When "just say no" does not work

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. When "just say no" does not work Growing up in a small suburb of Tulsa was an experience one might want to soon forget. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The United States and the statistics of teenage pregnancy and STIs.. The lack of a federal law about sex education in schools.. Narrow-minded approach to sexual education.. Ignoring the fact that most teens are already sexually...»

The Degradation of Women in the Works of Ayn Rand

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Maybe she just wished a man would say to her what not believe, however, in all beauty and no brains. Just like children following in a mother s footsteps, her ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Beauty. Her characters. Herself. Intelligence. Her characters. Herself. Independence. Atheism. Submission. Sexual Dominance. Mental Dominance. Marriage. Cruelty. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Treating adolescent drug addiction

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/05/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « No amount of education to "just say no" has worked. Policy must be based around this understanding of addiction, as simple punishment certainly does not work. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different moral and social concepts of addiction.. Adolescent who experiments with illicit drugs.. Those who create methamphetamines.. Peer pressure.. The role of genetics in drug addiction.. The combination of genetics and passive...»

The distinction between internalism and externalism about moral motivation. Does Smith's argument against externalism work?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « between judgement and motivation proper to the internalist theory, but just introduces the An externalist would say that there is no essential reason ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Moral motivation and the way it functions.. Internalism and the view that moral beliefs function as a motivating factor. . Internalist view vs the externalists view on moral motivation.. Externalist acceptance of the Human theory of...»

Does the Argument from the Systematicity of Thought to the Language of Thought Hypothesis Work?

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   School essay   |   01/04/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « That is to say that the systematically related thoughts are or in fact any possible sentence, just due to to people who believe there is no difference between ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theory put forward by Fodor and Pylyshyn. The idea that thought is not just systematic. The set of problems discussed by Robert Cummins . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Contrarian Investor

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « What the contrarian does is evaluate the put-call ratio There has been no adverse publicity for any competitors Let s just say, were Ia contrarian, I would not ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Investing. Contrarian investing. How do they do it?. Favorable situations for the contrarian investor. Not so favorable situations for the contrarian investor. Should I be a contrarian investor?. Wal-Mart from the contrarian view....»

A Comparison of Zen and Shin Buddhism: Dogen VS Shinran

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « myself, Shinran, I simply take to the heart the words of my dear teacher, Honen, Just say the nembutsu He says that no matter what one does, there will ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dogen and Buddha dharma. The path towards realization. The moon and enlightenment . The essence of Zen Buddhism. The essence of Shinran's teaching . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Melting Pot

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « This number does not account for the estimated 2 to 3 looking for a job and there are no jobs because they know that in America they can t just say anything to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The 2000 U.S. census report.. Samuel P. Huntington.. The persistent inflow of Hispanic immigrants.. Ester's story.. Mexican families living in the U.S.. Concern over U.S. culture, economics and politics.....»

The Wood-Pile

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « confusing pronouns in lines 12-13 ( And say no word to of wood which seems to appear just as fortuitously as No place is left to a hypothetical tragedy having ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An idiomatic phrase holding a sense of contradiction between interiority and exteriority.. Explanation and analyzation of the important phrases and lines.. Woodpile as the symbol of the necessary equilibrium that man respects between...»

Stress management for ministers and church leaders

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « ministers are on the devil s hit list, it s no surprise they Life itself is just plain difficult. that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The methods employed to confront and overcome stress.. Stress can be double edged. . The apostle Paul - his management of stress in God's work.. The world has yet to experience the most incomparable stress.. People cause stress. ...»

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