Bullying in the digital age Kowalski, R. M., & Giumetti, G. W. (2017). Bullying in the digital age. In Cybercrime and its victims (pp. 167-186). Routledge. Reporting victimization has been a problem with both cyberbullying and traditional bullying. Kowalski & Giumetti (2017) set to examine cybercrime and the victims of cyberbullying. The study discovered that various methods of conceptualizing cyberbullying results in variations in the manner in which bullying is gauged. Many threats have been discovered as possible antecedents to the behavior of cyberbullying. Provided the seriousness of the majority of the potential negative consequences for the victims of cyberbullying, intervention and prevention efforts are vital for addressing the adverse outcomes. The author also established that technological digital divides develop a diverse condition with cyberbullying. The study concluded that privacy concerns have escalated as a result of the spread use of technology. However, the study failed to include study methods and procedures to support how the findings were reached. The research also did not include questions to guide the reader on the direction and what is expected of the research.…
Final Project The paper entails an extensive interview of someone who has a disability, their experiences in life, and the impact of the implementation of disability rights and legislation to make their lives easier in workplaces and schools, among others. Mr. Paul Williams, the interviewee, works at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). He has witnessed the changes in the regulations to improve the welfare of people with various forms of disability. He has been crippled from a young age due to a car accident he had while from school as a child. He has used a wheelchair since the time to aid his movement as a student from elementary school to the University right to his current place of work at MNCPPC). He is in his mid-sixties and has seen the change in the regulatory regime from the time when there were virtually no laws to the current time where vital pieces of legislation such as American Disability Act (ADA), ADAA, Universal Design and Inclusive Education among others. Paul Williams concurs that pro-disability legislations have significantly made life…
Social Class Affecting the Criminal Behavior Among the Youth A research question that would arise from the social class affecting the criminal behaviors amongst the youths is; How could inequality among families lead to the addiction of illicit substances or drugs among the youth? According to the social learning theory, youths tend to learn from their peers and the people surrounding them, and the things they learn from observing their behaviors, influencing how they behave. If the neighborhood is surrounded by low-class people who are addicts, the teens will imitate these acts and follow suit, becoming addicts in later years. More evidence shows that if parents abuse substances, youths will copy it due to the availability of these substances and easy accessibility. The theory is a linking bridge for cognitive learning as it employs the use of attention, memorizing, and the motivation behind the acts. Research shows that using drugs becomes a reason why youths abuse them as a way of controlling stress, which is learned from their peers and is a motivation behind it. In all these, inequality among…
How manipulation is used in Lord of the Flies and Othello Introduction There are no perfect individuals in a world that are full of suffering, failure, and temptations. Given that all people have their weaknesses, it is probable that others might utilize such feeble points in manipulating the individual. In the Lord of the Flies and Othello, the principal antagonists, Jack and Othello, respectively use manipulation to attain their own goals. They are not only the centers of evil in the two plays but additionally manage to deceive the other characters through the display of honest facades. Jack and Othello use the weak points of their victims in manipulating them to carry out the actions that they (the antagonists) desire and this enable them to attain their goals. This paper has, therefore, been written with the aim of analyzing and comparing how manipulation has been used by a character to control others in both the Lord of the Flies and Othello. Discussion Though the antagonists in the two narratives make use of manipulation to attain their evil objectives, the…
Controversies in Psychology Position Paper By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria: Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of psychology. Articulate scholarly evidence appropriate to the argument it supports. Competency 2: Apply psychological principles to topics in psychology. Describe the position taken in an author’s thesis statement. Follow APA guidelines for in-text citations and reference lists. Competency 3: Analyze scholarly information and research findings through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of psychology. Articulate evidence-supported arguments that directly support the thesis. Articulate evidence-supported counterarguments that directly question the thesis. Articulate evidence-supported arguments to rebut the counterarguments. Competency 4: Apply ethical principles and standards to topics in psychology. Draw implications, including ethical implications, from the conclusions.[unique_solution] Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Articulate a well-developed conclusion that logically flows from the arguments presented. Write in a manner that is scholarly in tone, easy…
OUTLINE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PAPER Childhood (5-12 yrs.) It all began when David attended AA meetings with his father at a very young age. He recalls his father being an alcoholic and also had a diagnosis of schizophrenia and was very abusive, both verbally and physical. David remembers his father being in recovery most of his childhood. David does have a younger brother who is six years younger, but was only a baby when all this turmoil in his life began. David also recalls his mother being addicted to diet pills and gambling. David was exhibiting behavioral issues in school. He was brought to his family physician and that is where the doctors suggested he be put on medication for ADHD, however his mother refused. From that point on, David continued to behave erratically without any form of behavior modification or treatment. According to David, he had no control over his external environment so he wanted to ensure he controlled his inner circle, in which included his toys and immediate surroundings. He would strategically place his G.I. Joes perfectly…
DON QUIXOTE REVIEW Introduction The novel Don Quixote has great rich content and complexity which has been an inspiration to many authors who have made efforts to translate the publication from original Spanish to other languages to reach full readers. Some translators of the book have transformed the works of Cervantes’s to read the text in the 18 century popularly. Many of the authors who have translated the book worked simultaneously to render their versions of the novel and have resulted in many different versions that were produced consecutively. The original book is considered to be the original modern storybook which was published during the period of Spanish golden era. The novel portrays stereotype roles and atypical gender functions. It entails the collection of experiences between same sex and opposite sex. This article analyses three versions of English translations of the novel Don Quixote which is referred to as “El curioso impertinente.” The analysis in this paper utilizes descriptive translation framework to discuss the difference between the three versions. The methodology of comparison applied utilizes textual analysis to evaluate the…
RISE OF TECHNOLOGIES EFFECTS ON CHILDREN Thesis Technology plays a crucial function in human daily lives and the rise of its application in various items such as electronic games, portable devices, and personal computers affect children both positively and negatively. The effects of technology have implications that support development in children in healthy lifestyle and vice versa. Technology provides opportunity for children to develop physically and mentally but if not used appropriately can lead to adverse effects which raise health concerns. Despite the outcome it is important for parents to control their children’s access to technological advancements to stay healthy and safe. Several research studies have analyzed the average time spent by children on different technological devices such as phones, iPad, iPod, radio, computers, and others. Children use these devices for reasons such as playing games, texting, watching films, watching the cartoon, internet browsing and communication purposes. Kids spend quality time conducting these activities without considering issues such the posture they take while using the electronic gadgets, the brightness level of the screens and distance between their eyes and the…
attachment-based theory of parent conflict Basing on your understanding of the reading, briefly explain the attachment-based theory of parent conflict? What is the meaning and consequences of poor parent-child relationships and risky families to the entire family and children in their present and future life? Using brief explain the difference between sole residential custody and joint residential custody as explained and practiced by parents after divorce? Apart from reducing parenting time, what other five things can court order undertake to have better options to deal with children’s exposure? According to Paul Amato (2003), divorce has innumerable negative effect on the family, explains the reason why father-child relationships are the most affected by divorce, and what are other possible factors that moderates the impact of divorce on father-child relationships? Using the Fabricius & Luecken (2007) explanation on divorce, what is a retrospective approach, how is it determined, and its vitality to the participants?[unique_solution] In the reading, many authors have discussed much on the causes, consequences, and possible solutions on divorces. Using examples and evidence from the reading and real-life experiences, explain…
Developmental Psychology and Refugee Children Introduction Advancement in the field of psychology has seen its involvement in studying social situations in the world. An inclusion of issues facing children has widened the scope of psychology to include development matters important in understanding this group of individuals. Stages of growth have included the areas of interest from conception to old age and eventual death of an individual. Defining psychology McGraw (1991) looks at it as the study of human behavior considering associated mental processes. Psychology therefore, encompasses human development with influence from mental attributes that contribute towards behavior. Further consideration of psychology reveals the developmental aspect of it that looks at growth and associated changes. The changes in the mental processes during the process also features as an important part of human development enhancing an understanding of behavior. Defining developmental psychology, American Psychological Association (2014) looks at it as a scientific study in which changes in human beings occurs throughout their lives. The definition of life in this case covers from infancy to old age. The developmental changes include cognitive, physical,…