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Rene Descartes, 2006.
Explores if Rene Descartes would view psychology as a science.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper explains that Rene Descartes, a 17th century Renaissance philosopher and scientist, was considered a rationalist. The author points out that he derived scientific methods using specific rules about the study of knowledge instead of trusting human senses as being capable of determining truth alone. The paper contends that, although Descartes is credited as being the father of psychology among many other sciences, he would not have viewed psychology as a true science because of its reliance on human senses for observation and its attempts to study the mind, an object that is not tangible according to Descartes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Descartes History
Descartes' Beliefs
Descartes' Education
Descartes' View on Science and Psychology
Descartes' Methods of Science
Descartes and Psychology
Psychology is not a Science for Descartes
From the Paper
"It is easy to see how Descartes methods apply well to sciences such as Physics or Chemistry, but it is much more difficult to apply such methods to the science of Psychology. Descartes believed in the separation of the mind from the body, and he believed that the possession of a mind is what set humans apart from all other animals. It is his work on the mind and the central nervous system that usually gives him credit as being the father of Psychology, but Psychology is the study of the mind and of behaviour, and Descartes would not agree with the former."
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Existential Therapy vs. Reality Therapy, 2006.
A comparative analysis of existential therapy versus reality therapy.
793 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses how the goal of existential therapy is to help the client to enhance their own knowledge of self and to guide their own development. The paper then compares existential therapy to reality therapy and explains that the later focuses on teaching clients how to make more effective choices in their lives and how to re-direct or direct the patterns in their lives. The paper also examines how both therapies have a few similarities, which can be seen in how both methods of therapy emphasize a trusting and open relationship between the client and therapist. Additionally, the paper examines how both therapies view the individual as ultimately responsible for his or her choices, as well as being capable of directing his or her own life.
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"William Glasser developed reality therapy in the 1960s as a method of teaching individuals how to control the outcome of their lives. Its focus is on teaching clients how to make more effective choices in their lives and how re-direct or direct the patterns in their lives. It also teaches coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress and problems that do occur in every day life. The basic premise of Reality Therapy is that although we cannot change what has happened in our past, we do still posses free will, and with that free will comes the ability to choose how we act in the future and how we respond to the issues that we run into in our lives. Reality Therapy dictates that the therapeutic relationship must be a trusting one that creates an environment where a client can learn to discover what they truly want in life, reflect on how they have been attempting to meet their goals in the past and in the present, and finally, to develop a plan for how they will more effectively seek out their goals in the future. "
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Depression: Causation, Prognosis and Treatment, 2008.
A discussion of the characteristics of depression, examining the causes and comparing the effectiveness of the treatments available today.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper describes the feelings that characterize depression, the two main types of depression, its causes and how it is diagnosed. The writer explains that since there is still debate over what causes depression, there are many different kinds of drugs used in treating it, as well as different types of psychotherapy, and more extreme treatments like psychosurgery and electroconvulsive shock therapy. The writer concludes that no single treatment has been found to be more effective than another, and the only constant is that the interaction between the client and psychologist provides support, hope, and motivation to change.
From the Paper
"Another perspective that could explain the cause of depression could be how the person cognitively interprets the stressful situation itself. There are many people who experience stressful situations, so why are there only a few who become clinically depressed? One way psychologists look at depressive thinking patterns is the hopelessness theory, where people believe "depression results from a pattern of thinking about negative experiences that reduces or eliminates any hope that life will get better" (Gray, 2001, 629). These individuals believe that these stressful experiences are stable and global, meaning they believe that nothing they do can change the situations. If someone fails a test, they may attribute this failure to their personal abilities and believe that they will only continue to fail."
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Self-Disclosure, 2008.
A discussion about self-disclosure and how it can assist one in "coming out of one's shell".
3,962 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 76.95
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The paper discusses that self-disclosure refers to both the conscious and unconscious revelation of one's thoughts, feelings, experiences and other personal matters. The paper notes that self-disclosure begins from the time one person meets another and continues as their relationship develops. The paper explains that females are more open than males, how businessmen deal with the subject, the manner in which patients react with doctors, and various other examples of interactions with persons in similar groups.
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"Current Western cultural identity is not generally supportive of those who grieve and make communication in the time of bereavement difficult. However, it is precisely at this time that the bereaved must communicate and self-disclose in order to rebuild their shattered identity and universe. Future studies should discover how civilians can effectively communicate with them and in a way, which will not affect or violate their cultural belief of the self. The bereaved parents should also be helped in finding parallel ways of communicating with civilians as effectively and within the context of cultural constraints."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2008.
A review of the background of Edgar Allan Poe, the American short-story writer who is well known for his tales of the macabre.
1,366 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the writer Edgar Allan Poe. The paper specifically discusses how his writings are dark and filled with death. From a very early age, Edgar Allan Poe seems to have been obsessed with the topic of death, and many (or most) of his works are dark, brooding pieces filled with mystery, dark deeds, and the death of at least one character, or the lingering theme of death. The paper questions why Poe was so consumed with death and dying.
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" He writes, "He also offered his famous pronouncement that 'the death of a beautiful woman is the purest of all poetical themes'". Thus, Poe recognized this theme recurred in his works, and found it both satisfying and pure, elements of his fiction that might not seem satisfying and pure to others. After losing his parents and living in a foster home, Poe met Mrs. Jane Stith Stanard, who he became very fond of, and many people believe he loved. He wrote the poem "To Helen" to her, but her life ended tragically, as well. An early Poe biographer writes, "Mrs. Stanard soon went mad and died. "
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Edward Koch on Death and Justice, 2008.
A review of Edward Koch's essay, "Death and Justice: How Capital Punishment Affirms Life."
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the essay "Death and Justice: How Capital Punishment Affirms Life," by Edward Koch, former congressman and mayor of New York City. As a supporter of capital punishment for criminals who committed murder, his views have been the subject of much controversy, and the author shows how Koch took the arguments that arose against him and used them in his essay to confirm his own stance. The author explains how Koch uses shock tactics, fear and statistics to support his views and effectively dissect his voters' oppositions towards capital punishment. The author concludes that for Koch capital punishment affirms the fact that life is precious by bringing justice to the people who do not value the life of another.
From the Paper
"Very respectively, Koch dissects the "Thou Shall Not Kill" argument against capital punishment. He compares quotes from both the original Hebrew of the Bible and from the Torah. By showing how the philosophers throughout history have interpreted this to mean that life can be taken in order to vindicate justice, Koch is invoking a sense of thoughtfulness in his reader. He then pulls in the fearless leaders from our country to add to that thoughtfulness a pinch of patriotism. He then rounds off that patriotism by stating that the United States Constitution does not condemn capital punishment."
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Electronic Voting Machines, 2008.
The paper examines the use of electronic voting machines in United States elections and the problems their use generates.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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In the United States, Congress decided after the 2000 Presidential elections that the old, punch card voting system was prone to error and had to be replaced with an electronic, computer-based, touchscreen system. The author of the paper examines this decision and its implementation and points out some of the problems and dangers arising from a move to purely electronic voting systems. Some of the problems noted include the following: electronic voting has no paper record of the individual's vote, computer systems and software designed for the system proved to be flawed and highly prone to system crashes and finally, insufficient governmental supervision of the companies charged with developing and manufacturing the system.
From the Paper
"The truly audacious aspect of this lack of a paper trail with touch-screen voting is that the other machines created by Diebold and their ilk DO have 'paper trails.' Ask yourself: would you use an ATM that didn't dispense a receipt informing you of your balance, so you could be made aware immediately of a bank computer error? Would you use your credit card at a store that did not give you a receipt, so you could check to see if you had been overcharged? Of course not--you would shift to another bank or use another store. But this act of faith was exactly what Diebold was expected of American voters. And voters in states like Georgia that only use electronic voting cannot move their votes, like consumers can move their dollars, to a more reliable venue."
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Hate Crimes, 2008.
A discussion on the challenges of hate crime legislation.
2,334 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper addresses hate crimes and hate crime legislation and rulings. The paper provides examples of hate crime throughout history, citing the Holocaust. The paper also discusses the severity of hate crimes, considering them more heinous because they are often in response to human conditions for which the barer has no choice or control of. In addition, the paper examines hate crime legislation and its effectiveness. Lastly, the paper discusses the challenges of hate crime legislation, made even more difficult by the constitutional rights to freedom of speech.
Outline:
Historical Origins of Hate Crimes
Hate Speech, Hate Crimes and the Constitution
Pros and Cons of Hate Crime Legislation
References
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"The symbolism of hatred, including the brandishing of swastikas and the burning of crosses as a testament to the belief in the supremacy of one race over another also fall into acts that are protected by constitutional rights. Individuals in the past have not been prosecuted for such demonstrations unless they have somehow broken another law, such as trespassing in the case of cross burning. The difficulty being that the dogma espoused precipitates other unprotected acts of violence against blacks and other undesirable peoples, including Jews. The dogmatic speech associated with white supremacy, is protected by the constitution, and many people become ensconced by the ideas to perpetrate further violence and publicly demonstrate their opinions about superiority and more specifically the inferiority of others."
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Immigration Reform, 2008.
The paper discusses the question of immigration reform in the United States in relation to immigrants from Mexico.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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The author of this paper examines the issue of illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico and the need for reform in existing immigration laws. The paper's author postulates that the arguments put forward by opponents of immigration reform are, for the most part invalid and based on racial stereotyping as opposed to reasoned argument. The author states that despite being "illegal", Mexican immigrants are an essential part of the US' work force and as such, deserve the same rights that are accorded to workers who are also citizens. Examples are given of state discrimination against illegal immigrants from Mexico as well as attempts by federal courts to give such immigrants a modicum of protection.
From the Paper
"The Supreme Court began to challenge immigration laws in 1875 by ruling that individual states did not have the constitutional right to regulate immigration, as this was exclusively a federal issue. (Heer 37) From this time forward the Supreme Court and other federal entities have had the sole responsibility of enacting and enforcing immigration laws, many of which followed the traditional pattern of allowance only when the US had a need for labor. The first act was to level a head tax on immigrants, which would presumably answer the state's individual desires to bar paupers from entrance into the US. It is possible that many of the ensuing regulations and challenges to Mexican immigration have been as a result of the early sentiment that stresses that those in the direst economic need should not be able to enter the US."
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Veteran's Healthcare System, 2008.
An assessment of the performance of the Veterans Healthcare System, which is the largest fully integrated system in the United States.
1,914 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper examines the Veterans Healthcare System (VHA) by systematically assessing and identifying the organization's mission. Furthermore, the paper conducts an environmental assessment, an organizational assessment, a human resources assessment, and a political process assessment. Lastly, the work also conducts a SWOT analysis of the organization.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Mission
Environmental Analysis
Human Resorces Assesment
Political Process Assesment
Swot Analysis
Conclusion
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"Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) the Veterans Healthcare Administration has implemented throughout the VHA organization and throughout the United States, which include: (1) computerized patient records system; (2) VistA Imaging; (3) Bar-code medication administration; and (4) My HealtheVet. (Mayo, 2006) This system allows all caregivers "to see any information in the patient's record throughout the hospital Components of this system include registration applications, an order-checking system, notifications for significant changes in a patient's clinical status, and a reminder system".
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Security in American Schools, 2008.
A research paper on the importance of updating, reviewing and improving the safety and security measures in American Schools.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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The paper notes that in response to the unfortunate circumstances of September 11, 2001 and the tragedies that have occurred on school campuses throughout the US, schools, private corporations and government agencies have taken a pro-active stand on developing safety and security plans to protect their employees, visitors, students and others. This paper reviews the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning safety and security plans in order to determine what is needed and desirable in such plans so as to identify deficiencies or opportunities for improvement in a specific school setting. An analysis of what additions or changes are required to the specific schools' safety and security plans is followed by a summary of the research and important findings in the conclusion.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Part I: Research and Review of the Literature on Organizational Safety and Health Programs in American Schools.
Part II: Review of Safety and Security Plan for a School Corporation.
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Moreover, while the majority of recent school shootings have taken place in high schools and colleges, even elementary schools are not immune to school shootings. For instance, in 2000, first-grade pupil in a Flint, Michigan elementary school shot and killed a 6-year-old classmate In response to these events, Yell and Rozalski note that concern over safety of students, faculty and administrators in the nation's schools has resulted in across-the-board attention from policymakers at all levels: "The national concern over the problem of school violence has led to federal, state, and local efforts to address this issue by creating new laws and policies, which include adopting zero-tolerance approaches, conducting targeted and random searches of students and their property, using metal detectors, and preventing violence through education"
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Workforce Planning As a Fundamental Planning Tool, 2008.
A paper examining the use of "workforce planning" as a tool for business planning.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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In today's modern business world it is imperative to make sure that the right people with the right skills are where they need to be in order to make an organization function properly. The author of the paper examines the process of "workforce planning" and its use as a fundamental tool for business planning. The writer discusses the many factors influencing the business decisions that will ultimately decide the future of the company. The writer contends that companies are only as strong as the people they have working for them so not only must they hire the best people, but they must also ensure that present employees are placed in the best position to further the company's goals. The writer also examines the effects of "workforce planning" on the employees in terms of moral, job satisfaction and job security.
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"When looking at changing a culture in a company due to a workforce plan, one can view it as a positive or negative change. The change of culture was positive when things went as they had planned. Stock soared and rose after the second quarter, which is clear the company is not struggling to break above the flat-line. They found that to maintain and improve their technology more funds and resources were needed. Also the company gained thousands of customers due to satisfaction and service improvement for existing technology. The change in culture did not caused the employees more stress then necessary. According to McShane and Von Glinow (2005), organizational culture is a basic pattern of shared values, assumptions and beliefs considered to be the correct way of thinking about and acting on problems and opportunities facing an organization. This change in culture caused employees to be at ease and the beliefs and attitudes started to change about the future of their company. They were sure about the future of the company because many employees were reconsidering staying at the company. Overall, the change of environment caused an attitude change for employees in the company. Leadership can make or break any company based on their decisions and how they approach the employees they represent."
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Pain management, 2008.
An examination of the development of pain management in modern medicine.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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In the paper, the writer examines the growing demand by patients suffering from chronic pain for pain management and relief treatments that will improve the quality of their lives. The writer contends that America's rapidly growing population of Seniors, coupled with increased longevity is the reason for this demand and examines some of the solutions that doctors are able to provide. The author then examines the growth of specialized care in pain management and the current system for subspecialty certification for physicians, before making his final conclusions and recommendations.
Outline:
Introduction
Specialized Pain Management Growth
Increased Opportunity For Care
Current Opportunity for Specialization in Pain Management/Proposed AA System
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"The current system for subspecialty certification for physicians, in pain medicine comes in the form of an annual exam offered by the ABPM. The organization certifies about 2200 physicians per year in this specialty through the successful completion of the exam, which has about an 80% pass rate. (ABPM, 2008, NP) It would be conducive to structure the AA system in a similar manner with the inclusion of preparatory post grad fellowship continuing education opportunities. Individual AA's who took the seminar style two semester prep classes, and who were signed off by a governing anesthesiologist or their work institution as working within this field successfully for greater than one year would be eligible to sit for the exam and would then be certified in the subspecialty of pain medicine if success was achieved on the exam. All preparation would also qualify the individual for continuing education credits, toward their general licensure and facility requirements. Some legislation for a broadening of services offered might also be needed to alter the current state of allowable practical functions of an AA. The development of such legislative changes would likely be welcomed, as cost reduction seems to be the rule of the day with regard to medical care and spending, and this would likely improve the availability and reduce the cost of procedures significantly."
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Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", 2008.
A review of American poetess, Maya Angelou's autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
2,034 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. The paper discusses the themes of racism and segregation in the book, strong themes that are woven throughout this moving autobiography. The paper notes that in this book, author Maya Angelou recounts the story of her early life, including the racism and segregation she experienced throughout her formative years. The paper highlights that with wit, candor, and remarkable talent, Angelou shows that racism is a product of ignorance and prejudice, and that she has found the strength to rise above this crippling condition.
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"Angelou encounters an entirely different world when she and her brother move to St. Louis to live with her mother and her family. Here, she encounters black people like her mother and grandmother, who actually have some power in the community, and who live an entirely different life than the rural life in Arkansas. They have jobs, make relatively decent money, and do not live in abject poverty. However, they are also violent, engage in illegal activities, and ultimately her mother's boyfriend molests and then rapes Angelou, then threatens her with killing her beloved brother if she every tells an adult. This leads to a long period of time where she refuses to speak to anyone. She writes of this time, "There was an army of adults, whose motives and movements I just couldn't understand and who made no effort to understand mine".
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