...Emerging Adulthood: A Multicultural Comparison Vincent C Allen PSY205 April 6, 2015 Dr. Tanya Semcesen Emerging Adulthood: A Multicultural Comparison The term “emerging adult” refers to individuals in their late teenage years all the way through their twenties. Emerging Adults are individuals that are no longer children, yet have not reached complete adulthood yet (Jensen, 200). The expectations of teenagers, in America, graduating from high school have changed over the few centuries. Initially, Americans teenagers exiting high school were expected to join the workforce, get married and have children, and all before their mid twenties. Now there is a new grace period, called “emerging adulthood”. This period of time, between the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine, has become a time where young men and women are expected to search for their own identities, continue their education, find a suitable career, then settle down into a married life and have children of their own if they so choose. There is still a wide variety in difference in expectations in America, especially when considering the social, ethnical and financial background that these young individuals come from. Children from more affluent families are likely to go to a college or university right after high school, where as children from less financially stable backgrounds are likely to join the military in order to afford schooling, or head straight into manual labor type jobs, in hopes of going to...
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...(Typical) Introduction Human development is the process of growth from a one-celled zygote through to a mature adult human being. Development occurs in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial realms and can be influenced by heredity, environment and maturation (Papalia et al., 2009). During childhood, typical physical development involves the acquisition of the fine and gross motor skills including coordination, control, movement and manipulation. Typical physical development during adolescence involves pubescent changes as the body develops and matures sexually. During young adulthood, physical development involves one’s organs and systems operating at peak efficiency. As an individual moves through to late adulthood, these systems slowly deteriorate along with overall health, stamina and strength. In terms of cognition, thinking and problem solving skills, conceptual understandings, information processing ability and overall intelligence develop throughout an individual’s lifespan. With respect to psychosocial, this includes how a person’s mind, emotions, and maturity levels evolve. In terms of this assignment, the purpose is to present a profile of a typical thirty-two year old male and to analyse his development through theoretical perspectives. My individual is named Andrew; he is single but dates regularly, Caucasian from North America, is university educated and works as an accountant for a bank. Andrew grew up in the suburbs of a medium sized city...
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...significant international operations. Operating in over 200 countries worldwide with a product offering of over 500 different products, Coca-Cola Company has come a long way from a small beginning in 1886 (Coca-Cola, History, 2012). Long considered a strong corporate entity by investors and analysts, Coca-Cola recently released 2012 Q3 financial results and business targets on October 16, 2012 as discussed below. North American Market Volume Results North America is part of the Coca-Cola Americas division which also includes Latin American operations. The United States was the starting market for Coca-Cola Company however the North American sector also includes Canada and Mexico. While North America continues to be a significant factor in all financial transactions and considerations, recent concerns with obesity in the United States has caused sales issues for Coca-Cola Company and is a continuing issue the company needs to address. For this reason as well as general market saturation, North America, while strong, continues to show small to moderate gains in market volume. For Q3 2012, North American operations presented an overall growth of 2%. This metric is the net result of no volume increase for the sparkling (carbonated) beverage section against a 7% gain in still (non-carbonated) beverages. Growth in the still beverages sector can be attributed to an expanded portfolio of non-carbonated beverages such as packaged water, sports drinks, energy drinks...
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...Perspectives on Sibling Relationships: Advancing Child Development Research University of Phoenix Essentials of Psychology PSY/211 Sharlyn Moore January 4, 2012 Perspectives on Sibling Relationships: Advancing Child Development Research The reason for chosen this article article I chose to write about is called “Perspectives on Sibling Relationships: Advancing Child Development Research. This article I definitely can relate to: being the youngest of six (6) siblings is tough. Throughout my childhood it was just me and my brother who were closer in age, which really didn’t give me a sense of wholeness. He had his friends and I had my friends. As I got older there was a division among the sisters which caused me to feel left out and not feeling accepted by two of my older siblings. KEY POINTS Sibling research has expanded into a vibrant field that encompasses a broad range of societally relevant topics, including the role of siblings as agents of socialization and support; the effects of parents’ differential treatment of siblings and of non-shared environments on child and family well-being; the cross-cultural differences and similarities of sibling roles, responsibilities, and relationships; the development of strategies for promoting sibling relationship quality and conflict management; and the interplay between genetic and environmental effects on individual behaviors and social processes (see Dunn, 2007; Kramer & Bank, 2005; Kramer & Conger...
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...TM Beyond branches Innovations in emerging-market banking A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit www.eiu.com Beyond branches Innovations in emerging-market banking Contents Introduction Innovative financiers A successful formula in Peru Going mobile in India The allure of transfers Profits among the poor Banks extending their reach Riverboat lenders in Brazil Small loans prove profitable in Indonesia Attijariwafa looks south in Africa Betting on savings in Colombia Partnerships with retailers A shopping trip to the branch in Latin America Retail channels in Mexico Policy initiatives Take it from their salaries in Brazil Push for Islamic finance in Malaysia 2 5 6 9 12 15 18 19 21 23 25 28 29 31 33 34 37 1 © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2012 Beyond branches Innovations in emerging-market banking Introduction B anks in emerging markets are increasingly weighty in global finance and still enjoy plenty of room to grow in their home markets. But they will do so in innovative ways that set them apart from the lenders of the developed world. The continuing rise of emerging markets will boost the importance of banks in developing countries in the coming decades. These financial firms will not follow the same business models as their developed-country counterparts, however. Instead, they will rely much less on the branded branch, the traditional outlet for banking services. New technologies, innovative low-cost business models and supportive...
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...Culture Wars in the 1960s The 1960s were all about changing the way America viewed sacred things like civil rights, war, and various other objects the counterculture was rallying for. Before this life-changing decade these things were near irrelevant, they were normal and not expected to change. However, during the 1960s these arguments were unavoidable and it was traditional people, typically the elders or parents of the generation, vs the new agers, young adults of the generation. The issues debated in the 60s stirred great conflict between the “religious” elders and the “secular” youths, by facing tradition against charisma, which brought together each of the groups since they needed to rely on each other to develop their argument. The elderly people in the 60s who were not for desegregation, anti-war, nor the new counterculture were categorized as “normative Americans who continued to believe in God, hard work, American exceptionalism,… and “traditional gender roles” (Snyder). This categorization defines them as the “religious” portion of this argument since they identified with believing in God. They were a hard group to get to budge on what they believed since for years prior to the 60s they ignored the efforts made by the younger generations to change the world. The elderly being set in their ways adheres to Smith’s argument that “A little more than half of emerging adults remain quite stable in their levels of religious commitment”(Smith,282)....
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...strategy and local turbulence Confectionary industry: Confectionary industry is highly competitive industry. North America and Western Europe accounted for 2/3 of its sales, confectionary company are targeting the emerging market which is very attractive for chocolate and candy companies. Consumer-Largely teens and adults are consumer of chocolate and candy products. Substitute- substitutes of confectionery products are snacks, dairy and bakery products which is easily available in the market. Competitors- c4 ratio for chocolate is very high (86%). But c4 ratio for candy is very low (17%). It means chocolate market is very competitive as compared to candy. Supplier power- supplier power is low because most of the firm has its own supplier. Entry barrier: chocolate- high, high investment requires. Candy –low. Arcor: Arcor, world’s 13th largest and Argentina’s largest confectionary manufacturer is planning an international growth strategy at a time when Argentina is recovering from the worst financial crisis. Arcor has grown both volume and value to be a global player in the confectionary industry. Arcor value proposition 1. Self-sufficiency in producing product input. 2. Low cost, high in volume and offering wide variety of products. 3. Efficient production capability. (1) Arcor global strategy Latin America: Taste preferences and consumption of Latin America is pretty similar to Argentina. So Neighboring country had historically been center of attraction of Arcor. They...
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...Suppose you’re 18, out of high school, into the college world, running errands that must be done to be successful in college and daily life. Would you be okay with your parent/guardian making choices for you? Probably not… Although you haven't reached a stage where you are financially stable, one is still growing into a well off adult. Often people describe adulthood as a mark of completing certain stages of life until you can ¨technically¨ be considered an adult. It's not though. Adulthood is when you've reached an age that requires responsibility and independence. That age is 18. “A theory first proposed by psychologist Jeffrey Arnett in 2000. “Emerging adulthood” classifies that time between 18 and the late 20s, when young adults are-in lay times, self absorbed, insecure, wide eyed and bushy tailed searching for a sense of identity, either from privileged background or an underserved one.”(Scaccia par.3). Arnett suggests this is a gap between adolescence and actual adulthood, however the way i see it, this can be considered an adult who is still finding themselves in adult life. Which is a good thing, in that “remember the storm is good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and stability”-Ho Chi Minh...
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...A few species that are attacking the forests are the, Asian Long-Haired Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Mountain Pine Beetle. The Asian Long-Haired Beetle (ALB) is currently found in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Ohio. ALB is native to eastern China, Japan and Korea. The species was accidentally introduced into the United States, being first discovered in New York in 1996. Adult ALB can be seen from late spring to fall depending on the climate. The predominant reproductive cycle is one year, with winter most commonly in the larval state. Females chew “oviposition sites” in the bark of trees to lay eggs in. One beetle can lie anywhere from 35 to 90 eggs. Larvae hatch within 10-15 days and tunnel under tree bark and bore into healthy trees, they feed on living tree tissue during spring. After emerging, adult beetles feed on the exterior of trees for 2-3 days and then mate. Adult beetle are active only during summer and early fall, then they perish, living a one-year life cycle. ALB spread by natural means, such as flying. Since adult beetles, and larvae both feed on trees, they cause them to become hollow, and the tree eventually dies. The beetle also has the potential to damage industries such as, lumber, maple syrup, nursery, commercial fruit, and tourism, which accumulates to over $41 billion in losses. At this time, the only way tress infected with ALB are being dealt with is that they are being cut down in all infested trees, chipped...
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...Nathan Cruzen Renan Silva Jonathan Turk MRKT 327 -02 Executive Summary Introduction Old Spice is the most original brand for men’s fragrances. The Shulton Company in 1990 purchased the Old Spice brand. Procter and Gamble strategically repositioned the brand and adapted more diversified products to meet more current demands. , Old Spice is trying to re-brand its image and appeal to a younger audience to increase sales and brand awareness. In order to do this Old Spice needs to reach a new target market of males. These males should age from 18 to 34 year old. Target Audience Men ages 18-34 are interested in using men’s grooming and toiletry products. Positioning: Established in 1937, Old Spice is the leader in the men’s body care and toiletry market. For men who demand superior body care products, Old Spice offers you the highest quality and best-scented body care products on the market. Old Spice will make you smell like the best smelling man in the world. SWOT Analysis Strengths • A very renowned and successful brand. • Strong distribution channel (available in more than 20 countries). • Excellent Product quality. • Strong financial presence in the market. • Affordable pricing of products. • Diversified portfolio of products. • Sales growth is high. • Strong image and Product development Weaknesses * After acquisition, Old Spice could not completely change the consumer’s brand perception of their products. * Market...
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...not all that they have to deal with. Students must also deal with the pressure of making good grades in order to continue on in higher education. While trying to make good grades and balance work, it is not an uncommon thing for them to lose sleep. Insomnia has been known to lead to anxiety. Overall, the overwhelming pressure of adulthood, working to pay for school, maintaining good grades, and lack of sleep are enough to give any college student anxiety. Being an Adult We spend the first eighteen years of our lives being told what we can and cannot do. We have everything from what we eat, wear, study and even what we listen dictated and mapped out for us. Then all of a sudden we celebrate the magic birthday; the big one-eight. Then all of a sudden everything changes. We are now not only allowed to form our own opinions, but we are expected to make decisions that will change the course of our lives forever. Jensen Arnett, a professor of psychology at Clark University, wrote a book called Emerging Adults in America: Coming of Age in the 21st Century. In this book he identifies this period of life as the “age of identity exploration” in which “young people...
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...evolved in 7th and 12th century schools of Europe and its foundational theories about learning and learners are based on observations of monks teaching simple skills to children. These ideas were further adopted and reinforced in 18th and 19th century Europe and North America elementary schools. Even in the beginning stages of the scientific study of learning around the turn of the 20th century, research was limited to mostly the reactions of children. Because of this pedagogy evolved into a learning model predominately for the education of pre-adults (Holmes and Abington-Cooper, 2000). In the early 20th century when adult education began emerging, teachers of adults began seeing problems with the pedagogical model. One of the biggest problems was that pedagogy proposes that the purpose of education was the transmittal of knowledge and skills through the use of lectures, assigned readings, drills, quizzes, note memorizing, and examinations. Another problem with the pedagogic model is that many of the assumptions about the characteristics of learners do not fit the adult students. Because of this Adult learners began to get frustrated and resist the pedagogic teaching strategies, causing the dropout rates for adult students to increase...
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...Unvaccinated Children: Should they be allowed public schools? Deborah Toodle Stephen Webber English 215 18 August 2013 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify the problem that will be addressed with my proposed solution. It will describe the history and overview of the issue both medically and publicly as well as the current status of public and political opinion. Three problems will be identified in the course of this paper as well as support to show the true application of these problems. Finally a solution is proposed and discussed after a summarization of the problems. Unvaccinated Children: Should we allow them in public schools? Every day one of a parents greatest worries is the health of their child. As they get older and venture out of the house and out of a parents sight more often, children are exposed to an even greater risk of illness. The culmination of this is the day a parent puts a child on a school bus and sends them off for the first time. One of the biggest fears of the modern day parent is the health risks of sending a child to public schools. While they claim to be safer in the modern world, the exposure of children to one another in a confined place for days on end still continually results in easily contracted illnesses. Children are constantly reported as having flu’s or colds that can be traced back to an entire classroom of sick children. So why should they be exposed to extra illnesses and even sometimes...
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...Obesity and Overweight Majority of the world population and one in five children are suffering from overweight and obesity. Worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980. In 2014, 1.9 billion adults, eighteen years and older, were overweight. Of these over six hundred million were obese. Thirty nine% of adults aged eighteen years and over were overweight in 2014, and thirteen% were obese. Most of the world's population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. Forty two million children under the age of five were overweight or obese in 2013. At the most basic level, obesity and overweight, describes a body having too much of fat. According to World Health Organization (WHO), “obesity and overweight is abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat over the years that may impair health”, (Body Mass Index: Considerations for Practitioners). (Overweight and Obesity Statistics) BMI for adult aged 20 and older. The problem of obesity and overweight are spreading at a tremendous speed. The recent obesity levels are ranging from below five% in China, Japan and certain African nations to over seventy five% in urban Samoa. However, even in the countries of low prevalence like China, Japan, the level has reached twenty% in some cities. Obesity in children has become epidemic in nature. Some countries have high child obesity whereas in other countries there is a rise in the level. Globally around seventeen million children under five...
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...often-contradictory information frequently caused undue parental anxiety and stress. One 1920’s mother who was overwhelmed by all the wisdom confessed, “I just try to do what you say, but I am a nervous wreck just trying to stay calm.” Although parental pressure and anxiety has been seen as a recurrent grievance through every generation, stress levels have progressively increased to what they are now. An analysis of the child rearing advice given in the early part of the 20th century and that of the new millennium revealed the following things: a steady progression from an authoritarian type of discipline to that of a more authoritative type, the emergence of a paternal role in child rearing, the apparent difference in personality traits of adults that were raised under particular parenting methods, and several distinct reasons for the change in the advice being given. Even before the start of the seventeenth century, experts were concerned with how, if even at all, parental love and child rearing practices affected a child’s personality. Prior to the late 1940’s specialists believed that the previous two factors did not directly affect the behavior of the child. Eventually, experts began to see how parental factors actually influence a child’s development. According to Berk (2008), “Parents can foster children’s competence – by building a...
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