Frames of Mind
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An 8 page paper which presents an overview of Howard Gardner's book, "Frames of Mind" and then illustrates five strengths and five weaknesses within the book. No additional sources cited.
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Freud & The Horse Dealer's Daughter
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A 5 page paper. The Horse Dealer's Daughter is one of D.H. Lawrence's short stories. As with all his work, this one is rich with symbolism. The story, however, is approached in terms of a Freudian analysis. The focus is Mabel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Freud And Erikson / Personality Theory
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A 5 page paper discussing personality theory according to Freud and Erikson. the major points of each are discussed, including Freud's Id, ego and superego and Erikson's stages. Bibliography lists 6 sources. F&E.wps
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Gender and Science Fiction: A Reader's Perspective as to Whether Gender Shapes Writing and Reader's Perception
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An 8 page evaluation of the stereotypes which insist that women prefer one type of science fiction while men prefer another. Examines "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, "The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick, "The Lathe of Heaven" by Ursula K. LeGuin, and "Neuromancer" by William Gibson and outlines the female author's likes and dislikes. Concludes that women have been given a voice and they can use that voice in creative endeavors such as the production of science fiction and they can also use that voice to speak out against the societal stereotypes which have bound them to male-defined roles for far too long in the pages of history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gender Differences & Helping Behaviors / An Overview of Current Research
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the current research regarding helping behaviors and gender differences. Helping behaviors are interactions that result from the perceived need of another person and the directive towards assistance, either based on emotional or social determinants.Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gender Differences Ages 2-6
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A 6 page paper. Are gender differences the result of biological factors, the effect of cultural socialization factors or an amalgamation of the two? This is a question that has been debated for years. This essay discusses how the infant learns gender roles through interaction and play with his or her parents. The writer also reports on numerous research studies that have revealed the kinds of gender differences that exist during these early years with conjectures on how they were developed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Generalizability in Proactive and Retroactive Interference
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A 5 page paper discussing the differences between learning and simple memory retention. Though the processes are different, true learning also involves the ability to remember facts. Proactive and retroactive interference can be involved in learning in that it is necessary to remember details before they can be truly learned. The paper concludes that empirical research employing proactive and retroactive interference can be applied to learning research as well, as long as the practitioner is careful to make the distinction between them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Genetic Determinants of an Individual's State of Happiness
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A 5 page discussion of the factors which can influence our state of happiness. Contends that while some of these are obvious, such as the presence or absence of psychological conditions, and others are less obvious aspects such as sexual fulfillment. Details the importance of genetics to one aspect of our behaviors which can influence happiness, homosexuality. Contends that the struggle between societal mores and the genetic propensity for certain behaviors can have a tremendous impact on our state of happiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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