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Inmate Violence During Incarceration, 2007.
An examination of violent behavior in prisons and an assessment of predicting risk of violence by inmates while incarcerated.
9,638 words (approx. 38.6 pages), 38 sources, MLA, $ 197.95
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This paper examines prison violence and describes existing methods for assessing risk for violent behavior. It analyzes factors contributing to or reducing institutional violence. It also looks at factors contributing to violent behavior in general and discusses major theories of aggression and violent behavior. The paper then analyzes current methods for predicting short and long term risk of violence in various settings, in order to develop a conceptual framework for predicting inmate violence while incarcerated.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Strategies for Assessing Future Risk of Violence
Actuarial Risk Assessment
Clinical Risk Assessment
Psychopathy and Violence
Method
Violence among Inmates
Assaults In Correctional Facilities
Mental Health Screening In Correctional Facilities
Violence Prevention Programs
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"A computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) system is a system that screens inmates for mental health issues in correctional facilities. This system was reviewed and tested to see if it is valid and useful. To begin this review, 100 adult male felons were administered a brief mental status interview and a series of psychological tests, including the MMPI, the revised Beta IQ Examination, and the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory. Psychiatric diagnoses and CBTI ratings of victimization, violence, suicide, and substance abuse potentials were compared with clinicians' evaluations. Second, CBTI diagnosed 109 inmates and were compared with Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) diagnoses. Finally, CBTI risk ratings were compared with institutional infraction records of 1, 718 inmates. An agreement between CBTI and clinicians' risk ratings decided that this was in fact a fair diagnosis, and the diagnoses ranged from 60% to 93%. (Psychological Assessment, 1992, p. 138)"
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Emotional Intelligence (EI), 2007.
This paper is a literature review to define the hypotheses for further research on the relationship of emotional intelligence (EI) to success as a sales person.
2,735 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper explains that a series of studies have linked emotional intelligence (EI) with increased performance outcomes in the workplace such as employee effectiveness ratings, sales quota indices, leadership capacity, career commitment and managerial advancement. The author points out that the commonly accepted models of emotional intelligence (EI), which differ from the logical type termed as IQ or general intelligence, share several basic concepts including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. The paper suggests that hypotheses for research should be to acknowledge the need to establish further the connection between emotional intelligence and work outcomes and to establish the greater impact of EI scores on sales performance as contrasted to IQ scores.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms and Suggested Measures
Hypotheses of the Study
Further Research and Limitations of the Study
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"The Goleman-Boyatzis-Hay Emotional Competency Inventory is also based on a series of statements - but since it's a 360-degree instrument, individuals other than the test's subject are asked to answer the same questions about that subject. In this case, the ratings run from one to seven, with one being "slightly" and seven, "very." In practical terms, the Goleman-Boyatzis-Hay approach has focused less on training emotional intelligence than on addressing specific deficiencies in those competencies."
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Sensory Integration Therapy for Autistic Children, 2007.
This paper explores the benefits sensory integration therapy offers for autistic children.
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper explains that sensory integration therapy is an attempt to rectify sensory disparity and dysfunction in autistic children. The paper presents the profile of the autistic child who would most benefit from this therapy. The paper relates that research shows how sensory integration therapy can improve the child's ability to play and interact better with his/her surroundings. The paper notes, however, that it may be uncomfortable and create a less than positive situation for the development of the child. The paper concludes that it is therefore important that the therapist be fully trained in the latest theories and praxis.
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"Numerous studies in recent years have shown that there is a possible link between sensory integration therapy and improving the quality of life for autistic children. This form of therapy is seen as a "....valuable tool to teach autistic children how to interact with their environment." ( Evans R.) The problem of sensory integration is a crucial factor for many autistic children. It is very often the case that the sensory impulses of the child conflict with and are contradicted by those expected by the society in which they have to interact."
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Organizational Behavior, 2007.
This paper examines human resource strategies regarding Superior Wrench Corporation.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the motivation strategy most suitable for the Superior Wrench Corporation (SWC). The paper explores the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The paper looks at strategies, techniques and approaches regarding conflict resolution within organizations and identifies the most suitable conflict resolution strategy for SWC. The paper also discusses conflict stimulating techniques that would be best suitable for SWC's employees.
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"The organizational role that personnel's motivation plays refers to the major impact that motivation has, directly or through other management elements, on the organization's functioning and performances. Given the fact that motivation stimulates the abilities, know-how, and energy of personnel, which is the most important resource of any organization, that mobilizes all the other resources, motivation's effects on organizational level are extremely powerful. Motivation's contents and methods used by an organization, contribute in a significant manner to imprinting certain organizational culture characteristics."
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The Mother-Child Relationship, 2007.
This paper explores quality vs. quantity parenting as well as different parenting styles across cultures.
2,895 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The paper analyzes quality parenting vs. quantity parenting, providing a comparison between stay-at-home mothers and working mothers. The paper examines the shared activities and the amount of time spent with the child. The paper considers the mother-child relationship across different cultures residing in Southern California. The paper concludes that although more research is needed, the majority of the research supports the value of quality parenting over quantity parenting, regardless of whether the mother stays at home or works.
Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Quality Parenting vs. Quantity Parenting
Comparison of Stay-at-home Mothers and Working Mothers
Cultural Parenting
Conclusion
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"In the past decade, different parenting styles across cultures and the quality parenting displayed by both stay-at-home mothers and working mothers has emerged as a significant concern among parents, educators, and policy-makers alike. This concern over the topic regarding the differences in quality parenting and quantity parenting has been spurred by the problems raised by the educational system and police departments. Delinquent acts committed by children have become a major issue in the United States; in Southern California the public has been overwhelmed with stories from the media, providing graphic evidence of a crime wave generated by our youth who, according to media reports, are victims of poor parenting styles."
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Video Game Violence, 2007.
A proposed study of video game violence as a contributing factor in aggressive behavior toward women in young adult men.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper relates that a positive correlation between violent video game play and aggression has been identified by many individual studies. The paper presents a study to research whether violence and sexual objectification of women in video games increases aggression toward women in college aged men. The paper notes the ethical issues that will exist in the proposed study.
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Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Ethical Issues
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"Four groups of young adult men will be selected. Each group will be tested in advance with adjective matching and oral testing from female researchers to identify their attitudes and reactions toward women. The first two groups will play one to two hours of violent and sexually offensive video game play for five days. The third group will include individuals who have limited previous video game exposure and will not play video games during the experiment. Groups one and three will be orally tested by a female researcher following the week of video game play. Groups two and four will be tested by a male researcher. Results will be compared to identify differences between reactions in video game users and non-users."
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The Blended Family, 2007.
This paper discusses the challenges and issues faced by a blended family.
3,061 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper explores the dynamics of the blended family, with a focus on the children of the new family unit. The paper discusses the stages and process of "blending" a new family and examines the counseling of blended families in crisis. The paper shows how the success of the new family depends on their ability to form a cohesive group and establish boundaries. The paper concludes that more research needs to address the significant characteristics of the blended family so that family therapists can develop programs that are only available for the nuclear family.
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Social Dynamics of the Blended Family
Stages to Becoming Blended
Counseling Blended Families in Crisis
Discussion and Recommendations
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"According to the 200o US Census, approximately 52-62% of all marriages end in divorce (US Census Bureau, 2001). These numbers are staggering when one considers that out of every 100 marriages 43% involve a previously married spouse. Nearly 60% of all remarriages will end in divorce (US Census Bureau, 2001). In 2001, 5.4 million children lived in a blended family consisting of one biological parent and either a stepparent or adoptive parent (Kreider & Fields, 2005). In every case, it would be easy to say that both parties had the best intentions in mind when they made the decision to marry, but something went wrong. These statistics highlight the importance of family counseling in the attempt to help families work out their problems, or help them cope when a relationship ends."
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Legalizing Marijuana, 2007.
A persuasive argument for the legalization of marijuana.
1,813 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper contends that legalizing marijuana makes sense for a variety of reasons. The paper explains that economically, the country could benefit from a tax on marijuana and many areas of law enforcement would be freed up for other duties if marijuana was legalized. The paper also argues that those who want to use the drug for medicinal purposes would not break the law if marijuana were legalized. The paper looks at how marijuana use is common and legal in some other countries and maintains that this has been without any serious social consequences. The paper presents the arguments against legalization but refutes the claims mentioned.
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The Economics of Marijuana
Marijuana and the Criminal Justice System
Medicinal Marijuana
Arguments Against Legalization
Marijuana in Other Countries
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"Legalizing marijuana has created a heated debate in the United States for decades. Proponents believe marijuana is a relatively harmless drug, at least on par with alcohol, and should be decriminalized. Opponents believe marijuana is harmful, and can lead to addiction to more dangerous drugs, such as heroin and cocaine. Several other countries, including the Netherlands, have open marijuana laws that allow consumption in cafes and certain other legal locations, and the results in these countries have been positive. Legalizing marijuana is controversial, but it makes sense for a number of compelling reasons."
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Sexual Abusers and their Victims, 2007.
This paper discusses sexual abusers and their victims, looking at different cases.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer discusses different occurrences of the sexual abuse of children. Looking at different cases and interviews on film, the writer analyzes the behavior of various abusers. The writer maintains that according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which classifies and describes mental disorders, pedophilia is a behavior that is associated with loners and low self-esteem. The writer concludes that these people are not from some other planet, but that society has produced them. The writer argues that now society must learn to deal with such abusers in a way that truly protects the children.
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"In the film 'Monsters Among Us', two incarcerated sex offenders are interviewed and they talk about their own childhoods and their difficult-to-control sexual impulses. Westley Dodd and Joel, for example, developed pedophile disorders early during the teenage years. Joel described being beaten by his stepfather on a regular basis. Physically abused boys often grow up to be aggressive, particularly toward women. Hurting women is a way to control them. Boys who are physically and sexually abused may grow up to be sadistic pedophiles like Joel. Joel's appointed psychologist said he is likely to commit predatory sex offences in the future. Imprisonment is not going to solve his problem. Those sex offenders who get out of jail say that the urge to rape is still with them and still difficult to control."
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Personality Disorders, 2007.
This paper compares borderline personality disorder to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
1,423 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses many points of similarity between these two disorders: borderline personality disorder (BPD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The paper explains that they both have an emphasis on attachment and both BPD and OCD sufferers are in constant need of feedback and reassurance and are characterized by social ineptitude and self-involvement. The paper emphasizes that the distinct classification of these disorders means that that there are obviously various different identifying symptoms and diagnostic criteria of each disorder.
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Introduction
BPD
OCD
Comparison
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"One of the most troubling and complex personality disorders is Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD. Borderline Personality Disorder is defined as "... a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, emotional adjustments, and marked impulsivity demonstrated in a variety of contexts" (UNDERSTANDING BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVENESS). Another disorder which has been compared to BPD in some respects is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD. In simplistic and general terms an individual with OCD is described as someone who experiences "... illogical and irresistible thoughts or impulses that they consider absurd and attempt to resist."
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Health and Chronic Illness, 2007.
A discussion on the paradox that persons suffering from a chronic illness can be healthy in every other aspect of their lives.
1,593 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of chronic illness and nursing. Specifically, it discusses the thought that an individual experiencing a chronic illness can be healthy. It defines health and chronic illness and explains how these definitions are consistent with the notion that an individual suffering from a chronic illness can also be healthy.
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"A chronic illness is an illness that lasts for a long time, or that last longer than acute illnesses, which are brief and do not linger. Chronic illnesses can be treated but usually not cured entirely. One author writes, "The term 'chronic illness' refers to those disease categories for which there is no known 'cure,' to conditions that are ineradicable and usually progressive" (Royer, 1998, p. 1). It is estimated that at least 50 percent of the population suffers from some kind of chronic illness at any given time (Royer, 1998, p. 4). In fact, many health care professionals believe chronic illnesses may be the biggest challenge in health care today (Vickers, 2001, p. 12). Healthy can be described as in good health - the patient does not suffer from any known diseases or illnesses, and they "feel" healthy and fit. "
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Bullying and the Labeling Theory, 2007.
This paper discusses how the labeling theory can be applied to bullying in schools.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper defines bullying as an aggressive behavior that creates an imbalance of power between two or more participants. The paper examines the labeling theory which posits that people will become what they are believed to be. The paper explains that if programs can change the self-perception of those who would otherwise have become bullies, it will help reduce the incidence of bullying in schools.
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Introduction
Statistically
Bullying Defined
Labeling Theory
Putting it Together
Fixing the Problem
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"With the recent tragedies at Virginia Tech University attention again turns to the recent rash of school shootings in America. Over the past several years schools throughout the nation have begun to implement security measures that used to be reserved for military areas, banks and other high profile locations. Today, schools are as vulnerable as anyplace else when it comes to violence and tragedy. Columbine was a shock to the nation as were the events in Arkansas, and more recently in Virginia. In each case of school shootings the person who did the shooting perceived themselves to be the victim. Whether it was true or not for him or her, at least in their mind they had been bullied and traumatized to the point they were willing to kill peers to stop the pain. While the average person would not react to being bullied, one with an already fragile emotional system might and has as news channels pipe scenes of SWAT teams racing onto school grounds again and again."
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Behavior Modification, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of behavior modification for students with special needs.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper defines behavior modification as rewarding students for changing their behavior in positive ways and punishing them when they revert to old, negative behaviors. The paper emphasizes the need for a level of specificity, predictability and timeliness of the reinforcement. The paper discusses how this system is particularly suitable for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder. The paper points out, however, that although behavior modification can be effective if properly used, the student's entire neurological, psychological, and social makeup must be addressed in the ways that the rewards and punishments are administered.
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"The value or 'pros' of behavior modification is that it places a stress on observable and measurable behaviors, rather than vague statements like the student should show more respect to the teacher and to his or her peers (Mather & Goldstein, 2001). This has made behavior modification a useful strategy for teachers to use with special needs students, as the teacher can communicate more clearly to the student what is expected in the classroom. A specific, observable and measurable goal for a student with Attention-Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity might be that the child raises his or her hand every time he or she speaks up in class. If a student does not talk out of turn, or turns his or her homework in on time, or performs a specific behavioral goal a specific number of times, the student is rewarded with an equally specific reinforcement."
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The Brain and the Computer, 2007.
This paper identifies the differences between models inspired by the brain and computer models of mental representation and information processing.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explains that when dealing with models of mental representation, or knowledge processing, there are many differences between computer modules used for artificial intelligence and research, and models inspired by the human brain. The paper examines the implications of these differences that make the two models suitable for different purposes. The paper concludes that both brain and computer models are complex and require vast understanding of the way in which information is represented.
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"Models of information processing in relation to knowledge representation based on the human brain rely on the basic principle that knowledge is stored in a highly organized fashion. The brain can retrieve information in fractions of a second. The human brain models of information processing presuppose that mental representations of information assume three forms of representation. The first is the prepositional representation. This is related to natural language. The form of representation is non-analog, non-iconic, discrete, and arbitrary to reference. The second form is that of mental models. These models are structural analogies to the real world. Finally, the third form is that of mental imagery, which is a perceptual correlation to a model from a single point of view. This representation is analog, iconic, continuous, and referentially isomorphic (Johnson-Laird and Byrne, 1991)."
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