Introduction Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador and explorer, holds a significant place in the annals of history for his expeditions and contributions to the exploration of the New World. Born in 1474 in Spain, Ponce de León embarked on daring journeys that shaped the course of exploration and colonization in the Americas. This informative essay delves into the life, accomplishments, and impact of Juan Ponce de León, shedding light on his role in the early European exploration of...
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Karl Marx sought the answers to questions by trying to understand how our capitalist society works (for whom it works better, for whom worse), how it arose out of feudalism and where it is likely to lead. Concentrating on the social and economic relations in which people earn their livings, Marx saw behind capitalism's law and order appearance a struggle of two main classes: the capitalists, who own the productive resources, and the workers or proletariat, who must work in...
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Prosocial behavior occurs when people act to benefit others rather than themselves. So basically, prosocial conduct is described as acting in a way that benefits others or society as a whole. Prosocial behavior may come in many aspects, like helping others in need, comforting, sharing personal resources, and cooperating with others to achieve some common goals. Feeling empathy and concern for others and behaving in a way to help others are the behaviors that can be describe under prosocial. The...
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Thematic analysis is a type of qualitative data analysis method that takes large bodies of data and groups them according to their relative similarities, which can be termed as themes. Thematic analysis can be applied to various sorts of data set from secondary sources, like media to records of focus group meetings or interviews. Also, it tends to be used to analyze huge datasets, as well as little datasets. Rigorous thematic analysis can produce trustworthy and insightful discoveries (Braun and...
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Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as repetitive and restricted patterns of behavior and interests (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It has been argued that cognitive deficits may underlie the disorder. Thus, two cognitive theories have been proposed to explain key deficits in autism: theory of mind hypothesis and executive function theory. Each theory offers a different explanation for the deficits seen in autism, with both theories effectively explaining different aspects...
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The multi-store model of memory was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968) and is a basic model. They suggested that memory comprised of three stores: a tactile register, transient memory (STM) and long-haul memory (LTM). This is one of the theories that I will be discussing alongside the working memory theory which was introduced by Baddeley & Hitch in 1974. The working memory theory argues that the picture of short-term memory (STM) provided by the multi-store model is far too...
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The level of adaptations from foregoing existing source material (hypotext) as a function of transforming the culture which was originating through the intertexts of narrative, myths, folk tales, poetry, fiction, dramas, and films across a broad spectrum of culture and languages. Adaptation theory is always the challenge faced by a theory that changes the hypotext material to hypertext by considering the characters, narratives, signs, and motifs which cause unique difficulties in adaptation theory that have not been acknowledged by the...
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Nature is said to be beautiful if Education is self-explanatory, self-operating, and self-directing. Education can only be self-explanatory if it's Naturally centered. Therefore, this essay will explain the theory of Naturalism and its implications for Zambian Education. In other words, it will explain Naturalism and how relevant are its principles to Zambian Education. Naturalism holds that the universe requires no supernatural cause or government for it to exist. Thus, the Naturalist Rousseau (1989) explained Naturalism as the theory that regards...
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The Apples in the Barrel Humans are intricate and complex creatures, capable of great things like landing on the moon with advancing technology but also capable of disastrous and horrible things such as committing genocide against a minority group. Thereâs a thin line between the great things humanity can achieve to the very horrifying tragedies that we can inflict on others. To study human behavior we use social psychology which is an interesting subject especially when experiments defy expectations and...
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Philosophers attempt to use moral theories to ideally determine whether an individual is a moral and ethical person. This essay will include the theories; Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics, and how each significant theory can make an individual a moral member of society, but with contrasting views of other philosophers' ideas. For example, different philosophers believe in different moral theories regarding how people make decisions in life, therefore, everyone has a diverse perspective on how they would approach situations in...
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The structural-functionalist perspective, also called functionalism, is one of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. It is based largely on the works of Emile Durkheim as well as Herbert Spencer. It has been given various, but similar definitions by many sociological scholars. Generally, it sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society. Functionalism can also be defined as a framework for building theory that sees society...
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Divorce is common among married couples in today's society. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the United States, 43 percent of initial relational partnerships end in divorce or separation within the first 15 years (CDC, 2022). The high divorce rate has prompted greater research on the detrimental impact of divorce on children. Children face several daily challenges, such as peer pressure and discovering their own identities. Adults and...
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When it comes to the muted group theory, the concept is fairly simple. It states that those who hold the power in a room tend to have their ideas communicated better and those who do not have such strong language hold less power. When the more powerful groups are conversing, the other groups must find themselves changing their communication style in order to adapt to those of power. In regards to the movie âLegally Blondeâ, the entire plot of the...
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Getting children to eat fruits and vegetables is a challenge. Not only is it an obstacle in the United States, but it is challenging globally as well. A sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables are in fact essential for a childâs health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children eat 1-2 cups of fruit and 1-3 cups of vegetables daily depending on their age, gender, and level of activity. In New Zealand, âthe proportion of children meeting...
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I believe that Plato`s Theory of Forms is incoherent and contradicts itself in places. There is also no compelling evidence of the Realm of the One exists. I will argue my point below in a balanced argument. Plato`s Theory of Forms consists of the idea that there are two realms The Realm of the One and the Realm of the Many. He believed that the perfect forms, which are the perfect version of things we see and can touch, are...
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Platoâs âNature of Justice: A Critical Analysis This essay is a culmination of personal opinions along with reference to several other works on a similar topic all of which have been cited duly. Abstract There are several takes on the nature and theories of justice. However, Plato in his Republic provides some very famous arguments for what justice means and what it is to be a just individual living in a just state. He has criticized the already existing theories...
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Approaching school security from a new perspective, that being Social Control Theory, is essential to promoting the safety of students. In an analysis of school violence and threat assessments, the United States Secret Service details several key findings to prevent a targeted attack (2019). Among their discoveries are four that closely align with the four social bonds of Hirschiâs Theory of Social Control. They also provide recommendations for addressing these influences in schools before they reach catastrophic levels. The first...
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Public policy making is essential in making sure that the government is guided in order to reach rational decisions. It is there to give clarity to the internal and external stakeholders on how an organization operates (in this context the government), how resources will be allocated, and how everything will operate in a country. Public policy can also be defined as âa relatively stable, purposive course of action followed by an actor or set of actors in dealing with a...
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Narrative Study Angrosino (1994) conducted a narrative research on the bus with Vonnie Lee Explorations in life history and metaphor. The purpose of the study was to use life history as a method of narrative research among unempowered people. The author describes and analyzes the life history of a man with mental retardation. There was a large amount of published material based on the life histories of people with mental retardation, but, literature of those materials were having gap of...
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Time travel have been the idea humankind interesting in for century. Since the ancient time, fairy tale about, time travel has always been relevant. From the Hindu epic, King Revaita accepts an invitation to Brahmaâs place, when he returns to earth, he finds many century have passed. The story of fisherman name Urashima Taro, having saved a sea turtle, he gets invited to the sea-kingdom; when he return home he became a centuries old man although he just stay there...
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This paper will focus on Social Bond Theory as a specific type of Control Theory. The lead theorist for this theory is Travis Hirschi. The objective will be to identify Social Bond Theory and how it relates to criminal deviance as explained in his work. Furthermore, the empirical status in support of this theory will be discussed as well. Hirschi was a scholar of social control theory like many of his peers. It was very important for Hirschi to have...
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Introduction Newton's three laws of motion for several decades remained a matter of course. Until 1905, the physicist Einstein published a paper questioning the accuracy of these laws, which are now known as the Special Theory of Relativity, followed by the General Theory of Relativity, Its lack of understanding, where this understanding was based primarily on Newton's law of gravity. The theory of relativity states that the laws of physics do not change and are the same everywhere. The theory...
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Introduction It is disappointing that it has become a norm for a lot of students to use other people's work and, thereafter give recognition to the original author(reference). Students are not usually advised that they can actually bring their ideas to the public, they tend to believe everything thatâs printed on paper is true. This essay will give definition of educational theories which are; âPostmodernism and Critical theory as Education theoryâ, examine the impact of educational philosophies towards students growing...
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Question: Compare and contrast the work of two photographers of the New Sachlichkeit movement: Karl Blossfeldt, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, August Sander, Albert Renger-Patzch, Alice Lex Nerlinger Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) was a German art, literature, and musical movement that was most popular within German society from the mid 1920s to the early 1930s. The work of predominately German residents fell within the Neue Sachlichkeit movement. This included the work of Karl Blossfeldt, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, August Sander, Albert Renger-Patzsch, Alice...
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This essay will discuss and evaluate the six stage of Kohlbergâs moral development theory. Before Lawrence Kohlberg, Jean Piaget, a swiss psychologist, thought that there were only two stages to moral development, âone that is subject to the rule of others and another that is subject only to a personâs own rulesâ (Benson and Collin 2012). He came to the conclusion that the change in heteronomous and autonomous morality depends on changes in cognitive skills, the change in perspective of...
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An image is but a âwindow through which we look out into a section of the visible worldâ (Richter, Wells & Kemp, 2008, p102). But what of this visible world and that of the viewer? To begin questioning âwhat we see and what we knowâ (Berger, 2008, p.7), is to watch 70s revolutionary broadcast Ways of Seeing by John Berger. The program, later adapted into a book, are both highly successful in liberating image, freeing them of what is merely...
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Introduction In this essay I will critique the research study by Greg Vass (2016), âEveryday race-making pedagogies in the classroomâ. The author explores the way teachers pedagogically racialise students in classrooms through everyday interactions. I start off with a summary of my understanding of the article and move on to unpacking the methodology. I will focus on critiquing and evaluating the research methods used such autoethnography, the themes of insider and outsider conundrums, participant observation, subjectivity and reflexivity within research...
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Introduction In this essay I will be explaining about the Ethical theories and I will be explaining about the Ethical issues and Benefits of Ethical theories. I will explain further about Ethical principles and then describe about connection of code of ethics and theories. In the essay describe about Professional codes of ethics and practice. By going through this you can get a clear idea about Ethical theories, Professional codes of ethics and practice, Ethical principles and Their issues. What...
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The centre site masterplan brings out special features of the terrains through the creation of the additional space to reinforce consumersâ experiences and impressions. This is the âUrban Core zoneâ of the Wimbledon where the centre court is located. The main majority of tennis fans dream to be in this specific position to get as close to the experience as possible. Therefore, the space and architectural structure must serve their expectation right. The site provides perfect circulation and hierarchy of...
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The Creativity Crisis: Should creativity be sacrificed? The Flynn Effect states that Intelligence is increasing worldwide. So, how has Creative Thinking changed over the last 40 years? Kyung Hee Kim set out to answer this with her article The Creativity Crisis: The Decrease in Creative Thinking Scores on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. Threshold Theory The relationship between intelligence and creativity has been frequently described using the threshold theory. This theory states that an adequate level of intelligence is...
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