...violent crimes and video game use. Social scientist have been studying the effects of media violence and video game violence since the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Research has shown that boys are more likely to play violent video games than girls. Research has also shown that playing violent video games does stir up hostile urges and aggression in the short term and that younger kids that develop a gaming habit (over a one to two year period) can be slightly more aggressive. It has not yet been determined whether or not playing video games for a period longer than two years can lead to acts of violent crime. Christopher Barlett, a psychologist at Iowa State University, conducted a study in which he had 47 students play “Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance” for 15 minutes and had another group of students play a nonviolent video game. The results of the study showed that students that played “Mortal Kombat” were more aggressive than the group of students that played a nonviolent video game. Similar studies done have shown the same results. Although studies have shown that video games do increase aggression, it is not the only factor that causes people to commit violent crimes; there are many factors that come into play such as psychological disorders, feeling socially isolated, being bullied, etc. Not everyone agrees with the research findings though. Some people believe that children who already show...
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...Abstract This paper will attempt to explore the background of Inez Beverly Prosser, her contributions and theoretical perspective in the field of modern psychology. Inez Beverly Prosser was arguably the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in psychology. She completed her dissertation in 1933, which examined personality differences in black children attending either voluntarily segregated or integrated schools. Inez Beverly Prosser: Educational psychology Inez Beverly Prosser, PhD, was born into a family of 11 children in the 19th century. Her year of birth is unknown, their father Samuel Andrew Beverly, worked as a waiter and her mother, Veola Hamilton, worked as a homemaker. The family moved throughout cities in Texas. Prosser grew up in south central Texas where she attended “colored schools” and developed a passion for education and the value it holds for changing lives. The family planned to send her older brother Leon to college, however they could only afford to send one of their children. Leon convinced his parents to pay for Prosser instead of him because he believed her passion for education was greater and later it proved to be a good investment. She contributed advice and money to help five of her sibling’s graduate college. Inez Prosser attended college at Prairie View A&M, a historically black college near Houston where she earned a two-year certificate. Later, she began her career as a teacher at a black elementary school and then...
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...Running head: Educational Psychology Inez Beverly Prosser: Educational Psychology Cheyenne Williams Edward Waters College Abstract This paper will attempt to explore the background of Inez Beverly Prosser, her contributions and theoretical perspective in the field of modern psychology. Inez Beverly Prosser was arguably the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in psychology. She completed her dissertation in 1933, which examined personality differences in black children attending either voluntarily segregated or integrated schools. Inez Beverly Prosser: Educational psychology Inez Beverly Prosser, PhD, was born into a family of 11 children in the 19th century. Her year of birth is unknown, their father Samuel Andrew Beverly, worked as a waiter and her mother, Veola Hamilton, worked as a homemaker. The family moved throughout cities in Texas. Prosser grew up in south central Texas where she attended “colored schools” and developed a passion for education and the value it holds for changing lives. The family planned to send her older brother Leon to college, however they could only afford to send one of their children. Leon convinced his parents to pay for Prosser instead of him because he believed her passion for education was greater and later it proved to be a good investment. She contributed advice and money to help five of her sibling’s graduate college. Inez Prosser attended college at Prairie View...
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...Women in Psychology Paper Johnny Williams PSY310 January 9, 2012 Lillian Fillpot Women in Psychology Paper A conversation of women in psychology can only be conducted with discussion of the many women who have contributed much of their lives to education as well as educating others with the knowledge that they have learned. This paper will define Inez Beverly Prosser, PhD, a woman who has made significant contributions to the field of psychology between the years 1850 and 1950. This paper will also cover and describe her background, theoretical perspective, and contributions to psychology. Inez Beverly Prosser was born on December 30th approximately 1895 within Texas; no one is for certain of her exact birth date all that is known is stated. Out of eleven brothers and sisters Inez was the first daughter to her parents. Her father, Samuel Andrew Beverly, always seem to find work as an attendant no matter where they moved to. Her mother, Veola Hamilton, stayed and turned their house into a beautiful home. The family continued to move when the children were little, first in 1900 to Yoakum in the south of Texas and in 1907 to Corpus Christi. Prosser and her oldest brother, Leon, came back to Yoakum to attend the high school. After finishing at the top of her class in 1910, Prosser enrolled at Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College to be found 45 miles northwest of Houston. In 1912, she graduated from College with a two year degree, and was now...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: Todd Martin | | ED 6001-8 | Dr. Sean Spear | | | Action Research for Education | Assignment 2 Sharing Sources | | | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty Name> <Grade Earned> <Writing Score> <Date Graded> Assignment 2 Sharing Sources College readiness is a perennial issue, and one that will garner much attention. For several decades, researchers have documented the gap between high school and college expectations, noting that even students who complete a college preparatory curriculum in high school are often poorly prepared for college. This lack of alignment contributes to high postsecondary remediation rates and hinders college completion. Over the years, state policymakers and education leaders have responded with a variety of wide-ranging and costly efforts, including the development of state-level content standards and assessments. However, these standards vary widely among states and generally lack sufficient rigor to assure readiness for credit bearing courses in college. It is...
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...Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University 2001 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208 Phone: (847) 467-4095, Fax: (847) 491-2498 e-mail: ach@northwestern.edu Academic Positions Associate Professor: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2001 – present Assistant Professor: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 1998 – 2001 Visiting Assistant Professor: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 1997 – 1998 Marketing, Duke University, 1997 Psychology, Sofia University, 1990 B.A. Honors & Awards Ph.D. Ph.D. Education Psychology, Sofia University, 1986 Faculty Impact Award. Given by students to faculty demonstrating “true excellence in interactions with students,” 2009 Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Research, 2008 Early Career Contribution Award, Society for Consumer Psychology/ American Psychological Association, 2005. Given annually to the most productive researcher in the field of consumer behavior who has been a faculty member for less than ten years. Fellow, Young Scholars Program, Marketing Science Institute, 2005 Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Research, 2003 Chair’s Core Course Teaching Award, Kellogg School of Management, 2002 – 2003 Dean’s Recognition of Teaching Excellence, Kellogg School of Management (based on student evaluations), 1998 – present McManus Research Chair, Kellogg School of Management, 1998 – 1999, 2001 – 2002 Kraft Research Chair...
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...A FINAL PAPER Presented to The Graduate School Of University of Baguio In Partial Fulfillment of the course CMAENG6 Submitted by Mary Carl Zordilla TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………1 - 3 II. REACTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 – 6 III. CONCLUSION ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 IV. REFERENCES …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 I. INTRODUCTION Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for 98 years. Booz Allen Hamilton is engaged in providing management and technology consulting services to the United States government and commercial services. Booz Allen’s services include strategic planning, human capital and learning, communications, operational improvement, information technology work, systems engineering, organizational change efforts, modeling and simulation, program management, assurance and resilience, and economic business analysis. Booz Allen’s strategy and change management consulting expertise helps agency leaders drive their agendas and advance their missions, all while managing risk. The strategy consulting approach consists of facilitating a step-function change in operations, and developing a strategic plan that includes near-term, mid-term, and long-term goals and objectives. The strategy and change management consulting advice is based on rigorous market research tailored to the specific needs...
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...APA Referencing THIS IS A QUICK GUIDE TO THE APA REFERENCING STYLE (6TH EDITION) The American Psychological Association reference style uses the Author-Date format. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for more information. Check the Library Catalogue for call number and location(s). When quoting directly or indirectly from a source, the source must be acknowledged in the text by author name and year of publication. If quoting directly, a location reference such as page number(s) or paragraph number is also required. IN-TEXT Direct quotation – use quotation marks around the quote and include page numbers Samovar and Porter (1997) point out that "language involves attaching meaning to symbols" (p.188). Alternatively, “Language involves attaching meaning to symbols" (Samovar & Porter, 1997, p.188). Indirect quotation/paraphrasing – no quotation marks Attaching meaning to symbols is considered to be the origin of written language (Samovar & Porter, 1997). N.B. Page numbers are optional when paraphrasing, although it is useful to include them (Publication Manual, p. 171). Citations from a secondary source As Hall (1977) asserts, “culture also defines boundaries of different groups” (as cited in Samovar & Porter, 1997, p. 14). At the end of your assignment, you are required to provide the full bibliographic information for each source. References must be listed in alphabetical order by author. EXAMPLES OF REFERENCES BY TYPE...
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...Opponent: Lowering the Minimum Legal Drinking Age Lozi Ms. Rhodes Comp 2 November 11, 2011 Opponent: Lowering the Minimum Legal Drinking Age Introduction At the present time, the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) Law is set at the age of 21 years old. Proponents would have the law revoked and the Minimum Legal Drinking Age reduced. This paper intends to prove that the MLDA should remain as it stands. The Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 protects our youth and society as a whole. Evaluation of the Present MLDA: Success Drinking and Driving The present MLDA laws set at 21 are effective. “Almost every state has seen a decrease in teenage driving fatalities since the law went into effect” (Hamilton, 2008, para 3). Before the law took effect, many American youths died in car accidents that could have been avoided if this law had been in effect at the time. “Over the past 20 years, the number of 15 to 20 year olds killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes has been cut in half. The number of 15 to 20 year old drinking drivers involved in fatal crashes also has been cut in half” (Hamilton, 2008, para 15). One cannot argue with statistics. Maturity Factor Most teens would argue that we, as adults, really don’t know anything that they don’t already know. The youth of America have a sense of entitlement, and for the most part, we have created a spoiled generation. “Many youth experiment with unlawful drinking-often to disastrous effects” (National Household Survey On...
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...The Importance of Research and Development (R&D) for U.S. Competitiveness and a Clean Energy Future Michael Greenstone June 2011 CEEPR WP 2011-010 A Joint Center of the Department of Economics, MIT Energy Initiative and MIT Sloan School of Management. The Importance of Research and Development (R&D) for U.S. Competitiveness and a Clean Energy Future Michael Greenstone 3M Professor of Economics, MIT Director, The Hamilton Project Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution Thank you Chair Maloney, Ranking Member Brownback and members of the Committee for inviting me to testify today. I believe it is critically important that we give greater priority to new and better research and development (R&D) investments, to help ensure our country’s future competitiveness and to pave the wave for clean energy innovation. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak today about two interrelated challenges that our country faces. The first is the stagnation in economic opportunity for many families that dates back at least three decades. The second is the economic, national security, and environmental risks posed by our continued reliance on fossil fuels. The key purpose of my testimony is to discuss how R&D can enable us to begin confronting these dual challenges by creating new jobs for American workers, and fundamentally altering the way we produce and consume energy. I. CHALLENGE 1: UNITED STATES COMPETITIVENESS Even before the Great Recession’s arrival, there were legitimate concerns about...
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...Appropriations Emilee Sides Arkansas State University Abstract As higher education enrollment increases, the ability for states to provide sufficient funding to their institutions decreases. This paper will examine a variety of practices that colleges and universities can use to offset the shortage of appropriations. These courses of action include tuition increases, attempting to increase enrollment through out-of-district campaigning, finding additional charitable donations, partnering with private companies, and looking at unconventional bond issuing. Each method of fund-raising has its own advantages and disadvantages. All of these methods, along with their benefits and drawbacks will be discussed. According to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (2012), enrollment for colleges and universities has experienced an overall growth of 16.9 percent since 2006 and an overall growth of about 33 percent in the last ten years (p 19). While this should be good news for higher education, unfortunately, state appropriations have not matched this exciting growth in enrollment. According to the report, appropriations per FTE dropped from an all-time high in 2001 of $8,316 to $6,290 in 2011 – lower than any year since 1980. This data indicates that while school must serve a growing number of students, they have fewer resources with which to serve each individual. Obviously the easiest solution is to look for ways to save money – lower spending and increase...
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...APA Referencing THIS IS A QUICK GUIDE TO THE APA REFERENCING STYLE (6TH EDITION) The American Psychological Association reference style uses the Author-Date format. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for more information. Check the Library Catalogue for call number and location(s). When quoting directly or indirectly from a source, the source must be acknowledged in the text by author name and year of publication. If quoting directly, a location reference such as page number(s) or paragraph number is also required. IN-TEXT Direct quotation – use quotation marks around the quote and include page numbers Samovar and Porter (1997) point out that "language involves attaching meaning to symbols" (p.188). Alternatively, “Language involves attaching meaning to symbols" (Samovar & Porter, 1997, p.188). Indirect quotation/paraphrasing – no quotation marks Attaching meaning to symbols is considered to be the origin of written language (Samovar & Porter, 1997). N.B. Page numbers are optional when paraphrasing, although it is useful to include them (Publication Manual, p. 171). Citations from a secondary source As Hall (1977) asserts, “culture also defines boundaries of different groups” (as cited in Samovar & Porter, 1997, p. 14). At the end of your assignment, you are required to provide the full bibliographic information for each source. References must be listed in alphabetical order by author. EXAMPLES OF REFERENCES BY TYPE...
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...technology is having on the world at large can be felt at every level of society: from education to social activism, communication technology is making it possible for anyone anywhere in the world to make an impact. While technology has brought about great change and made the seemingly impossible possible; the role that technology plays in society has its detractors. Humanity does not always accept the novel. Change is always greeted with suspicion and society can be slow to shift its paradigm. Today, no one can deny the power of having a literate society. Literacy rates are at an all-time global high. Any student who went to school in the 20th century studied using tomes of paper bound together in the relic known as textbooks. Textbooks were not handwritten, as was the norm prior to the invention of the printing press. Rather, they were mass-produced so that anyone in the school system could have access to educational materials. Mass-produced printed material has allowed society to become more literate, which in turn has helped the global economy. However, when the printing press was invented in the 15th century, it was not heralded as a hero. Rather, it has been credited with the dissolution of power held by the Catholic Church. (Dewar, 2000) Similar to how the printing press revolutionized the dissemination of information, online education is revolutionizing the way people learn. K-12 online learning began in the 1990s. A decade later, at least 14 states had planned or...
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...OF CONTENTS Abstract……………………………………………………………………………..3 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………3 The Need for Control………..………………………………………………………3 Power………………………..………………………………………………………4 Developing Competence ….……………..…………………………………………5 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………..9 References…………………………………………………………………………...10 The need to control plays a vital role in human survival. Control may be one of the most fundamental of all human needs. To survive, succeed and go where no person has gone before, humans need to develop competence (Franken, 2007) as well as the ability to influence others to get them to do what they want done. This is called power. This paper will discuss the need for us as humans to control others. I will talk about Rotter’s locus of control and the dimensions of power as they relate to influencing others. I will also talk about the need for competence as a fundamental motivation that serves the evolutionary role of helping people develop and adapt to their environment. Let us look at the need to control. To function normally and successfully within our society it is important to have a sense of control. Without a sense of control, people lose their ability to cope effectively with even the smallest difficulties (Franken, 2007). The need for control plays an essential role in determining things such as whether or not people will initiate new behaviors. Rotter’s locus...
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...of product creation by exploring frameworks and case examples from a wide range of industries. It should serve students well who seek a career in a corporate environment or as a consultant serving large corporations. Broadly, the course will examine the key processes in corporate product creation including: Product Creation Leadership Product Idea Generation Technology Capabilities Product Creation Process Design The Competitive Product Portfolio People and Project Management Innovation Partnerships In addition to exploring the general processes of corporate product creation, students will conduct research supported by executive interviews to compare and contrast differences across industries such as: STRATEGIC PRODUCT CREATION Second Term 2007 Consumer Packaged Goods Durable Consumer Products Industrial Equipment High Tech...
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