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Pathological Gamblers and Their Obsession, 2005.
An examination of the causes and effects of compulsive gambling.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of compulsive or pathological gambling. Specifically, it discusses pathological gamblers and why they do not gamble for entertainment or retreatist purposes, but rather to try to chase their losses and beat the machine or the game they are playing.
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"How do people become pathological gamblers? Most experts agree that pathological gambling usually begins with a significant gaming win. These experts note, "These windfalls self-gratify the player's perception of competence and power, whereas losses are perceived as circumstances of chance" (Barker and Britz 115). Thus, most pathological gamblers begin with social gambling, but graduate to more activity after they win a significant amount. The authors continue, "Graduation to the 'losing' phase is punctuated with periods of deceptive activity--designed to elicit funds to replenish depleted accounts and provide capital to 'chase' monies lost (Barker and Britz 115). Most experts agree this "chasing" theory is also a key to the activity of most compulsive gamblers. Susan Fisher notes it in her essay "The Pull of the Fruit Machines," and the NCPG notes it on their Web site. Pathological gamblers lose so much money they are continually "chasing" their losses, and sadly, what they win is never enough to make up the difference, so they continue their behavior."
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Pathological Gambling, 2005.
This paper discusses pathological gambling and suggests methods of controlling this problem.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that the every-present opportunities to gamble have caused a sharp increase in gambling addicts or pathological gamblers. The author points out that pathological gambling addiction is similar to drug and alcohol addiction; "Gambler's Anonymous" is perhaps the best known and most successful outpatient treatment for gambling. The paper relates that, although the gaming industry is trying to help treat the problem by funding educational programs and treatment facilities, one of the main keys to solving the problem is making gambling less accessible similar to limiting the hours and to whom alcohol can be sold and served.
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"Unlike pathological drug abuse, pathological gambling is hard to identify. The addict can at times seem quite normal, but there are some side effects and symptoms. Gambling addicts often have wide mood swings similar to manic depression. They are happy when winning, and depressed when losing. This depression can sometimes be suicidal. The pathological gambler often ends up in debt, and has problems accounting for large sums of misplaced or lost money. They borrow money from friends frequently, and fail to pay their bills."
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Weight Obsession, 2001.
This paper discusses the obsession that some women have about their weight and how society contributes to this obsession
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at the obsession that women have about their weight and size. It claims that advertising, social pressure and media all have major roles in fanning this obsession. It provides a history of the fashion industry and show how this too has influenced this phenomena.
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"36-24-36? Those numbers might not mean a thing to some, but for many women, they are the hallmark of western society's obsession with weight. Everywhere you look, scantily clothed women with well-defined midriffs are smiling back from televisions, movie screens, magazines, and billboards. The advertising world wants you to believe that these women have it all: they are beautiful, they are thin, and as a result, they are happier than you. While most people would agree that this is certainly not true, a growing number of women are left wondering: Do I have to be thin to have it all?"
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Obsession in "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Sugarbaby", 2004.
A comparison of the obsession exhibited by the central couple in "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Sugarbaby".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the central couples in two films, "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Sugarbaby", and how the two couples move in opposite directions from each other. The paper explains that the couple in "In the Realm of the Senses" begin by being engaged with the world, but allow their obsession with each other to isolate them, while the couple in "Sugarbaby" use their obsession with each other to connect not only as a couple but to all of society - and to life itself.
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"Where can love take us? A very great distance. It can carry us to lands that we never thought to visit, lands both metaphorical and real. Love can redefine the nature of reality, can redefine how it is that we see ourselves. Love can make us do things that we never believed were possible or right or good. Love breeds obsession and is bred from obsession. It breeds desire and is bred from desire. Both Nagisa Oshima's "In the Realm of the Senses" and Percy Adlon's "Sugarbaby"..."
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"The Kennedy Obsession", 2003.
An examination of John Hellman?s "The Kennedy Obsession: The American Myth of JFK".
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper briefly reviews Hellman's book, which explores America?s obsession with John F. Kennedy and the entire Kennedy family. Hellman notes that, despite Kennedy?s charisma and charm, America has long been obsessed with the Kennedy family, far beyond any seemingly reasonable interest or curiosity.
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"Hellman notes that despite Kennedy?s charisma and charm, America has long been obsessed with the Kennedy family far beyond any seemingly reasonable interest or curiosity. Hellman?s text explores Kennedy?s deliberate creation of his self-image, and how his public persona interacted with the mass media and the political machine to create the pervasive Kennedy myth. The book is concise and illuminating, and never falls into the sensationalist or trite. Overall, Hellman is an engaging and interesting author who does a lot to bring the already interesting subject matter to life."
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Hidden Addiction: Pathological Gambling, 2001.
A look at how pathological gambling effects the individual.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper examines pathological gambling as a disease. The author examines the various stages that one undergoes, the threats that gambling imposes and the different symptoms and solutions to the disorder.
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"Pathological gambling is often called a ?hidden addiction? since prominent indications such as needle tracks or impaired conversation skills cannot be observed in this disorder. However, pathological gambling can be as destructive as other forms of addiction such as chemical dependency. Some similarities can be found between pathological gambling and chemical dependency. For example, many of those compulsive gamblers experience an inability to stop the addiction, severe depression, mood swings, and low self-esteem just as many drug addicts or alcoholics do. Also the characteristics of pathological gambling- the sudden euphoria and the marked dysphoria- are similar to the characteristics of dependency on cocaine."
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America?s Obsession with Notoriety, 2002.
A look at the American society's obsession with notoriety, as reflected in Elizabeth Searle's "Celebrities in Disgrace" and the movie "Ed TV".
654 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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In America, fame and celebrity have become ends to and of themselves, often at great cost to those who seek fame. This paper shows how Elizabeth Searle's "Celebrities in Disgrace" and the 1999 movie "Ed TV" help to demonstrate the high costs of fame and celebrity. Ultimately, America?s obsession with notoriety reveals the superficiality and spiritual and moral bankruptcy of a nation that seemingly values fame more than accomplishment. The paper explains how "Ed TV" and "Celebrities in Disgrace" show us some of the real costs of this attitude. While fame may be a very quick, superficial fix to our problems, it ultimately fails to affect any deep changes. The paper argues that real growth has to come from effort and insight, and a desire for a deeper knowledge.
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"In recent years, America has seen an unprecedented explosion of people in the public consciousness, and fame has become a goal in and of itself. Certainly, the glut of reality television has made instant celebrities of a wide number of people who have no special talents or abilities. These celebrities are simply everyday people who are thrust into notoriety.
This democratization of fame has come at a high cost. Today, fame and celebrity are goals of their very own. People strive to be on these reality television shows, and children like Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold seem to have relished the idea of fame that would follow their horrific school massacre in Columbine. Perhaps those seeking fame feel that it will imbibe their sad lives with meaning. After all, in America, fame is coveted and sought after. America has long believed that successful people are somehow happier and better than the rest of us. As such, it is not such a stretch to believe that those who have achieved celebrity live in a much different and happier world than the rest of us."
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Obsession: The Double Edged Sword, 1998.
This paper is an exploration of the issues of obsession, identification and trying to be something you're not in Winterson's "Oranges Aren't the Only Fruit," and Larsen's "Passing."
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper explores how characters from both novels become obsessed with people who can live the life they secretly want. They identify with these people and want to be like them, but end up hating themselves for their secret desires. Winterson's novel deals with sex and religion, whereas Larsen's novel deals with racial issues. Characters in both novels are trying to be something they're not so they can fit in.
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"In Larsen?s Passing, Irene is an African-American woman who, because of her light skin, has the ability to ?pass? herself off as a white woman. Irene was also a self-proclaimed race woman who was involved in activism on behalf of her race. She tells Clare, ?I?m on the ticket committee, or, rather, I am the committee (Larsen, 197)? of the Negro Welfare League. Irene doesn?t actively engage in passing, that is, she doesn?t make a conscious effort to convince others she is white, but she does take advantage of the fact that she can pass as white."
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A Study of the Medical Aspects of Pathological Intoxication, 1994.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper examines the nature and scope of pathological intoxication, also referred to as alcohol idiosyncratic intoxication. The paper concludes that the insidious nature of pathological intoxication far exceeds other forms of alcoholism due to its nature and effect upon the individual.
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"This disorder is usually defined as a mental aberration, involving severe behavioral alterations when the affected individual consumes alcohol (Mendelson 215), yet those affected with pathological intoxication behave in a manner most unlike their normal self, usually resulting in aggression (DSM-III 132). This alteration in behavior is directly associated with the amount of ethanol ingested, for in regular drinkers, small amounts of ethanol produce no ill effects except for mild intoxication, but in individuals with PI, small amounts can trigger bizarre behavioral changes. Following the ingestion of a single drink, the affected individual becomes very intoxicated which results in assault or belligerent behavior."
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The Inevitable Consequences of Obsession in "Vertigo", 2003.
A close examination of the spiral motif in Alfred Hitchcock's film, "Vertigo", and the consequences this theme has on the characters and plot.
3,797 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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An analysis of the spiral motif in Vertigo, beginning with a close look at suspense and terror. Establishing suspense as the main source of fear in the film, this paper gives a detailed examination of how spirals create suspense through repetition of scenes, settings, and character obsessions, followed by a summary of other spiral effects in the film (Scottie's hallucinations and vertigo). A careful look at the characters, and the spiral nature of their identities, including a look at how the characters interact and force the action of the film towards destruction.
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"Beginning at a single point and spinning outwards, the curve of a spiral never hits the same point twice, but the pattern that it follows is always identical. Spirals form the dominant image in Alfred Hitchcock?s Vertigo, beginning in the opening credits with the spirals appearing in the close-up of a woman?s eye. All of the slight details, from Carlotta Valdes? hair to the repetition of clothing, point towards the spiral as a major theme, and the physical spirals direct the viewer?s attention to the repetitions in plot and character. Alfred Hitchcock introduces a spiral motif that permeates all aspects of Vertigo and drives the action towards its inevitable conclusion, but suspense is created as all attempts to break the spiral are thwarted and all hope for happiness fades."
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War Coverage, Media Obsession, 2004.
A comparison of traditional media coverage and new media coverage.
1,532 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper compares traditional media to new media in an attempt to determine which one is more influential and how they differ in their stories and presentation methods.
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"Media is always biased, less trained, unprepared, and hasty or simply looking for sensationalism and that is the reason why the news that we receive is either insignificant or highly distorted. Apart from the reporting of various events during the recent Iraq War, which I trust were never reported accurately, the media also tried to divert public?s attention from pressing issues to those of minor significance by obsessing over trivial events. That media cannot be fully trusted for accurate account of events became a big issue when the story of Private Jessica Lynch came forth. Newspapers, televisions, local channels, radio stations and even the Internet obsessed over Jessica Lynch and her rescue from Iraqi forces. Almost overnight, she became the most important person in the world- an icon that everyone wanted to know more about. Lynch was presented as an epitome of courage and bravery and it appeared as if the only real purpose of having US force in Iraq was to rescue Jessica Lynch. ?In the fourteen days after her rescue, Lynch drew 919 references in major papers, according to a Nexis search. In that same period, General Tommy Franks, who ran the war, got 639 references, Vice President Dick Cheney 549, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz 389. She stood with the giants.? (Christopher Hanson, 2003)"
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Lampedusa's Obsession with Death, 2004.
This paper analyzes the way in which death is depicted in "The Leopard."
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the way in which death is depicted in Lampedusa's classic novel "The Leopard," as well as its cultural and thematic significance within the text.
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"In Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's classic novel "The Leopard," death and decay are two of the most significant themes within the text. Indeed Lampedusa employs the idea of death to comment on Sicilian culture and the sweeping social changes that occurred in Sicily during the time in which the novel takes place."
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Gamblers Anonymous, 2002.
This paper discusses gambling addiction and the way "The Twelve Steps" has played a large role in the recovery process of gambling addicts.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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Th is paper explains that the twelve steps was created by Narcotics Anonymous to help addicts deal with their problems. (Narcotics Anonymous California).
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Obsessions and Compulsions, 2005.
This looks at severe cases of obsessions and compulsions that are known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the obsessive-compulsive disorder. The paper also discusses the treatments that are currently available to deal with this disorder. Other questions addressed include when and how OCD was recognized as a mental disorder and how OCD affects the neurological and physical capabilities of patients who are diagnosed with the disorder. The writer points out that while OCD can interfere with normal functioning and make life extremely difficult for the patient, there is no cure for the disorder, but treatment does result in control of symptoms.
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"All people need routine, rituals and habits in order to organize their daily lives. For example, organization and arrangement of belongings and supplies is essential both at home and at work. People who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, however, are often so concerned with order and ritual that these activities require a great deal of time and become a real problem in their daily lives. Basically, obsessive-compulsive disorder is disorder that "causes a person's thoughts to repeat. These repeating thoughts, called obsessions, lead a person with OCD to perform certain tasks over and over in an effort to make the obsessions go away"."
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 2002.
A detailed exploration of the psychological disorder OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
1,692 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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OCD is a psychological problem which leads the person afflicted to act in an extremely compulsive manner, such as washing hands obsessively. The paper examines the causes and symptoms of the disorder and shows how these symptoms manifest in six different areas - washing, checking, religious obsession, counting, sexual obsession and violent obsessions. The paper discusses the outcome of the disorder, the affect on the family and various treatments available including therapy and medication.
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"OCD has historically been difficult to treat. The various medications that were tried were ineffective and psychotherapy was not always successful. Over the years the mental health industry continued trying various treatment methods, while rejecting those that failed and by the early 1960?s there was at last some hope for those who suffered with OCD. The concepts that were laid as a foundation in the 1960?s were built on and by the 1980?s patients, who for years had been told there was no help were getting their symptoms under control for the first time in their lives. This is a promising answer, but the battle is not over. There are still 25 percent of OCD sufferers whose anxiety from the disorder does not go away."
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