Human Diversity in the Science of Psychology
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6 pages in length. Human diversity is a key issue in the science of Psychology. There are many ways in which knowledge of human diversity contributes to our understanding of behavior and mental processes. For instance, in the case of different cultures, we know that while what may be considered a normal activity in one culture might be considered an anti-social act in others. It is this knowledge that people in all aspects of life have different cultural and personal social behaviors that makes the study of Psychology one of a constantly changing and interesting field of study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Human Nature According to Karl Marx and Adam Smith
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This 8 page paper examines Adam Smith and Karl Marx's very different views on human nature. Capitalism and communism are compared and contrasted. The paper ultimately supports capitalism as more consistent with human nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Humanist Theory, Self Disclosure and the Times
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A 3 page paper which examines what was going on in the world which led to the society taking on the humanist theory concerning self disclosure as found in the theories of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Humor in Society
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This 5 page paper looks at the concept of humor and assesses it from a variety of sociological and psychological perspectives. Several authors are noted including Sigmund Freud. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ideal Types: Military versus Civilian Life
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This 4 page paper evaluates civilian versus military life in the context of the bureaucratic and democratic models. Weber's use of ideal types initiates the discussion. No bibliography.
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Ideas From Marx's Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844
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This 5 page paper looks at Marx's classic work and focuses on ideas about communism and private property. The concept of alienation is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Identity From a Sociological Perspective
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This 7 page paper examines identity in light of the dominant culture. Source material mentioned in the paper is derived from information submitted by a student. Many sociological perspectives are explored in this discussion on identity. No bibliography.
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Images of Deviance in the Media: A Comparison of Low and High Consensus Deviance Newspaper Articles
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This is a 10 page paper comparing two newspaper articles: one which reported low consensus deviance (smoking); and one which reported high consensus deviance (murder). Two articles were found published within the last two weeks in the Toronto Star which provided a good contrast in reporting styles, intended audience, and low and high consensus deviance. One article, the low consensus deviance article on Canadian youth smoking was written by a Toronto Star reporter and provided a fairly distant, highly statistical account of a recent survey taken. The second article, the high consensus deviance article reporting a murder in California by two brothers is considered more sensational in content and was mass distributed by the Associated Press. The reason why it would be of interest in Toronto may be because of the inclusion of the television show The Sopranos as an influence on the boys’ crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Impact of Recess on Classroom Behaviour
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A Critical Review; This 5 page paper reviews an article which studies the effect of recess or break times on grade four students concentration in class. The study indicates that concentration may be improved by the provision of recesses. The methodology and results are discussed and suggestions made as to how research may be improved. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Impression Management and Insincerity
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This 5 page paper discusses whether or not people who play various "roles" in society are insincere because they deliberately present themselves in a certain way; it argues they are not. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Improv in Music Therapy
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A 5 page research paper that examines music therapy, as a form of emotional, physical, and psychological treatment that utilizes music –rhythm, instrument, songs – as a form of "communication" and "social interaction." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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In What Ways Are Toys Agents Of Gender Socialization?
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4 pages in length. Toys represent as much of an agent of gender socialization as any other cultural influence from which children learn to act within the boundaries of their respective global societies. Whether on the battlefield with G.I. Joe or out shopping in the pink Corvette with Barbie, children's toys reflect a particularly pertinent conduit between gender socialization and the life lessons boys and girls learn from these fun facilitators. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Individuals And Society
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A 7 page paper that discusses this question: Are individuals a product of society or is society a product of individuals? A paradox, for sure. The writer discusses the first recorded society of the Sumerians and explains how these ancient people created a society in Sumer. The essay goes on to mention the thoughts of Locke, Durkheim, Simmel, and Wilber. The writer demonstrates how the question is easier to answer if one word is changed but, even so, concludes that the first society was a product of individuals and although the society does shape individuals, it is nonetheless a product of people, a human concept. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Inequality at Work
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A 5 page paper which presents a situation and then discusses how this presents the conditions of inequality at work. The theories of Erving Goffman in "Asylums," and Robin Leinder in "Fast Food, Fast Talk" are discussed in the examination. No additional sources cited.
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Interaction and Communication: The Theories of Goffman and Garfinkel
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An 8 page discussion of the sociological theories of Erving Goffman and Harold Garfinkel as they relate to communication. The author reviews Goffman’s analogy of drama and the stage to present his theories of “dramaturgy” and Garfinkel’s employment of the term “ethnomethodology”, to describe the manner in which the stage is set for interpersonal communication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Interpersonal Conflict
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of an interpersonal conflict between a pet owner and a walker. This paper outlines the responsibilities and reactions of both. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Interpersonal relationship theories
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A paper which considers three theories of interpersonal communication, with specific reference to the films Sleepless in Seattle and After Hours as exemplifying the different theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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