Task 1 Drawing on appropriate evidence from Chapter 5‚ describe how groups can influence people in positive and negative ways. Chapter five‚ it describes a range of social influences on people’s behaviour. In this essay I will look at how groups influence people both in the positive and negative sense. I will describe how group pressure and the ‘in groups’ and ‘out groups’‚ and conformity influence people in their daily lives. Group pressure is the demand by group members that
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Why did William win the battle of Hastings? In this essay I am writing about why William Duke of Normandy won the battle of Hastings. At the time of Edward the confessor there were three claimants to the English throne. One of the claimants was Harold’s. He believed he should be on the throne because he was Edward the confessor’s brother; he was born in England and was the most powerful English earl. The next claimant was William duke of Normandy. William believed he should be king because Edward
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The people and culture of Ancient Greece have shaped the way modern civilization is today. Since 800 BC‚ the Greeks were the first to civilize their country and rid of the rule of kings‚ forming a democratic system of government.1 Greek Gods were also anthromorphic‚ but humanized‚ and had their own personalities and conflicts.2 The basic form of literature was developed‚ hence the reasoning for the many myths and stories behind Greek art.3 Exekias’ black figure paintings of Gods on pottery showed
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Abraham Lincoln had the most electoral votes. He had 180‚ Breckinridge had 72‚ Bell had 39‚ and Douglas had 12. To win presidency‚ you had to receive 270 of the 538 electoral votes. Abraham Lincoln only received 40% of the popular votes. Lincoln had the most popular votes. He had 1‚866‚452 votes‚ Breckinridge had 847‚953 votes‚ Bell had 592‚506 votes and Douglas had
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is called the Enlightenment‚ or The Age of Reason. The ideas of this inspired educated people throughout Europe and beyond. Salons‚ places where Parisian woman held gatherings‚ were used to debate the new ideas. They were all so inspired by these ideas that they shared their thoughts by writing their ideas in books‚ magazines‚ and inexpensive pamphlets. This helped the ideas get around to other educated people. The Enlightenment reached its peak by the 1700s‚ this was the time Paris was a center
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How Can I Help My Friends Realize Their Value (812 words) Friendship is a fundamental need in life; we make friends for a support‚ to generate happiness‚ to have a common interest and social life. However‚ a friend consists of value‚ and we as a friend‚ need to let them realize his or her value. Value is something that cannot be seen‚ touched‚ or heard‚ but only can be felt. In order to accomplish this‚ we must tell the truth‚ have trust in them‚ and sacrifice anything for them. In my opinion
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George Washington wins the election as the first president in 1789‚ inaugurating the Government. He was seen as “virtuous” and seen as a good choice to “elevate the public good.” Washington believed the government should become the ruler over the president. Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789‚ creating a federal court system. The passing of the Bill of Rights was promised under ratification of the Constitution. However‚ not everyone was satisfied with the 80 proposed amendments. Alexander Hamilton
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Essay #8: Exercise Influence Over Other People “Influence”plays a very important part in the daily life‚ it exists everywhere. Like‚ manager must influence their workforces‚ the government must influence the society condition‚ and the teachers’ teaching style must influence students’ grade. Whatever you are in the organization‚ it is necessary to consider how to influence others. In this essay‚ I will talk about how able to exercise influence over other people in formal or informal settings.
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goods or people from one place to another. Improved transportation technology has reduced the time taken to transport‚ goods‚ materials‚ people and products from one place to another. Countries have built efficient transportation infrastructures such as highways‚ railways‚ seaports and airports to make it more efficient for goods and people to move around easily. With having improved transportation technology‚ shorter time is taken for travel and it will put a greater ease on transporting people and goods
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A friend in need is a friend indeed An excellent friend is a person we enjoy spending time with. A good friend is not only someone to talk to about the interests‚ but also someone who is willing to listen to the opinions and keep all secrets.We cannot expect friends to accept everything‚ but they should respect the rights of one each otherand have their own ideas. It is easy to be friends with many people‚ but good friends are the ones whom we always depend on and we cherish the happy moments spent
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