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Peer Pressure and Bullying, 2004.
An overview of bullying and peer pressure amongst adolescents, its causes, consequences and prevention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the topic of adolescent peer pressure and bullying. The paper looks at the causes of bullying, how adolescents can protect themselves against bullying and how adolescents can resist peer pressure. The paper also discusses what parents can do to help their children resist peer pressure and protect themselves from bullying.
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"As children grow up they are influenced more and more by the world outside their home and by their friend, parents, teachers and others they meet and interact with in the outside world. Young children learn from their parents and they are influenced by their genetic makeup, which influences their personality type e.g., shy outgoing, smart, athletic or neurotic. They will also be influenced by where they live, a busy city or a small town, by what their parents do, whether they are..."
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Peer Pressure, 2005.
An examination of what peer pressure is and its impact on teenagers.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that peer pressure does not only refer to negative influence, but can also refer to positive influence. It discusses how it is the negative influence that gains the most interest though, because of the potential problems they can cause. The paper also looks at the causes of peer pressure, the impact it can have on teenagers, and the possible solutions to the problem.
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"One of the reasons that peer pressure is such an important issue is that it is largely unavoidable. It is unavoidable because it stems from the normal process of growing up and experiencing adolescence. This relates to the psychological conflict of adolescence known as the "identity versus identity confusion" (Berk 382). This basically refers to a process where a teenager tries to define who they are. It is also noted that teenagers become "self-concious and introspective" as they try to find out who they are (Seamon & Kenrick 398). This leads to a process where they question who they are and look for guidance on who they should be. This means using their peers to judge their own behavior. This normal process of adolescence means that teenagers are looking to their peers to guide them and will often adapt their behavior to fit in with what appears to be accepted behavior. In this way, peers exert a natural pressure on each other."
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Peer Pressure, 2004.
Examines different solutions to the adolescent problem of peer pressure.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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Many students get pressured into doing things that they do not wish to do by others in their age group, especially in the public school setting. Dealing with this problem poses a number of important questions for all those involved. This paper examines why peer pressure is such an important issue and why it is so difficult to handle. It looks at what schools should be doing to curb the problem and the role of parents in finding a solution. Peer pressure needs to be approached from every side of the problem, to be addressed by every party involved, and all possible solutions must be considered.
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"The pressure from teachers to complete your homework or behave in class in a uniform fashion is not actually any different from the pressure that may be coming from peers to do certain things. Many schools are implementing the use of counselors or student mediation groups on campus to help raise awareness about the pressures students must face daily, and they attempt to establish support systems for students to access if they have concerns about making decisions. However, without a complete change in the way that children are taught to interact with all people, not just other children, these programs are not likely to have a lasting effect on the negative aspects of peer pressure."
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Peer Pressure, 2004.
An analysis of peer pressure among teenagers.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explores the effects of peer pressure on American teenagers and examines the problems that they face in today's society. The paper focuses on the ways that parents can help their teenagers in coping with these pressures and other relevant issues. The paper discusses the importance for the parent to remain calm, to encourage dialogue with the teenager, and to diffuse stressful situations.
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"The growth and development of children particularly as they enter the adolescent years or teenage years revolves for a very great part the individual's consideration of what their peers think. The need for parental guidance is at an all time high while at the same time the desire for guidance from parents and elders in society is at an all time low. Not understanding themselves as well as feeling very misunderstood is the natural state of being for the teenager. Peer pressure can be either very negative or very positive but practically never is it simply somewhere between. Peer pressure can lead to drug use or it can instill participation in religious services or community initiative programs."
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Peer-to-Peer Software, 2004.
Examines social responsibility issues of engineers who design peer-to-peer software.
3,690 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper provides an analysis of peer-to-peer software to determine how it is used, the current and possible future trends for these applications, and the social responsibilities of the software engineers who design them. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Today, the trend is clear that there is an explosion in growth of peer-to-peer applications to facilitate online communications. In this rapidly changing and growing environment, it is important to develop an understanding of the level of technical versus human support needed in an online community. According to Kollock (1998), the labor required to support a rapidly growing community and maintain quality interactions is quite intense. While human contributions are invaluable, no "mere mortal" can do all things for all people at all times of the day. In the Proceedings of International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) '99, the participants suggested that it will not be long before technology, like intelligent agents, can supplement the support humans now provide. However, a number of important social issues arise when such technology is considered."
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Copyrights vs. Peer-to-Peer File Transfer, 2002.
A detailed examination of copyright laws, with a comparison to peer-to-peer file transfer.
5,300 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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The author takes the reader on an exploratory journey, in which the details and outcomes of several well-known cases of copyright laws are scrutinized. The author discusses the importance of copyright laws, and the elements of various cases that caused the rulings to go the way they did. The paper includes a discussion about the effect Hollywood has on copyrights when it comes to issues such as the ability to download movies and songs.
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"Throughout the years, there have been many cases in which the copyright laws have been challenged and upheld. In more recent years many of the copyright cases have turned to the film and music industry because of the increased ability to duplicate and distribute such products. One of the famous case in recent history was the Sony vs Betamax case. This case was before the internet was invented and for its time it was about state of the art wars on ownership."
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Teens and Drug Abuse, 2004.
This paper argues that teens today get involved with illegal drugs in many ways, but the main underlying cause is peer pressure.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that statistics show that if a teen makes it to age twenty-one without having tried drugs, that individual most likely will never try illegal drugs; but the problem is that peer pressure influences more to try drugs than it does not to try drugs. The author points out that peer pressure begins in toddlerhood; children look up to others to see what they should be doing or should not be doing. The paper relates that the most susceptible teens for illicit drug use are those teens that do not connect with their parents, school, or non-deviant peer groups.
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"Everyone in ?teen town? can be associated with one group or admonished for being in the wrong group. These groups exert peer pressure on both the members as well as the non-members. We know the smart teens called nerds, braincases, or the glee club. We also know the alienated teens known as the grits, metal heads, or burnouts. These pressure alliances and all of the peer groups that are in-between like the cheerleaders or jocks, influence through subtle acceptance pressure."
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Monitoring Blood Pressure, 2005.
A paper comparing blood pressure monitoring in the lower arm to blood pressure monitoring in the upper arm.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper compares the use of a blood pressure cuff on the forearm, as opposed to the upper arm, for monitoring blood pressure. To make the comparison, the paper looks at a medical case where the blood pressure of a patient had to be obtained on an hourly basis in order to administer her required medication. The paper also reviews current literature about this method of measurement.
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"A clinical case in which blood pressure was measured by placing the cuff on the forearm is N.L.; a 78-year-old widowed African American female from Memphis, TN. She is disabled and dependent on her two daughters, which she lives with, for most of her activities of daily living. N.L. was admitted to the intensive care unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis on July 16, 2005 for hemorrhagic cystitis and respiratory distress. She has no known drug allergies. Past medical history includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, right below the knee amputation, morbid obesity, and sleep apnea. She has also had a tracheotomy since 2003 to treat her sleep apnea. N.L. was treated for respiratory distress upon admission by mechanical ventilation with a mode of Assist Control and 40 percent oxygen, which she was weaned from on July 18, 2005. She was also placed on Dobutamine drip, July 17, 2005, at three micrograms per kilogram per minute for management of a secondary diagnosis, congestive heart failure. The administration of this drug requires hourly blood pressure measurements. Blood pressure was measured with the cuff placed on the forearm, because large sized cuffs were too small for her upper arm due to her existing state of morbid obesity. "
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Pressure Groups in America, 2005.
This paper discusses pressure groups, including political action committees, which play a distinct role in the United States of America.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that a pressure group, sometimes referred to as an interest group, is a set of individuals organized for the purpose of influencing public policy; a subset of pressure groups is the political action committee created for the main purpose of receiving donations, from corporations, trade unions and other similar sources, to candidates aspiring to Federal office because, in the U.S., candidates cannot receive these donations directly. The author points out that there are two main types of pressure groups: (1) The private interest group, which unusually represents a particular economic, social or ethnic section of society promoting certain aspects of interest such as manufacturers, and (2) the cause groups with select issues or ideology such as the environment. The paper relates that pressure groups have three significant access points from where they can attempt to influence the decisions made by the Federal government: The Congress, the bureaucracy and officials that make up the executive and, in a small way, the judiciary.
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Introduction
Nature of Pressure Groups in the United States of America
Main Activities of Pressure Groups
Impact of Political Action Group Committees on the U.S. Elections
Conclusion
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"The presidential elections of 2004 were to large extent influenced by the political action committees and the areas of influence were to be seen in voter turnout, endorsements of the candidates and contributions to the campaigns. The underlying evaluation of the role that the political action committees play in any election is to have a general appreciation of the relationship between money and interests and federal regulations. Political Action Committees and their roles were clearly defined in the early 1970's by the Federal Election Campaign Acts. These regulations came after some very long and torturous legislative battles. The campaign finance laws are at the moment regulated by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act -- BCRA of 2002. Current day analysis of political action committees does question the undue influence that some of these political action committees have and their new tactics that involve direct campaigns and group representation."
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Pressure Ulcers, 2007.
An analysis of the risk assessment procedures, management and prevention strategies for pressure ulcers.
1,209 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the risk assessment procedures and prevention strategies for pressure ulcers. It describes the prevalence of pressure ulcers in the geriatric community and the risk factors that are associated with it. The paper also describes the causes of pressure ulcers. Finally, the paper discusses the prevention and management strategies for pressure ulcers and the long and short-term goals of these recommendations. The paper also includes a copy of the Braden scale for predicting pressure ulcer risk.
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"The development of an effective plan of care depends on how well data is collected. This data is gathered during the psychosocial assessment. To collect the information, the nurse works with the patient, their family, and with the assistance of the interdisciplinary team. The purpose of the information is to identify all the factors that need to be considered for prevention and management strategies (RNAO, 2002). The nurse collects data on the patient's mental status, state of depression, ability to cooperate, and their learning ability. Level of social support also is assessed. Tools are available to assist nurses with collecting this information. Other data collected is related to goals, values, and lifestyle. Another area of data is concerned resources, and these include information on positioning and posture (RNAO, 2002). Other data is collected about culture and ethnicity, stress, pain, and quality of life."
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Blood Pressure Monitors, 2005.
This paper discusses the impact of blood pressure monitors on physicians.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper evaluates the use of home blood pressure monitors from a physician's point of view. The author argues that blood pressure monitors are beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure when patients self-monitor their blood pressure readings at home. The author stresses that the monitor must be approved.
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Anger and Blood Pressure, 2002.
Discusses the article "Women's Anger: Relationship of Suppression to Blood Pressure", (S.P. Thomas, 1997).
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes Sandra P. Thomas' 1997 article, "Women's Anger: Relationship of Suppression to Blood Pressure" which looks at the effect of anger suppression on blood pressure in women. The paper shows that the aim of the study in this article was to examine the relationship between anger frequency, intensity and suppression to blood pressure and to see if there were differences in these parameters between women with respect to age, family history of hypertension and marital status.
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"While the effect of anger on women's BP is important, there are so many variables involved, both physical and psychological, that a meaningful study is difficult to conduct. Sample chosen, timing of study, method of assessing anger and anger suppression, measurements of BP and their timing, and a host of health and psychological factors come into play and it is impossible to account for all variables (Fontana, Pontari and Nash, 1998, p. 2). The "white coat effect" on BP may come into play in a test setting. Results of these types of studies are difficult to assess accurately, and they can do no more than indicate some potential problem areas."
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Pressure Sores, 2005.
A discussion of pressure or bed sores.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses pressure sores, what causes them, and how to treat them. The paper further examines how nurses should be vigilant in preventing pressure sores from occuring.
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"A pressure sore is also known as a pressure ulcer or bed sore. A pressure sore is a "localized area of cellular damage resulting from direct pressure on the skin causing ischemia, or shearing or friction forces causing mechanical stress on the tissues" (Clay, 2000, p. 45). Prevention of bed sores should be basic for nursing, yet it is not just a widespread problem but is one that is rapidly increasing. Part of the reason is that some nurses are not aware of this issue or how to prevent it."
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Pressure Ulcers in Geriatric Patients, 2004.
An investigation of the perceptions of nurses in caring for geriatric patients suffering from pressure ulcers.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper presents the results of a literature review and survey on nurses' attitudes toward caring for geriatric patients with pressure ulcers. The paper opens with a discussion of the level of knowledge nurses possess with respect to preventing and/or treating pressure ulcers. Next the paper studies deficits in nursing skill or knowledge, and suggests ways to remedy this situation. The paper focuses its findings on one hospital in New York.
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"Grace Under Pressure", 2002.
An in-depth analysis of the character of Grace from the T.V. series "Grace Under Pressure".
4,987 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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This paper discusses how it is easier to analyze a fictitious character than a real human character. This is the case with the character of Grace from the television show "Grace Under Pressure". This paper provides an analysis of the character using first the Adlerian therapy model, then analyzing her through a behavior model and then finally suggesting a treatment plan for a person with the profile of Grace.
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"Grace?s character ? to begin with a thumbnail of her ? is presented in the series as a no-nonsense, take-no-guff survivor of a bad marriage that was often abusive (at least in psychological terms). After eight years of putting up with this bad marriage, Grace decided that low pay and long hours was a better choice than staying married, and the show follows her as she lives with the consequences of this choice as she works to raise her three children on her own with few skills or advantages even as she works to overcome her own problems with alcohol."
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