A specific phobia is an irrational fear of a usually harmless object‚ place or situation. This fear leads people to dread confronting everyday situations‚ or avoid them altogether. ‘The most common specific phobias are agoraphobia‚ the fear of crowded places and arachnophobia‚ the fear of spiders’ (Davenport‚ 1992‚ pg. 239). The main symptoms of person suffering from specific phobia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)‚ include ‘a marked and persistent
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The solar energy use in Africa These days‚ solar energy has been the most talkative alternative energy source in the world. Unlike the gas‚ oil‚ and coal‚ solar enrgy is one of the clean and renewable resource‚ which can not only generate power but also protect the environment. Africa‚ has second largest population‚ estimated 1.6 billion‚ however‚ around one third of it’s people still live in the condition with no eletricity. (Renewable energy in Africa
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Specific gravity What is specific gravity? Archimedes discovered that the weight of body in air minus its weight in water is equivalent to the weight of the water displaced by the body. Specific gravity is defined as "The weight of a body compared with the weight of an equal amount of pure water at 4°C (4°C is the temperature at which water is densest). When a body is placed in water‚ the volume of water displaced is equal to the volume of the body. When the body is placed in water that it
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equitable remedy in the form of a court order that requires a party to do‚ or to refrain from doing‚ certain acts. A party that fails to comply with an injunction faces criminal or civil penalties and may have to pay damages or accept sanctions. In some cases‚ breaches of injunctions are considered serious criminal offenses that merit arrest and possible prison sentences. Emergency injunctions that are in effect only a short time are called temporary restraining orders. Courts can also issue preliminary
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Today our community is composed of people of diverse backgrounds. Write an essay explaining how people of diverse backgrounds can get along better. Most of the countries in this world are composed of people from diverse backgrounds. As for our country‚ Malaysia is a multi racial country‚ besides‚ the country is diverse in different religions‚ language and cultures from different races in our amazing country. Due to the difference in views and state of mind towards religion‚ culture and also
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squeals as they continue to play. Then‚ one day they’re gone. The children of today don’t always get to have fun and be free-spirited anymore‚ many are forced to work and receive no kindness at all. We need to protect and care for the local children‚ the less fortunate children‚ we need to raise awareness‚ money hopes and dreams. If we don’t care for children now‚ how can they be the leaders of tomorrow? The issue of child welfare (local in this specific topic) has been around for quite a while
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How we can protect marine life from extinction Extinction means that the loss of species or other taxonomic unit occurring when there are no surviving individuals elsewhere. Every species however small may have an important role in maintaining a well-balanced ecosystem. Recent surveys suggest that the number of species in an area may enhance ecosystem productivity and stability; hence the loss of any species could be detrimental to the ecosystem. Direct effects and indirect effects as a result
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How to get Through Work‚ and Live a Happy Life Work can often times be a stressful experience for many individuals. There are many things that happen on a regular basis that can often affect the happiness of others and yourself. Things such as; your level of work‚ how much you get paid‚ coworkers‚ and even YOU. Your reactions to situations at work often are the reason why you can get so worked up or stressed out. Number one is staying positive. There is something out there called “The Law
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Examine the different methods for giving constructive (practical) feedback to learners and discuss how these can motivate learners. Constructive feedback is a form of feedback which is helpful and supportive. It is motivational in that it neither gives false descriptions of a learner’s ability nor does it destroy their self-esteem‚ but aims to develop and fine-tune skills. Giving constructive feedback is crucial; without it learners cannot learn (Rogers‚ 2004). When used to emphasise
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Giving vs. Recieving Children dismiss their sleep on the night of christmas eve waiting to rush down to the chimney in the morning. Smiles no grander after shredding through wrapping paper; while the parents hearts are warmed by this sight. Showing such kindness and generosity towards one another develops each of their bonds in a state of unity and pleasure. People teach their young that is it better to give rather than receive; to prevent them from developing a self centered ego (Myers). Empathy
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