From a young age we are taught that lying is wrong and that the truth always prevails. So why do so many of us lie in romantic relationships? There are multiple studies that try to answer this exact question‚ and try to uncover the psychological consequences for both the person committing deceit and for the relationship they are in. In this essay‚ I will be examining these different studies‚ and talking about the reasons behind lying‚ and the effect of it. So why lie? Most people will answer
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Matrilineal Relationships Ancient Greek mythology was a genre characterized by patriarchal dominance. Epics heralded heroes such as Heracles‚ Achilles and Odysseus. Authors chronicled the genealogies of the great Grecian gods‚ such as Zeus‚ Dionysus and Apollo‚ leaving out no detail when describing the powers and strength they wielded. On the other hand‚ female figures‚ though less celebrated‚ played a significant and weighty role as well in Greek mythology. As a whole‚ mother figures‚ both mortal
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A STRUCTURED REFLECTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH A CLIENT In this essay‚ I am going to give a structured reflective account on the development of a therapeutic relationship with a client on one of my clinical placements as part of my training as a student nurse. I will be using a reflective model which explores the processes involved in developing and maintaining such relationships bearing in mind theoretical knowledge and how it applies to this clinical experience
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Exploitation has both negative and positive connotations that vary from case to case. Exploitation is a fluid type of manipulation that is beneficial for one of the parties involved‚ whether used for malicious reasons or not. The history of exploitation and the control and mistrust that accompany it are stained with bad blood. The Tuskegee syphilis trials pertain to the broader negative side of exploitation because African Americans are taken advantage of and are seen as a means to an end. However
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Research Aims This study will attempt to explore interracial relationships’ impact on openness to other cultures. Researchers plan to evaluate individual’s openness to other cultures‚ dating experiences‚ and attitudes towards interracial dating. Interracial relationships impact on openness to other cultures is a topic that has not been directly explored. Past research on interracial relations and the impact on multicultural sensitivity have been explored and signified a positive correlation. In
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school and it becomes easy to get lost in the madness. Studies show that the qualities of peer relationships at this time are key contributors to mental health now and throughout life. Positive relationships are beneficial to young adults because it helps in gaining a sense of what good social interactions are and produces equal or greater relationships in the future. On the flip side‚ poor peer relationships can have negative effects on adulthood mental health and social relations. Unforgiving social
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College TOPIC: Cheating in Relationships GENERAL PURPOSE: To answer common inquiries about cheating SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To arm individuals with insight and knowledge as to why people cheat and what one can do to lessen the chances of cheating occurring in a relationship THESIS: The more one is aware of the prevalence of cheating and how it occurs‚ the better preventive steps one can take toward creating a more secure relationship‚ and a better relationship in general. INTRODUCTION
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Status check: Live-in relationships Oct 18‚ 2012‚ 12.00AM IST Nona Walia‚ TNN Tags: Test drive | taboo | pooja bhatt | Pooja Bedi | journey | Freida Pinto | dev patel | Brad Pitt | Angelina Jolie | Abhay Deol They may have started off as a bold alternative to the institution of marriage‚ but live-ins these days are mostly a test drive for couples before they tie the knot. Nona Walia finds out why. The poster-couple for live-in relationships‚ Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
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Matthew Smith Agency Relationship Agency relationship is a consensual relationship between two parties‚ where one party‚ the principal‚ gives authority to another party‚ the agent‚ to act on behalf of and under the control of the principal to deal with a third party‚ thereby creating a fiduciary relationship. The law of agency allows one person to employ another to do his/her work‚ sell his/her goods‚ and acquire property on his/her own behalf. Although a principal-agent relationship can be created
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Online Relationships Cyberspace relationships have the advantages of time‚ distance depletion‚ and fantasy abilities (Suler). Internet users can take on different identities or take part in fantasy games. They can become someone else. James Katz and Philip Aspen report that the Internet is a place to make friends and stay in touch with far away relatives (Stoll). It makes distance disappear. Also‚ online a person is given time before they must respond to the other person (Suler). They are given
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