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Is Voluntary Intoxication A Valid Defense In A Criminal Case?
4 years ago
Voluntary intoxication is not a valid defense in a criminal case because when a person voluntarily takes drugs or drinks alcohol, they are doing so of their own free will.
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Reasons for the Declining United States Crime Rate
4 years ago
The crime rate in the U.S. has been on the decline over the last several years due to several factors. The increase in the nation’s incarceration rates plays a role along with the stricter sentencing laws and advances in forensic science.
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Do All Deviant Acts Violate Criminal Laws?
4 years ago
Deviant acts are not always criminal in nature, but they all have one thing in common and that is the violation or departure from social norms.
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Criminology and Social Theories
4 years ago
Several criminological theories have come to light over the years. One such theory is the social theory, which is used as a route for improving the criminal justice system and reducing crime in the United States. The two categories of social theory are social structure and social process.
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Is America Coming To Terms With A Changing Biracial And Multiracial Identity?
4 years ago
This paper touches on the sensitive issues surrounding the identity of biracial and multiracial people in America. From early in America’s history, to changing developments in race relations over time to the nation’s seeing its first black President, America has undergone a change in its once...
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The United States Due Process Model And The Crime Control Model
4 years ago
If only given the choice of using the Due Process Model or the Crime Control Model as the sole basis of the criminal justice system in the United States, which would you choose?
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Top 3 Issues African Americans Face in the U.S. Today
4 years ago
African Americans face several major issues in today’s society from racism, the criminal justice system, to finding employment. It's believed that the top major issue facing African Americans is racism.
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10 Examples Of Discrimination In The United States
4 years ago
Discrimination is a curious topic in the United States because people discriminate openly and covertly as well. People often treat others unfairly because of their religious beliefs, sex, race, and on a number of other grounds.
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The Changing Image Of Diversity In The United States
4 years ago
The changing image of diversity in the United States can be attributed to the different cultures, races, and backgrounds of the nation’s people.
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Puerto Rico Losing Professionals To The Mainland
4 years ago
Brain drain has occurred in many places across the globe and Puerto Rico is no exception. Puerto Rico has experienced a loss in its professionals to many of the U.S. states.
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Native Americans And Healthcare In The United States
4 years ago
In the United States, the first Americans have not had the best experiences with healthcare.
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Affirmative Action In Today's Workplace
4 years ago
Affirmative action is still a necessary part of America’s workforce and helps offer equal employment opportunities for subordinate-group members and women.
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How Women’s Roles Have Changed In The United States
4 years ago
The role of women in the United States has undergone significant changes in regards to work, family, and society. Unlike some fifty years ago, more women today are the heads of single families.
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Checks and Balances in the United States Government
4 years ago
Let's discuss the concept of checks and balances, and how it is used in the United States inside the three branches of government.
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Best Mini Golf Courses in Las Vegas
4 years ago
Have a fun time with family and friends playing a round of mini golf at local courses in Las Vegas, Nevada. To cope with the weather, miniature golf courses in Las Vegas are played indoors and out at these locations.
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New and Used Musical Instruments Stores in Las Vegas
4 years ago
The best local music stores to buy instruments in Las Vegas, Nevada are in this guide. If you are looking to purchase a guitar, piano, drums, saxophone or any other instrument you can think of, it is mostly sold at one of these stores.
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Top 5 Environmental Documentaries
4 years ago
Earth Day lands on April 22 and to top off such a special day why not celebrate by learning about the environment with these top 5 must see environmental documentaries. Learn about green living, the modern environmental movement and how you can help make a difference for the environment with these...
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Great Farmers Markets in Las Vegas, Nevada
4 years ago
Discover the freshest organic produce, baked breads and hand crafted artisans at the Las Vegas farmers markets. With fresh foods at good prices the local farmer's markets in Las Vegas, Nevada offer specials to locals benefiting both your health and budget.
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My Testimony of How I Became a Christian
4 years ago
I am happy to share my story of how and why I became a Christian. My background is a religious one in that I believed in God when I was a child. I was raised in a religious home and sometimes I went to church and prayed. I called myself a Christian but I did not know who Jesus actually is or what...
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The Best Laptop I Ever Owned
4 years ago
The best laptop I have ever owned is the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965. In fact it is first and only laptop I have ever owned. Although the Toshiba Satellite L505D is the only laptop I have ever had I am very glad I bought it.
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The Best Local Donut Shops in Las Vegas
4 years ago
With a lovely assortment of donuts and pastries to choose from take your pick of the best donut shops in Las Vegas.
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Top Volunteer Opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada
4 years ago
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the community. If you live in Las Vegas, Nevada and are looking to volunteer, here is a list of three non-profit organizations.
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How to install the Adventurecraft Mod in Minecraft
4 years ago
Add some adventure to Minecraft by installing the Adventurecraft mod. AdventureCraft, is a stand alone Minecraft mod designed to let players create adventure maps for other players, like Zelda's Adventure, Innsbrook, Creeper Spleef and more.
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What Is a Domain Name?
4 years ago
Frequently asked questions about domain names. Domain names are names that identify computers on the internet. Domain names are used in URLs to identify certain web pages and the purpose of a domain name is to help us easily remember IP addresses.
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Understanding the Theoretical Model of Group Communication
4 years ago
The theoretical model of group communication allows us help to make intelligent decisions regarding how we all conduct ourselves within a group. Theories enable us to help make sense of other people and consequently the self theory can help us to anticipate our own behavior.
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What Is The Augmented Reality Car Finder App?
4 years ago
If you're like myself then you likely have got lost within the car parking lot in Wal-Mart or perhaps somewhere else attempting to recall exactly where you left your car. It's really a fairly awkward and at times irritating experience.
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Get A Free Version Of Photoshop - GIMP
4 years ago
There's a free option to Adobe Photoshop on the internet called GNU Picture Manipulation Plan otherwise referred to as GIMP.
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Daily Hassles and Uplifts in Life
9 months ago
Labeling a day consisting of both hassles and uplifts as either a good or bad day differs according to the individual.
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What Is Successful Aging?
4 years ago
Successful aging is a concept authored by John Rowe and Robert Kahn.
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The Structure of Language
4 years ago
There is a great deal of information about the structure of language. Psycholinguistics is the “study of how language is acquired, produced, and used and how the sounds and symbols of language are translated into meaning”
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What Is Gestalt Psychology?
4 years ago
Gestalt psychology is the study that the brain collectively “interprets experiences in predictable ways” rather than simply reacting to them.
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What Are Personality Disorders?
4 years ago
A personality disorder is “a long-standing, inflexible, maladaptive pattern of behaving and relating to others, which usually begins in early childhood or adolescence”
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What Is The Bystander Effect?
4 years ago
The bystander effect is “a social factor that affects prosocial behavior: As the number of bystanders at an emergency increases, the probability that the victim will receive help decreases, and the help, if given, is likely to be delayed”
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Learning Theories and Personality
4 years ago
Albert Bandura’s reciprocal determinism maintains that there is a “mutual relationship among behavior, cognitive factors, and environment”
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What Are the Temporal Lobes?
4 years ago
The temporal lobes are located just above the ears and are involved in the reception and interpretation of auditory stimuli
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What Is Motion Parallax?
4 years ago
Motion parallax is experienced “when you ride in a moving vehicle and look out the side window, the objects you see outside appear to be moving in the opposite direction and at different speeds
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The Expression of Emotion
4 years ago
The expression of emotion extends across all cultures. Paul Ekman and Carroll Izard insisted that there are a limited number of basic emotions.
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What Is Behavior Therapy?
4 years ago
There are several behavior therapies based on classical conditioning.
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What Are NREM and REM Dreams?
4 years ago
Non rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) play important roles in our dreaming process.
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What is Positive and Negative Reinforcement?
4 years ago
We have all experienced some form of reinforcement whether it was positive or negative. A form of positive reinforcement would be me receiving a desirable grade on my test. Receiving an 'A' on my test would cause me to want this positive response to be repeated.
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What Is Metaphysics?
4 years ago
Metaphysics generally asks “what is the world -- including us -- made of?” “What is the ultimate substance?” Also, is there a relationship between the mind and the body?
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Flashbulb Memories Explained
4 years ago
A flashbulb memory is an extremely vivid memory of the conditions surrounding one’s first hearing the news of a surprising, shocking, or highly emotional event
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Why Are Dreams Forgotten After Waking?
4 years ago
The majority of dreams are forgotten shortly after waking because the body is bombarded with sensations and perceptions upon waking up.
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5 Steps to Group Decision Making
4 years ago
There are five steps to group decision making. These elements of group decision making are considered to be a predictable pattern because groups usually come to “better decisions if the pattern is explicitly identified so that the group can structure its discussion”
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What Is Groupthink?
4 years ago
Groupthink can be detrimental to a group’s goals because groupthink usually causes group members to arrive at poor decisions and a false consensus.
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5 Variables that Affect Group Communication
8 months ago
A multitude of variables can affect the way individuals interact with others, as well as in a group. Some variables might include gender, cultural background, roles, trust, status, and power.
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The Purpose of Primary and Secondary Groups
4 years ago
Everyone of us is involved in primary and secondary groups even if we do not know it. You may be surprised of how many groups you are already in now or have been involved with in the past.
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The Battle of the Alamo Exhibit - Creative Writing
4 years ago
A creative writing essay I wrote in a history class.
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Compare and Contrast of Small Groups and Team Work
3 months ago
The definition of a small group and a team are discussed in this article as well as the major and minor difference between the two. Some of the advantages or disadvantages of working in groups in teams are also noted.
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Group Conflict in the Film 12 Angry Men
3 months ago
The film Twelve Angry Men (1957) is full of conflict. Let's examine how each conflict is managed, which conflicts are resolved and how, along with the effects each confrontation causes in the film.
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Analysis of the Corn Refiner's Commercial "Brothers"
4 years ago
The following is an analysis of the Corn Refiner's commercial for high fructose corn syrup. This commercial is called Brothers.
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Analysis of Terminal by Nadine Gordimer
3 months ago
Nadine Gordimer’s story Terminal is about a terminally ill woman and her loyal husband. They live their lives together in a fairytale, believing that she will recover from her illness. As the story progresses, the narrator realizes that the hope of her health improving is unrealistic and decides...
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Compare and Contrast of Blizzard under Blue Sky and To Build a Fire
4 years ago
This article will compare and contrast between the two short stories A Blizzard under Blue Sky by Pam Houston and To Build a Fire by Jack London.
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Analysis of Desiree’s Baby by Kate Chopin
3 months ago
Kate Chopin’s Desiree’s Baby is a powerful story about race, class, and the norms of society. The story was set in a period before the American Civil War. During that time, in Louisiana and the rest of the South, society viewed African Americans as being less than human.
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What Are Psychological Disorders?
4 years ago
What is a psychological disorder? The most prevalent psychological disorders of today are anxiety and mood disorders along with schizophrenia. I will be analyzing these anxiety and mood disorders along with the psychological disorder called schizophrenia in this essay.
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How to Subscribe to Podcasts on iTunes
4 years ago
This guide will teach you how to find and subscribe to your favorite podcasts on iTunes.
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Disadvantages of Modern Globalization
3 months ago
Today the topic of globalization is discussed within levels of government, politics, and the world’s working class. While there are some benefits to globalization, the negative effects of the process has many around the globe concerned.
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How to Create a Strong Password
4 years ago
Passwords play an important role in today’s society. They keep our personal information under lock from criminals and other malicious users. This is the exact reason why you should create a strong password...
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Analysis of Anne Sexton's Cinderella
3 months ago
A classic fairy tale takes on a whole new perspective in Anne Sexton’s poem, Cinderella. Sexton’s perspective on the acclaimed childhood story is fairly different than what popular culture and the media wishes to present.
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Who Invented the IQ Test?
4 years ago
Have you ever wondered who invented the IQ test? An interest in intelligence has plagued man for thousands of years. In 1905, a French psychologist by the name of Alfred Binet made a “fundamental contribution to the measurement of intelligence” .
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Efficient Energy Policies for the U.S.
4 years ago
There is a great debate over the inefficiency of the United State’s energy policies.
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How to Earn Coins in Pet Society on Facebook
4 years ago
Do your Pet Society friends on Facebook have all the latest shops items? Would you like to turn your pet’s place into a palace? You can earns lots of coins with these 10 steps.
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The Benefits of U.S. Immigration
3 months ago
Since the terrorists’ attacks of September 11, 2001, the topic of U.S. immigration has come into the arena of great debate. This debate brings into question, whether or not the U.S. should consider setting up a stricter initiative to enforce immigration laws for the purposes of national security.
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The Oregon Trail - Creative Writing
4 years ago
I was looking for seeds, grains, and whatever other tasty morsels I could find when all of a sudden the ground began to shake. I looked up and saw a most fearsome sight coming my way.