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Socialization Skills, 2007.
This paper discusses socialization skills among children and adolescents.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article the writer presents an exploration of the common social needs of children and adolescents. The writer examines skills that are needed to contribute to positive social development. The writer notes that there are many skills or personal capabilities that are important for the positive social development of a person's life. Further, the writer maintains that as people go through the various stages of life the skills are developed dependent on the environment and messages that the person receives in life. In this essay, the writer provides two separate observations and offers a commentary in each case.
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Introduction
Observations
First
Second
References
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"There are many skills or personal capabilities that are important for the positive social development of a person's life. Three of those skills include the ability to communicate, the ability to empathize and the ability to reason. Each of these personal skills and attributes are vital contributors to positive social skills throughout life. As people go through the various stages of life the skills are developed dependent on the environment and messages that the person receives in life."
"The family environment plays an important role in the development of a child or adolescent's social skills in life. The family is often the first and only provider of example that the child has during the first few years of life. If the child is exposed to positive and productive social interactions the child will learn how to contribute to social interactions in a positive manner."
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Test Of Community-based Social Skills Knowledge, 1999.
Defines and analyzes the validity and accuracy of the test used to assess social skills and the likelihood of substance abuse and the delinquency of adolescents.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 13 sources, $ 55.95
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"The instrument to be analyzed is the Test of Community-based Social Skill Knowledge (TCSK). The instrument was first developed by Freedman, Rosenthal, Donahoe, Schlundt, and McFall (1978) and was used to assess the social skills of adolescents.
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"The instrument to be analyzed is the Test of Community-based Social Skill Knowledge (TCSK). The instrument was first developed by Freedman, Rosenthal, Donahoe, Schlundt, and McFall (1978) and was used to assess the social skills of adolescents. However, the version analyzed in this paper is a modified form developed by Bullis, Bull, Johnson, and Johnson (1994) that broke the original down into separate male and female instruments, and reoriented it to focus on both adolescents and young adults.
The original form of the instrument was developed by Freedman, et al, in order to generically assess various adolescents' social skills. Subsequently, various researchers began using the scale to examine how social skills predicted or were correlated with other social-psychological constructs such ..."
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Social Skills Training, 2005.
This paper evaluates the potential of Social Skills Training (SST) for students with disabilities.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 18 sources, $ 133.95
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The paper discusses an increasingly popular treatment and intervention for students with mild learning disabilities and emotional or behavioral disorders; Social Skills Training (SST). Yet, the paper shows that despite the popularity of this type of intervention, its effectiveness in these settings has been debated. This paper looks at just what SST is and what it is supposed to do, as well as its validity and effectiveness.
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"Science and education have grown and adapted and even merged in some places to better serve those who might need assistance to thrive and succeed; an overwhelming array of programs and treatments and theories have emerged as possibilities for those with various maladies or deficits. In the arena of special education, one of the most popular interventions of late has been Social Skills Training (SST). Often used for students and children with mild disabilities, such as specific learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders, SST is commonly seen as a sufficient way to alter for the better the social skills that might be lacking in said student population, hoping to change these skills for the better. However, despite the popularity of SST, recent studies and scholarly literature have arisen that calls into question the actual effectiveness of this type of intervention."
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Home-Schooling and Social Skills, 2004.
An examination of whether children who are home-schooled lag behind in developing social skills.
2,258 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 69.95
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This study clarifies and expands on existing research that suggests that home-schooled students do not suffer any significant negative effects on their socialization. The writer proposes research to examine whether students who attend public school have better social skills than students who are schooled at home; the hypothesis states that students would benefit more, socially, in a public school setting than a home school setting.
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"As of 1994, between 750,000 and 1 million American children were home schooled, according to the Home School Legal Defense Association (Aiex). At the same time, concerns over inadequate socialization of home-schooled children are one of the common reasons that parents give for not home schooling their children. Writes Aiex, "The stereotypical home-schooled child is often portrayed as being shy, passive, and lethargic because of his/her isolation from the normal socialization found in formal schooling." However, researchers have suggested that there are large negatives to socialization in public schools, including the exposure to "negative socialization, conformity, and peer pressure" (Aiex). As such, a clear understanding of the effect of home schooling on socialization is important both for the large number of parents who already home school their student, and parents who are considering home schooling as an option."
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Teaching Emotional and Social Skills, 2002.
This paper discusses that, instead of teaching under the traditional intelligence model, educators must take a more complex view of the process by which children learn and teach emotional and social skills.
4,070 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 17 sources, $ 109.95
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The paper presents an extensive review of the literature on emotional and social intelligence theories, assessment and application. This paper stresses that all the problems of why children fail, despite demonstrating good intelligence, can be resolved if the emphasis is placed on educating the whole child.
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Theories of Emotional Intelligence
Learning Inhibitors
Personal Social and Health Education: PSHE
Future Directions
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"Poor communication skills put children at risk of overall poor relationships with their peers ? which lead to more and more social and emotional problems, which in turn are likely to lead to intellectual problems. These, of course, in their turn, will make it more and more difficult for the child to acquire needed communication skills. As Lawrence (1988) argues, this is a cycle that must be, for the sake of the affected child, interrupted as quickly as possible."
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Social Skill Deficit Theory of Depression, 2000.
A look at the role of social incompetence in the formation and maintenance of depression.
2,044 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines the relationship between the two constructs, social skill and depression, and how social incompetence affects behavioral disturbances, such as depression, in an individual. The paper focuses on the social deficit theory, which claims that deficiencies in social skills lead to the development and maintenance of depression. The paper further examines relevant research and critiques methods of research and the theory itself.
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Research
Discussion
Conclusion
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"The concept of communication competence, which may also be referred to as "interpersonal skill" or "social competence" due to their overlapping qualities (Segrin, 1990, 1992), plays an important part in the formation of psychological disorders, not to mention its significant effect on the retaining of these behavioral disturbances. One of the major psychopathologic disorders that display deficiencies in social competence is depression. Much study has been done on the differences between depressed and non- depressed groups of subjects and the outcome has been one which exhibits a substantial distinction among these two groups when related to interpersonal competence."
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Counseling Skills and Their Use in Social Work, 2004.
A look at when counseling skills can be of use to social workers.
3,850 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper shows how counseling skills can be used in social work and what social workers can do to take these skills and ensure that as many people as possible are helped. The paper first defines counseling so that there is a clear understanding, albeit in general terms, of what is being discussed in the rest of the paper. Following that, the principles of counseling are discussed so that they too can be clearly understood. Next, some examples are given to illustrate how these counseling skills can be used by social workers. The conclusion ties together all of these issues and shows a cohesiveness between all of the main points that are presented throughout the paper.
Definition of Counseling
Principles of Counseling
Situations in Which Social Workers Would Use Counseling Skills
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"Counseling skills can encompass many different aspects of life, and they are of great use to those in social work. Unfortunately, many social workers do not realize just how important these kinds of skills are and therefore do not get the training in them that they really need. Since social workers are not counselors and do not usually see what they do as 'therapy' of any kind, they do not look to counseling as having a place in their work and the families that they often are called upon to help. However, much of what a social worker does for those that need help is actually counseling of a sort, and by learning more about counseling skills those that spend their time in the social work field can utilize what they already know, along with the counseling skills, to help many more individuals and families in new and better ways, which will ultimately be to the benefit of society."
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Parenting Skills, 2004.
A paper on parenting and how to improve one's parenting skills.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper explains that the job of parenting is both rewarding and demanding and then looks at ways for improving parenting skills. The paper includes parenting tips and tricks as well as a discussion on improving children's socialization and coping skills.
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"According to Kim Selzman, writing in "Woman's Day", being a parent can be a joy but it's also a tough job. Nobody is perfect and every parent makes mistakes. Children require a lot of time and energy so being a good parent means that parents must take care of themselves physically. Selzman adds that everyone needs a break from being a parent once in a while. If someone is a single parent they can and should find friends or relatives to help them get some time for..."
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Interpersonal and Counselling Skills, 2007.
This paper provides a reflective summary of interpersonal skills - counselling skills.
761 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that counselling is a critical part of the social worker's professional weaponry not least because it forms a core skill used to communicate and build relationships among those involved in care. The writer points out that of course, it is possible for the social worker to utilize his or her own personal experiences as a guide which would have accumulated, as any citizen would, through the process of socialization. But the kind of people a normal citizen would commonly have dealings with would necessarily be selective - it would merely encompass a relatively narrow circle of family, relatives and friends from similar social and ethnic backgrounds. The writer maintains that what sets professional social workers apart is that they are forced to confront a diversity of people from all walks of life who bring with them their own sets of distinctive problems, beliefs and cultures, for which even the most experienced individual might be ill-equipped.
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"At its most basic, counselling takes into serious consideration verbal and non-verbal speech as well as listening skills. Impressions that clients take away from even the most fleeting of encounters matter: if the speed at which counselling is provided is either too fast or too slow; if the nature of conversation is formal or informal; if the tone of voice, pitch and loudness differ - all this can lead to divergent experiences that leave a more indelible mark rather than the contents of what is said. Equally important would be the skill to listen, providing reassurances to the speaker to express themselves freely and openly. Resisting the temptation to interrupt, avoid misunderstanding, using body language, choosing the right environment in which to talk would be some key skills, while non-verbal skills, such as gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, orientation, touch and proximity to the speaker are important ways in which social workers can engage in fruitful communication."
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Interpersonal Skills, 2006.
A discussion about the need for interpersonal skills at work, focusing on the need for communication skills.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The writer defines interpersonal skills and explains that those people who have these skills have high emotional intelligence, and not necessarily a high IQ. The paper explains that because of the teamwork needed in the workplace nowadays, it is important to have team players - those with good interpersonal skills. The writer suggests four points which are vital for developing interpersonal skills. In summation, the writer states that the key to interpersonal skills is being able to deal directly and honestly with all men and women, teams, bosses and different ethnic groups.
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"What is clear from various articles an references that one can read about the importance of using and improving interpersonal skills is that, more than ever, you'll be left behind if you don't have those skills. Computers alone cannot communicate a personal approach - the dedication and loyalty, the know-how, and the ability to deal with members of your team, as well as those above and below you on the job. One has to think of the late President Ronald Reagan, who was known as "The Great Communicator" because, regardless of his politics and policies, he had the knack of communicating so everyone seemed to approve, at least of how he said what he had to say. There are not enough "good" communicators today. It is really important that managers or would-be managers, or those studying business in schools spend a lot of time learning how to deal both with their bosses as well as subordinates."
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Interpersonal Skills, 2006.
A discussion about the need for interpersonal skills at work, focusing on the need for communication skills.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The writer defines interpersonal skills and explains that those people who have these skills have high emotional intelligence, and not necessarily a high IQ. The paper explains that because of the teamwork needed in the workplace nowadays, it is important to have team players - those with good interpersonal skills. The writer suggests four points which are vital for developing interpersonal skills. In summation, the writer states that the key to interpersonal skills is being able to deal directly and honestly with all men and women, teams, bosses and different ethnic groups.
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"What is clear from various articles an references that one can read about the importance of using and improving interpersonal skills is that, more than ever, you'll be left behind if you don't have those skills. Computers alone cannot communicate a personal approach - the dedication and loyalty, the know-how, and the ability to deal with members of your team, as well as those above and below you on the job. One has to think of the late President Ronald Reagan, who was known as "The Great Communicator" because, regardless of his politics and policies, he had the knack of communicating so everyone seemed to approve, at least of how he said what he had to say. There are not enough "good" communicators today. It is really important that managers or would-be managers, or those studying business in schools spend a lot of time learning how to deal both with their bosses as well as subordinates."
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21st Century Management Skills, 2002.
A look into the skills and qualities required for successful management. The article offers a review of the change in management skills and roles in recent decades.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper talks about managerial skills required to compete in the 21st century. It examines the differences between a leader and a manager and how they affect their roles. The article also outlines the different skills required for each managerial level in the hiearchy of management. The discussion is supported with graphs and quotes.
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"With the entire world as a market and national borders becoming increasingly irrelevant, the potential for organization to grow expands dramatically. For example, a study of 1250 highly diverse U.S. manufacturing firms found that companies that operated in multiple countries had twice the sales growth and significantly higher profitability than strictly domestic firms. However, the opening of global borders can work both ways. There are considerable challenges in managing a global business as well. Managers must deal with economic, political and cultural differences. Managers who don?t closely monitor changes in their global environment are likely to find limited global success. Therefore, as a manager who decides to go global with the business, we have to be aware of the specific characteristics of the location."
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Listening Skills and Leadership, 2005.
An analysis of the relationship between listening skills and leadership.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the innate relationship exhibited between listening skills and leadership. Specifically addressed is how listening skills are key to developing refined leadership skills and how good leadership skills, in combination with listening skills, can have a profound impact on the communication and interchange between employees and management.
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"Listening skills are important in management and in developing leadership skills because managers and administrators must rely on information as it is relayed from their staff, co-workers and colleagues. One research study frames the importance of listening skills in this way: "The average individual spends from 42 to 60 percent of daily communication time listening...Yet most people are inefficient listeners; they forget, ignore, or misunderstand up to 75 percent of what they hear..." (Lynott, 1998, para.5). That is a large percentage of information that is either forgotten or generally unheeded. "
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Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, 2002.
A study of business communication and management leadership skills.
3,880 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This research paper analyzes the effect of leadership skills providing direction and interpersonal skills in interacting with others and decision making. It includes oral communication skills, written business communication, and perception skills important in analyzing problems and proposing solutions. The paper?s final component deals with organizational change and self-designing change management. The research paper is the basis of a proposal for a seminar workshop to enhance staff knowledge of such qualities as leadership and ability to interact with others for the enhancement of the capabilities of the staff.
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Abstract
Executive Summary
Statement of the Problem
Introduction
Improving Leadership and Interpersonal Relationship
Communication Skills (Written, Oral, Listening, Perception)
Organization and Planning
Conclusion
Bibliography
References
Works Cited
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"Corporate executives with similar (corporate) background, in terms of corporate culture normally display strong leadership qualities, showing confidence in the strength of their convictions. As a result, participative management has been ushered in, with a focus on synergistic teamwork. Executives must learn to merge their own ideas with those of others in order to get the job done in a way that spells productivity for the corporation as a whole. Obviously this cannot be achieved in a situation where everybody says ?yes? to the boss or all are doing their own thing. Consider the following points:
1.When three or more people of equal rank meet with crisis, there is widespread reluctance for any member to exercise initiative. Reluctance increases with the size of the group....."
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Listening Skills in the Classroom, 2002.
An examination of listening skills in the secondary school classroom.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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Teaching students to improve their active listening skills means teaching them by being a role model and teaching them to be aware of their non-verbal skills, practice listening skills, and giving them skills to listen and communicate.
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