Fear Research Papers Samples For Students

Introduction

Monsters, myths and magic have been the greatest fears of the human population in for centuries now. The thought of having spiritual and hypothetical forces with unimaginable effects to mankind makes people leave in fear and anxiety. In most occasions, discussions of the existence of such beings have been backed with very little evidence and baseless assertions. However, people have never stopped worrying about their fate especially while considering the much talked abilities of such beings. This paper focuses on aliens, also called extraterrestrial beings, and the effects their purported existence or invasion of earth have had on the ...

A phobia is an extreme fear that will not go away. People may develop a phobia after having a bad encounter with a certain situation, object or activity. Therefore, trypanophobia is an extreme fear of needles. The number of people suffering from trypanophobia is increasing significantly since the people with this condition refuse to seek help from a doctor. People with needle phobias constantly experience panic attacks, lightheadedness, or fainting when they come across two needles. This fear prevents many people from obtaining required vaccinations, blood tests and other medical care, which make it a serious issue. Therefore, the paper will examine how Trypanophobia ...

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Abstract
Intimacy issues in marriages have been in the forefront of many psycho-social-spiritual circles recently. In addition, intimacy issues and barriers have just started to be analyzed psychologically, sociologically, physically, and spiritually in the psychoanalytic literature. Qualitative and longitudinal studies are giving way to new theories and thoughts on why the 21st century marriage has so many barriers to intimacy and how these barriers become ingrained in an individual’s psyche. These studies show that from birth to death, the human capacity to remember definitive moments that will forever change the outcome of an individual’s life, whether ...

As a big fan of Science Fiction Horror movies, I like the types of aliens that are strong looking, love to exterminate anything, and take over the land to spread out their horrendous empire. To me aliens are pretty cool creatures to explore and learn about. Aliens have been known as strangers or outsiders who are not in the same category as human. Therefore, we believe if they really exist and the way they came on earth is because they want to suck the potential source that we have and start their invasion.
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Introduction

Discrimination of Islam women in both Muslim and non-Muslim societal contexts remains a pertinent concern across various settings all around the globe. The fear of Hijab in the American society occurs as one of the most comprehensive means through which Islamic women are stereotyped. The stereotyping of the Islamic Hijab in the American society can be traced may be traced to various events that have taken place in the United States contexts. More importantly, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre is perhaps the most comprehensive reason as to why Americans have and continue to harbour intolerance for Islamic ...

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For centuries, scientists have been trying to map the concept of fear. This emotion is eminent from birth until death. Sociologists believe that this fear is what molds the society and the individual. It is the fear of the unknown that has forced us to develop medicine. Fear, like every other emotion, is developed due to thought. If thoughts did not exist, then the feeling of fear would not have existed either. Once we understand what fear is derived from, we comprehend that it is our own imagination, and ...

Dependent personality disorder is a pattern of behavior that occurs in early adulthood of both men and women and later with the establishment of important relationships. It best refers to an inflexible and maladaptive impairment trait of a person. The person displays an excessive and pervasive needy, passive and clinging behavior that completely deviates from the normality expectations of a person’s nature. It is a state where a person shows a lot of dependency on others, wanting to be taken care of all the time and is always out to impress them. Simply, this person cannot do alone. Thus, his/her greatest fear is being ...

I really enjoy paddle surfing. Once or twice in every week, I usually go out, paddle surfing. Each time I would go out I would see this sea lion; he would pop his head out facing me like he was looking at me. I got used to seeing him, I even named him Taki. One day I go out and see Taki but he is doing this weird twisting thing in the water. I paddle over and I see he got a red marine rope made of hemp wrapped around his neck and one of his fins. I freaked out ...

Abstract

The research deals with the problem of phobias, the types of this irrational behavior, the history of research as well as the key founders and co-researchers who contributed significantly to studying this psychotic disorder. It was also studied whether phobias have relationship with age and gender of those being prone to the disorder. The questions of reasons, symptoms and treatment were given a particular focus in the concluding part of the project. The question of whether phobias are acquired in the course of life or transmitted genetically was scrutinized based on the opinions of world’s finest psychology experts, professors ...

Introduction

People influence the behaviors of those they come in contact with in many different ways. One of the most important ways is that the presence of others set expectations of others. In fact, people’s behavioral patterns are not random, but they behave in different ways based on the expected response of the society. Within each social situation, there is a given set of expectations regarding the appropriate ways in which people are expected to behave. These expectations often vary from one group to another. One of the ways in which the expectations of the society become clear is through ...

Introduction Conditioning refers to the process whereby predictable response is made from neurological patterns that have been established through reinforcement. Classical conditioning also called Pavlovian conditioning is one of the most influential conditional theories in Psychology (Bergin &Bergin, 2012). It was put forward by the Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in the 20th century. It is based on the association between environmental stimulus and unlearned or naturally occurring stimulus. Classical conditioning can be used to explain my childhood fear for people dressed in nursing gear. There are four basic components of classical conditioning namely; unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus ...

Introduction

The bone People provide a broad perspective over which a number of issues can be painted. The events in the story are fascinating to say the least, though provides a basis over which a number of real life issues can be understood. The story about New Zealand and the Maori myths have been told to a number of generations (Hulme, 12). Hulme in her exploration of human relationships, sought to show how life could sometimes have a sudden turn of events to the extent that social associations are affected. From Hulme’s exploration of human life in the context of New Zealand and Maori myth, ...

Introduction

In thinking about death one is likely to come up with two inescapably true and mutually excluding conclusions: certainty and unknowing (Orbach, 1999, p.9). On the one hand, each of us seems to be convinced that death is inevitable and inescapable, while, on the other hand, nobody of the living is able to confidently predict the time of his/her death and provide a clear vision of what is going to happen to what can be called a soul after the body is dead. Since ages lots of people have been dreaming to invent a way to either escape or at least postpone ...

The Theme of Death in the fiction of R.L. Stine
Child fiction unquestionably requires an extra surge of imagination on the author’s part and horror fiction requires an even more elevated form of that creativity. When one thinks of horror fiction writers there is a limited list of good authors. R.L.Stine undoubtedly tops that list and is widely renowned for his horror stories especially among teenagers. He shot to fame with his series ‘Goosebumps’ and the extensive use of plot devices in his stories set them apart from other works at the time. However there is an inevitability ...

Abstract

Gang Lifestyle is a lifestyle wrought with fear. It begins at childhood with young minds getting crippled with hatred, from a life of deprivation of necessities of life, love and compassion. Gangs rule by fear and absolution, and life is unpredictable and death is the only way out for them. Following is an article on gang lifestyle and the use of fear as the true way of living.

Introduction

The word “Gang” has a very wide set of meanings. Old English referred to the word “Gang” as any set of people or things that would go together, set off on a journey of similar ...

Introduction

This is one of the remarkable slave rebellion that is also termed as the Southampton insurrection. This slave rebellion occurred during August 1831 in the Southampton county ,Virginia.This Rebellion was led by Nat Turner.It resulted in 55 to 65 people who among them were men, women and children killed by slaves.This rebellion was calmed down in a few days but Nat Turner survived and hid himself for more than two months.This rebellion was suppressed on August 23, 1831 in Belmont plantation.

Success of the revolts

Nat Turner’s rebelliuon was among the bloodiest and most effective in the americxan history.It made Virginia to have a ...

Restorative justice is concerned with the interrelatedness of the human involvement, and it further offers an alternative framework for resolving different conflict and the resulting harm. It seeks to with the issue of how to make things right. Within the context of criminal justice, the implication of making things right simply means identifying the harm suffered by the intended victim, making the offender accountable for his actions, as well as reestablishing social interactions within the society. It provides the involved parties a chance to repair the harm suffered. Each stakeholder has a story to tell (Jane and Carol 130). This method ...

Introduction

Mathematics is one of the most important inventions of man, not to forget that it has existed since ancient civilizations emerged. One needs to count each day, recognize numbers, add, subtract, analyze and conclude from the world around every day. Almost everything that happens around in the world has a mathematical explanation. But mathematics is also a student’s nightmare. Mathematics forms the core subject in all curriculums world-wide. However, many do not understand mathematics even when they live with it every day. Mathematics is not a natural phenomenon and people learn it as they grow through their life. But not everyone ...

In James Morrow’s novella Shambling Towards Hiroshima, a man is hired by the US government to put on a rubber monster suit and put on a demonstration in which he destroys a small city, in order to completely end World War II. As his main character says of his intentions for the beast, “I hope to make this magnificent lizard as famous a symbol for the abolition of nuclear weapons as Smokey the Bear has become for the prevention of forest fires” (Morrow 162). This scenario is an obvious homage to the Godzilla films from Japan’s Toho Company in the 1950s – a distinct ...

Presentation and Analysis of the author’s perception of death and the way death is treated as an issue in the play ‘Everyman’
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Thesis statement

This paper is to present you with the issue of death and the way it is analyzed and presented to the readers and / or audience of the play ‘Everyman’. The way death is approached as an issue on behalf of the writer of the paly – who still nowadays remains anonymous - is mainly ironic and lies in the historical and sociological background of the year it was written.
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Abstract

Resistance typically occurs with every minor or major change. At the individual level, people resist change because of fear of change. At the organization’s level, resistance occurs because of the unfavorable organizational settings that work along with individual resistance. Employing Kurt Lewin’s three-step model of change (unfreeze, movement and refreeze) will enable the change agent (usually the manager) to implement change effectively in the organization.
Change is synonymous to transformation, alteration, variation, and modification; it connotes a shift from one position, course or direction to another; it also signifies innovation. An organization that is embracing a new technique ...

Introduction

Introduction
The healthcare profession is one of the most demanding professions in the world. Ethical dilemmas in the workplace are a common norm and the professionals in this field usually find themselves in compromised positions. However, health professionals like nurses can successfully overcome these ethical dilemmas by assuming leadership roles. Leadership does not necessarily involve the assumption of formal positions. It can come from within an individual. A nurse can assume a leadership role by partaking in initiatives designed to improve the operations of the health care sector. This can for example involve assisting patients and also their families in ...

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Introduction

At the work place, behaviour is inclined towards resisting any form of change within the organization. This behaviour is a result of several reasons. The resistance of change is done in various ways expressed through the behaviour at work.

At the work place, behaviour is adjusted to be in sync with the working conditions. People get used to a certain routine within the organization. There is comfort of employees when they operate within the conditions they know. Resistance of change is done because of reasons such as;
The fear of uncertainty. Employees do not like working ...

Tools used for communications.

There is a tornado warning in town, and a strong system is need to establish an emergency communication plan with the public and the related state organs. Any organization should be well prepared for emergencies anytime with adverse skills and systems that would assist in communicating the emergency to the public. In most organizations, communication is known to be mainly reliable on the telephone and internet to relay a message from one individual to the other. Telephones may include both the landline telephone system as well as cell phones. In such a case, where the landline telephone and internet systems fails, other methods of ...

Cannibalism is widely believed to be practiced for consuming flesh individuals of the same kind. Archeological evidence indicates that there are practices of cannibalism in the past (cut marks, meat was taken off the bones and bone breakage). However anthropologists denied the moral issue and asked the question: why? Why do humans consume other humans? Anthropologists and archeologists adopt that there are different reasons that determine this behavior. Cannibalism is a ritual related to sacrifice and religious belief. Cannibalism experienced is ritual related to sacrificing and religious beliefs, included consuming and feasting the bodies of the dead in funereally rituals.
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Incident command system is a system that is important in dealing with environmental threats such as floods and fires. This system has several principles that are observed by the responders to make it easy to respond to the emergencies. One of the principles of the system is management by objectives. This objective is considered most important. This means that the responders of a certain incident should have objectives that they require to meet. These objectives are in the order of priority. The responders should therefore meet the major objectives first before engaging in less important activities. This principle is important in ...

Fear is an emotional response to various situations that people experience in their lives. Just like any other emotion felt by a person, fear and apprehension are normal and natural to occur. However, to experience fear upon coming across a new venture or trying something for the first time is pretty natural to people nowadays. It might be common to anyone who is going to try something new in life, to have a certain apprehension about it. A feeling of reluctance and hesitation kicks in which makes a great room for fear. People will experience fear because of many ...

Research Methods in Criminal Law

Introduction and Literature Review
The criminal law appreciates logic and scientific thinking. One does not have to let emotions cloud the professional judgment uses in order to perform the assigned job. The element of fear operates in order to promote a sense of righteousness in society. People adhere to law out of fear that emanates from the perspective of the punishment. With the passage of time, lawmakers are moving in the direction of considering motivation as a method of correction for those who have chosen to commit criminal acts in the past. The jails are strongly moving towards rehabilitation. Psychological ...

It is difficult to measure the positive or negative effects of emotional development because for one, young people can only show us physiological differences and for two, many of the psycho-social influences do not manifest themselves until later in life and are then also conglomerations of one another and thereby makes it very difficult to realistically pinpoint causal mechanisms. What is needed however, is to then mark what is a common desire for individuals and parents to have in others and children. Ultimately, maturity is a sufficient umbrella term that could serve as an effective mark, but currently, modern ...

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This paper includes information on ophidiophobia or an abnormal fear of snakes. It defines what ophidiophobia is, as well as its causes and its treatments. It also includes details on what the effects of ophidiophobia are, and how it impacts a person’s daily life. Ophidiophobia is a type of panic disorder wherein there is extreme fear of snakes and all things that are related to them. Its causes may either be evolutionary/genetic, the experience of traumatic situations related to snakes, as well as cultural factors. It can be treated by applying cognitive behavior therapy, system desensitization, and/or the ...

Ghost stories and narratives can take many different forms and change according to history, location and culture. What is considered scary in one culture could be dismissed as a fantastic tale or a comical narrative by another. The cultural values and everyday narratives of the people in a certain location determine what is scary and what is not. The West and the East have different cultural values and beliefs. They differ not only in simple matters such as greeting a stranger but also in the principles that govern their conduct in life and business. These differences are also evident ...

Ghost stories and narratives can take many different forms and change according to the history, location and culture of a place. What is considered scary in one culture could be dismissed as a fantastic tale or a comical narrative by another culture. The cultural values and every day narratives of the people in a certain physical location determines what is scary and what is not. The west and the east have different cultural values and beliefs. they differ not only in simple matters such as greeting a stranger but also the principles that govern their conduct in life and ...

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Mental health patients suffer from a lot of societal discrimination and stigmatization because society has been cultured to believe they are dangerous and not good enough to integrate normally with the rest of the society. Many are the times when they are pushed to feel inadequate. They end up suffering in silence and many would rather they kept their conditions a secret for fear of stigmatization. The media has always portrayed them as dangerous and that has led the rest of the society to fear them. These patients often suffer in silence and hide from the rest of the ...

As military veterans return back to the United States from the wars in Iraq and Afganistan, the public has become for aware of the medical condition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As many as 13 percent of the men and women who are inflicted with combat positions demonstrate the symptoms of the mental disability, but the general population of America has more than 6 percent struggling with the illness (Friedman, 2014). The large number of patients that exist both inside and outside the ranks of military personnel makes PTSD a major public health issue (Keane, Marx & Sloan, 2009).
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The Gilgamesh is a Sumerian poem that is regarded the first poem to be written in the world. The content of the Gilgamesh revolves around the use of archetypal symbols, through which gods are presented as omniscient and omnipotent. The gods in the poem are characterized by their foolish use of power. On the other hand, Beowulf is the oldest Anglo-Saxon epic that was written in the 8th century A.D. The concerns of the poem are original symbols, powerful images, and powerful gods that control the action (Scheub 21). The epics of Gilgamesh and Beowulf concentrate on the immorality and ...

Introduction

Superhero is a term that is socially accepted and widely revered in today’s society. We are fed with information about their supreme powers and ability to save humanity from evil. Every popular media form has been used to ensure our society fantasizes about their presence and accept their critically maligned narratives (King 167). Vigilante, it’s a word taken from Spanish and it was first introduced to America in the mid-19th century. A vigilante is someone who operates alone or in a group, “takes the law into their own hands” (Butler 1). These people are not endorsed as ...

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a syndrome, the causes of which rarely lie on the surface. It is characterized by obsessive thoughts (obsessions), for which a person responds with certain actions (compulsions). Obsession is a thought or desire that constantly emerges in the mind. It is difficult to control this thought or get rid of it, and it causes a lot of stress. In this paper I would like to tell what is obsessive-compulsive disorder, by what factors it may be caused, reasons of its appearance, what factors contribute to the development of this disease and how it is treated.

Briefly about OCD

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ABSTRACT

Abraham Maslow’s theory on holistic-dynamic theory was majorly meant to advance previous schools of thought that tried explaining behaviorism and psychoanalysis that he deemed as too constricted and subjective. His theory holds that people are continuously motivated by one need or another (Maslow, 1998). Maslow viewed man as both being and becoming, he saw that man had actual self and a potential self (Maslow, 1968). Maslow deduces that mans ultimate goal should be one with personal growth and of self actualization. Maslow organized mans’ 4 basic needs in a hierarchical order, which men need to satisfy in order to achieve ...

Horror, as a genre of fiction, plays a very important part in the human experience. Through horror stories, mankind is allowed to experience fear in a safe environment. For us, fear is thrilling; the rush of endorphins that one feels when they are scared, and the relief that pours over us when the danger is gone, is something that many people chase over and over again. Horror is also important to allow us to face existing fears, and figure out why we are so frightened of them. In this way, horror helps us learn more about ourselves and how we work, and ...

As debates continues concerning gun laws and the amount of violence in the United States, many citizens have voiced increasing concerns about personal safety and the amount of force that is considered to be justifiable when faced with threats of violence or death. As a result, Stand Your Ground laws have been enacted in many states to establish the legal boundaries the rights afforded to individuals to protect themselves from imminent threats. The legalities provided by the Stand Your Ground laws gives pause to reflect on are laws of this nature necessary in this ever-changing world or do these laws ...

Introduction

It is important for every organization to have great leaders under whose direction the organization achieves its goals and celebrates success. A leader is the one who has strong focus on the vision and goals of an organization and remains in pursuit of achieving the goals. The characteristics of a leader enable him to influence and motivate his or her sub-ordinates and team members to achieve targets. Without effective leadership, it is not possible for an organization to achieve its goals and targets. Thus, poor leadership could lead to poor management and organizational failure.
This paper will discuss great influential ...

Abstract

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (PTSD) is one among the most common psychiatric conditions in the American society today. The condition, which I typically associated with emotional unsettledness in the period after a person has experienced or witnessed some life-threatening event, can last for years, and sometimes a lifetime. For this reasons, social scientists have endeavored to address it through a multidisciplinary approach. The main reason why this disorder cannot be managed through a single-handed approach is because it comes with other disorders, such as drug addiction and eating disorder. Approaching the disorder from a Christian perspective is one among the most common concepts in ...

Introduction

The Mexican Mafia or La eMe is a ruthless California prison gang. Formed in the 1950s initially to stay safe inside the prison complex especially from the violence perpetrated by other gangs. The La eMe comprised of a small band of gang leaders of other gangs. This gang at present has allegiance with over one thousand street gangs in Los Angeles alone. The La eMe imposes a code of conduct for other gang members to follow. In addition, it takes a tax for protection purposes. The prison gang operates based on a separate code. The contents include lifetime membership, ...

Introduction

The behaviorism approach in psychology entails the suggestion that behavior can be studied through scientific research without delving into the inner mental states of the mind (Fridlund, Beck, Goldie & Irons, 2012). It is an approach considered as inclined to materialism such that, it opposes the fact that the mind acts independently. This particular approach to psychology assumes that human or even animal behaviors are heavily influenced by the immediate environment via reinforcement or association.
One of the pioneers of this approach to psychology was the Russian psychologist, Ivan Pavlov who carried out extensive studies on classical conditioning (Fridlund, Beck, ...

Learning is key to human development and behavior. Behavioral psychology is one of the methods for understanding how learning develops and the understanding of individuals. Learning is a modification of behaviors due to consistent practice and requires the interaction of behavior and environment to yield changes. Assessment of learning is performed by means of tests that quantitatively measure achievements; whether they are newly acquired mental or physical skills. Learning and performance are related but separate subjects, and learning itself may be state dependent, meaning, that the conditions under which material was learned must be replicated in order for that learning ...

R.M.S. Lusitania, 1915 versus September 11, 2001
R.M.S. Lusitania, 1915 versus September 11, 2001
In the course of human history, people have felt the cause and effect of disasters many a times. Natural or manmade disasters have caused immeasurable damage to human lives and property that they evade all reasons and logic. Natural disasters cannot be avoided or prevented because they are nature's outburst. Whereas the effect of manmade disasters is more profound because in the reason for their occurrence is completely human folly. Manmade disasters range from wars, terrorism, chemical warfare, and human errors. This paper tries ...

Introduction

A lot of questions have been raised if it will be wise if the government makes the black market of organ transplant legal. The law of the land at the present makes selling of any part of the human body illegal. Black market organ transplant is a way of buying organs illegally from the willing donor to help the suffering recipient. It has gained fame due to the parity between the recipient and the donor. There are many people who are in the high need of organs, but there are few people who are willing to donate such organs. It ...

Abstract

The scientific research deals with the problem of school gangs. The first section of the paper gives insight into the state of affairs in the American school system and the criminogenic nature of educational establishments, with statistics provided reflecting major social trends. The second section considers the rationales behind schoolchildren’s gang affiliation. The third part of the project provides the analysis of preventive measures and their implications. The opinions of prominent philosophy doctors and journalists constitute the backbone of the research paper.
Keywords: school, gang, affiliation, students, rationale, measures
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Chapter I

The stereotypes and micro-aggressions suffered by a Black woman in a toxic workplace leads to deleterious effects. The effects reported here include oppression, shame, and isolation. Internalizing these feelings of isolation systematically caused the body, mind, and spirit to suffer physiologically and psychologically. The overall strategy is termed disconnection; this concept is reinforced by the “power over” (Jordan, 2010) by a dominant group who wantonly exercise shame and isolation to discourage mutually empowerment relationships (Jordan, 2010, p. 105).
This Black woman is me. The terms Black and African American are used interchangeably. It is my preference to identify with the Black ...

Chapter I

The stereotypes and micro-aggressions suffered by a Black woman in a toxic workplace leads to deleterious effects. The effects reported here include oppression, shame, and isolation. Internalizing these feelings of isolation systematically caused the body, mind, and spirit to suffer physiologically and psychologically. The overall strategy is termed disconnection; this concept is reinforced by the “power over” (Jordan, 2010) by a dominant group who wantonly exercise shame and isolation to discourage mutually empowerment relationships (Jordan, 2010, p. 105).
This Black woman is me. The terms Black and African American are used interchangeably. It is my preference to identify with the Black ...

Theses statement

Cyber bullying is a problem that many teenagers have to face daily while at school or carrying out extracurricular activities away from their parents, and has serious short-term and long-term effects

Introduction

According to Kulkarni, Ravindran & Freeza (2007; 115), the easier the current technology becomes the higher, the risk of information leakage especially among young generations. Today’s boys and do not require personal confrontation because they always face many threats in different websites that they access every day. Bullying is an action of the past practiced by young teenagers, but the emergence of technology has provided them with a new ...

Juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment

Introduction
Juvenile delinquency is a topic mainly interested in underage crimes. It is often associated with crimes committed by people or offenders under a certain age set by legal terms making the offender to be termed a minor or juvenile. In most societies, it is believed that teen crime which is juvenile delinquency is a normative behavior due to the changes occurring in the person though critically examining the issue, it is not very true (Abbot, 2005).
In the contemporary society, juvenile crime has risen to alarming levels making the justice systems around the world to critically analyze the situation and ...

Overcoming Anxiety

Anxiety is an everyday thing that almost everyone undergoes the difference only being in their severity. Anxiety, which mainly affects adults like me, can be loosely defined as a state of worrying over a particular thing, situation or event; a stressor. Anxiety is usually characterized by uneasiness, fear or worry. When these characteristics extend over time and intensity, the individual may suffer from anxiety disorder (Davison, 2008). While anxiety is considered a normal part of life; age, occupation and environmental factors are some of the predisposing factors to people suffering from anxiety and worse still, anxiety disorder. Adults are more prone to suffer ...

Abstract

The most recent studies on stalking indicate that the typical stalking victim is a non-Hispanic female between 18 and 24. While demographic indicators may not change too much from survey to survey, the means that stalkers use to encroach on their victims’ lives have changed with the times. Indeed, Internet technology and electronic communications methods such as texting and email have given stalkers a new and insidious means of harassing a targeted individual. In fact, the 2006 National Crime Victimization Survey revealed that technology was used in one of every four stalking case. Theorists have shown that lifestyle-exposure and routine activity theories ...

Teenage boys may feel that girls are aliens, because they seem different, but in Neil Gaiman’s short Sci-Fi story, “How to talk to girls at parties”, the girls really are from another planet. The author humorously recounts the experience of two teenage boys, Vic and Enn, whose lack of experience around girls and nascent sexuality, cause them to ignore the visible signs that the girls they meet at a party are not from this world. Throughout the story, Enn, from whose perspective the story is told, is so focused on trying to talk to the girls he meets ...

Social media has been one of the technological developments of this digital age, with people using this platform for networking with colleagues, hunting for new job opportunities, and staying in touch with family and friends. But terrorist groups, too, have tapped into the power of the Internet, in general, and social media, in particular, to further their agendas in ways that would not have been possible previously. Whether it involves Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or any of a number of social media sites, terrorist groups have proven themselves adept at leveraging the power of social media to recruit and to ...

Introduction

Members of the LGBT or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in 2016 probably are accepted more in society than even a decade ago. A research report published by the Pew Research Center in 2013 showed that over 55% Americans viewed LGBT members favorably which was a rise by almost 20% when compared to 2003. Lesbians were viewed slightly more favorably than gay men – 58% people had a favorable opinion about lesbians while only 55% had a favorable opinion about gay men. In contrast 92% of LGBT community felt that they had been accepted by society. In sharper contrast, ...

It may look like it is easier to fail than it is to succeed, but being a failure at something is hard to manage as well, especially if you’re the leader in the workplace. The cost of failure is very painful that will lead to several consequences. Many time the failure will lead to financial consequences, social consequences and affect several aspects of an individual’s life. No error can be tolerated and accepted in our fast-paced business world today where the stakes are often high, and much could be lost by failure. You will be out of ...

“The Things They Carried” seems like a simple story concerning the items carried by soldiers while in Vietnam. But in the real sense, Tim O’Brien uses the stories to focus on the terrible conditions of Vietnam as well as the death of one soldier. He believed that the things men carried inside, and those they did or the ones they felt they had to do was so sad (O’Brien 57). It can be described as a powerful meditation by the Vietnam soldiers that is somehow fictional and fact. Besides, the author created a protagonist as a fictional ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings as well as repetitive and ritualized behaviors. In other words, patient of OCD shows obsessions (which can elevate anxiety) and/or compulsions (which are used to decrease anxiety) that can be distressing and time consuming (Solomon 646; Stein 180). Late adolescence is the mean age for the onset of the problem in men, whereas in women, the problem may start in early 20s. Children as well as adolescents may also develop the problem, and the prevalence is nearly 0.25% in 5 to 15 year olds ( ...