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The Gifted Child Explored, 2007.
An examination of the gifted child.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper presents an examination of the gifted child. The paper explores characteristics of gifted children, family structure and environment. The paper also takes a look at the differences between a gifted child and a non gifted child.
Outline:
Introduction
The Label
Characteristics of Gifted Children
Differences
Environment
Social Interaction
Education
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Consistently demonstrated characteristics of a gifted child included early verbal skills, curiosity beyond that of his or her peers, early interest in books, whether or not the child began reading early, he or she would insist on being read to often.Gifted children also demonstrate leadership skills, empathy beyond that of their peers, highly developed sense of humor and the understanding of abstract ideas at an earlier age than expected."
"The gifted label can at times place an increased pressure on the child as teachers and parents begin to expect above average performances in many areas of life. It is important to understand that a child can be gifted in one academic area while not in others, or can be gifted in many areas but not be motivated to skip grades or over achieve. Working to understand the child as an individual will allow the child to grow and develop within his or her gifted label without hurting that child's self esteem."
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Autism: Overcoming Communication Barriers, 2006.
An in-depth look at autism.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper reviews and discusses autism. According to the paper, autism typically appears during the first three years of a child's life, and can be attributed to a neurological disorder that affects the normal functions of the brain. The paper goes on to discuss how individuals with autism will show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication and social interactions.
Background: Autism
What is Autism?
History of Autism, including research done in an effort to understand Autistic.
Characteristics of a child with Autism
Background: Communication
Communication definition, methods, history.
Importance of communication to human life.
Analysis of the effects of Autism on communication.
Development of a normal child with regard to communication.
Development of an Autistic child with regard to communication.
Barriers created due to the difference in development.
Effect of barriers on the life of an Autistic child.
Conclusion: Overcoming barriers of Autism in communication.
Application of knowledge?How to overcome barriers of communication.
What more can be done to help.
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"Significant barriers are created for children of autism. There are personal barriers associated with the lack of expressed emotions. This affects the relationship between the autistic child and their family, which uses communication as a method of showing affection and engender closeness. Barriers are created on a social level for several reasons. First autistic children are unable to communicate affectively with peers, which means that they suffer from severe social alienation from their peers. Another major problem is that their inability to understand and appreciate nonverbal communication means that they are not able to integrate effectively into the culture and social situations that they are placed. This causes social barriers between both peers and adults, who are not used to the lack of basic social conventions."
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Childhood Obesity in Texas, 2007.
This paper researches and reviews childhood obesity relating to Texas Senate Bill 73.
2,353 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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The paper relates that childhood obesity in the state of Texas is higher than the national average. The paper discusses how the state responded with an initiative that is inclusive of schools, communities, parents, businesses, and insurance coverage providers. The program has been named CATCH or a "Coordinated Approach to Child Health". The paper provides a cost analysis that shows how it is clearly more expensive to ignore this problem than to enact and implement the proposed program. The paper discusses how the components that are in place throughout the schools, community and businesses are all essential in the creation of a strategic alliance toward the reduction and prevention of childhood obesity in Texas.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Objective
Introduction
Policy Issue and Description
Statement of the Problem
Precedent/History of the Policy/Issue
. Background (Social, Economic, Ethical, Political, Legal)
. Stakeholders
Cost Benefit Issues
Policy Focus and Requirements
Summary and Conclusions
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"The state of Texas states that the overweight and obesity rates for Texas fourth-graders are approximately double the national average for that age group and furthermore than childhood obesity has more than doubled in the past 20 years. The obesity rates for Latino/Hispanic and African-American children in Texas are among the highest in the nation. Being overweight not only increases the risk of developing high blood pressure but also increases the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, kidney problems and certain types of cancer. In answer to the problem of childhood obesity in the state of Texas, the Texas Department of Health, the American Heart Association's Texas Chapter and the Center of Health Promotion and Prevention Research at the University Texas Health Science Center at Houston implemented CATCH - or 'A Coordinated Approach to Child Health'."
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Child Sexual Abuse, 2006.
A review of how sexual abuse cases are perceived differently by police officers, depending on the sex of the perpetrator.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper presents an examination of a theory that the gender of the perpetrator has a different impact on male and female police officers' perceptions of child sexual abuse. According to the paper, a recent study provided evidence and validity to this theory that police officers, both male and female, view the seriousness of child sexual abuse differently depending on the gender of the perpetrator.
Outline:
Introduction
The Study
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The study set out to examine the attitude differences in female and male police officers when it came to investigating child sexual abuse. The study wanted to explore whether men and women officers felt differently about the seriousness of the crime depending on the gender of the person accused of doing it."
"Researchers chose 361 police officers in Australia to be participants in the study. The study used a self reporting questionnaire for the purpose of ascertaining the attitudes of those officers when it came to investigating male and female suspects in child sexual abuse cases(Tyson, 2004). "
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Obesity in Children, 2007.
A discussion of the problem of obesity in children.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper examines issues associated with obesity in children, including its causes and possible prevention. The author suggests that several factors lead to childhood obesity, including a sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary management. Additionally, the paper discusses the dangers of obesity, especially as they relate to adulthood and the conditions obesity may contribute to. The paper concludes with recommendations for avoiding or overcoming childhood obesity.
From the Paper
"Obesity in children is now an epidemic with 16 percent of children facing this problem with 25 percent of blacks and Hispanics children being obese. The child is considered obese when his body mass index reaches above the 95th percentile. The reason we should be considered about rising rate of obesity is because children with obesity have a fairly high rate of becoming overweight or obese adults. Teens who are overweight have a 70 percent chance of carrying this weight into adulthood and the risk goes up to 80 percent for children with one obese parent. "
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Violence, Media and Children, 2007.
A discussion of the effects of media violence on children.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper examines the claim that children's repeated exposure to high levels of media violence negatively impacts their ability to resolve conflict peacefully. Research is presented that supports this view. The opposite perspective is also examined, with experts cited who believe violent behavior reflects the mores of society, not just what is seen through the media. Further statistics are evaluated, such as the degree of violence on television and the amount of time and exposure a child has to such programs. The author also explores the child's interpretation of consequences of violent behavior as viewed through the media. The paper concludes that violent programming negatively affects children, however it is not completely to blame when it comes to children and their responses to violence.
From the Paper
"Despite Eron's research claims that media violence negatively affects young children and adolescents, other research conveys the exact opposite. According to Michael Males, the vast amount of complaints against media violence "are misdirected" and that research into the effects of media violence "is unreliable and proves only a minimal relationship between media violence and real-life aggression." Males supports his argument to a great extent by pointing out that youth violence has much more to do with the general violent tendencies of American society. According to the American Humane Association, "One million American children are violently injured, sexually abused or neglected every year by adults. . .one million children are raped every year. . ." facts which Males purports "have been roundly ignored by the same media outlets that never seem to be short of space to berate violent rap lyrics." "
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome and how it can be managed and prevented.
1,099 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It describes what fetal alcohol syndrome is and how it can be prevented. The paper particularly describes the permanent impact of fetal alcohol syndrome on the children born with it and also describes its manifestation in adults. The paper concludes with what steps should be taken if a child is born with suspected FAS.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What It Is
Impact
The Answer Conclusion
From the Paper
"As adults, those who have FAS experience the same difficulties but often encounter problems with the legal and court system because of the cause and effect issues. They often have trouble with alcohol abuse themselves, and often lose custody of their children. In addition they have a higher than average instance of mental health issues.
The behavior issues in people with FAS are documented in many research studies. Most children with FAS reach the peak of their intellectual ability by the fourth grade. At that time they start noticing that they are different than their age peers, behavior issues begin to emerge founded in self esteem issues, anger issues and depression.
Adolescents with FAS often take part in risky behavior in an attempt to fit in or they become depressed and may have thoughts of suicide."
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Childhood Aggression, 2003.
A look at the relationship between preschool daycare and childhood aggression.
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issues relating to the placement of babies and young children into daycare. The paper examines the association between aggressive behavior and daycare among children from three different perspectives. The paper also discusses Erik Erikson's stage theory of psychosocial development and the operant conditioning theory of B.F. Skinner.
Outline:
The Issue
Erik Erikson's Perspective
Skinner's Perspective
Conclusion
From the Paper
"How can daycare environments be improved upon in order to decrease the stress experienced by children and further decrease the development of aggressive behavior? Dettling, Parker, Lane, Sebane, and Gunnar (2000) used patterns of cortisol production in young children to assess whether levels were influenced by situational factors involved in daycare such as size of the group, adult-to-child ratio, separation from parents, and quality of stimulation and attention from the child-care provider. The results of this study indicated that cortisol patterns among the children over the span of a day correlated significantly with the quantity of stimulation and attention provided by the child-care provider. Also, cortisol levels among children that were more emotionally negative and those with less self-control, such as aggressive children, also dramatically increased throughout the day. Overall, this study further reinforces how quality of daycare is key in determining the stress levels experienced by the children (Dettling et al., 2000)."
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Media and Violence, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of the media on violent behavior.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issue of violence on television, and how it possibly impacts upon violent behavior in the real world. According to the paper, there is substantial evidence to support the fact that media violence does have negative effects on behavior.
From the Paper
"Music plays an important influence on adolescents because it helps to define important social and sub-culture boundaries, and while music is not typically a danger to adolescents, there are a number of teens whose preference for music with seriously destructive themes may be a marker for alienation, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and other risk-taking behaviors (Muscari 2002). Heavy metal and rap have caused great concern because many of the lyrics not only condone but encourage violent acts, particularly toward women, and tend to glorify guns, rape and murder (Muscari 2002).
Moreover, music videos often portray overt violence and depict individuals carrying weapons, thus when teens hear the song again on the radio or disk player, they will flashback to the video scenes (Muscari 2002)."
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Internet Sociology, 2007.
The paper attempts to identify the factors that most contributed to the murder incident at Columbine high school.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 43.95
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The paper researches, via an Internet search engine, the subject of 'subculture' in order to determine what kind of 'subculture' the perpetrators of the Columbine shootings belonged to. The paper describes the information found on the Internet about teen subcultures. The paper discusses how it is clear that something was missing in the lives of Eric Harris and his cohort. The paper explains that had these two boys had different opportunities or options, or perhaps even a forum in which to voice their opinions, perhaps they would not have felt the need to gain attention and express themselves in such a tragic manner.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Exploration of the Goths and Other Subculture Elements
Columbine Killers
Media Study Sponsored National Online Teen Outreach
Discussion
From the Paper
"However, the writings of Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators at the Columbine school reveal something very dark and sinister. In Eric's diary, he begins by stating: "If you recall your history...the Nazis came up with a 'final solution' to the Jewish problem: Kill them all. Well in case you haven't figured it out yet, I say 'Kill mankind.' No one should survive." (Cullen, 1999) The report goes on to relate that Eric fantasized about many areas but settled on Columbine school with the intent to kill all of the school's occupants that day and left behind Eric was a paper trail on his computer and in his diary."
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"The Leadership Challenge"--A Review, 2007.
A review of James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner's work on management entitled "The Leadership Challenge."
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper reviews "The Leadership Challenge" which has become a focal work for those who strive to be good leaders or who want to continue to improve their skills. The paper describes the major themes in the book, which include how leaders must motivate others and the importance of human networks. The paper concludes with a discussion of the role of encouragement especially with youth.
From the Paper
"The book is about how leaders go about mobilizing others in order to get "extraordinary things done in an organization" (Kouzes et al xviii). The theme that plays throughout this book is that leaders don't become effective by simply "leading" but in fact they are constantly mobilizing others and motivating others to do great things and to achieve a high level of success in their office, business, or special project. "
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Adolescent Influences, 2007.
An analysis of the factors influencing the ways that adolescents behave.
5,883 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 175.95
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This paper discusses the influences in the lives of adolescents that have a direct impact on how they behave, how they see the world and how they interact within their home, school and community environments. It goes on to discuss which influences have the most dramatic effect on adolescents and discusses possible reasons why this is so. The paper analyzes various articles that examine this subject.
Table of Contents:
Violent Video games
Peer Group Influences (Aggressive Behaviors)
Peer Group Influences (Gifted Students)
Peer Group Influences (Smoking)
The Timing Of Puberty (As An Influence)
Genetic & Environmental Influences
Parenting Influences (On Adolescent Alcohol Use And Impulsive Behaviors)
Family Influences On Detained Adolescents (With Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Maternal Depression May Produce Adolescent Behavior Problems
Parent-Child Conflict Influences Adolescent Behavior (In Negative Ways)
Risky Parental Behavior (And Adolescent Sexual Activity)
Family Planning Clinics And Adolescents
Boys' Beliefs About Delinquent Behavior
Heterosexual Risk Behavior (Among Urban Adolescents)
Peer Pressure To Be Thin Leads To Suicide
The Influence Of The Internet On Adolescents
From the Paper
"The article continues, indicating that "high levels of conflict and low emotional attachment between parents and children have been associated" with an indifference on the part of adolescents for the "emotional well being of others." What is negative in the home is then transferred to others in school and the community, who often don't understand the origins of the bad behavior. During the developmental period, it is no secret that adolescents spend more time with their peers than their parents. Hence, the acceptability of delinquency becomes easy for adolescents because there is ample time for a process called "deviancy training," Pardini explains. Discussions about rule-breaking are held on a "regular basis," and the validity of these peer conversations is sealed through "shared laughter." The deviancy training is the same thing as what used to be called "bull sessions." Meantime, the beliefs that are learned during deviancy training become more and more at odds with family and parental values."
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"Rosa Lee"--A Review, 2007.
A review of Leon Dash's "Rosa Lee: a Mother and Her Family in Urban America."
4,415 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 144.95
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This paper explores the relationship between Rosa Lee and her daughter, Patty as described in Leon Dash's ""Rosa Lee: a Mother and Her Family in Urban America." Like her mother, Patty is a heroin user as well as a prostitute. The paper traces the reasons for these choices that Patty made and how her relationship with her mother shaped her path. The paper additionally cites research articles which support the belief that the dynamics of family life may significantly contribute to addictive behavior. The reviewer concurs with author Dash by stating the only treatment that will lead to any success with Patty will involve both the use of medication--methadone, most likely--and the establishment of relationships with individuals who do not partake in the use of heroin and do not tolerate its use in her.
From the Paper
" In many cases, and certainly in Patty's case, the dynamics of family life contribute most significantly to the subject's addictive behavior: "Even though its values are largely shaped by the surrounding subculture, the family plays an integral role in shaping the attitudes of its members toward drug abuse," (Schlaadt 12). Typically, family settings within which drug abuse is common or accepted facilitate the spread of that practice to other family members. This was clearly the case in Patty's introduction to heroin. Patty was first exposed to the drug by watching her brother and his girlfriend while hiding in his closet: "After Ronnie pushed the liquid into his vein, she watcher her brother's worried frown change into a look of pleasure. . . . Ronnie refused to inject her that day. But, Patty told me, 'I knew then, "Well, I'm gonna try that one day,"'" (Dash 186). One of the major problems with being introduced to such a serious drug at a young age is that the pain and suffering associated with growing-up in a drug abusing household does not simply end with childhood: "If these children survive, it follows them, particularly if they are girls, into their own adulthood. For example, many of these girls will, themselves, resort to substance abuse in adulthood," (Pagliaro 94). Depression is another major result of such a childhood. This effect can manifest itself in further drug use, or even in attempted suicide. "
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Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement, 2007.
This paper examines the link between parental involvement in children's schooling and their academic success.
804 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 35.95
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The paper relates that the level of parental involvement in children's schooling has always been intuitively accepted as being positively associated with academic achievement and high test scores. The paper examines relevant studies and shows how the forms of parental involvement that are most beneficial to the students remain mostly unexplored by most of the current literature. The paper maintains that studies should be conducted isolating precisely what parental habits most strongly correspond with high grades. The paper points out that although the signs are somewhat compelling that parenting style may be more influential than mere parental encouragement, they are not convincing enough to make a definite conclusion.
From the Paper
"An article published by Suet-Ling Pong investigates the variances along the lines of the structure of the household. Pong notes that, "Growing proportions of children in the United States reside with a single biological parent, and there are also more children attending schools where the majority of students are from single-parent families or stepfamilies," (Pong 734). Pong analyzes eighth grade reading and math scores to determine that schools exhibiting a majority of students from single-parent homes statistically score lower on such exams. This trend is found to be true even after the demographic background of the parents is factored in--how far they went in school."
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Media Violence and Social Deviance, 2007.
A discussion of the media's influence on behavior.
4,284 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 141.95
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This paper addresses the concern regarding media violence and its influence or potential influence on behavior. A literature review comprises most of the paper, with the author citing numerous studies that evaluate the impact of television and movies on youth. The majority of researchers agree that exposure to media violence results in aggressive behavior and desensitization. The paper further describes how access to violent Internet sites may impact young people. Also considered is the link between viewing violent television and movies and acts of sexual aggression.
From the Paper
" According to Potter, the differences in definitions lead to a problem of ecological validity, which can make the public distrustful of the results of scientific research studies. For example, from a scientific view point, cartoons such as the Road Runner and Bugs Bunny are very violent, in fact, cartoons are consistently rated as the most violent of all programs on television because the characters are continuously getting "stabbed, shot, hit with heavy objects, blown up, rocketed into the sky, and flattened into the ground," however the characters always recover and never die (Potter). Therefore, social scientists who make strong statements about the harmfulness to children of viewing Tom and Jerry, Road Runner and the Three Stooges put themselves in danger of being regarded as being "fuzzy-headed academics wasting their time with silly research," because the majority of viewers would not regard any of these programs of violent (Potter). Critics who look at this situation conclude that social scientist use poor definitions of violence, and if the results of these studies are viewed as silly by the public, then those findings will not help them make meaningful changes in their children's exposure behavior that could protect them from unwanted effects, and if these findings are not trusted by policymakers, then it is unlikely that they will expend political capital to force changes in programming (Potter). Thus, researchers need to understand more about how the public interprets violence in programming and media scholars must do a better job of highlighting the differences in interpretations and convincing the public about the faulty nature of how it makes its interpretations (Potter)."
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A Family Matter, 2007.
An analysis of the social issues facing a family with a homosexual son.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of sociology and the family. Specifically, it discusses the potential issues facing a family that has a homosexual son. The paper discusses social issues for the family, such as condemnation from the religious and political communities, possible sanctions from the school district after complaints from parents, issues with the younger children from schoolmates and teachers and many other issues related to the community and support.
From the Paper
"In conclusion, in a perfect world, the sexual orientation of a prominent person's child should not matter in the overall scheme of things. However, in our world, which is far from perfect, it is an important sociological matter to some people. If the parents are loving and supportive, their own unit will probably remain intact and even grow stronger. Outside forces could create many sociological impacts on the family, from censure to even loss of careers. In addition, the altering of values inside the family may pave the way for sociological change in the family members in the future. As sociologist Noble states, "Today most people continue to spend most of their lifetime in nuclear family relationships though they undergo continuing changes in their aspirations and expectations as the structural and demographic circumstances of their lives change" (Noble, 1998). Thus, the two young children in the family may create families of their own that differ from the makeup of their own family, and recognize the diversity of society and family members. The sociological implications of the problem are many, and the family will have to weather them to stay together and nurture each other."
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