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Motivation, 2008.
A research proposal to investigate motivation in the work place.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper presents a research proposal on work motivation. The paper explains that the purpose of the research is to investigate whether factors such as feasibility, intentions, goals, the workplace environment and the capacity of the employer to incorporate these factors into the work environment are essential to work motivation.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Preliminary Literature Review
Proposed Answer to Research Question
Next Step in Researching and Solving the Problem
Conclusion
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" It is evident from the research that feasibility has a considerable impact upon an individual's ability to complete a task. In addition, the preliminary research found that intention is an underlying influence in the understanding of many motivational theories. Likewise goal-setting serves as an important component in work motivation. The final article in the literature review concluded that employers now have a greater understanding of work motivation and how to incorporate this understanding into the overall corporate strategy."
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Intervention Programs for Behavioral Disorders, 2008.
An examination of prevention intervention programs for children with behavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2,479 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses social skills training programs within schools that are implemented in order to combat behavioral disorders among children. The paper specifically focuses on the most common behavioral disorder among children, which is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It looks at the role of prevention intervention programs for children who have these behavioral disorders.
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"The role of prevention interventions with children who have behavioral disorders can not be stressed enough. It is of the utmost importance that attention be focused on ensuring that behavior disorders among children do not develop into anti-social behavior later on. Furthermore, children with behavior disorders that exhibit aggressive and oppositional behavior are at risk for the development of serious anti-social behavior that can persist into adulthood. Bauer and Webster-Stratton (2006) determined that training programs for parents are an effective means of promoting positive parenting and strategies for discipline, as well as enhance the child's social skills, emotional self-regulation, and ability to solve problems. These researchers also suggested that family doctors can play a role in prevention by practicing developmental surveillance of patients with behavior disorders in order to prevent disruptive behavior problems, address the concerns of parents, and nurture the healthy development of the children's social and emotional competency."
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Discipline, 2008.
A look at the need for the school principal to take an active role in disciplining students.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper relates that in order to truly understand the need for administrative disciplinary support within the classrooms, one first needs to understand what the classroom discipline problem is and why teachers alone are unable to provide effective classroom management, and should not be expected to. To provide an idea of the disciplinary problems found in the classroom, this paper will take a brief look at the challenges created by the increasing number of students with behavioral and/or emotional disorders.
Outline:
Introduction
The Need for Administrative Disciplinary Support
The Principal's Role
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"Finally, as has been previously alluded to, the principal must also act as an administrative resource to the individual classroom teacher. By resource it is meant that the principal must devote time and money towards educating classroom teachers on disciplinary issues and classroom management strategies. The school should devote in-service time to this topic, along with having the administration open to teachers to come and discuss disciplinary questions and issues with them."
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The Problem With Bribes, 2008.
A book review of Alfie Kohn's work "Punished by Rewards".
1,611 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses Alfie Kohn's work "Punished by Rewards" that explains why teaching children or encouraging workers according to a rewards and punishment system undermines long-term educational success or superior performance at work. The paper explains Kohn's beliefs on the dangers of incentives and motivations that merely enforce compliance rather than stimulate excellence. The paper looks at how Kohn believes this system to have originated from Skinner's theory of behaviorism. The paper concludes that although ideally one would like this work to be true, following every principle of his advice would require a huge disruption in the way we currently teach elementary school children and employ entry-level workers.
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"Do you remember receiving a gold star every time you did well in grade school? While you might have delighted in the shiny, gold sticker, did that gold star motivate you to do a stellar job the next time you studied for a quiz? Perhaps. But did it stimulate your interest to learn more about the material that was being tested? Probably not. According to Alfie Kohn's work Punished by Rewards, this is why teaching and raising children according to a rewards and punishment system is dangerous. Although using gold stars and candy bars may work in the short run, ultimately it does not translate into long-term educational success or superior performance at work."
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Peer Pressure in Adolescence, 2008.
An analysis of the types of peer pressure that exist and the positive and negative results of peer pressure on adolescents.
3,331 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses the influence of peer pressure on adolescents. It defines the term peer pressure, defines the nature of peer relationships and looks at the ways in which peer pressure impacts the decision-making process of adolescents. The paper discusses the types of peer pressure that exist and looks at the positive and negative consequences of peer pressure.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Nature Of Peer Relationships
The Motivational And Causative Facets In Peer Pressure
Types Of Peer Pressure
Consequences Of Negative Peer Pressure
Conclusion
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"The above discussion touches on some of the most important areas of this extremely complex subject. The fact that peer influences and relationships have assumed a more predominant position in our society than in the past due to factors like the media and the Internet has increased concern about the negative consequences of paper pressure. The importance of research on peer pressure among adolescents is also underlined by studies that show that the effects of negative peer influence can have far reaching implications for later adult development. A number of studies "...suggest that the reputedly "adolescent" characteristic of peer pressure towards antisocial behaviors continues to have an important influence into emerging adulthood" (Bradley & Wildman, 200. p. 253). This does not only refer to aspects such as crime, drug abuse and health disorders that may result directly or indirectly from peer influence, but also to the psychological dimensions of this problem."
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Women and Alcohol, 2008.
This paper explores the situation regarding women alcoholics today.
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper offers a brief history of women and alcohol, looks at the psychological causes for the disease and explores current research and statistics. The paper shows how women alcoholics are on the rise, especially among young women who may binge drink. The paper discusses the many different causes for alcohol abuse in women and asserts that scientists need to do more research in the area of female alcohol abuse, develop sounder methods of treating this debilitating disease and remove the stigmas involved in women alcoholics that stop women from seeking out treatments.
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"Studies and information have not always acknowledged women alcoholics. For many years, most researchers and scientists studied men who abused alcohol, and ignored the fact that many women can also have problems with alcoholic consumption and abuse. Historically, this has also been the case. In fact, since the dawn of America in the 1600s, alcohol has been a part of the daily life of men and women, and there were probably more alcoholic women in Colonial America than at any other time in history. The Puritans brought more beer than water on the Mayflower, and they established breweries almost as soon as they arrived in the New World, largely because many water supplies were unfit to drink (Hanson, 2007)."
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Violence, 2008.
A proposal for the prevention of violence in middle school.
1,946 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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The paper discusses the background to violence in schools and states that there are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. The paper presents a program which seeks to prevent violence and teach adequate violence and anger management skills to assist students in diffusing situations when they occur.
Outline:
Primary Research Questions
Data Evaluation
Threats to Internal Validity
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"There are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. A significant amount of money and time is spent on the implementation of programs as well as the provision of training and technical assistance after the programs are completed. As to whether these programs were actually effective in reducing violence or improving coping and anger management skills, there is no data."
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Conflict, 2008.
This paper defines and discusses the concept of conflict among individuals or groups.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that conflict is a natural aspect of human nature and can be both a positive and negative factor in communication and relationships. Individuals have always conflicted and will continually conflict with their parents, teachers, significant others, family members, siblings, children, friends and associates and people known and not known. The writer notes that this does not necessarily make people aggressive or violent, since conflict is a natural part of life. It is based on the fact that everyone has his or her own individual needs, goals, likes and dislikes and priorities and is concerned that others may act as a barrier from satisfying them. The writer maintains that when organizations determine the best way to resolve conflict, they have to look at the mitigating factors and see how that particular conflict is manifesting itself. The writer concludes that it is then possible to develop a means for either eliminating or lessening the conflict or gaining from it.
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"Social scientists have defined the different types of conflicts that occur in an organizational setting in a variety of ways. In most general terms, Pondy defined organizational conflict as that which can best be understood as a dynamic process underlying organizational behavior. Roloff states that organizational conflict takes place when the members participate in activities that are not compatible with those of peers inside their own network, colleagues in other collectivities, or unaffiliated people who make use of the organization's services or products. In this case, disagreement conflict can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as raising one's voice, shouting obscenities, getting support from other individuals and even physical interaction. However, Baron notes that in order for conflict to take place, it must exceed the threshold level of intensity. That is, the disagreements or differences between people have to be serious enough before conflict arises."
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Debriefing, 2008.
A summary of ten research articles on the subject of debriefing.
2,536 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper summarizes ten articles on debriefing, describing the objectives of the researchers of each article, the methodology employed in the research, and the results.
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"Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Each completed a Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS), which revealed the number of symptoms they were having and the severity. The same trained researcher debriefed all the participants in 1-2 hour sessions. Afterwards, each participant was contacted by telephone at 2 and 4-day intervals and 2 weeks later. PDS was again administered by phone. The group that was debriefed immediately had significantly fewer symptoms of PTSD than the delayed group. The severity was also lower at each follow-up for the group immediately debriefed."
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Criminality, 2008.
Looks at literature discussing deviant behavior as a factor in criminality.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper relates that there is a growing occurrence of criminal activity in the middle and lower societal levels linked to antisocial behavior as well as an increasing attitude of moral apathy among many Americans. The author then describes antisocial personality disorder (APD), its basic functions as stated by Emile Durkheim and its effect on criminality. The paper concludes that the rise in criminality as it relates to deviant behavior represents a very serious threat to American society and culture and to the very foundations of American democracy.
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"Those who have been diagnosed by a psychiatrist as exhibiting Antisocial Personality Disorder "have a lifelong pattern of irresponsible behavior and show little concern for the rights of others, the norms of society, the dictates of conscience" and especially the law. Generally, problems linked to Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) begin in childhood or adolescence with disruptive trouble making, a clear disrespect for authority, violation of rules and laws dictated by society, the destruction of property and usually some type of violent behavior."
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Addictive Adolescent Video Games, 2008.
An examination on the amount of time playing video games that is considered to be addictive.
1,136 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper states that video gaming addiction has been recognized as a new form of addiction requiring treatment, as today's video games are extremely graphic and realistic. The paper discusses the fact that youth who escape into the world of video gaming, spending excessive time in this particular pursuit are at a high risk of developing video gaming addiction, which in turn is linked to violence among youth. The paper concludes that future research should concentrate on identification of individual characteristics that, when combined with excessive time spent video gaming, is likely to lead to the individual developing an addiction to video gaming.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary & Recommendations for Future Research
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"The work of Taylor (2006) entitled: "Video Game Addiction A Treatable Mental Condition" states that according to Maressa Orzack, McLean Hospital Computer Addiction Study Center Director and an assistant clinical psychology professor at Harvard University states that: "Computer addiction is an activity in which the person spends too much time, risking everything from relationships to finances." (2006) A separate report entitled: "Game Away the Day" states that researchers states that the Society for Neurosciences has stated indications that the individual who spends an excessive amount of time video gaming has "the same physiological responses that trigger a smoker's craving" and that this research was established through use of electroencephalography (EEG) measurement of brain activity in those addicted to video gaming."
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Persuasive Messages and Memos, 2008.
A discussion regarding the decision whether to keep or eliminate the fitness center at a company.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper details that the long term well-being and efficacious functioning of a company depends not only on the efficient management of the financial aspects which concern it, but also on the wise management of the company's human resources. The paper then discusses the advantages of having a fitness center at a company and highlights the motivational and social advantages of such a facility. The paper states that the efficaciousness in the company reaches the desirable levels only by having employees who do their work with commitment because they are properly motivated. The paper concludes that one of the best ways to keep staff motivated is to keep the fitness center.
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Subject Relevance
Arguments against the Keeping of the Fitness Center
Arguments in favor of Keeping the Fitness Center
Conclusion
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"The medical costs of the Rocky Mountain employees who have used the Fitness center in the past two years have diminished. One may argue that there is no direct connection between the two realties, but the situation is much too obvious to be considered a mere coincidence. It is safe to say that the medical expenses that the company needs to take care of in case our employees need them, are far bigger than the costs required by the maintenance of the existing Fitness Center. Numbers showed that the more the employees used the fitness center, the lesser were the expenses that the company had to make in order to keep them healthy. The 65% of the employees who never used the Fitness center cost the company a total of 81.500 dollars, while the ones who made medium and frequent use of the center cost the company just 21, 100 dollars. It must be stated that the frequency of going to the Fitness Center appears to be directly correlated to the increasing or decreasing of the medical expenses. Numbers have shown that the higher the frequency of use was, the smaller the medical expenses became. "
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