This paper discusses the psychological problem of a parasocial relationship, where one forms a relationship with a computer or TV character/personality; in which the viewer believes that the media...
Emergence of Rough and Tumble Play in Preschool Boys (2 – 5 years old)
This paper will examine gender-based differences in the development of play and socialization styles of boys in the preschool age range of two to five years old, including the effect parents may...
THE ECONOMICS OF RECREATION AND TOURISM PLANNING
The need for some sort of organized basis by which tourists are encouraged to spend their money is necessary. In order to obtain this level of economic success, however, several considerations...
Impact of Guided Reading on the Literacy of 5th Grade Students
This paper will examine methods of increasing reading fluency to children, specifically the guided reading method, but including other strategies.
School Violence in Australia
Examines policy initiatives aimed at controlling violent behaviour in Australian schools, the dominant themes of those policies, and how they are impacting school violence.
Economic Well-Being of FBOs
This paper investigates the problems thatFixed Based Operators (FBOs) have faced in the past, and what their future might be.
Rise of Nationalism
This paper examines the rise of nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries and the relationship between nationalism and World War I.
Sensory Impairments in Grandparent
This paper examines the ways in which sensory impairments in older people impair their communication with their grandchildren.
Water Management in the San Joaquin Valley
This paper discusses some of the history, regulation and problems of water usage in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
The Results of Airline Deregulation
The issue of regulatory reform in the airline industry, in conjunction with the effect it has on the economy, travelers, and ongoing internal competition.
Restoration of the Peregrine Falcon
This paper explores the “Peregrine crash”, the reasons for it, and the resurgence of the bird population.
Scottish Homelessness Laws and Their Impact on Scottish Society
This paper will take a brief look at current Scottish Homelessness laws, as implied by the 1996 Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference in Aberdeen, and the impact these laws have on the homeless and...
Teens at Risk
Examines the reasons why teenagers become involved in drug use and gang activity, and ways in which adults, particularly school personnel, can help prevent these negative behaviors.
Eco-Friendly Bathrooms
This paper considers some of the design problems involved in building the eco-friendly bath.
Effect of the Vietnam War on U.S. Culture
This paper discusses some of the effects of the Vietnam conflict on American life and culture.
College Textbook Prices
This paper explains why textbooks are so costly, and briefly discusses whether or not high prices mean they are better than lower-priced material.
Dadaism, Surrealism and Their Influence on Avant Garde Filmmaking
This paper defines the artistic movements known as “Dadaism” and “Surrealism,” and examines their influence on film, particularly “Un Chien Andalou.”
Diversity and the Family
This paper discusses the definition of the “family”, how various types of families lead to different experiences within the family unit; and the ideological construct of the family.
Nat Turner’s Rebellion
This paper describes Nat Turner’s rebellion of 1831, and its effects on the cause of abolition.
Portugal Population Demographics
This paper discusses some of the reasons why Portugal has a large number of émigrés, the situation in the country, and what they might do to stop the drain. It also briefly mentions the type of...
The Impeachment Trial: Its Effects on the Economy and Financial Markets
How did the markets and the economy react to the political hot potato of the president’s impeachment trial, or did was it affected at all, and why?
Video Games and Schoolwork
In this paper, there will be a discussion on video games, children and schoolwork. A persuasive approach will be taken. What is the effect of video games on children and their schoolwork? Quite...
Marx, Camus and Koestler
This paper examines the view of Marx, Camus and Koestler on the relationship between religion and revolution.
Nature v. Nurture and the Gifted
This paper explains the controversial nature v. nurture debate, and its possible impact on the gifted.
SUVs and carbon-dioxide emissions
This paper examines the contributing effect of Sport-Utility Vehicles on global warming. Specifically, it looks at the number of trees necessary to absorb SUV emissions in growing metropolitan...
Stanley Milgram
This paper summarizes the basic findings of Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View by Stanley Milgram before considering the validity of the experimental design involved in Milgram’s famous...
Stress
This paper examines the physiological effects of long-term stress on the sympathetic nervous system and other body functions.
Stricker: “Causes of the Great Depression”
This paper briefly discusses Frank Stricker’s article about the causes of the Depression, and what he considers the underlying reason for the collapse.
Global Warming: What Drives Us
A discussion of global warming and how it has impacted the U.S. economy and the global economy – and how it will impact economies in the future. Also offers a brief description of global warming...
Connections in American History
This paper traces the connections between the Haitian Revolution, the invention of the cotton gin, the doctrine of Manifest Destiny, the Louisiana Purchase, the infamous removals of Native American...
The Impact of Stereotypes on Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations
This paper discusses the ways in which residual stereotypes and negative prejudices can have a negative effect on cross-cultural negotiations.
Elementary Education: Class Size and Its Effect on Accomplishment
This paper examines two facets of elementary education: historical perspective on class size, and the effect of class size on student accomplishment.
Genghis Khan's Effect on Asia
This paper explores the career of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan.
Cynicism and Voter Participation
This paper examines the relationship between cynicism about the electoral process expressed in the mass media and other public forums – like talk shows – and low voter turnout and apathy, asking...
Interest Rate Cuts: Effects
This report examines the reasons why the Federal Reserve cuts interets rates, and the intended effect of such cuts.
Effect of Defeat in World War One on Germany
This paper will briefly discuss the events leading to the armistice that ended WWI, the political events in Germany that accompanied the defeat, the response of German society to the defeat, and...
Effect of Lincoln’s Election on the Beginning of the Civil War
Summary: This paper will discuss how, when Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States in 1860, the years of compromise over the divisive issue of slavery were over and the Civil War...
The Effect of NAFTA on US Wages and Employment
Argues that NAFTA has been an economic success sine its implementation . Some jobs were lost in the US in the short-term but in the long term jobs will have to be created to produce export products...
Substitution and Income Effects
Discusses the common economic principles of the substitution effect and income effect .
Protectionism: Cause and Effect
Argues that Protectionist laws, or laws that keep foreign goods out of the country, cause more harm than good, including lost jobs and higher taxes.
A Study of Ozone Depletion & Solutions
Examines a study of ozone depletion which was released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1988. The report concluded that the ozone was indeed thinning because of the use of...
Mack Sennett (Keystone) Studios and the Silent Comedies
Discusses the impact the Mack Sennett Studio had on the film industry, how it spurred the career of Charlie Chaplin, among others, and the effect it had on the community and film history.
Advertising Regulations: Effect on the Tobacco Industry
Discusses the effect that regulations have on the tobacco industry's efforts to advertise.
Childhood's Effect on Adult Sexual Behavior
Argues that child abuse can result in dysfunctional sexual behavior in adults.
The Bystander Effect
Reviews the bystander effect as it relates to social psychology.
The Adolescent & Teen Drug Epidemic
Addresses the issues of drug use in teens today, it's prevalence in society and it's impact on our kids. What can be done to combat the effect of these stresses on teens today? Even more...
International Terrorism: Its Effect on U.S. National Security
Examines the effect of three international situations involving terrorism: the Palestinian-Arab relations, Pakistani acquisition of the nuclear bomb, and the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Sudan.
Warm-up and its Effect on Performance
Examines the effects of warm-ups on athletic performance: how it affects the body physiologically, how warm-ups prior to competition affect performance, and whether or not warming-up has an effect...
The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Effect on Competition and Consumers
Discusses the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which created competition for telephone utilities and greater competition in business in general. It has thus had positive results for consumers, it...
Canadian Monetary Policy
Analyzes the effect of Canadian monetary policy and government spending on the economy since 1988 . Argues that a cut in interest rates has led to an expansion in the Canadian economy .
Impact of the Watergate Scandal on American Economics
Examines the impact of the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation of President Richard Nixon on the United States economy, specifically the stock market, and draws parallels with the current...
The Placebo Effect
Discusses the placebo effect and its application in respect to the relationship between the body and the mind.
Humor in the Workplace: Positive Effects
Examines the burgeoning use of humor in the workplace and its effect on productivity and stress reduction. Some of the companies utilizing this technique are discussed, such as Sun Microsystems...
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Discusses this syndrome wherein parents, usually mothers, repeatedly attempt to make their children seriously ill in order to gain sympathy and attention. Also analyzes the effect it has upon the...
Greenspan's Monetary Policy: Effect on Inflation
Examines the monetary policy philosophy of Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan with particular emphasis on its effect upon inflation .
The Depletion of the Ozone Layer and the Green House Effect
A basic introduction to the problem of the depleting ozone, the reasons for its existence, and the resulting ramifications . There is also discussion of ultraviolet rays and the interaction of...
The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Western Civilization
Examines the monumental time period between 1750 and 1850 which became known as the Industrial Revolution, and its effect upon the economic, social and political institutions of Western civilization.
Mexico's Tequila Effect
Discusses the impact of the Mexican peso crisis on other developing nations and argues that a weak peso and slow industrial production creates a sluggish economy in Mexico .
Evolution and the Founder Effect
Discusses the evolutionary theory of founders effects and provides in-depth examples of its processes in genetics and development.
The Federal Theater Project: Its Effect on American Theater
Discusses the state of American theater in the early 1900's and the effect of the federal theater project. Also discusses the federal theater project's effect on African-American theater.
The Effects of Parental Alcoholism on Teenagers
Explains the effect of alcoholism on teenagers and discusses parental causes. Also discusses problems faced by children who are raised by alcoholic parents. Includes an interview with teenage...
The Media and Its Effect on Adolescent Girls
Discusses the effect media depictions of supermodels as role models have on the esteem of adolescent girls.
McCarthyism and Its Effect of Hollywood
Details the history of the effect that Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee had on Hollywood film community during the anti-Communism hearings during the late...
Women in Prison: An Effect of the War on Drugs?
Discusses the effect the war on drugs has had on the increased population of women in prison (for non-violent offenses).
California and the Politics of Race
Examines the effect of race on governmental policies in early California, specifically the period between 1850-1900. It considers the statement that For the Spanish and Mexican citizens living in...
The Effect of Exercise on Depression
Examines studies done on the therapeutic effect of exercise and other physical activity on depression and anxiety.
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