Grayman‚ N.‚ Bonacci‚ M.‚ Brennan‚ W.‚ Cowie‚ S.‚ et al. (2009). The Social Production of Altruism: Motivations for Caring Action in a Low-Income Urban Community. American Journal of Community Psychology‚ 1(2)‚ 71-84. Nier‚ J. A. (2009). Does true altruism exist? In J. A. Nier‚ (Ed.)‚ Taking sides: Clashing views in social psychology‚ 3rd ed. (pp. 376-377). New York: McGraw Hill. Ribar‚ D.‚ & Wilhelm‚ M. (2002). Altruistic and Joy-of-Giving Motivations in Charitable Behavior. Journal of Political
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How do we know that Climate Change exists and what causes it? Climate change as many know it‚ has been a big issue around the world. There are anthropogenic and natural causes which are responsible for this cause but individually they contribute a small amount but are a huge factor as a whole. One of the main problems about the climate change is global warming. What is global warming? It is the increase in the mean temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is said that the temperature has been
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Grade Inflation: Does it Still Exist? The first question one may have is what is grade inflation? Grade inflation has proven to be a current epidemic that has grown tremendously over the past few years. Grade inflation may define as the increase over time of academic grades‚ and progressively faster than any real increase following to standards. Grade inflation is the phenomenon that has been occurring in universities since the 1960’s‚ this is the continued rise in the number of higher grades assigned
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Discretion is a major factor in the entire criminal process and refers to the freedom of choice to carry or not carry out something. This can be seen in both a positive and negative light as the police and court can both use discretion which can be damaging to either party in court in terms of achieving justice. The role of discretion within the criminal justice system has many advantages and disadvantages in the way it deals with achieving justice for individuals. Discretion can be explored through
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I think that free will do exists‚ but not in the way we all think. The article states that “defining free will is complicated‚”(Marcelo Gleiser) and I agree very much. “An operational definition is that free will is the ability to make one’s own choices‚”(Marcelo Gleiser) which I also agree but there was one subject that got my attention and was my biggest take away. The article talks about are brain thinking to do something unconsciously. I have heard of something called mentalism which is a subject
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to the Pacific Ocean in the south west of the USA. California is famous for its long beaches‚ thong bikinis‚ gangs and graffiti‚ it has California pizza‚ sunshine‚ movie stars‚ Hollywood‚ wine and movie stars. However‚ how do we know‚ that that all exist? The answer is not very easy. Everyone of us knows something about California. Maybe he has heard of California on the radio‚ has watched films about it on TV or has read something in the newspaper. There are many ways of finding out something about
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the people of Mesopotamia. The Epic of Gilgamesh opens with a prologue that sets off the story of Gilgamesh’s life. The narrator does not have a name‚ but he states‚ “I will proclaim to the world the deeds of Gilgamesh” (Ferry‚ pg. 61). Gilgamesh is a tyrant and exploits his rights as king. He is also arrogant‚ spiteful‚ restless‚ powerful‚ impulsive‚ and does whatever he wants to whomever. For example‚ “There was no withstanding the aura or power of the Wild Ox Gilgamesh. Neither the father’s
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Nowadays many people believe that slavery only happened in the past‚ in fact that today slavery is still exist. Even more miserable‚ slavery also involves children. Slavery is not relevant anymore with today’s world order‚ moreover if it involves child. Many unlucky people trapped into slavery‚ tragically 1 in 4 of those are children. Usually those who trapped into slavery‚ they experienced bad treat by their employers or people who force them to work. Children who are used by others who profit from
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Discretion plays an indispensable role in the criminal justice system (CJS). Discretion is the judgment or decision implemented through values‚ facts‚ and principles. In the CJS‚ it is the authority given to a decision maker to decide between alternatives or no alternatives. Discretion can be used by police in the area of the criminal investigation process. Its role is continuous from sentencing judgments to the point of detaining offenders in prison past their sentencing period. Discretion also
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and determination. Santiago has a lot of courage that could affect his meaning of his true existence. “If sharks come‚ God pity him and me.”(Hemingway pg. 68) When he says this‚ he is taking a risk that a shark could come and kill the fish before he does which could kill him in the process. “ Now‚ you can let the cord go‚ hand‚ and I will handle him with the right arm alone until you stop that nonsense.”(Hemingway pg. 59) He is also taking a risk here by letting his right hand handle the huge marlin
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