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    discusses two of the theories surrounding children’s learning and development. It further goes on to discuss how they could be used to inform practice in the classroom. The two theories to be discussed are Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory. Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who lived from 1896 to 1934. He was widely involved in developing the education program of the emerging Soviet Union. At the time of his death‚ his theory was not known outside

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    Nationality can be a potential barrier in health communication for several reasons. I believe the main reason is going to be the difference in their practices. Certain procedures and treatments we consider acceptable and part of our daily medical routine in the United States may be inappropriate or shameful to a person of another nationality. From blood transfusions to certain medications‚ each nationality may be different. Also‚ when different nationalities interact language can also be an issue

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    Describe and Evaluate Bowlby’s theory of attachment. An attachment refers to ‘a close two-way emotional relationship between two people. In Child Psychology this focus is on the main care-giver most commonly (but not exclusively) our mothers.’ According to Bowlby‚ children develop an attachment to one main caregiver which is qualitatively different than any others e.g. warm and continuous relationship with mother. This attachment has to occur within the sensitive period (6-24 months) or there could

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    Describe how groups can influence people in positive and negative ways. We as people have many different roles within our life‚ these roles serve many different purposes. We also we find we belong to different groups in which we play our different roles‚ this makes up our social identity. It is these groups that can have a negative or a positive effect on ourselves. We can be part of the “in group” or the “out group” depending on somebody’s experience of the membership of that group‚ sometimes

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    1. How would you describe your spiritual well-being? I would describe my spiritual well-being as having peace‚ meaning‚ and purpose in my life. I feel that as an active Catholic‚ my life is here to assist others. As I assist others‚ my spirit is lifted and I feel good. The strong faith in my life has assisted me to become a better person. I am able to love others fully‚ even when they are cranky patients. I just put myself in their shoes and think about their situation. As a person‚ my spirit grows

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    Ethics to society in ancient Greek times. Virtue Ethics tells us that we should look at the character of the person instead of the actions or duties a person performs. Instead of concentrating on what is the right thing to do‚ virtue ethics asks how you can be a better person. Aristotle claims that leading a virtuous life is easy‚ and those who do‚ do so to be happy. Happiness is the ultimate goal for everyone in life. To become a better person‚ you must practice virtuous acts regularly. After a while

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    The BTK Killer “The floppy did me in.” Words from notorious serial killer Dennis Rader‚ also known as the BTK killer. Rader’s spree of violence lasted nearly 30 years and included 10 victims. Raider’s actions were strange‚ in the way that he communicated to the police. He truly enjoyed taunting the police and gloating about his crimes. His usual way of communicating with the police was through letters or 3x5 cards that he would send to the police directly or to the local television station

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    The Zodiac Killer The Zodiac Killer Brittany Anderson Fort Hays State University Abstract This paper will discuss the Zodiac killer and the crimes that were committed. I will provide you with detailed information regarding the crimes‚ who the victims are and how the crimes were committed and there locations. I will also provide you with a profile of the killer and why I believe this profile fits this specific person based on what I have learned in our text. The Zodiac Killer The Zodiac

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    One relativistic theory of ethics is situationism. Situationism (also known as situation ethics) was devised by Joseph Fletcher‚ who was strongly against absolutist theories for instance; legalism and also disliked how religions were taught implying there were some rules that could never be broken‚ as he thought these rules are too demanding and restrictive. He then created this theory of situation ethics which is seen as the ‘mid way’ because it lies between antinomianism and legalism. Antinomianism

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    useful • Describe the structure of DNA and discuss how it facilitates the ability of DNA to act as genetic material • Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes • Describe the process of DNA replication as a semi-conservative process. Compare and contrast the synthesis of the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication. • Explain how the genotype of an organism determines its phenotype. • State the central dogma of genetics and explain the roles of

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