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Dramatherapy, 2008.
Reviews Sue Jennings' book "Introduction to Dramatherapy: Theatre and Healing: Ariadne's Ball of Thread".
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that Sue Jennings explores the potential and the practicality of dramatherapy in her 1998 British publication, "Introduction to Dramatherapy: Theatre and Healing: Ariadne's Ball of Thread". The paper further explains that the book is directed at a general audience and to counseling professionals and covers a range of theories that support dramatherapy. The paper points out that Jennings draws heavily from Jungian psychology and similar uses of symbolism as guiding forces in human consciousness and relates that her book illustrates the methodology of dramatherapy as a healing tool.
From the Paper
"In Chapter 5, Jennings notes how we can use dramatherapy to stop playing reruns. Whenever we find ourselves dealing with the same relationship problems again and again, we are likely reenacting some key moment of the past. Instead of seeing that situation as an actor would view a new script, we rely on the reruns for what to say or do. Similarly, if we act compulsively or with addiction, we are acting unconsciously. Our life can become a series of reruns when it could be an exciting new stage production."
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Psychology and Christianity, 2008.
A review of the content of D. Entwistle's work, "Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity."
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper summarizes and reviews D. Entwistle's work, "Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity." It describes the content of the text and briefly looks at the background to his beliefs. The writer then provides a response to Entwistle's work and suggests that he provides a very selective ideological focus which requires the reader to approach these excerpts with caution.
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Summary
Response
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"The text provides some admirable assistance in condensing different philosopher's views about reason and religion over a broad span of time, from the church patriarchs, to Freud, to C.S. Lewis. However, because of the author's very selective ideological focus, the reader must approach these excerpts with caution as representative of these thinkers' larger philosophies--the author has an ideological agenda of his own. Also, Entwistle's book does not reflect some recent developments in the field of neuroscience that challenges some of the assertions he makes in a blanket fashion--for example, some scientists would argue that what Entwistle sees as the innate proof of faith in the idea of God might be, evolutionary biologists argue, a naturally selected gene or defense mechanism."
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Emotional Intelligence and Adolescent Smoking, 2008.
A research study to determine the role of emotional intelligence on the success rates of adolescents enrolled in a smoking cessation program.
5,891 words (approx. 23.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 140.95
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The paper discusses a research study that measures the effect of emotional intelligence on the success or failure of adolescents to control their addictive behavior of smoking. The paper provides a critical literature review on understanding emotional intelligence and addictive behavior. The paper explains the study results that support the hypothesis that students with high emotional intelligence are better equipped to deal with the stresses in life and therefore have a greater chance for success in smoking cessation programs. The paper discusses how the research shows the importance of developing better programs to help combat stress at school and on the job later in life.
Outline:
Methodology
Integrative Summary and Critique
Critical Literature Review
Conclusion
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"The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of emotional intelligence on the success of various strategies to prevent smoking in adolescents. A number of methods have been attempted including in-school programs, clinical smoking interventions, increasing tobacco tax, and an anti-smoking media campaign. All of these programs have demonstrated some ability to reduce smoking in adolescents. However, none of them have proven to be 100% effective in stopping adolescent smoking. This study will examine the role of emotional intelligence in the decision to engage, or not engage in smoking behaviors."
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Employee Motivation, 2008.
An overview of different motivating factors for employees.
6,397 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 148.95
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This paper discusses how there are many trends when it comes to employee motivation and compensation, because big business has determined that money is not the only thing that employees want. It proposes a study to examine the hypothesis that employers can motivate their employees in many different ways through the study of personalities, career anchors and what specifically motivates individuals.
Outline:
Introduction and Hypothesis
Literature Review
Methodology
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"Originally, it was just the corporate world that was looking at employees in ways other than just how much money they were getting paid across the board, but the trend is also spreading over to the sales industry and other industries as well (Bedeian, 1993). It is important to look at these compensation trends and how they are being used for the outside sales force today, as well as to recommend a strategy that is designed to ensure that the reward system for employees stays in alignment with the mission of the sales industry as it evolves through time (Chesney, 1992). That mission has generally been to produce high-quality goods and services, have professional sales people, and provide excellent customer service, and these things cannot take place as easily if the employees are not motivated properly and compensated accordingly (Buford, 1990). "
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Long QT Syndrome: A Case Study, 2008.
A case study on the educational and grief management interventions for long QT syndrome.
2,159 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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The paper presents a case study involving a 32 year-old mother of two children diagnosed with long QT syndrome. The paper explains that long QT syndrome is a congenital condition that can result in sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS), where sudden death occurs as a result of cardiac arrest. The paper illustrates the educational techniques that are effective for family members of those diagnosed with long QT syndrome. The paper then focuses on strategies for grief management that involve guided imagery and visualization techniques.
Outline:
Case Study
Long QT Syndrome
Interventions Concerning Loss and Grief
From the Paper
"Long QT syndrome is a congenital that can result in sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS), where sudden death occurs as a result of cardiac arrest. Although rare, deaths from SADS, including those attributed to long QT syndrome, are not accompanied with any anatomic abnormality, which can make prediction and prevention very difficult (Meyer, Mehdirad, Salem, Kulikowska, Kulikowski, & Jamry, 2003). Long QT syndrome is characterized by arrhythmias that are associated with prolongation of the electrocardiographic QT interval, and it is also associated with hereditary genetic defects that affect the cardiac ion channels."
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Case Study: Hospitalized Five Year Old, 2008.
Looks at the case of Jack, a 5 year 4 month old male hospitalized for the placement of PE tubes secondary to recurrent otitis media.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper describes a 4-year old's life outside of the hospital and his physical development, which is normal. The paper explains that, in the hospital, the child, called 'Jack', played with age-appropriate toys in the room and appears to have no significant developmental delays. Jack was initially somewhat hesitant to be far from his mother in the hospital setting but soon became comfortable in the room and with the staff. The paper relates his play behavior after the surgery.
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"The staff provided some coloring books and paper for Jack once he was confined to his bed in preparation for surgery. Jack appeared to be able to manage crayons without difficulty and easily wrote his name in block capital letters which were easy to read. When asked to draw some pictures of his mother and his pet cat he made a half-hearted attempt to draw some stick figures without significant detail. This was felt to represent disinterest with the project rather than lack of motor skills."
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Motivation, 2008.
A research proposal to investigate motivation in the work place.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper presents a research proposal on work motivation. The paper explains that the purpose of the research is to investigate whether factors such as feasibility, intentions, goals, the workplace environment and the capacity of the employer to incorporate these factors into the work environment are essential to work motivation.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Preliminary Literature Review
Proposed Answer to Research Question
Next Step in Researching and Solving the Problem
Conclusion
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" It is evident from the research that feasibility has a considerable impact upon an individual's ability to complete a task. In addition, the preliminary research found that intention is an underlying influence in the understanding of many motivational theories. Likewise goal-setting serves as an important component in work motivation. The final article in the literature review concluded that employers now have a greater understanding of work motivation and how to incorporate this understanding into the overall corporate strategy."
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Intervention Programs for Behavioral Disorders, 2008.
An examination of prevention intervention programs for children with behavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2,479 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses social skills training programs within schools that are implemented in order to combat behavioral disorders among children. The paper specifically focuses on the most common behavioral disorder among children, which is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It looks at the role of prevention intervention programs for children who have these behavioral disorders.
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"The role of prevention interventions with children who have behavioral disorders can not be stressed enough. It is of the utmost importance that attention be focused on ensuring that behavior disorders among children do not develop into anti-social behavior later on. Furthermore, children with behavior disorders that exhibit aggressive and oppositional behavior are at risk for the development of serious anti-social behavior that can persist into adulthood. Bauer and Webster-Stratton (2006) determined that training programs for parents are an effective means of promoting positive parenting and strategies for discipline, as well as enhance the child's social skills, emotional self-regulation, and ability to solve problems. These researchers also suggested that family doctors can play a role in prevention by practicing developmental surveillance of patients with behavior disorders in order to prevent disruptive behavior problems, address the concerns of parents, and nurture the healthy development of the children's social and emotional competency."
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Cognitive Development, 2008.
A comparison of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky's theories on cognitive development.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses theories of cognitive development and states that Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are two theorists who had different views of cognitive development. The paper then goes on to explore the similarities and differences between these theories and concludes that both theories concern childhood development, so Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories are similar in that respect, but their theories are different in that Vygotsky's emphasizes the need for social interaction and the influence of culture on cognitive development.
From the Paper
"Vygotsky based his cognitive development theory on the importance of culture, language, and the zone of proximal growth and development. He argues that tools and symbol use are what makes us human: "In terms of development, the thing that separates us from other animals is our use of tools and symbols". According to Vygotsky this is turn is what creates cultures. Cultures greatly influence all of us and help us to grow and develop. Our culture makes language possible and learning a language creates thought. When children begin to develop, so does their language. When children learn to speak, they develop a thought process. Language directs a child's behavior."
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Discipline, 2008.
A look at the need for the school principal to take an active role in disciplining students.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper relates that in order to truly understand the need for administrative disciplinary support within the classrooms, one first needs to understand what the classroom discipline problem is and why teachers alone are unable to provide effective classroom management, and should not be expected to. To provide an idea of the disciplinary problems found in the classroom, this paper will take a brief look at the challenges created by the increasing number of students with behavioral and/or emotional disorders.
Outline:
Introduction
The Need for Administrative Disciplinary Support
The Principal's Role
From the Paper
"Finally, as has been previously alluded to, the principal must also act as an administrative resource to the individual classroom teacher. By resource it is meant that the principal must devote time and money towards educating classroom teachers on disciplinary issues and classroom management strategies. The school should devote in-service time to this topic, along with having the administration open to teachers to come and discuss disciplinary questions and issues with them."
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The Problem With Bribes, 2008.
A book review of Alfie Kohn's work "Punished by Rewards".
1,611 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses Alfie Kohn's work "Punished by Rewards" that explains why teaching children or encouraging workers according to a rewards and punishment system undermines long-term educational success or superior performance at work. The paper explains Kohn's beliefs on the dangers of incentives and motivations that merely enforce compliance rather than stimulate excellence. The paper looks at how Kohn believes this system to have originated from Skinner's theory of behaviorism. The paper concludes that although ideally one would like this work to be true, following every principle of his advice would require a huge disruption in the way we currently teach elementary school children and employ entry-level workers.
From the Paper
"Do you remember receiving a gold star every time you did well in grade school? While you might have delighted in the shiny, gold sticker, did that gold star motivate you to do a stellar job the next time you studied for a quiz? Perhaps. But did it stimulate your interest to learn more about the material that was being tested? Probably not. According to Alfie Kohn's work Punished by Rewards, this is why teaching and raising children according to a rewards and punishment system is dangerous. Although using gold stars and candy bars may work in the short run, ultimately it does not translate into long-term educational success or superior performance at work."
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Peer Pressure in Adolescence, 2008.
An analysis of the types of peer pressure that exist and the positive and negative results of peer pressure on adolescents.
3,331 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses the influence of peer pressure on adolescents. It defines the term peer pressure, defines the nature of peer relationships and looks at the ways in which peer pressure impacts the decision-making process of adolescents. The paper discusses the types of peer pressure that exist and looks at the positive and negative consequences of peer pressure.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Nature Of Peer Relationships
The Motivational And Causative Facets In Peer Pressure
Types Of Peer Pressure
Consequences Of Negative Peer Pressure
Conclusion
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"The above discussion touches on some of the most important areas of this extremely complex subject. The fact that peer influences and relationships have assumed a more predominant position in our society than in the past due to factors like the media and the Internet has increased concern about the negative consequences of paper pressure. The importance of research on peer pressure among adolescents is also underlined by studies that show that the effects of negative peer influence can have far reaching implications for later adult development. A number of studies "...suggest that the reputedly "adolescent" characteristic of peer pressure towards antisocial behaviors continues to have an important influence into emerging adulthood" (Bradley & Wildman, 200. p. 253). This does not only refer to aspects such as crime, drug abuse and health disorders that may result directly or indirectly from peer influence, but also to the psychological dimensions of this problem."
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Women and Alcohol, 2008.
This paper explores the situation regarding women alcoholics today.
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper offers a brief history of women and alcohol, looks at the psychological causes for the disease and explores current research and statistics. The paper shows how women alcoholics are on the rise, especially among young women who may binge drink. The paper discusses the many different causes for alcohol abuse in women and asserts that scientists need to do more research in the area of female alcohol abuse, develop sounder methods of treating this debilitating disease and remove the stigmas involved in women alcoholics that stop women from seeking out treatments.
From the Paper
"Studies and information have not always acknowledged women alcoholics. For many years, most researchers and scientists studied men who abused alcohol, and ignored the fact that many women can also have problems with alcoholic consumption and abuse. Historically, this has also been the case. In fact, since the dawn of America in the 1600s, alcohol has been a part of the daily life of men and women, and there were probably more alcoholic women in Colonial America than at any other time in history. The Puritans brought more beer than water on the Mayflower, and they established breweries almost as soon as they arrived in the New World, largely because many water supplies were unfit to drink (Hanson, 2007)."
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Violence, 2008.
A proposal for the prevention of violence in middle school.
1,946 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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The paper discusses the background to violence in schools and states that there are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. The paper presents a program which seeks to prevent violence and teach adequate violence and anger management skills to assist students in diffusing situations when they occur.
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Primary Research Questions
Data Evaluation
Threats to Internal Validity
From the Paper
"There are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. A significant amount of money and time is spent on the implementation of programs as well as the provision of training and technical assistance after the programs are completed. As to whether these programs were actually effective in reducing violence or improving coping and anger management skills, there is no data."
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Conflict, 2008.
This paper defines and discusses the concept of conflict among individuals or groups.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that conflict is a natural aspect of human nature and can be both a positive and negative factor in communication and relationships. Individuals have always conflicted and will continually conflict with their parents, teachers, significant others, family members, siblings, children, friends and associates and people known and not known. The writer notes that this does not necessarily make people aggressive or violent, since conflict is a natural part of life. It is based on the fact that everyone has his or her own individual needs, goals, likes and dislikes and priorities and is concerned that others may act as a barrier from satisfying them. The writer maintains that when organizations determine the best way to resolve conflict, they have to look at the mitigating factors and see how that particular conflict is manifesting itself. The writer concludes that it is then possible to develop a means for either eliminating or lessening the conflict or gaining from it.
From the Paper
"Social scientists have defined the different types of conflicts that occur in an organizational setting in a variety of ways. In most general terms, Pondy defined organizational conflict as that which can best be understood as a dynamic process underlying organizational behavior. Roloff states that organizational conflict takes place when the members participate in activities that are not compatible with those of peers inside their own network, colleagues in other collectivities, or unaffiliated people who make use of the organization's services or products. In this case, disagreement conflict can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as raising one's voice, shouting obscenities, getting support from other individuals and even physical interaction. However, Baron notes that in order for conflict to take place, it must exceed the threshold level of intensity. That is, the disagreements or differences between people have to be serious enough before conflict arises."
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