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Maturity is not merely biological; it is also intellectual, emotional, and relational. Thus, restrictions to free speech and free thought on college and university campuses stunt growth in the latter three areas at a time in young peoples’ lives when these areas are most in need of developing effectively.

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21 Apr

Maturity is not merely biological; it is also intellectual, emotional, and relational. Thus, restrictions to free speech and free thought on college and university campuses stunt growth in the latter three areas at a time in young peoples’ lives when these areas are most in need of developing effectively. Introduction College and university campuses are diverse places where all types of people meet for academic purposes. However, apart from academic credits, one can learn a lot of things in higher learning institutions. Most colleges and universities admit students that have different social backgrounds, different sexual orientations, different races, genders, and even religions. All this diversity is a learning ground where one can learn of different cultures and how they run their affairs. As such this contributes to the relational, intellectual and emotional growth of the students as they learn how to interact with different people. Furthermore, this is the most suitable age for students to grow intellectually in readiness for the career world which demands a lot of intellectual, emotional and relational maturity. However, that outside-classroom learning experience would be…

Behavior

increased risk of adult antisocial behavior

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21 Apr

increased risk of adult antisocial behavior For this assignment, assume that, in fact, science has been able to identify the particular gene that is associated with an increased risk of adult antisocial behavior in that persons with this gene are four times more likely to commit a felony from the ages of 18–30 than are persons who lack this gene (call the culprit gene ASF, short for AntiSocial Factor). What should you do with this information? For this task, you may want to research how governments have used genetic information in the past (e.g,, phrenology was routinely used in the 19th century in America and Europe, and has since been discredited). Specifically, you are to create and justify a policy regarding how this knowledge should be used. Should people be tested for ASF? If they test positive for it, what should be done? It is permissible to answer in the negative: you can argue that people should not test for ASF and should not use that information for policy purposes. Your response should address the following: Should the government mandate…

Mind

practices that capture the minds of young kids in their quest to interact with the environment

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21 Apr

practices that capture the minds of young kids in their quest to interact with the environment Teaching science to young minds does not need to follow the traditional path of delivering scientific content necessarily. Which is usually coming up with a hypothesis, assembling materials for conducting research, then experiment, make an observation, and either reject or fail to reject the hypothesis. Instead, these toddlers have a flexible mind that can be modeled with the daily happenings of their environments. In the interest of pupils in grades K-12, majority states in Columbia have adopted Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) – which is rooting for a competency-based curriculum rather than knowledge-based teaching. It is the skills that matter at the end of the day! In the spirit of scientific competency, teachers need to use learner-centered teaching methods that aim at exploring their cognitive abilities in developing their know-how. For example, “how do these children analyze and interpret data when they compare the sizes and shapes of their shadows at different times of the day?” They need not be right, but observation can…

Dedication

The Reflection of the Book, A Dog’s Purpose

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21 Apr

The Reflection of the Book, A Dog’s Purpose Both amusing and touching at equal measures, W. Bruce Cameron in his book “A Dog’s Purpose” has managed to examine the main purposes of living through the protagonist who is a puppy. The puppy has taken us through its journey of life or rather lives by living under different settings which are symbolic to the fact that no matter the background of a human being, the purpose of life must be pursued to the latter. The young dog starts off as a pup in a stray litter and interacts with human at its first time in a hoarder’s yard. At this juncture he learns to interact with people in a friendly manner but unfortunately ends up suffering a sad fate after the dogs are deemed unadoptable. He reappears back later in a new litter and a new life as Bailer, a beloved pet of Ethan. He embarks on his most pivotal existence period and learns the satisfaction of living a purposeful life which gives him a joyful existence. To achieve this…

Abuse

Drug abuse

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21 Apr

Drug abuse introduction A drug is a substance when taken alters normal body functioning. Drug abuse is the process of using a prescription for the wrong intention. The spread of drug abuse is a disaster that is affecting most countries around the globe. Various reasons cause drug addiction. Some people experiment with the drug as a recreation driven by their curiosity. The result is the person becomes an addict. At times the affected person tends to have an overdose of the drug. The excessive use of the drug is a form of drug abuse. The use of drugs for recreational should be avoided because they lead to addiction and leaves the user with impairments Some medicines contain very high content that weakens one immune system. When a drug abuser continuously uses a drug for a while, he becomes an addict. When one gets to the addict level, it becomes tough to stay without the requirement of the drug. Some addicts spend so much on the medication as they cannot leave without it. (Robinson)Some forfeit necessities required to build the body’s…

Child development

Development Economics

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21 Apr

Development Economics Question One It is possible that there can be a growth of per-capita income without the achievement of other achievements. It applies where under different conditions, the increase in per-capita income can have diverse effects such as poverty, low productivity, and lack of human development. It applies here as the growth in the income depends entirely on the ability of individuals with low income to take part in using the opportunity available to advance through it. But in cases where they fail to make good use of the growth process, they end up in poverty despite the change in patterns. Question Two Development economics might be merely a combination of all other subfields of economics that only apply to low-income countries. For them, having a low –capita income has been used as a form of measure that analyzes their problem, which is poverty (Shen et al. 2018). It applies more in low-income nations leaving behind other countries. Development economics has the aim of improving the living standards, which creates a need for understanding policy dimensions. The economist and…

Psychology

Developmental Psychology

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21 Apr

Developmental Psychology Abstract Ashley, who is pregnant for the first time, does not consider her smoking and weekly drinking night with girls as harmful to the pregnancy. However, research and studies conducted on alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking during pregnancies show significant effects as a result of these behaviors. Alcohol and smoke from tobacco are passed directly from the mother to the child through the umbilical cord. Among other things, these products are harmful to a developing fetus and could result in life-long challenges to the child and even affect the birth outcome. From cognitive issues to birth of pre-term babies, to heart and lung problems. Long-life problems such as wheezing and Asthma among children in the United States have been reported to be caused by prenatal smoking. However, several strategies such as re-education and counseling could be put in place in society and at national levels to reduce the number of pregnancies exposed to prenatal smoking and alcohol consumption. Section 1 Ashley believes that her drinking and smoking behavior during her pregnancy is not harmful; however, evidence and research…

Conflict

Interpersonal, intragroup and intergroup conflict

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21 Apr

Interpersonal, intragroup and intergroup conflict Introduction In a business environment it is possible to resolve conflicts using effective communication skills to find solutions to various challenges. Conflicts are grouped into four classes which include interpersonal conflict. Interpersonal, intragroup and intergroup conflict. The disagreement that takes place between two people is referred to as interpersonal conflict. The variety of personalities, choices in life and divergence of opinions results in groups with different mentalities. This situation is considered to be a natural occurrence that assists in personal development and the creation of a relationship with individuals present in the surrounding environment (De Dreu, C. K., 2015). In such cases it is important to introduce a mediator who will assist in reuniting the two or more parties and resolve their differences. Intrapersonal disagreement occurs within a person and usually takes place in the mind hence considered to be psychological and pertains to feelings, thoughts, emotions, thoughts principles and values. Intrapersonal conflict takes place at various levels which varies from making simple decisions like meal preferences and complicated ones like decisions about a career…

Abuse

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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21 Apr

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Introduction Substance abuse entails using of chemicals that alter moods and deteriorates critical thinking skills. This problem developed when I used to share my parents’ medication since the aftermath made him feel so good. He had already established his business and work career and was consuming these substances for recreational purposes. I tried consuming the products to gratify my feelings but eventually resulted into problems such as absenteeism from school and work, always planning for the next dosage, procrastinating, poor hygiene, lack of self-confidence and ill health. The substance abuse made my social structure to deteriorate and develop using friends who were not genuine if not for the drugs. Importance Combating substance abuse was important since being clean offers the opportunity for personal development, having a clear and sober mind, concentrating in school, work and being a functional member of the family. Addiction comes with various consequences which include getting more money through every means to sustain the habit, breaking of relationships, neglecting self, ill health and on the extreme may lead to death. As a prominent individual…

Attitude

PERSONAL ATTITUDE SPEECH ON MARRIAGE

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21 Apr

PERSONAL ATTITUDE SPEECH ON MARRIAGE Marriage is an institution which is supposed to bring happiness for both the couples and eventually to the children. However, most of the current marriages have ended up being miserable and causing sufferings to either one of the couples or the children. Again, the amount of violence reported in marriages is increasing in an alarming rate and that has gone to an extent of causing unnecessary deaths or permanent injuries which eventually lead to lots of suffering. A keen scrutiny on these and other incidences indicate that marriage is no longer a happiness camp but a misery institution and for that matter it’s unnecessary. Therefore, it is better to be happy outside than living miserably in marriage. Clearly, through failed marriages street children have increased in all the major cities globally. This is because children are left stranded divorce incidences happen and are forced to run into major cities. Children are the fruits of marriage and therefore should be taken care of in the same marriage. So, avoiding marriages will play a major role…