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Autism Spectrum Disorders and the WII, 2008.
An analysis of the benefits of Wii consoles for autism and Asperger's patients.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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Wii consoles is an interactive remote console that allows people to interact with each other in a social way utilizing a device that is often used for gaming. Typically Wii consoles are associated with gaming devises including those used for Nintendo gaming stations. However, Wii can also help people engage their friends or family members in conversation, and help them tune into each other even when they are far away from each other. The purpose of this paper is to explore autism and the effects the Wii console can have for improving statistics among people with autism and Asperger's or other diseases along the autism spectrum of disorders.
Outline:
Brief History of Autism
What is Wii
Benefits of Wii Consoles For Autism and Asperger's Patients
Discussion
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"Students with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger's syndrome often have a hard or difficult time communicating their needs or desires to others. This may cause other people to feel that they are not as intelligent as they might like. Unfortunately this is not true. More often than not these students are gifted and talented, and have much to offer especially in a global classroom. New technologies provide these students with opportunities to enhance their own knowledge and share information with others in a safe environment. While students with autism may not have the communication skills needed to talk with other peers or teachers on a face-to-face level, they may find using a console a very simple and easy way to communicate their needs or thoughts to others. "
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"Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology.", 2008.
A discussion of the different methods of psychology applied in the Eastern and Western worlds.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses how Eastern and Western philosophies have differed in terms of medical treatment and knowledge for many centuries. It goes on to describe how the contents of "Healing East and West Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology", by Anees A, Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh, explores both the differences and similarities of the fundamental elements of each tradition's methods in the field of psychology, along with how they can be successfully integrated.
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"For centuries, Eastern and Western philosophies have differed in terms of medical treatment and knowledge. These differences have been misinterpreted time and time again; however, many of the same basic elements of counseling are found in both traditions. The authors of Healing East and West Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology, Anees A, Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh, aim to explore both the differences and similarities of the fundamental elements of each tradition's methods in the field of psychology, along with how they can be successfully integrated."
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Manifestation and Law of Attraction Techniques, 2008.
An in-depth account of the foundations of general manifestation and law of attraction techniques.
6,921 words (approx. 27.7 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 156.95
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The paper discusses a study to determine whether there is an underlying commonality among all the different successful manifestation and law of attraction techniques used by people today. To this end, the paper analyzes a review of the peer-reviewed, popular literature, including a background and overview, a discussion of the law of attraction, and general manifestation methods related to it. The paper concludes with a summary of the research and salient findings.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Data Analysis
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"There is evidence of humankind's desire to manifest their thoughts into reality everywhere. Indeed, religions share a common theme of faith that suggests individual thought has power and can be used to effect change in their physical environment in various ways. Examples of this desire are also evident in the way people view the cosmos, with many believing that extraterrestrials routinely visit the Earth and so forth, while others seek evidence of cryptozoological specimens such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, et al., in the vanishing wildernesses of the planet. In this regard, people want and seem to need that their thoughts matter and that they can make a difference somehow. Over the millennia, different people have claimed to have achieved the ability to effect changes in the physical plane with their mere thoughts, but scientific evidence of such claims remains scant at best. Nevertheless, many people today remain firmly convinced that the manner in which they think about things can be used to achieve their personal goals and acquire material prosperity. While there are different approaches involved, practitioners of the methods used in the law of attraction are perfect examples of these individuals, and the law of attraction is discussed further below."
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Parenting Styles, 2008.
A account of four different parenting styles.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses various parenting styles that can be adopted, and describes the four theories that were set out by Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist.
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"Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist, developed four theories of parenting namely the authoritarian, permissive, authoritative, and neglectful parenting styles. In authoritarian parenting, parents are viewed as demanding and controlling but unresponsive. Authoritarian parents are also strict disciplinarians. They expect their children to follow them all the time. Blind obedience is given much emphasis. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations set by the authoritarian parents may entail a grave punishment from the martinets. Authoritarian parents use a punitive form of punishment in disciplining their children which may be in the form of physical or verbal abuse. They do not know how to show love and warmth to their children. As a result, children who grow up in this kind of controlling and hostile environment become socially incompetent or withdrawn. The authoritarian parenting has conservative views on parenting and discipline. It is parent-centered because only parents have a say when it comes to childrearing and discipline. The children themselves cannot voice out their own opinions or views."
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Childhood and Adolescent ADD, 2008.
A review of childhood and adolescent ADD and ADHD and later alcoholism and drug dependency.
1,437 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses attention deficit disorder, or ADD, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and states that they are increasingly frequent problems occurring among today's youth. The paper then discusses how individuals with ADD or ADHD face elevated risks of drug and alcohol abuse because of not only their behavioral problems, but also the physical and psychological conditions associated with the attention disorders themselves. In addition, the paper describes the aspects of ADD and ADHDH that promote conflict and enhance the situations that can lead to substance abuse.
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"Interestingly, the various profiles associated with attention deficit disorders seem each in its own way to produce the same result of increased risk of substance abuse in adolescence and adulthood. Those diagnosed with ADHD-IA are characterized largely by the sluggish processing of information, a behavioral and cognitive realty that leads directly to academic problems and difficulties with peers. In contrast, those diagnosed with ADHD-HI and ADHD-C will make careless mistakes, impulsively break rules, or do other things which may bring them into direct conflict with authority figures and peers. Each of these difficulties can be seen as a potential for future substance abuse because each one in some way relates to the idea of excess stress, or possible feelings of helplessness or persecution."
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Herman Melville's "Billy Bud, Sailor", 2008.
A persuasive essay on the novel "Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the novel "Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville. Specifically it contains a persuasive essay regarding sacrifice and the possibility of redemption in the novel. The paper states that in the novel, Billy dies as a result of miscommunication, hatred, and lies, yet, he accepts his fate and sacrifices his life for the rest of the crew. The paper relates that civilization should not require sacrifice, but for the sake of peace and freedom, most often, civilization does require sacrifice by one or many to remain free of anarchy and chaos. The paper concludes that the author questions what this says about our civilization.
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"He compares other characters to ferrets, horses, and other creatures, and he does this again to separate the characters and indicate Billy's innocence and Claggart's evil. As noted, this also indicates just how closely aligned the characters are to the animal world, a world where the fittest survive, and chaos ensues if there is not order and dominance. Clearly, this applies to life on the ship, as well, and so, the society on board ship is somewhat animal-like and inhuman, which is why society demands for the execution of Billy. He is far too innocent and good to survive in this alien world, and Claggart, the most evil of all the characters, understands this far too well. "
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Substance Abuse and Poisoning, 2008.
This paper addresses the problems of substance abuse and poisoning.
1,998 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses the abuse of alcohol, marijuana and tobacco and describes the alarming increase in the use of prescription-type of psychotherapeutic drugs for non-medical uses. The paper looks at the abuse of volatile substances such as hydrocarbons, paints, gases, air fresheners and adhesives. The paper then considers solutions and approaches to these problems.
Outline:
The Substance Abuse Problem
Volatile Substance Abuse and Poisoning Problem
Proposed Solutions and Approaches to These Problems
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"Chairman and President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at the Columbia University Joseph A. Califano, Jr. called for a down-the-line and complete change not only in attitudes towards substance abuse and addition (Manchikanti 2007). He also called for a radical change in the nation's systems in healthcare, criminal justice, social service and education in addressing the drug abuse issue. He backed his position up with the statistical revelation on the stealthily rising incidence in prescription drug abuse. This, he said, was the hidden reality to the publicized success in the control of alcohol and illicit drug use and the decrease in the incidence in teen smoking, the abuse and addiction to controlled prescriptions and stimulants. He stressed that prescription drug abuse had accounted for increasing emergency hospital visits and unintentional deaths (Manchikanti)."
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Foster-Parent/Caregiver-Child Relationship Attachment, 2008.
A research proposal to study the design and development of effective intervention programs to encourage foster-parent/caregiver and child relationship attachment.
4,790 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper explains that the objective of this research proposal is to design a research initiative to apply the attachment theory foster-parent/caregiver and child relationships through means of an observational study or survey/questionnaire. The author seeks to understand why the attachment between the parent/caregiver/foster parent and the child is so important to the development of the child as presented in attachment theory. The paper presents a literature review, which supports these findings and highlights the significance of activities of continuity of the child in foster care.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of Problem
Purpose of the Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Limitations
Definitions of Terms
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
Literature Review
Findings
Recommendations for Research
Methodology
Research Design
Instrumentation and Data Collection/Analysis
Population/Sample for Data
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"Caltabiano and Thorpe relate that in order to understand these attachment models from the adult relationship perspective research has relied on interviews or self-reporting methods to learn in this area. The 'Adult Attachment Interview' was reported in the work of George, Kaplan & Main (1984) in research that conducted an in-depth exploration into the nature of the adult individual's childhood relationships to their caregiver. Another method utilized in this are of study is the self-report instrument known as the 'Attachment Style Questionnaire' (ASQ) as noted in the work of Feeney, Noller & Harahan (1994)."
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Behavioral Management for Early Childhood - Pre-K, 2008.
This essay discusses the issue of maladaptive behavior in the early educational setting. Specifically, it looks to identify maladaptive behaviors, apply current theories and correct these behaviors.
5,203 words (approx. 20.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 129.95
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This paper looks into the issue of increasing violent behavior among young school age children, while asserting that there is growing evidence that early intervention by schools to correct maladaptive behavior may result in decreased violent behavior as these children grow older. Furthermore, this paper looks at the issue from the view of early childhood professionals, stating the importance of recognizing these aggressive behaviors and managing them properly. The paper discusses the differences between normal maladaptive behavior from pathological behavioral disorders as well as the theories that govern a child's development of behavior and how these are applied to the current knowledge of managing behavior. Lastly, the paper discusses methods or models that are used to correct these behaviors.
Outline:
Introduction
Normal Misbehavior and Disruptive Behavior in Preschool Children
Theories in Child Behavior Development
Management for Normative misbehavior among Preschoolers
Conclusion
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"In the two cases presented by Goodwin et al (2003), these preschoolers were seen to manifest with behavioral problems due to reasons that could and were remedied by the Childreach program. Three-year old Kelsey had been acted out aggressively because of feeling of isolation. She appeared to have problems with excessive nasal discharge secondary to allergies. Breathing through her mouth made her drool as well. She also had a problem with controlling her urinary impulses as she suffered from toilet training delays as well. Because of this, Kelsey was isolated by her peers and she was often ignored. Kelsey began to seek attention by physically hurting her peers. This kind of reaction did not make her popular but it did get people's attention. The Childreach program helped her improve her hygiene and social skills. Addressing these two issues had allowed Kelsey to have friends. In another case, Richard was referred to the Childreach program due to defiance, opposition, and aggression. It had been found that Richard's language skills was delayed by 18 months and his aggression was rooted from his frustration from not being able to follow, or appropriately respond to his environment. Therefore, his inability to communicate properly was addressed, and both parents and teachers were taught better ways to communicate with him."
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Physical Disability Within the Family, 2008.
This paper looks at the impact of a physical disability within the family dynamics.
2,954 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the effects of a physical disability on the family unit. The writer looks at whether family members and others in the medical and mental health fields are doing enough to ensure that patients that must deal with disabilities get the best care possible for all of their needs. The writer maintains that family members and medical professionals often look only at the physical aspects of the disability and therefore they do not do enough to study and help the emotional and behavioral issues that may also come along with certain physical disabilities, such as anxiety stemming from the diagnosis and the worry that comes along with that diagnosis. The writer concludes that more focus on specific disabilities would likely also be very helpful when it comes to looking at mental and emotional health issues and how family members react to those kinds of problems.
Outline:
Main Area of Study
Brief Review of the Literature
Critique of the Literature
From the Paper
"The main issue that must be dealt with here is whether family members and others in the medical and mental health fields are doing enough to ensure that patients that must deal with disabilities get the best care possible for all of their needs. As has been mentioned, family members and medical professionals often look only at the physical aspects of the disability and therefore they do not do enough to study and help the emotional and behavioral issues that may also come along with these types of physical disabilities, such as anxiety stemming from the diagnosis and the worry that comes along with that diagnosis. When someone has a physical disability that can be cured, the suffering from it and the problems that they face with it are usually relatively short-lived and overall these kinds of physical disabilities do not contribute to long-term pain and significant mental or emotional problems.
"However, where a chronic or permanent disability is concerned, patients and their families must deal with the physical disability for a much greater period of time, and the emotional stress that this places on the family can become very uncomfortable and painful for them if there is no effective way of treating it or no outlet for the feelings that the patient and the family often has where the physical disability is concerned."
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