Abstract This essay outlines in a factual, explanatory tone, how 'visual perception' occurs within the body and brain. It is heavily based on scientific terminology as outlined within the psychology syllabus. Includes the function of rods and cones, the interpretation of stimuli, depth cues, Gestalt principles, psychological factors of perception, and a discussion on the fallibility of visual perception. Highly reliable examples are included.
From the Paper "Visual Sensation, which occurs so we can detect physical stimuli, begins with the reception of information. Light waves (electromagnetic energy) enter the eye and are focused on the retina. This electromagnetic energy is then transduced by rods and cones, (light sensitive cells), into electrochemical energy enabling it to be transmitted to the brain. The electrochemical energy is then transmitted along the neurons of the optic nerve to the Occipital Lobe (Visual Cortex of brain)."
Abstract In this article, the writer examines if there are effective ways to treat co-occurring / co-existing disorders simultaneously instead of using a multitude of techniques. Another aspect of this study is to determine the amount of supporting documentation on effective treatment methods, as well as possible data on other effective methods and methods that may have been proven ineffective or untimely. This study also serves as current research on what characteristics have been determined to create co-occurring / co-existing disorders. The writer points out that people with alcohol use disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders, but they frequently do not receive specialized substance abuse treatment that addresses both conditions. The writer also notes that although pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for alcohol use disorders and psychiatric disorders can be integrated to help these patients, relatively few clinical studies have tested these types of treatments. The writer concludes that as mental health and substance abuse facilities expand their services for patients with dual disorders, further research is needed to guide the treatment of this patient population.
Contents:
Tables
Introduction
Statement of the problem
Purpose of the study
Importance of the study
Scope of the study
Rationale of the study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Data Gathering Methods
Database of Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitation of Data
Summary
Appendix A
Reference List
From the Paper "Over the past few decades, there has been research that describes different disorders and treatments. However, a situation, which exists, is that of co-occurring disorders also called coexisting disorders. An important aspect of co-occurring/existing disorders is what treatment methods exists and are they effective, as well as if there are methods of providing these treatments in a combined manner through one method, instead of having patients using multiple treatment methods. When a mental health professional searches for effective ways to treat a patient it is imperative that those chosen methods be effective and in a timely fashion. Another important aspect is what causes these co occurring/existing disorders to occur in the first place. If information can be found that gives a conclusive reason for why co occurring/ existing disorders happen, then researchers may be able to create methods that will be able to stop co occurring/existing disorders for happening or at least decrease the likelihood of them occurring so prevalently."
Abstract This paper analyzes the issues that occurred in the Mazda plant in Flat Rock, Michigan which were created due the cultural difference in management style and work ethic between the Japanese and American workers. It examines the reasons why serious personnel issues occurred and outlines a plan for transforming the culture at Flat Rock and making the plant more productive. It also looks at how the roles of training and organizational development influence organizational performance.
From the Paper "One reason why issues were created at Flat Rock was because of the instability in management. This instability occurred because of the conflict between Japanese and American management over the business philosophy being used. Four top U.S. managers had left the company due to a feeling of "being left out of the information network" (Dessler, 2000). This lack of communication trickled all the way down to the floor, which created dissention among employees and reduced productivity. The poor communication, which contributed to poor production, created a downward spiral for Mazda in which they did not recover."
Abstract This paper discusses the integrated model of treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Research strongly indicates that "changes in substance disorder have significant effects on symptoms, functioning, and quality of life" (Cuffel, 1996, p. 101). Co-occurring substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders can be assessed and managed effectively only through the integrated treatment model.
This paper is a review of the book, "Teenage Wasteland" by Donna Gaines, which delves into teenage suicides, as well as the theories as to why they occurred in this neighborhood.
Abstract "Teenage Wasteland" is a book that cleverly combines pure participant research and personal experience. The book delves into the unexplained suicides that occur in a small suburban town of Bergenfield, New Jersey. The paper summarizes the main points of the book and then presents the theories used by Donna Gaines to understand why the suicides occurred.
From the Paper "In order to understand what really happened and why, Gaines travels to Bergenfield in order to attempt assimilation into the culture of those who were friends or peers of the four suicide victims. The adaptation into the lives of these kids does not present itself as a simple task. These kids aren?t jocks, brains, preps, or anything in between, by any means. They are the outsiders. They represent the outcasts or the "burnouts" that could only relate to one another. They share the same taste in music, similar views on life, and comparable family structures. But, what else is so intimately shared that makes four teenagers want to die together? That is one of Gaines? curiosities. She asks herself ?What could be so intimately binding that in the early morning hours of March 11 not one of them could stop, step back from the pact they had made to say, "Wait, I can"t do this??? (Gaines, 1991, p. 9) "
Abstract This paper explores the idea that development occurs throughout the lifespan. When one thinks of development, it instantly brings to mind a positive image of gain and progression but, from a lifespan perspective, development is multi-directional, it is more than simply accumulating more attributes and capacities as we journey through life. It involves loss as well as gain, growth as well as decline. This paper explores the biological, cognitive and psychosocial theories of development occurring in late life.
From the Paper "There are a number of internal biological changes that take place beginning in early adulthood but because these changes are internal and are therefore not generally experienced or observed directly they have little impact on our behaviour. It is not until middle and late adulthood that these changes begin to affect us functionally. The skin is often the first visible sign of ageing, it becomes thinner, less elastic and wrinkles and visible blood vessels appear, Whitbourne, (1996). Another visible effect of ageing is an alteration of overall body shape, Masoro, (1999). Bone mass peaks at around the ages of 25-30 years and then declines gradually, Firooznia et al, (1984a), although the rate at which it declines differs in men and women , Nilas and Christiansen, (1988) . "
Tags: ageing, cognitive, disengagement, genetics, intelligence, primary, secondary, theory
Abstract The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence and types of psychoactive substance use disorders plus other non psychotic mental disorders among a population of homeless persons participating in a behavioral day treatment and contingency management drug treatment program. This study also examines the differences in severity of functioning by diagnostic status on admission to treatment and the effect of diagnostic status on treatment outcome. In this article, the writer examines whether there are effective ways to treat co occurring / existing disorders simultaneously instead of using a multitude of techniques. In addition, the writer determines the amount of supporting documentation on effective treatment methods, as well as possible data on other effective methods and methods that may have been proven ineffective or untimely. This study also serves as current research on what characteristics have been determined to create co-occurring / existing disorders.
Table of Contents:
Tables
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Approach
Data Gathering Methods
Database of Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitation of Data
Summary
Appendix
Reference List
From the Paper "Although there are treatments for a multitude of disorders that exists there is very little known about methods that treat these disorders simultaneously. Therefore, there is a need to determine if there are co current methods are they effective, how much is known about them, and if there are not currently any methods, are there ways to develop methods that will work on a combination of disorders simultaneously. Co occurring/existing disorders exists, treating these disorders has occurred through numerous channels, this often may cause some distress on the part of the patient; it is also possible that methods may contradict each other in certain aspects. One of the most significant problems is the lack of research on methods to treat co occurring/existing disorders. There is also a lack of information on why co occurring/existing disorders occur, as well as what possible indicators are there that may help clinicians predetermine when co occurring/existing disorders will occur."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to assess whether a violation of employment law under Title VII has occurred using a study conducted at Case University, where 90 percent of the students are African American. The researcher argues that in both cases violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act occurred. Specifically, evidence of disparate impact and favoritism and nepotism are demonstrated in the two cases. Court decisions including those of the Supreme Court are noted supporting this argument.
Outline:
Background and Analysis
Case 1
Case 2
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Case University, which opened in 1870, claims its early mission included providing newly freed slaves the opportunity to receive a proper education. The University's purpose also includes training African Americans in various professions to promote career advancement. The researcher asserts that the university violated Title VII when it failed to hire candidate Smith as the professor of biology. While there are circumstances when an entity can exclude a candidate for a job, they must be based on sound logic and backed by standards established by the law. For example, when hiring an attendant for a restroom to sit in the restroom and provide customers with hand towels, acceptable practice does allow the business entity to hire women only to manage the female restrooms and males only for oversight of male restrooms."
Abstract This paper presents a look at two of the main challenges that are going to face businesses in the 21st century. The author takes the reader on a tour of possible challenges and details why they will occur and what might be done about them. The paper discussed the impact that is likely to happen to organizational structure as well as management practices.
From the Paper "Business has been around since the beginning of time. As the world has evolved so have the businesses. Each time technology moves us a bit further along on the time line of history we move the ways we do business to accommodate the changes. The technological boom of the last three decades however, has provided us with means that we never dreamed possible. While this is a positive change for many areas of business it is also a challenge as we move into the 21st century. There are two essential challenges that will occur going into the next century and the management practices and organizational. Structure will have to change to accommodate them. The advent of the Internet as well as telecommuting is both relatively new business components. Each of them has advantages as long as business management and organizational structure change with them."
Abstract This paper examines the reasons both for the proposed merger of a number of Canada's most important banks and the final rejection for that merger. The author discusses the economic and political factor that prevented those mergers from occurring.
From the Paper "While certainly national governments have an important role to play in designing and securing a country's economic strategy and security, governments cannot in any sense entirely plan a country's economy. Much of the power of the economic sector lies in the hands of private companies and especially of private financial institutions such as banks. If the control of such banks is not kept under strict scrutiny (and in the case of a relatively small country like Canada kept in large measure under domestic control) then the country's economic stability can be threatened. Such a threat would have seemed particularly realistic in 1998 given the economic destabilization caused by problems in Asian markets and the very shaky standing of the Canadian dollar in comparison to the U.S. dollar. "
In this five-page paper the writer explores the book "The Bluest Eyes" by Tony Morrison and examines the theme of the story and attempts to explain why it occurs. The characters of the book are explored, as are the era and lifestyle of the characters.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, 2001, $ 43.95
Abstract In this five-page paper the writer explores the book "The Bluest Eyes" by Tony Morrison and examines the theme of the story and attempts to explain why it occurs. The characters of the book are explored, as are the era and lifestyle of the characters
From the paper:
"This nation has come a long way in its effort to stamp out racism, but we still have a long way to go. Decades ago even though slavery was long gone the African American population in this nation was still made to feel substandard. There were "black neighborhoods", and "black schools", and "black water fountains" everywhere we looked. It was a not so subtle slap in the face to a race that had been proclaimed "equal" with the abolishment of slavery and then the amendments to the United States Constitution."
Abstract This paper gives a brief description London during the Elizabethan age. It discusses the life of the residents having to deal with hardships such as cholera and hunger. It explains that the world was on the brink of modernization and how this effected life in the capital. It also looks at the changes that Elizabeth tried to introduce judicially and politically.
From the paper:
"We can gain an idea of the tenor of the Elizabethan Age by looking at the changes that occurred in her own capital city, in its growth and in its problems. By the time the Tudors became the reigning family of Great Britain, London was already an ancient city. It had grown up by this point from three separate centers: the walled settlement founded by the Romans on the banks of the Thames in the 1st century AD (which is the area of the city known today as "the Square Mile" or more often simply as "the City"; the suburb of Southwark, which faces the City across the bridge on the lower gravels of the south bank of the Thames; and the City of Westminster "
Abstract This paper is an analysis of Macbeth, one of the most famous Shakespearean Tragedies, and contains the characters Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth, who is the first influential woman figure in literature. This paper analyses the play and discusses in detail the complete role reversal that occurs between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Tags: macbeth, shakespere, blood, evil, characters, macduff, king
An illustration of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that every city should have in place and practice on a regular basis in order to save as many lives as possible in the event of a disaster occurring.
Abstract The paper defines the different types of disasters that can occur and explains why every local fire department should have a disaster plan in place. The paper presents the four phases of Emergency Management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The paper focuses on the response phase by detailing the systems and structures that should be in place in every city in order to respond efficiently to any disaster.
From the Paper "The first portion of direction and control is establishing an Incident Command System at the site of the disaster. The second portion of direction and control is the establishment of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (FEMA, SLG 101, 2002). The functions of these two centers are different. The ICS is concerned with the immediate disaster and information dissemination to the EOC. Both the ICS and EOC are concerned with two phases. For both the ICS and EOC primary concern is protecting life and later the sustainability of services to sustain life. Direction and control is about the integration of services during a disaster. It is important for maintaining organization and structure."
Abstract This paper looks at the incidences of fires that have occurred in public places and reviews the social, economic and political impact each has had on our society. In particular, the paper surveys those fires that have caused significant loss of life, namely the Cocoanut Grove Lounge fire in Boston, Massachusetts, the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky, and the Happy Land Fire in Bronx, New York. It examines their impact on social and governmental action details and the advancement of our knowledge of fire prevention and safety which often comes at the cost of great loss of life through these fire tragedies.
From the Paper "The Supper Club fire also has a significant impact on the way personal injury claims are litigated for injuries to large numbers of people while in a place of assembly. While attorney Stan Chesley's approach to the case has been criticized for years, there is little doubt that it changed the way major lawsuits are litigated in America (Fisher, 1997a). Chesley became involved after a man who was injured in the blaze came to him for help. However, instead of lining up behind the hundreds of other personal injury lawyers hoping for a small piece of a settlement, Chesley filed the first lawsuit in the case and promptly tried to consolidate the case with the other plaintiffs. Chesley's theory was to share the costs and the risks with the other plaintiffs in the hope that together they could win a much bigger settlement (Horn, 1999)."
