Development psychology is responsible for mapping out the psychological changes that occur in human beings’ personalities as they live out the course of their lives. The study began with the observance of infants and children and the effects of their surroundings: physical and emotional, on their being. However, it has...
Conservatism explains the resistance to change and following traditional social systems, while liberalism describes the adoption of change and innovation in all aspects of life. In politics, some conservatives and liberals aim to support their people’s well-being and racial justice (Foner, Ch. 26, 2019, p.1057). Politicians focus on the preservation...
The Middle Ages, especially the early years, are generally considered to be dark and harsh. Only about a few hundred million people inhabited the world, and for the vast majority, life was short, complicated, and often prematurely interrupted by violent death or infectious diseases. However, this time, despite the difficulties,...
Racial attitudes play a significant part in the way sports events are discussed and athletes are perceived in society. For the last decade, these perceptions have been gradually changing, and the concept of the “transracial ideal” has emerged, which refers to people who are regarded as role models equally appealing...
The TV show that I watched is Family Feud, which regularly airs on weeknights and weekends on WBNX-TV. The show airs between 7:00-7:30 PM and 9:00-9:30 PM and Sundays from 7:00-7:30 PM (WBNX). The show was closed-captioned; by default, its subtitles are enabled. The fact that the TV show has...
Introduction Art Spiegelman is one of the most famous authors of political cartoons, comics, and graphic novels. Spiegelman has earned his reputation for discussing and highlighting controversial topics through vivid visuals that are close and understandable to many people. The cartoon “Weapons of Mass Displacement” is one such work, which...
Culture is what defines people; it shapes their influence, behaviors, and identities. It generally refers to shared norms, values, behaviors, language, and material objects. The common forms of acculturations are material and non-material. All physical artifacts such as tools, clothing, and utensils, in a community, constitute material culture. On the...
Introduction Adolescent depression is a mental health problem that causes a recurrent lack of interest in activities and sadness. In most cases, it affects how the teenager behaves and feels, and causes physical, functional, and emotional problems that affect the girl or boy’s development. Although depression occurs at any time,...
Introduction Social problems are societal conditions or issues that vandalize society. One of the crucial impacts of these issues is that they disturb the community’s compatibility, bringing hostility. Racism has become one of the major social problems across the world. It is discrimination or oppression by any particular person, institution,...
Globalization is a process which has begun its spread and development in the recent decades. While the process has been a long-standing part of the people’s lives, it has only begun to work in earnest in recent years (Tan & Macneill, 2015). With the creation and introduction of new methods...
The Warrior Vase is a piece of pottery that refers to the late Helladic period and is related to the Mycenaean area. It is dated to the 12th century BC, while similar motives are also found in the pottery of the 8th century. It is a krater that presents a...
There are theories of human development that cover all aspects of all stages of life. These theories present a collective knowledge regarding the physical, mental, and social changes that most people live through. This final essay for the course aims to outline what I have learned about the last four...
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Book of Genesis provides significant insights into Western civilization from ancient times to the Renaissance. All of them are great sources of information that reveal how religious beliefs were evolving and shaped throughout history. Today,...
In social psychology, the notion of confirmation bias has been applied as the best-known and widely accepted notion of inferential error. Philosophers and psychologists have believed that a long-recognized phenomenon is a critical determinant of both thought and behavior. The idea that individuals tend to approach evidence in biased ways...
Organizational culture is an essential feature of any organization that allows the creation of a unique working environment. Work culture is created with values, work ethic, and customs accepted by organizations (Champoux, 2017). Organizations achieve success not because of technical brilliance, but because they create the right culture (Morrill, 2008)....
A better future depends on the quality of education that teachers provide to their students. Over the past decades, there have been several debates regarding the methods used in schooling pupils. Several studies have also been conducted with renowned authors regarding the matter, although no agreement has been made on...
Abstract One of the critical variables characterizing the energy and water cycle at the earth’s surface is near-surface air temperature (Ta). It has massive significance in agrometeorological applications aimed at achieving sustainable agriculture. Remote Sensing data can be used in solving this problem both globally and regionally, particularly in relation...
Introduction For many European countries, oil importation and refinement serve as one of the key components of the economy (Figure 1). The industry of oil procurement requires significant investments and is associated with several financial risks (Guliyev, 2017). Among the most widespread challenges, one can note the role of inflation,...
Fast food is an inherent part of the modern food culture. Hundreds of well-known brands are present on the streets, offering nutritious meals. It is common knowledge that the way these burgers, sandwiches, crisps, and other fried foods are prepared can have an adversarial effect on health. Yet, accentuation of...
Such opiates as morphine end heroin are all originated from seeds of opioid poppy plants. Opium was one of the significant goods in the trade market for many centuries worldwide. It served for medicinal purposes as a painkiller and sedative. The plant appears in ancient mythologies and medicinal books (Brownstein,...
Introduction The containment policy was the strategy which the US applied to contain the communist regimes in Asia between 1945 and 1975. This policy was successful, but only to a particular extent since, along with the victories, the US also faced the inevitable losses and defeats. The Vietnam War had...
The vital importance of air to humans is justified by the biological need for oxygen, which accounts for approximately 21% of inhaled air (NASA, 2016). Oxygen is vital to the human body, and therefore air as a source must be subject to serious control requirements. In particular, a large number...
The enhanced technological developments have led to the proliferation of international free trade and globalization over the recent years. Generally, globalization refers to the process used by organizations and businesses to gain influence worldwide or begin operating internationally. On its part, free trade denotes business activities or operations conducted globally...
In the modern world, the structure of successful companies has changed significantly. The traditional hierarchy, when one person is responsible for the result of all operations no longer works for most of the business types. This is due to the fact that the vastness of the processes of many organizations...
Introduction Media bias can be described as the prejudice of news producers and journalists in selecting stories and events to report and how they will be covered. Political bias has been a standard feature since the inception of mass media and the invention of the print press. Historians explain that...
New product development is a method of bringing a product or service from idea to market. The process identifies several stages, which usually involve new products, starting with the generation of ideation and concept and ending with the market launch of the product. New product development is a process that...
Introduction Although Americans widely believe that the country’s immigration laws require an overhaul, the federal government has been unable to implement comprehensive reforms for the last decade. People migrated to the US in the past attributable to similar reasons as in the present times. The major reasons for immigration encompass...
History knows hundreds of wars, all of which have significantly contributed to its development. The Cold War can be characterized as the tension between the United States of America (USA) and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and both powers allies, which was not followed with confrontation (week 12)....
Introduction Adam and Eve were put in the Garden of Eden so that they can live and do according to the will of God. The two were prohibited from eating the fruit that was found on the tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden. The purpose of this...
In biotechnology, the targeted use of vectors capable of modification by artificially attaching genes of interest, GOI, is of great importance. With such vectors, it is possible to create recombinant DNA and then place it in the target organism, which can synthesize biologically active molecules generally uncharacteristic of the species....
Introduction There is a rising body of literature that has looked into the behavioural determinants of healthy meal selections among restaurant consumers. Accordingly, restaurant consumers are those people who frequently eat away from home. Correspondingly, eating away from home has been linked to several lifestyle diseases, thus explaining why restaurant...
My project is to provide cross-cultural training to the staff of New Harbor Memorial Hospital. Two outcomes will be measured, including the satisfaction level of Latino patients and self-reported cross-cultural self-efficacy. Below is a proposed ten-question survey designed to measure the satisfaction level of Latino Patients. The survey includes four...
Music has a role to play in dealing with sicknesses, and recent research reveals how music impacts the brain and the body systems in a quantifiable way. Medical practitioners, therefore, integrate music with medicine to enhance healing and achieve positive treatment outcomes. Music therapy involves the use of music to...
Nicholas Carr’s article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” discusses how the Internet alters people’s mental abilities. More precisely, the author is concerned with the loss of ability to concentrate for a long time and read long texts. Carr concludes that progressively people lose the skills of critical thinking, drawing inferences,...
Introduction As a global trend, digitalization, has become an integral part of many spheres of life, including the business industry. The widespread use of online tools and programs to maintain the sustainability of operational processes, strategic planning, recruiting, and other tasks explains the relevance of these resources in most modern...
James Baldwin uses rich similes and metaphors throughout Sonny’s Blues, often to enhance the image of an event or character or to create a distinct mood and atmosphere. At the beginning of the story, the main character meets with a drug user after finding out that his brother, Sonny, has...
Introduction The community places too much work on the shoulders of African women. African-American women face more pressure with the need to fit in their communities and raise healthy families amidst the challenges such as poverty, crime, and being looked down upon. Alice Walker’s narrative “Everyday Use” is one of...
Introduction The fight against witchcraft varied from country to country and from time to time. In some places, it was limited to religious sermons condemning the practice and urging those who believed in God not to seek help from witches. Religions prescribed that sorcerers must be beheaded, but the number...
Anthropological archeology focuses on studying the past societies, specifically the political, social, and cultural aspects that governed a society. It reveals how the ancient communities conducted their leadership affairs through politics disclosing the positions held by the elites. Additionally, it indicates the social classes that existed in the past. In...
Introduction A Doll House, written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879, is rightful of the most exciting dramas about women’s happiness. Many kinds of people were introduced throughout the whole drama. While the drama is not significant in size, the actions change so dramatically. As a result, many people fail to...
Commodification is how goods, ideas, personal information, services, people, or even nature are transformed into products for trading. Merchandise is anything that has economic value or a product that is intended for trade. Commodification is majorly criticized because some things such as education, water, culture, human life, and women should...
Introduction Army service is challenging and dangerous; Subordination is vital for the Army; The basis of leadership in the Army: History; Relationship with the state; Accountability; Foundation documents; Serving in the Army is a difficult task, and it requires dedication and readiness to face challenging situations. In many cases, soldiers...
Business Law: Case Law Case law relates to legislation grounded in judicial decisions instead of codes based on regulations, statutes, or constitutions. They encompass unique disputations solved by courts utilizing concrete facts of a legal proceeding (Bell, 2019). In this sense, case laws typically vary from one territory to another....
Introduction Diversity is the inclusion of people from various cultural beliefs, religions, races, gender, sexual orientation, and financial status in different social, political, or economic practices. Diversity is essential in healthcare as it assists in service delivery by increasing inclusivity and reducing biases. In healthcare delivery, various aspects of diversity...
Introduction The intersection of human rights, gun violence, and mental illness is one the most discussed topics in the US, where gun bearing is allowed in many states. Mass shootings that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012, the Stoneman Douglas School shooting, and other similar cases signal about the need...
Introduction For many people, professional sports are associated with luxurious lifestyles, fame, and all other comforts which come with recognition and performance at the top level. However, this perception is based on the very few which have achieved penultimate success. For majority of professional athletes, there are significant challenges which...
This is a personal diet analysis for the period 11/03/2020 through 11/05/2020. I am a 25-year-old female, my height is 5′4″, and my weight is 120 lbs., which places my BMI at 20.5 (“Adult BMI Calculator”). I am not pregnant or lactating, and I have a very active lifestyle. I...
Introduction Creativity is the act of being inventive, and it entails the creation of artworks or ideas that are unique. These ideas can be natural or imaginative, but they should create something captivating for both the eyes and mind. Many artists and inventors worldwide can pride themselves on being creative...
Abuse is a serious and difficult problem to confront, multi-faceted and widespread. The effects of abuse can be felt by any person throughout their life, whether they know it or not. Depending on the type of abuse and its severity, the consequences may either be minor or long-lasting and crippling....
Geography The rainforest of Amazonia is known to be one of the world’s most beautiful and significant places. It is located in the territory of Brazil, but its territory is so vast that it extends to the borders of nine other countries. The flora and fauna of this rainforest are...
Youth engagement in community policing is a program proposed by law enforcement practitioners as part of a task force created in 2014 by President Barack Obama. This program is aimed at the joint work of the police and young people in order to reduce the criminal situation in the country,...
The play by Glaspell is characterized by a variety of significant miseries and categorical contradictions surrounding the lives of married women. The bird in this contest represents the solitary life of Minnie after getting married to Mr. Wright (Glaspell, 2010). The author compares this engagement to a caged canary and...
Introduction What does “organic” mean? The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. While the regulations vary from country to country, in the U.S., organic crops must be grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, chemical herbicides, pesticides, or bioengineered genes (GMOs). Organic livestock kept...
Emotional trauma as a result of physical abuse can alter a child’s behavioral activities and mental functioning and this may change their perspective of how the world looks like. In this case, Billy is emotionally traumatized due to physical torture by his parents, and therapy treatment will help him cope...
An in-depth study of the social mechanisms and driving forces shaping the development of American poetry is an intriguing academic question. More specifically, this strand allows not only to form a coherent system of rhetorical and semantic meanings peculiar to U.S. poetic culture but also to identify relevant historical traditions...
Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin were painters who went against the norm of western art. Paul Gaugin was an experimenter who even traveled to Tahiti to have a new perspective and try new art styles (Artble, 2017). However, Van Gogh worked with a sense of urgency which caused him...
Nowadays, TV-channels and online streaming platforms offer an extensive selection of excellent shows, which can be attributed to the notion of quality television. This term was originally coined in the 1970s and, today, it functions as a meta-genre which implies three key features, these are complexity, authenticity, and signature style...
Introduction Most modern successful companies are focused on international cooperation and partnership. The globalised world offers multiple opportunities for engaging in global discourse and generating numerous benefits. For this reason, the international business model is the most popular nowadays and employed by corporations. At the same time, it presupposes the...
Modern humans, Homo sapiens, have a common African origin since Homo erectus was our first ancestor that left Africa 90,000 generations ago. According to Leakey (11:15), Homo sapiens was present on Earth 200,000 years ago, while only 30,000 years ago, there were three different upright-walking apes. The Kenyan paleontologist also...
In the analyzed video, the Super Bowl matchup between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes is discussed. They are both star quarterbacks, have an 18-year age difference, and belong to different races: Tom Brady is white, and Patrick Mahomes is of African-American origin. The commentators of the GetUp crew also represent...
The artwork I chose to review is Ralph Steiner’s photograph from the series “Two Photographs of Clouds”. The picture is black and white and minimalistic, as all it contains is a singular cloud against the sky. It is evident that this piece is an analog photo since it is a...
The Great Depression Popular culture played an instrumental role during The Great Depression era. Beginning with the Bonus Army, a team of disappointed soldiers converged in Washington, D.C to demand their unpaid bonuses for wartime services to assuage the economic impacts of the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath by...
Introduction Injuries are an integral part of athletic performance frequently occurring in elite sports. As studies show, young athletes are particularly susceptible to potential risks of physical activity since sports injuries might have prolonging consequences on the bone development of the competitors (Brown, Patel & Darmawan, 2017). Furthermore, traumas might...
Abstract The article describes existing learning theories, including behavioral, cognitive, adult learning, constructivist, humanist, connectivist, and learning styles. It examines each of the seven theories explaining their essence. Their consideration is significant as key aspects of different approaches can help develop the most effective self-education or class learning methods. The...
Education is an essential component of people’s lives, which significantly affects their success and even character. For this reason, when parents are faced with the choice of an educational institution, they certainly want to find the best one. Through marketing, private schools created a reputation as the most successful, but...
People should stop believing that veganism is the healthiest diet for humans because all humans need not only vitamins, of which vegan food mainly consists but also protein and other nutrients for their body. Vitamins are the main nutrients that humans can obtain from plants; however, many other trace elements...
The worldview, values, and beliefs affect all aspects of human life. However, some individuals with strong religious beliefs may find themselves in a situation of the sacred and secular divide. The sacred can be freely manifested in the church while reading the Bible, or in the family, and secular life...
Strategic planning in healthcare organizations has been coming to the forefront in the recent decade due to the evolving nature of healthcare needs for the ever-growing population. The purpose of strategic planning is to bring the organization’s actions and capabilities in alignment with its overarching mission – to promote available,...
In this episode of the BBC RADIO 4 podcast, Melvin Bragg and his guests discuss Sikhism and the Sikh Empire, its rise after the fall of the Mughal Empire, traditions, and the empire under Ranjit Singh. They trace the origins of Sikhism to 1469 CE with the birth of Guru...
The differences between individuals of various ages are an essential topic for health and medicine investigations. While some scholars suggest that young people are less physically fit than older representatives, other researchers claim that this statement does not consider additional factors (Harris, 2016; Honary et al., 2019). People of contrasting...
Introduction The level of dissatisfaction due to inequality has revealed a remarkable increase in current years. Still, it has yet to advance into a substantial anti-capitalist political force. Socialist practices intend to donate to overall progress for socialism. There are no major socialist movements in countries such as the United...
Oligopoly is a type of market where few firms producing homogeneous or differentiated products dominate. The companies can be local, national, or international, and pricing power is one of their main characteristics. An oligopolistic producer considers the way others in the same industry will react to price changes. Indeed, the...
The author explores the themes associated with the paintings that were included in the composition along with the Primavera. Zirpolo states that the decorative program of the room where the Primavera was displayed was focused “on chastity, submission, and procreation” (24). These themes were recurrent in artworks of the 14th...
The protests which erupted two years ago in the Gaza Strip by Hamas are an indication that the region is on its way towards violence which has intermittently shaken it since Israel’s foundation. Considering the different materials which I have read, the Israel-Palestine conflict will last long. According to the...
For over 15 years, Rosa Parks is not with us, but her actions made us speak about her for the whole time when touching a civil rights subject. As people said, this person is one of the most iconic fighters for “colored people” rights. Besides the attempts to change her,...
Introduction There is no doubt that the deep integration of computer technology into life has greatly simplified specific tasks. With Internet tools, users from different countries can seamlessly exchange data, communicate or interact daily. Nevertheless, computer technology development has raised significant social, legal, and ethical concerns, including copyright protection in...
Informational literacy is extremely important when an adult is trying to determine trends in the political or economic field of the country. The ability to evaluate sources and recognize if these sources are accurate allows one to look more confidently into the future and make assumptions about the real development...
Introduction Not all information can be measured and quantified, which has created the need for qualitative research. There are four popular qualitative research methodologies, including phenomenology, ethnography, history, and grounded theory. This paper seeks to describe these approaches with attention to their purposes and relevant research questions. Phenomenology Phenomenological research...
Introduction The 9/11 terrorist attack heralded an era of heightened monitoring as security agencies sought to improve the safety of Americans and national security. One of the aftermaths of the attack that became controversial was the increased use of law enforcement cameras. The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for...
The legal codes of the USA and China contain rules related to gift-giving that define this process. The former states that the only cases in the public sector when gifts can be accepted are if they are useful for the government and not given by prohibited organizations (The United States...
Primatology refers to the study of primates that are not humans. This includes not only living but fossil apes, monkeys, lemurs, and other species. The study involves examining their behavior and social life. From an anthropological point of view, primatology plays a key role in understanding very early social structure...
When it comes to the causes, course, and outcome of the First World War, the main emphasis is placed on events in Europe, often dismissing those of the Asia-Pacific region and the American continent. Despite the absence of large-scale hostilities there were also supporters of the redivision of the world....
Antigone, an ancient Greek tragedy written by Sophocles around 442 BC, remains a source of inspiration for multiple play-writers, artists, and filmmakers. It addresses the theme of the internal power of gods and the worldliness of people’s power, the conflict between natural law and governmental one, the significance of justice,...
Wave is a short story about Ray, Alma, and the waving man. When Ray is going to work, he passes by a house where a man is sitting on the porch waving at people who pass by. This experience intrigues him because at one time he feels guilty when he...
Humor is a potent tool that helps people to speak about important things in an unserious manner. Dave Barry, in his essay “Lost in the Kitchen,” laughs at typical stereotypes lined with men and female behaviors and traditional occupations. The whole story starts with the phrase that sets a tone...
Technology innovation has transformed modern communities in significant ways. New inventions have made organizations profitable and businesspeople wealthy. Medical scientists and doctors have integrated their professional expertise to develop vital human organs. For instance, synthetic technology facilitates stem cells’ growth to emulate the human ear (Seeker, 2017). Moreover, the demand...
Introduction The question of whether leaders are born or made has plagued many people in leadership for decades. So far, there is no definitive answer to the question that can be successfully proven since if leaders cannot be made, the main focus should be on genetic factors (Boerma et al.,...
Deborah was the fourth judge who governed the Jewish after Joshua. She was one of the great female leaders in the Old Testament. Deborah was a prophetess who heard the will of God and spread the word of God to the Jews. Also, Deborah was a priestess, although she did...
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking is a book by Susan Cain published in 2012 where she expresses her point of view that introverts would efficiently occupy leading positions and are generally underestimated in society. Susan Cain is an American lecturer and writer. The...
At birth, a person is a blank slate with a specific set of genes. People are born and do not know what lies ahead, what social conditions they will grow up in, what problems they will have to face, and how this will affect their personality formation. Human biology is...
Water and Tourism: The Impact of Tourism on Water Most tourist recreational activities are done around water bodies, especially on beaches of oceans, seas, or rivers. Generally, the tourism industry overuses water resources for personal use, golf courses, and hotels. This overuse leads to more significant water wastage, shortage, and...
Introduction This report seeks to describe the formulation process of a budget in the United States. The focus has been placed on the fundamental aspects of organizations engaging the executive and the legislative arms of government. Government budgets are guided and stipulated by a set of rules making the entire...
Clio is a management software that allows a legal business to operate online fully. It offers a cloud-based system that allows performing tasks on all levels of managing a business. Client intake, contact, meeting and document management, timekeeping, trust accounting, and billing can all be done through one unified software....
Massive arts from prehistoric times cite a contributory factor in the historical advancement of Modernism. Social and cultural traditions have contributed to molding and preserving the items from the ancient civilizations like the moai of Easter Island and the totem poles of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Easter...
Introduction Background The way that energy moves from organism A to organism B, supporting the existence of both plants and animals, is described by the food web, a natural network of connections. Due to their ability to take actions and make choices that have the potential to alter the experiences...
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the most relevant environmental regulation to my past employer. Public law, particularly Section C, provides a proper framework for regulating how both hazardous and non-hazardous waste is managed from the point it is generated to the point of disposal (Environmental Protection Agency...
Culture is a foundation of every human society, and it is important to analyze its elements such as language, norms, and values from different perspectives. Functionalism constitutes a theory which interprets society as a system which consists of various parts with their own functions, which contribute to making it work...
Introduction By definition, a tornado is an intense wind in a rapid rotational motion, which forms a funnel-shaped column. Tornadoes are weather events that occur as a storm and are believed to be the most violent (Amezquita, Valtierra & Adeli, 2017). They are the most hazardous natural disasters causing significant...
Introduction Humans are inherently programmed to seek patterns and predictability, and any unknown, no matter how expected or favorable, can cause anxiety. Unwillingness to adjust to new situations or methods of operation is referred to as resistance to change (Mishra & Isazada, 2021). Opposition to change is expected in the...
A look at Caterpillar’s company strategy, values, and priorities leads one to surmise their performance measures. The machinery industrialist states it focuses specifically on value creation (Caterpillar’s strategy, n.d.). Therefore, some of its performance indicators are revenue growth, earnings-per-share, and operating profit. Caterpillar identifies services and offerings as elements of...