates the differences between treating adults and treating children, and how a therapist can best approach an adolescent patient. In addition, the paper looks at existing intervention strategies, to determine whether gender has an impact on the success of those strategies. After reviewing the literature, the author suggests that a two-tiered, gender-based intervention strategy offers the best plan for success in at-risk interventions.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Background of Study
Problem Statement
Purpose Statement
Significance of Review
Research Design, Strategy, and Procedure
Literature Review
Findings and Discussion
Results
Analysis
Interpretation
Clinical Implications and Recommendations for Future Research
From the Paper "Initially, the author believed that the literature would be sufficient to provide a quantitative analysis of success rates, based on the gender of the therapist. However, the problem with defining therapeutic success has already been explained. In addition, there is another issue that prevents such a quantitative analysis; there is such a wide-variety of interventions, that it is almost impossible to quantitatively compare them. Furthermore, some of the available literature looks at different intervention methods, and fails to address the gender of the service providers involved. Therefore, this study takes a qualitative approach to gender differences and intervention success. The study looks at what works, when it works, who it works with, why it works, and how it could work better.
"In order to understand the relationship between gender and therapeutic success, this study looks at several related issues. First, the study investigates males and their role as clients in therapy. The role of the client in therapy is largely ignored in a research context, but may be the single most important variable when attempting to predict the success or failure of a therapeutic intervention. Therefore, this study looks at the male client and his approach to therapy."
