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Social Influence, 2007.
This paper argues that the maltreatment of prisoners of war at Abu-Ghraib was only due to social influences.
978 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper explains that social influence is the phenomena by which people are coerced into behaviors that they would not normally display. The paper asserts that the soldiers involved in the inhumane treatment of prisoners of war at Abu-Ghraib should not be held individually responsible for their actions. The paper contends that only due to the social influence of the group mindset, coupled with the daily stresses of being in a war zone, they acted in such a way.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Influence
From the Paper
"In January 2004 upper level military personnel received word that a SGT had filed concerns that some of his fellow military police guards were treating prisoners of war badly(Hasenauer, 2004)."
"The ensuing investigation lasted seven months and was conducted by several agencies before the final determination was made that prisoners of war in Abu Ghraib were treated inhumanely by American soldiers. It was a story that was heard around the world as anger mounted against the Americans who claimed to be fighting against Saddam's regime and inhumane treatment of people and then did the same thing to prisoners of war."
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Attitude and Behavior in Social Influence, 2002.
A look at how attitude creates a social influence on behavior through psychological association.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the influence of attitude on behavior in the scope of psychological studies. By showing how the attitude of a person can directly create a social influence on the behavior of the person, we can see how this may be achieved. This study will reveal four general factors that influence when people are or are not likely to behave in ways that are consistent with their attitudes. By understanding this relationship, the idea of social influence can be revealed in this form of psychological association.
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Biological and Social Influence, 2005.
This paper discusses gender development and provides an analysis of biological and social influence.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This three page graduate paper examines whether gender is a social construction or a biological outcome. Viewing the film, 'Ma Vie En Rose' and studying assigned readings helps the writer to examine the influence gender has on shaping human behavior. The writer points out that these sources indicate that both social construction and biology influence gender perceptions and behavior.
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"In determining whether gender is a social construction or a biological outcome, viewing the film, Ma Vie En Rose and studying our assigned readings have been helpful, for they examine the influence gender has on shaping human behavior. These sources have indicated that both social construction and biology influence gender perceptions and behavior, and that outcome is generally determined by the degree of social construction applied in each child's case. "Social learning theory proposes that associations found between parental behaviors and child outcomes are primarily due to parents' socialization of the child through a system of rewards and punishments"."
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Political and Social Influence of the 70s, 2002.
A look at the political and social impact of radicalism in the 1970's.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper focuses on the cultural and social changes of the 70s and their influence on the present day society. The radical views of the 70s have had a major impact on the mainstream American culture today and the movements that took place during that decade have now been woven into the very fabric of American society of the 21st century.
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Social Influences on Students' Occupational Choices, 2002.
An examination into the social factors that influence the professional choices made by "Upward Bound" students - a program designed to improve the academic performance of students who needed enrichment in their educational process.
2,514 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper provides a definition of this program and explains that it was designed to improve current academic performance as well as set the stage for students to attend postsecondary institutions and succeed there. It explains that the research on the effectiveness of the program in general has shown mixed results. There are other influences operating on Upward Bound students and some of these are explored in terms of occupational choices. It looks at the background of the Upward Bound program, achievements of the program, and social influences on participants, along with research on occupational choice-making.
Introduction
Background
Upward-Bound Students
Achievements and Orientations
Social Influences and Occupational Choice-Making
References
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"The story of Upward Bound begins with the War on Poverty and legislation signed by Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The Economic Opportunity Act established an office of Economic Opportunity and special Programs for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (often known as the TRIO programs). The first TRIO program was actually Upward Bound, followed by Talent Search. These were followed by Student Support Services program and Educational Opportunity Centers. Following that, The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established in 1986, with the final piece of the program being the Upward Bound Math/Science Program, administered with the rest of the Upward Bound programs (McElroy and Armesto, 1998). Eligibility for participation in these programs was established firmly by the reauthorization of the HEA in 1980 and emphasized two concepts. First, students were anticipated to be the first in their families to pursue higher education. Second, the student's previous performance was considered in allowing for admission. Wolanin (1996) noted that the first-generation-college criterion was particularly important because it included non-financial barriers to college access. In other words, it was not an eligibility criteria based solely on financial qualifications, but on the status of the individual's family and the history of that family, which could have been impacted by many factors."
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Religions and their Social Influence, 2002.
How the spread of the early religions influenced the culture and society which embraced them.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses how the three great proselytizing religions of the world -- Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam -- spread throughout major portions of the world and had enormous effects on the political and social development of nations and cultures. It examines how the degree of interpenetration between social organization and religious life varied in these three cases. It shows how these religions demonstrated that the establishment of a religion that is intrinsically connected with a form of social organization tends to produce the firmest, most lasting type of religious orientation in a society.
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"From the fourth century the Roman Emperors in the West had taken a strong interest in the affairs of the Christian Church in the hope that unified belief would aid them in unifying the people of their disintegrating empire. But the invasions of the Germanic tribes, and others, brought about the fall of the empire. Of the Germanic tribes only the Franks were early converts to Christianity and in 800 the Frankish king Charlemagne, attempting to assume the authority of the fallen empire, had himself crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope at Rome. This led to the gradual unification of Christian belief among most people of Western Europe and Christian ideals and notions of hierarchy became the foundation for social development. The Church was organized along hierarchical lines copied from the Romans, with each major region having an archbishop who reported to Rome and ruled over the bishops (usually one in each important city) who, in turn ruled over the various parish priests. But the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire also led to centuries of conflict between the popes and the emperors over spiritual and temporal authority. One of the chief quarrels was over the right to appoint bishops--which many kings and the emperor believed was their right."
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The Power and Influence of Social Movements, 2006.
A review of social movements with regard to the strength of power and influence of these movements.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses social movements with regards to Andrews, Whittier, and the documentaries providing convincing evidence that the powers of social movements are derived primarily from injustice in society. The paper further discusses how social, economic, or political conditions can no longer be tolerated by an oppressed group of people, social movements often arise, for such movements enable the participants to affect social change. These movements rarely achieve all of their goals because they always generate resistance, but they have often succeeded in attaining many of their goals.
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The Influence of Social Class on Writers, 2001.
This paper focuses on the following writers: Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Ben Franklin and Frederick Douglass. This paper will provide a brief summary of their life, their social class and how it impacted upon them and effected what they each achieved.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper focuses on the following writers: Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Ben Franklin and Frederick Douglass. This paper will provide a brief summary of their life, their social class and how it impacted upon them and effected what they each achieved.
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Social class is not just something that is important to Americans, but something that is integral to who they are. The importance of social class can be demonstrated by showing its effect on several American writers. It will also show how social class is something that shapes your beliefs as in the cases of Hawthorne, Emerson and Thoreau. Or it can be something that an individual can shape and overcome, as in the cases of Ben Franklin and Frederick Douglass
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Influence, Power and Politics in Business Organizations, 2002.
An analysis of influence, power and politics in business organizations.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The writer analyzes and examines influence, power and politics in business organizations firstly by distinguishing between social influence, power, and organizational politics. Thereafter he characterizes the major varieties of social influence and discusses the conditions under which various forms of social influence are used. The major types of individual power in organizations are identified and the two major approaches to the development of subunit power in organizations are explained Finally, organizational politics and major ethical issues surrounding political behavior in organizations are discussed
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"Position power refers to formal powers that remain vested in the position and are available to any individual who holds a certain position or title. Coercive power is used to control punishments that others receive. Information power is used to control information needed by subordinates to do their jobs. Technological advances have made information more widely available, and so information power is not as crucial as it used to be. Legitimate power covers a relatively narrow range of influence and refers to power individuals have because others accept and recognize their authority. Reward power is used to control the rewards that subordinates receive."
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It's All Who You Know: Social Networks and Politics, 2003.
Examines how social networks influence the political decision-making process, from the classroom to the boardroom.
1,519 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines the role that social networks, ranging from liberal campus groups to elite private boarding schools, serve as a means of organization for different policy interests to come together. The paper is neutral on the advantages and disadvantages of this system- noting that whole the upper class often uses such networks to maintain corporate control, social networks have also been effectively employed by disadvantaged groups to further their policy goals at the local and national levels.
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"The role of social networks is clearly illustrated by the participation of liberal college students in the "Freedom Summer" project. Participation in civil rights movements in the South was best explained by measuring the level of "structural pull" that encouraged involvement in liberal movements. Although attitudinal factors were of importance, it is not possible to be recruited toward a movement without some sort of contact with a recruitment agent (Ekland-Olson 1989). These social contacts with recruitment agents provided the first building block toward participation in a social movement, particularly in low-risk movements where social ties tend to have an increased effect on participation (McAdam 1999)."
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Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", 2006.
An analysis of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" from the perspective of the normative social influence theory.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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Normative social influence is one of the two types of group influence theories that seeks to explain why it is that people conform. In terms of the normative social influence theory, people conform because they deeply desire to conform to the expectations of their group, and so be accepted and liked. This paper examines how this theory applies to Aldous Huxley's novel, "Brave New World, noting that most of the people in the novel conform.
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Media Influence on Teen Values and Behavior, 2004.
Examines some of the research findings regarding the influence that the media have on teen values and behavior.
5,173 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper discusses some interesting research findings with respect to the impact and influence of media on teen values and behavior. The paper discusses media influences on violent and aggressive behavior, its influence on sexual attitude and behavior, and its influence on health, racial perceptions, and religious beliefs. The paper then discusses the measures that can be taken to minimize the negative impact of media on teen attitudes, values, and behavior.
Some Interesting Statistics
Influence on Violent and Aggressive Behavior
Influence on Sexual Attitude and Behavior
Influence on Health
Influence on Racial Perceptions
Influence on Religious Beliefs
Controlling the Negative Impact of Media on Teen Values/Behavior
From the Paper
Clearly, teenagers have ample amount of violence to see, observe and adopt. The negative influence of this violent behavior not only affects the teenager?s attitude towards handling conflicts, but also has an impact on how he feels about others. Teens under high influence become less caring and less sensitive towards others. They become disrespectful towards their parents as well as teachers and develop an attitude of being right and of being master of their own life. "Being bad is cool," says fourteen-year-old Rayelyn Rodriguez, when asked about the impact of so much violence freely available on common media."
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The Memory of Children, 2006.
This paper summarizes and critiques recent journal articles and books about social influences on memory in children.
4,605 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper explains that children in the pre-operational stage of development (ages 2-6) are limited in their ability to think and perceive because they are both egocentric and intuitive, seeing the world only in black and white, and because they believe that all things, both animate and inanimate, have the ability to think and fee. (animism). The author points out that the development of memory in children makes them susceptible to social influences and the recollection of false memories; therefore, children are particularly affected by suggestibility and interviewer bias. The paper suggests future investigation of childhood memory assessment as it relates to education and to children being interviewed in familiar surroundings. The paper includes several long quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Social Influences on Memory in Children
Future Research
Conclusion
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"As it relates to interviewer bias, the article asserts the interviewer bias occurs when an interviewer has a priori of beliefs concerning and event and because of these beliefs fashion the interview to exploit disclosures from the interviewee that are consistent with the interviewer's aforementioned beliefs. The article contends that one characteristic of interviewer bias is the attempt to collect only confirmatory evidence and to evade all questions that may generate disconfirmatory evidence."
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Western Influence in Japan, 2001.
This paper traces Japanese trade, European influence on this trade, and the internal power struggles resulting from European influence from the early 17th century to the late 19th century.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper studies the European influence on Japanese trade and political power structure. It specifically reports on Japanese policies towards foreigners from the early 17th century to late 19th century, Commodore Perry and the effects of his visit, the Shimonoseki incident, the treaties Japan signed with foreign nations, and how the politics of Japan were influenced by foreign contact are all discussed. This paper outlines Japan's trade with Western civilizations from its beginning, marked by Francis Xavier's landing in Kyushu, through Nobunaga and his influence, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu.
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"In 1551, a 19 year old lord of a small territory began his conquests in Japan, with the support of both European military technology and the missionaries. His name was Nobunaga. Nobunaga's main fear was that of the great power of the Buddhist monasteries, and, because of this, he welcomed the Jesuits to his captured territories, which included the capital, Kyoto. Nobunaga was assassinated in 1582, and his most trusted and successful general, Hideyoshi, came into power. Hideyoshi was a man who feared change, and his reforms showed this. He reinstated old laws, forcing samurai to stay with their lords, peasants to stay with their farms, and artists and artisans to stay with their villages. Hideyoshi, who, like his lord, feared the Buddhists, but unlike his lord did not trust the Jesuits, began to ban Christian missionaries, although the Christian church continued to operate underground in Japan."
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Social Influence in ?Lysistrata?, ?Oedipus Rex? and ?A Raisin In The Sun?, 2002.
A study of the influence of society and their families on the characters of the three plays: ?Lysistrata?, ?Oedipus Rex? and ?A Raisin in the Sun?.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper illustrates the role of social, family and individual influence in the three plays by focusing on how influence changed the lives of the protagonists of Aristophanes? "Lysistrata", Sophocles? "Oedipus Rex" and Hansberry?s "A Raisin in the Sun". The paper examines how the influence on an individual or society may have radical effects. The paper comments separately on each play and then describes the common theme and ideas throughout the three plays. The writer looks at the influence of society on the individual and the influence of the individual on society.
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"Every individual is at some point of his life influenced either by someone or by society. This influence totally changes him for the better or for the worse. The impact totally transforms the individual to such an extent that he is a completely different person. The inspiration is so great and effective that there is a revolutionary change in the individual and he becomes a new individual altogether. However, the change could be for the better or for the worse. The influence could be negative in which case the person will be completely destroyed emotionally or physically and the impact could be so devastating that this destruction could even be self inflicted. On the other hand, a positive influence could make a better individual in character or in strength and enable him to achieve the impossible."
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