Importance Of Learning Environments
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The topic is addressed in a 12 page paper that looks at literature on the subject, particularly as it pertains to learning and cognition. Several issues are addressed including special education and experimental learning. A paradigm shift at the higher education level is noted as it pertains to the learning environment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Journal Article Review / Learning-Disabled Students
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Detailed 4 page review of a journal article entitled 'The Influence of affect on the achievement and behavior of students with learning disabilities' in which the writer discusses various sections and the ultimate implications of the study conducted. Full citation information not available.
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Learning Disabilities / Review Of Articles
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This 9 page paper reviews three articles. The fist reflects the history of learning disabilities and traces the foundation to the 19th century. Numerous foundations were laid for current research from these innovative early neuroscientists. The second article investigated the differences in motivation and cognition in students with and without learning disabilities. The researchers considered the role of metacognition in reading. The last article looked at using concept anchoring and explicit instruction to teach the scientific method to at-risk and learning disabled students. The writer offers comments on the value and limitations of each article. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Deviance
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This 8 page paper provides an overview on the concept of deviance. Several aspects are explored including the relative nature of the concept. Labeling theory is discussed and the paper focuses on juvenile delinquency when it provide examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Desmond Morris/The Naked Ape
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A 5 page analysis of the ground-breaking study by Desmond Morris. In this book, Morris, a zoologist, approaches the study of human behavior as he might analyze any other species. It's an intriguing perspective that has gained a wide acceptance among scientists since The Naked Ape was first punished in 1967 and Morris uses this perspective to give considerable insight into human behavior. No additional sources cited.
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Adolescent Depression / A Predictive Variable Of Suicidal Behavior
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A 5 page look at adolescent depression and its links with adolescent suicide. Concludes that although depression sometimes leads to suicide, it seldom does so in the absence of some psychopathological factor which makes the individual exhibit suicidal tendencies. Suggests the problem is a complex one and not one for self-styled preventions and cures but instead one which should involve professional medical personnel. Bibliography lists six sources.
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African-American Women & Depression
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An 8 page research paper that examines depression with the African-American community and specifically how it applies to African-American women. The writer offers an overview of this subject, but argues that there are factors that pertain to depression in African-Americans that simply don't apply to the white population. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Aggression as a Component of Adolescent Depression
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A 6 page research paper that examines some of the latest research being done relative to treating depression in adolescents and children. The writer argues that this research shows a connection between aggression, suicidal behavior, and depression in some individuals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Depression
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A 10 page definitional overview of depression, its causes, and treatment.Writer describes relevant terminology with frequent mention of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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