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This paper takes a look at the influence of the moon on the earth and how it has fascinated mankind throughout history. According to the paper, prior to the present scientific age the moon was considered to have strange and occult powers that could influence human behavior and events in a multitude of different ways.

From the Paper
"The question therefore arises as to why certain behaviors have been ascribed to the phases and changes of the moon. The answer to this question in fact reveals the falsity of many lunar myths. One answer is that these myths have their origins in ancient folklore and legends that have been continued in various forms to the present time. For example, the myth about the way that the moon can influence human birth rates can be traced back to the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian beliefs which state that, "A woman is fertile according to the moon." (Carroll R. T. 2005) These views are therefore based on unsubstantiated and pre-scientific opinions of the world and nature and can therefore be seen in the same context as the belief that the world was flat and not round. "

Tags:sea, women, behavior, lunar, full, cycle, patterns, research

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This study examines the effects of behavioral management training in reducing the occurrence of aggressive behavior among elderly patients diagnosed with dementia. Forty-five involuntary elderly patients in a residential care center were observed by certified nurses assistants (CNA) and licensed practical nurses as to the number of aggressive behaviors displayed before nurses completed a month of behavioral training and after completing training. Results show no significant differences in the occurrence of aggressive behavior in Pre and Post training.

From the Paper
"Few would argue that our elderly are a primary concern when special care is needed. Special care often results in the need for outside assistance such as nursing care residential centers or what is commonly known as nursing homes for the elderly. Unfortunately many of the elderly residents in these residential care facilities are diagnosed with dementia making care a challenge. Dementia is classified as an impairment disorder effecting the vascular or neurological structures of the brain. In same case, dementia is treatable as in cases with brain tumors or dementia due to a metabolic cause."

Tags:care, nursing

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This six-page research paper discusses the effects of gratitude and forgiveness. Both gratitude and forgiveness are prosocial behaviors. Both of these behaviors apparently have the potential for temporary relief of mild physical distress. At the same time, both behaviors do show some indication of having a temporary effect on emotional well-being. A more effective means of measuring gratitude would be valuable to provide support for further research. The research on the effects of gratitude and forgiveness shows some potential for benefits from experiencing both of these behaviors. Regardless, there is little evidence to suggest that these benefits can be either significant in terms of physical health or long-lasting in terms of emotional well-being.

From the Paper
Gratitude and Forgiveness: Lasting Effects on Well-Being? It should come as no surprise that expressing gratitude and forgiveness can raise an individual's standing among his or her family and friends. That rise in standing may also occur in the individual's workplace or community if that gratitude of forgiveness is expressed in a public forum. Major world religions place high value on expressing both gratitude and forgiveness, linking these responses to other people's behavior with individuals who have high moral standing. It is not an exaggeration to say that individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude and forgiveness are admired and are set above those individuals who are unable to express

Tags:gratitude, forgiveness, prosocial behavior

Abstract
The paper reveals that compared to their biological counter-parts, adopted children tend to have better educated parents, more family income, and are less likely to be African-American or Hispanic. The paper discusses, however, how adopted children tend to have a higher level of behavioral problems than biological children and they therefore need intermediary resources. The paper then looks at how a disrupted marriage of the adopted parents is detrimental to an adopted child and how a caregiver for the child must be well suited financially and mentally. The paper reaches the conclusion that the effects of adoptions are largely those of opportunity, however the interplay between the children and parents alongside their environment are the ultimate determinants of the adopted child's upbringing and its effects.

Outline:
Introduction
The Adoption Position
The Effects of the Parental Marriage Upon Adopted Children
The Conclusive Attachments of Adoption

From the Paper
"Children who are adopted are considered by some to be lucky, in that they are given a chance at a traditional family or potential attempt thereof. Adopted children grow into adopted adults, and so understanding the lifelong process for the adopted person is important, considering both their birth family and the adoptive family. (Payne 26)
For the sake of this discussion those who are adopted will be considered primarily, while comparing the potential effects of children growing up in a life such as this with those children who have biological parents, however are similarly in a family environment. Given that adoption is at times superior to foster care, a more communal style living situation in which the individual child may stand to receive far less personal attention and encounter far more problems, it is apparent that adoption has its positive aspects."

Tags:attachment, fostering, divorce, behavior, stability

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The paper provides statistics on how television has invaded our homes and goes on to discuss how it not only influences children's behavior, but is detrimental to their health and academic performance. The paper details the negative values and behaviors taught by the television and asserts that it is about time we realize television's power and turn it off.

From the Paper
"It has been debated and proven by numerous studies that watching television negatively affects its audience. Not only does it influence a person's behavior, but television is detrimental to one's health and academic performance. Most significantly, these effects are more evident among children. Such effects have brought much concern among parents as well as concerned citizens in the society, as they clamor for attention and much needed regulation of television programs and advertisements."

Tags:media, health, behavior, values, violence, sex

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This paper looks at how the social environment affects criminal behavior. It explores how the effects of peer and family relationships can lead to criminal behaviors such as violence, delinquency and drug abuse.

From the Paper
Sutherland's Differential Association Theory suggests that people commit crime by learning in a social context through their interactions with others and communication with them. He believed criminal behavior whatever its nature is learned by interaction with others and this includes learning the techniques of committing the crime and the motives, drives rationalizations and attitudes for committing it. This is due to their definition of legal codes as being favorable or unfavorable and so if someone believes the legal codes are unfavorable they will be more likely ..."

Tags:social ebvironment, learned behavior

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This paper suggests that the behavior of the leadership and the management must be strategically controlled so as to assess and promote the employee satisfaction and hence motivation.

Tags:leadership, behavior, motivation

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The paper discusses the effects of heroin on the brain, on behavior, and its physiological effects.

From the Paper
"According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIAD), heroin is classified among that group of drugs known as opiates, opioids, narcotic, analgesics. It is listed by the Controlled Substances Act of as a Schedule I substance with no approved medical use, a high level of abuse potential and which is accompanied by the likelihood of criminal charges should an individual be arrested with heroin in his or her possession. Behaviorally, according to the NIAD, after ingestion through snorting or..."

Tags:Heroin, effects

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A descriptive essay about the effects of Alzheimer's Disease and how to best treat the patients. The author discusses the mental, behavioral and emotional difficulties experienced by carriers of the disease, exposing the roles to be played by the caretakers.

From the Paper
"Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive disease affecting an estimated 4 million people in the United States. According to GW Small in a consensus view on Alzheimer's Disease, ?between 6% and 8% of all persons over 65 have the disease.?(1) Caring for a parent with Alzheimer's Disease can be one of the most challenging positions a person can experience. The person who was once the primary caregiver is now dependent on the child as their caregiver. Although the caregiver still loves this parent, she begins to dislike and resent the person her parent has become. The behavior changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease can cause embarrassment and anger at the parent's behavior. This confusion in emotions can cause much anguish for the caregiver. The immediate family will also be affected by Alzheimer's Disease as well. Children and spouses may feel neglected because they're not receiving the caregiver's full attention. The caregiver should prepare herself by knowing what the impaired person can and cannot do and anticipating problems by planning ahead. The caregiver should also know where to go for help. Family or another means of support become a necessity. Alzheimer's Disease is a debilitating disease that can rob not only the quality of life from the victim, but the caregiver as well. Knowing what to expect and how to respond will help the caregiver function successfully in her role."

Tags:sick, ill, old, elder, care, patient, hospital, mental, emotional, slow, behavior, doctor

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This paper aims to determine the extent of available information on the effectiveness of the drug known as Focalin to children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It identifies the additional knowledge still required for ADHD treatment and seeks to contribute to this knowledge gap by investigating the effects and side effects of Focalin intake among actual children, ages 10 and under, with ADHD. The paper contains an annotated bibliography and data analysis.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Literature Review
ADHD and Criminal Justice
ADHD Treatment
Treating ADHD with Focalin
Implications of Literature on Research & Criminal Justice

From the Paper
"Although it is recognized that drugs when combined with behavior therapy contributes to the treatment of ADHD, limited studies have been conducted on the long-term effect of certain drugs on children with ADHD or the overall effectiveness of particular drugs. Biederman, Spencer and Wilens (2004, p. 300) provide that although many researches indicate the apparent effectiveness of dexmethylphenidate, the core component of Focalin, in improving the behavior of children with ADHD, the results of their study indicate different effects on children of different ages and comorbidities causing the researchers to recommend further research on this aspect to enhance knowledge on ADHD, drug treatment, and implications on long-term behavior.
In a later study, McGough, Pataki and Suddath (2005) found that dexmethylphenidate intake indicates that based on clinical trials of drug intake among children there was a reported significant improvement in terms of the children's academic and behavior ratings. Apart from the positive effects, the Focalin component was also satisfactorily tolerated by the children indicating on its safety as a drug for long-term use. Although there are also side effects such as loss of appetite and insomnia, the drug commands acceptable levels of tolerability among children with ADHD with extended drug intake."

Tags:dexmethylphenidate, therapy, behavior