Rating Scale Abstract Hamilton Depression Rating Scale which is observer-rating scale is used to assess severity and type of depression. The aim of this paper is to review and evaluate psychometric properties of HDRS. Six articles which used HDRS are analyzed in terms of reliability and validity evidence of HDRS. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale is a
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What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic? Almost ALL of the social problems in this country are derived from the fact that Americans don’t even know what kind of government they have! If you are like most people‚ you think that the United States is a democracy. If you do‚ then you are wrong! Recite the pledge of allegiance. Notice that it says "...and to the republic for which it stands." Now open your copy of the constitution to Article IV‚ Section 4. (You do have a copy
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and meditation. One of the major differences between Buddhism and Hinduism is their belief in god/s. Buddhists has always rejected the concept of a superior being or a creator. Instead of following
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Historically‚ rich and powerful individuals with more authority have control of labeling what is not normal and what is deviant. Social norms‚ like laws‚ are created by the rich and powerful to protect their interest; so that they can socially construct deviance and crime to their advantage. The article Fraternities and Collegiate Rape Culture: Why Are Some Fraternities More Dangerous Places for Women by Ayres Boswell and Joan Spade personifies this process. Specifically‚ Boswell and Spade analyze
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of work can mirror humanity’s timeless struggles and triumphs. Readers are confronted with profound examinations of human nature in the pages of these classics. Notably‚ upon revisiting the literature I read years ago‚ striking parallels emerged between two specific works. In “1984‚” George Orwell preaches the dangers of totalitarianism and the deprecation of individual freedoms in the face of unbridled power. Likewise‚ Mary Shelley’s haunting reminder in “1984” dissects the consequences that arise
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At times confused with Sikhism‚ Islam is a separate religion defined by its own unique set of beliefs‚ practices and values. Both Sikhs and Muslims have coexisted in the East for hundreds of years‚ and although one of the largest populations of Muslims calls India home‚ India also happens to be the birthplace of Sikhism. The commonalities‚ however‚ do not end there — as noted by Oxtoby and Segal: “The centrality of the book in Sikh worship and the authority accorded to the Adi Granth in particular
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takes many different forms; these different forms shape the plots and characters. In Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger‚ love is shown between Franny and her brother‚ Zooey. Salinger created a tight bond between brother and sister that illustrates how family can pull one out of a low point. Comparatively‚ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontё explores inter-class romance between an intelligent and strong-willed woman and a rich and selfish man. Both books exhibit the common topic of love in different ways: the
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privileges. Because God has given you so much‚ he expects much from you. He expects perfection. I didn’t have a father who sent me to the best schools” (Pg 47). Eugene is almost equating himself to God when he speaks about what God expects‚ as if he had the exact idea of what God wants. He places blame on Kambili for something she most likely could not control‚ something that she would not have allowed to happen had she had the chance. Because of this manipulative speech he gives Kambili‚ she continues
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prominent in today it has been deplenished greatly. Racism has been improved by the higher numbers of interracial marriages‚ a decline in segregated churches‚ as well as judicial amendments passed. It can be seen in today’s world the difference between today and in the 1930’s dealing with interracial marriages. When Scout was a kid seeing an interracial marriage couple was a rare event and considered wrong. "She was white‚ and she tempted a Negro. She did something that in our society is unspeakable:
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Executive and Judicial branches must operate in agreement by adhering to a system of checks and balances‚ The Bill of Rights and Judicial Review. The Checks and Balances System regulates all three branches of government to ensure that the authority between them are shared equally. Each branch has their own power‚ but all bear the responsibility of keeping the other sections accountable for their actions. The Legislative Branch has the authority to make new laws‚ The Executive Branch carries out the
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