" The need for extensive explanations of interplay may have biased the data. An ethnographic design would provide an opportunity to observe the behaviour in situ hence avoiding that impediment (Kalof, Dan, & Dietz 2008). The sample design introd Continue Reading...
Unfortunately, for those individuals who did not use direct coping strategies but instead used the kind of coping that distances one's thoughts, emotions, and physical presence from the stressor (e.g., denial and wishful thinking) or disengages comp Continue Reading...
Through this experience, I realized that these characters could help other to understand themselves and to resolve the internal conflicts that drive young males in their actions. As I began to study the characters in the novel more closely, I began Continue Reading...
I saw self-directed learning in my mother as she set her goal, which was to complete each class, and to earn her degree. Motivation to Learn I felt like my mother was really motivated to learn. She was internally motivated because she had always w Continue Reading...
The behaviors observed directly were measured using a variety of scores and positive and negative adult interactions, child affect ratings, and a quality of life survey were gauged as well. The outcome revealed a significant difference in Mindy's be Continue Reading...
The severity of mental retardation covers a wide spectrum, as discussed before, and variation in ability of individuals within this spectrum is wide (Tammi, 2006). In order to understand and to assist such persons, it is important to know the catego Continue Reading...
While each of these studies has reported a cardioprotective effect of alcohol, they differ over which type of alcoholic beverage provides the greatest benefit" (634). Overlooked in many of these studies, though, is the fact that some people who cat Continue Reading...
Indeed, the heightened emphasis on standardized testing and other practices related to No Child Left Behind has created a condition wherein the principal is found to be largely at the center of an array of very inflexible demands. The result is that Continue Reading...
Had this measure been implemented six months ago, after the skit, it is quite probable that before sending the puppy e-mail, Douglas L. Getter (manager of the company's European Merger and Acquisition division) would have better thought through the Continue Reading...
The researchers found that the student's minimum performance rate correlated more closely with their IQ scores than any other single variable. High and low IQ scores were predicted on the basis of the worst performance (minimum recall) and the best Continue Reading...
Previously the element of interest and personal motivation were found missing, the technical capabilities of the employees have never been a matter of debate, however the personal and mental capacities and limitations are either ignored or not respe Continue Reading...
In this case the educational institutions will need to provide access to student records to evaluate how well students performed when they attended test preparation vs. when they did not attend test preparation classes. Much as the researcher propo Continue Reading...
Twelve ESL learners who participated subsequently found that participating in text-based online chat rooms promoted a noticeable difference in their face-to-face conversations, particularly in noticing their own linguistic mistakes. Psychologists s Continue Reading...
Women who see their physician two times a year for refills would see an individual cost savings of $85 per year for a total cost savings of $307 million for the population. In addition, approximately 2.1 million women would eliminate their annual gy Continue Reading...
One study examined the impact that spiritual or religious faith had on families with autistic children. In this study 49 families of autistic children were examined for signs of stress either psychologically, emotionally or health wise. The study l Continue Reading...
attitudes of social work students toward drug and alcohol abuse and to determine what demographic characteristics or background experiences might influence perception of drug and alcohol abuse. The research has benefits for the social work community Continue Reading...
Psychology: Theories on Personality Freud and Jung: Differences on their Theories of Personality For many years, serious psychology students looking into explanations of personality, and scholars researching pivotal theories of personality, tended Continue Reading...
nutritional and nutrition-related health problems of adolescent obesity and being overweight. The writer explores the issues of obesity as it relates to adolescence and discusses strategies that have the potential to impact the issue. The writer als Continue Reading...
working with a diverse population of Native Americans, Hispanics, and other individuals in the prison systems and public clinics of this country, I have come to two, crucial conclusions. Firstly, that the currently cost-strapped environment of the n Continue Reading...
It is however also a challenge that cannot be ignored in the light of not only cultural change, but also political issues. Establishing trust within the police department itself, as well as between the police and its public is vitally important for Continue Reading...
Organizational Assessment as Impetus for Change at a Vet Center Organizational Assessment as an Impetus for Change at a Vet Center Organizational Context. Every type of organization has, or should have, as a major goal, the need to optimize the pro Continue Reading...
exist between alcoholism as a learned behavior (rather than as a condition arising from any genetic predisposition) and self-esteem. This research is based upon the assumption that there is a direct connection between self-esteem and learned behavio Continue Reading...
Amy attended the county's administrator forum, it became clear that the rumor mill about the "Good Ole' Boys" network was not exaggerated. Sitting across the table from fifteen district superintendents, not one in the bunch was a woman. There was on Continue Reading...
The Dax Cowart CaseAs a physician, I would say that it is essential to prioritize the autonomy and dignity of the patient. It is also important to respect the patient\\\'s wishes and goals for their medical care.If Dax expressed his wish to refuse fu Continue Reading...
In the recent years, trends have emerged in the healthcare management industry, which includes patient protection, social media in healthcare, and drug shortages. Patient protection has largely been influenced by laws and policies in different nation Continue Reading...
Current status in implementing the affordable care act with regard to veterans' mental health problems The Affordable Care Act's enactment gave rise to major concerns with regard to greater healthcare expenditure and reduced benefits for the Continue Reading...
Conflict Resolution: Analysis of the Virginia Tech Shootings This paper examines the horrible tragedy that struck Virginia Tech on that took place on April 16, 2007. This paper goes on to examine things such as the delays of reporting the correct in Continue Reading...
Forensic Mental Health Legislation and Policies The current position on forensic mental health issues when it comes to legislation and policies is a strong one, but there are some difficulties that do not translate well into the probation and parole Continue Reading...
Grant Proposal for Strengthening the Family Unit Program Design and Implementation The overall design and structure of the program will orbit around multiple activities and methodologies which are designed to fortify the overall family unit, most n Continue Reading...
Social Justice Social Work Value/Social Justice- For centuries, philosophers have puzzled the human condition. Since humans have lived together there have been queries about how and why humans acts the way they do, not just individually, but how the Continue Reading...
Creating Your Dream Job / Human Resource Consultant Creating My Dream Job: Human Resource Consultant My dream job revolves around Human resource, the position of a Human resource consultant of my future company, or an existing corporation. Job Sum Continue Reading...
Communication: Workplace Reflective Practice Reflective practice entails constant monitoring of one's own performance in a given role while making adjustments where necessary. For any profession, reflective practice is essential since not two cases Continue Reading...
Eating Disorders and Gender There are medical conditions which more commonly occur in one gender over another. These conditions can be either mental or physical. Very often, they are both mental and physical conditions. Certain medical situations ar Continue Reading...
For example, Cook County, IL, has built a network of support for juvenile female offenders within the local community. The county has developed its own gender-specific assessment and treatment guidelines and has trained youth-facing community worke Continue Reading...
Abnormal Cinema: Alex from HBO's "In Treatment" Blair Underwood's character, Alex, from HBO's program, "In Treatment" is a highly skilled, high-achieving U.S. Navy pilot who served in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Alex was raised in a Navy family Continue Reading...
Drug Abuse: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy) Drugs abound and they consist of legal and illegal drugs. There are legal drugs that become illegal as a result of abuse and sale without prescription. Other drugs though are manufactured s Continue Reading...
In particular, cognitive-behavioral therapy has received substantial research to support its effectiveness as an intervention strategy. Yet those interventions that combined psychotherapy and medications have been proven to be the most effective in Continue Reading...
This can also be done to enable one attain a restraining order against their spouse while in the course of getting a divorce. In conclusion, victims of domestic violence should be treated fairly and not discriminated against because of their gender Continue Reading...
In addition to these 'syndromes,' many women do not have adequate psychological support or counseling to help them with their mental health woes. Between 10 and 31% of all mothers on welfare have physical disabilities that limit their ability to wo Continue Reading...
