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Concept mapping has become part of the learning format for many students within the educational system. Yet, because of the formal structure of concept mapping it is often suggested that this process in the learning does not allow for the inclusion of culture or the limitations that it imposes on concrete operational thought. It is hypothesized, however, that concept mapping supports both the inclusion of culture in learning, as well as concrete operational thought.

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Concept Mapping, Culture and Concrete Operational Thought Concept mapping has become part of the learning format for many students within the educational system. Yet, because of the formal structure of concept mapping it is often suggested that this process in the learning does not allow for the inclusion of culture or the limitations that it imposes on concrete operational thought. It is hypothesized, however, that concept mapping supports both the inclusion of culture in learning, as well as concrete operational thought. Concept maps have the ability of plotting a student's learning ("Concept", 2008). Student created, concept maps provide the opportunity for students

Tags:concept, mapping, edu

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This graduate level nursing paper examines the concept of pain as it relates to the nursing profession. First, the paper explores the philosophical notion of pain as a basic concept. Next, the paper delineates the concept as it is applied to the nursing profession in general, and as it appears in nursing theory. Last, the paper summarizes the categories of pain.

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"The Mayo Clinic states that pain is an an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with the stimulation of specialized nerve endings that signal actual or potential tissue damage, or that ..."

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concept analysis

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This paper compares Confucian concept with Buddhist concept of "human nature". Buddhism emphasizes the spirituality of the individual, and is a more "inward-oriented" philosophy. Therefore, as will be argued, while Confucianism represents "human nature" as external actions and rituals shaping the inner man, Buddhism represents the "Buddha nature" as the inner man achieving ultimate selflessness through meditation and reflection.

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The paper explores how an individual develops a sense of self and discusses the concept of self as a composite of both private and public self perception. The paper highlights both the importance of social and cultural factors in the shaping and development of the personal self as well as the relationship between self and emotions or feelings about oneself. The paper concludes that while the sense of self has its roots in the individual's psyche, it is also influenced by the social environment as well as by social factors such as the media and community.

Outline:
Introduction: What is the Self?
Definitions
The Development of a Self-Concept
Emotion, Presentation and Self-Esteem
Conclusion

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"Defining the self is notoriously difficult. In chapter five of Social Beings, Fiske points out that the self is a dynamic concept that changes in relation to the environment, culture and social setting, as well as in relation to the affective needs of the moment. In other words, "The dynamic self is not a simple fixed entity" (Fiske, 2004, p.170).
"On a more formal theoretical level there are a number of definitions that approach the complexity of understanding of what constitutes the self. William James for example, attempted to define the self as an extension of the material body (Fiske, 2004, p. 171). James also distinguished between the material self and a deeper more complex spiritual self. This deeper self is what most people refer to as the 'real' self (Fiske, 2004, p. 171). However, one also has to extend this definition or view of the self and include aspects such as emotions and behavior patterns as well as attitudes and abilities.
"In attempting to understand the nature of the self, account should also be taken of the distinction between the private and the public or social sense of self. The social self is extremely important facet of the self and often means that a single individual has a number of different personae or 'selves' that have to be incorporated into the concept of identity. For example, the person may have a self 'schema' or set of presentation variables to meet various social and personal demands; such as the individual person as a parent and businessman as well as other roles."

Tags:self-esteem, self-concept, identity, body, image

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This paper discusses how advertising affects a person's self-concept. It further expands by discussing how the process is effective because people have a deep need to behave consistently with who and what they perceive themselves to be. Advertisers focus on people's self-esteem since when they act in accordance with their self-concept, the consumer is able to maintain self-esteem and also appear consistent to others.

Tags:self, concept, self, image, buying

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The paper explains that adaptation can be thought of generally as a transition from a previous state to a more suitable state. The paper examines the implications of this concept in maternal care, often a time for life-changing, permanent adjustments in lifestyle, career and personal goals, relationships with one's partner, immediate family and household members. The paper aims to enable maternal patients and their families to faster embrace the inevitable role of either becoming a parent, transition from being a daughter to a mother, or from parent to grandparent.

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"Adaptation can be thought of generally as a transition from a previous state to a more suitable state. It often means dealing with a loss of many liberties along with the security of these liberties as well while simultaneously taking up new and unfamiliar responsibilities. In health care, it is a complex concept which can encompass many elements: the health care provider, the hospital or patient environment, the patient's circle of family and friends or most especially, the patient in any number of combinations. This is an important concept to analyze because of the..."

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This paper discusses how the concept of transference is understood by different schools of psychotherapy.

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The abortion debate in North America is frequently emotional, even violent. Rational consideration of it often focuses on the concept of personhood. If the foetus is a person, abortion is murder. If it is not, abortion is not murder. Jane English argues that personhood cannot be adequately defined at all. This essay analyses the role of personhood in the abortion debate emphasizing Jane English's critique of its validity.

Tags:CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, POLICY / HUMAN RIGHTS, abortion concept personhood

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In this article, the writer notes that self-concept has been a subject of continuous interest for several decades, and unifying evidence of research suggests that self-concept does not just reflect a behavior, but a dynamic driving force in itself that influences a behavior. It has an ability to motivate, interpret and organize self-relevant experience and provide a plan for action. The writer maintains that it is defining of a person and yet capable of change, i.e. adjusts to its social environment. The writer discusses that although self-concept is a major influencing factor, it does not always reveal itself in overt behavior. Rather, it is subtly manifested in mood changes, shifts in self-esteem, self-representation, choice of social settings, comparison to others, construction of one's reality and interpretation of this reality as one sees it fit. This paper examines several dimensions of self-concept and it s role on human behavior.

Outline:
Introduction
What is Self-Concept?
Self- Efficacy, Self-concept and a Real Life Example
Conclusion

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"Self-assessment also comes from direct interactions. People are equipped with a keen sense of intuition and are tuned (sometimes too tuned) to their social feedback. It is a rare individual who would not look back at his or her own behavior and speculate on feelings and intentions of others after a social contact. Even though intuitions are generally accurate, they can be also misguiding because of their self-serving nature- people tend to remember better what personally pertains to them and process information according to its self-relevance. For example, a person can mistakenly attribute stranger's avoidant behavior at the party to his snobbishness, while that person in reality is introverted and unskilled at a small talk."

Tags:mood, changes, behavior, identity, interactions

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The paper discusses the fundamentals of the marketing concept for the computer software industry, with specific attention to Microsoft Corporation's best practices in this area. The paper analyzes Microsoft's commitment to the marketing concept and this is followed by an assessment of the extent to which Microsoft follows the marketing concept in the development, delivery, sales and support of its software applications. The paper concludes that the marketing concept really does pay off. The paper explains how the focus on quantifying the long-term impacts of being market-driven and integrating the marketing concept into an organization is exemplified in the work done by Microsoft in the marketing of their X-Box product line.

Outline:
Overview
Discussion of the Marketing Concept in the 21st Century
Conclusions

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"The fundamental precepts of the marketing concept is that the customer comes first, and drives the development of systems, processes, and resources all pointing back the customer. It is a management philosophy asserting the existence and legitimacy of the firm ultimately depends on satisfying customer needs (Marketing Renaissance 2005). Putting the customer at the very center of all strategies is a noble goal, yet in reality thousands of companies never attain this change in philosophy because the marketing concept itself is tactical."

Tags:management, philosophy, business, customer