Essays on Adulthood

English

The idea that an adult can recapture child mind and live completely in the present without abstract thought about the act, and the future is a philosophical and psychological idea that holds little meaning to most people. The mindset of an adult is primarily influenced by experiences that the adult has gone through. It can, therefore, be argued that the current mindset of any given adult is a collection of different paradigms of mindsets that resulted as a result of experiences that the adult has gone through. The concept that an adult can adopt the child mind and live Continue reading...

Infant care and production in tamarins

Infant care and production in Tamarins: An Introduction
Parenting patterns vary extensively both amongst human and primates. Cooperative care is rather unusual in the primates, however; it is found mainly in tamarins (Saguinus oedipus), the small monkeys. This report delves into infant care and production in tamarins, in a social system, explaining the methods they maintain their relationships in a cooperative care.

When offered an option for caretaking of mother or the father, infants generally prefer the father, who offer more care. Hence, in biparental and cooperative breeding groups, the infants do not create a major fondness to the Continue reading...

Should Children Who Commit Crime be tried as Adults?

Before the introduction of Juvenile Court System in 1899, individuals under 17 years who committed a crime were subjected to a similar system as adults. However, psychologists discovered that contrary to the perception that juveniles were hardened criminals, they are youths who have lost their way. Thus, the main objective for the introduction of the Juvenile Court System was not to imprison and punish the juveniles, but to rehabilitate them. This system works under the same viewpoint as the other justice system, which concentrates on encouraging good behavior instead of punishing bad. Victims are given a number of opportunities Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper is an expository essay on the article” The influence of the feel of product packaging on the perception of the oral-somatosensory texture of food” presented by Betina Piqueras-Fiszman a,b,, Charles Spence (2012). Initial sections of the paper covers the expirmenet and method adopted in the article. The Later sections deals with critique and results of the experiment.

Introduction

The research has focused on the multisensory integration regarding the superior colliculus (SC) of the adult neurons (Betina & Spence, 2012). The core emphasis has been on perception of food texture and it also focuses on what may occur inside Continue reading...

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Children have a complex yet fascinating language development pattern. As they grow up it becomes very difficult to understand children’s speech, as it may sound like one thing yet mean something else. The way children speak is affected most by the way they think. At a young age, it is not possible for a child to have the mind-set of an adult, making self-expression difficult for them. Altogether, it is important not to ignore children as they develop their speech during early childhood.
Throughout the growth of a child up to adulthood, a child undergoes Continue reading...

Summary and Annotation

Summary
Richard Colyer’s article, “Thoreau’s Color Symbols” is an incisive and exhaustive elaboration of Thoreau’s utilization of color in description of natural phenomena and the innate interconnections between the discernible and the unseen (999). His imagery was grounded in the natural process of birth, development, maturity, decay and regeneration after decomposition. In spite of this, he found it problematic drawing parallels between humanity and nature. His belief, though, was that man can acquire the discipline to perceive sensual elements of nature instead of just the sensuous ones.
The main vehicles of Thoreau’s imagery were sound, Continue reading...

Emotional and social development of Adolescence Your Name: Subject Psychology Date: 8 March, 2014

Introduction
The paper looks into the different phases of development that and adult goes through and what are his expectations form himself, his career and others. It is interesting to know as to how men and women are similar as well as different in their stages of life development. The different relationships an individual experiences in him adulthood have an impact on his emotional and social development.REVIEW: According to Levinson, how do the life structures of men and women differ?According to Daniel Levinson, the eminent psychologist, adults go through a series of stages as they develop. Based on a Continue reading...

Touching is an essential part of social interaction. People can hardly exist without making contact with one another. Touching by itself is a form of communication. It is used to communicate the feeling of affection between lovers. Touching is also evident in primates. Touch their youngsters to protect them from danger and show them affection. Similarly, human beings touch their young ones to provide support and protection. Touching among human beings is governed by socially construed rules of conduct. If done improperly, it would amount to sexual assault or infringement to someone’s privacy.
Touching between an adult and Continue reading...

Life accords everyone an opportunity of living once; in this case, one ought to be careful of the choices taken. Many teenagers make wrong decision by leading a life of crime without the knowledge that every misdeed has a consequence. In some instances when the young commit serious crimes, they are subject to the Adult court and get the available punishment. This paper critically argues in favor of the adult court by exposing juveniles to life imprisonment or even prison without parole. Mccabe (2007) argue that in the current society, the crime rates continue to skyrocket and the minors Continue reading...

A rite of passage is a very important part of an individual’s life in many cultures. Most typically represent when the individual comes of age in the culture. Young Jewish children have a Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah, depending on their genders, to express when they become adults. The Satere Mawe tribe in the Amazon are forced to wear gloves filled with bullet ants for several hours to show that they have the strength to face adulthood. In rites of passage such as these, sometimes the participants die. In less serious, more celebratory rites of passage, the participants Continue reading...

The common adage goes that “age is nothing but a number” and Mark Twain said that “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” Yet, even with such sayings being common in today’s society, relationships between people who have a significant age gap are still frowned upon. The younger woman married to an older man is termed as a gold digger while the older woman married to a younger man is termed as a cougar, all these labels are derogatory. This is despite the fact that age difference in a relationship Continue reading...

Background of the study

The vast lowland forests of central Africa host the western lowland gorilla, which is scientifically referred to as the ‘gorilla gorilla gorilla.’ This is the most widespread and common of the four distinct subspecies of gorillas. Accurate and reliable estimations of their numbers are so far not possible because these primates live in some of the most remote and densest parts of Africa’s rainforests (Berthelet & Chavaillon, 1993). Regardless the total population of these primates was approximated at 100000 individuals in 1980s and has been declining ever since then.
Golden lion tamarins are another group of the primate family. Continue reading...

Introduction

The article investigates the phenomena of Pragmatic Fossilization about the non-native speakers of English. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of pragmatic markers in speech of native and non-natives speakers of English. The study assessed these in children and adult of both the study groups.

Summary

The phenomenon of “Pragmatic Fossilization” happens in the non-native speakers of English during their learning process. It is defined as the “phenomena by which a non-native speaker systematically uses certain forms inappropriately at the pragmatic level of communication”. Put in simple terms, it is persistence of formal errors by the Continue reading...

Introduction

Juvenile offenders and minors have for some time suffered the failure of the justice system to have an elaborate program for trying minors. This has brought about confusion in the justice system to the extent that no clear framework exists for criminal justice for minors (Braswell, 2011). The essence of justice is to bring about the truth for the sake of bringing change in the society. Being found innocent or guilty, therefore, becomes an important aspect of the justice system. Therefore, it is important to note that owing to various factors surrounding this matter, the justice system is under Continue reading...

A child being tried as an adult has become a topic that has elicited much debate over the recent years across the world. Many are for the view that children should be tried in juvenile courts due to the various risks they may face, while others cite the advantage that many children and youth take of juvenile courts as a reason as to why they should be tried as adults. Arguments raised have been on which option between the juvenile justice systems or children being tried as adults have been more effective with dealing with crimes committed by juvenile Continue reading...

This study aimed at characterizing the regulation of oxygen-sensing pathway in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). Cells were extracted from umbilical cord blood (UCB), adult bone marrow, and pediatric bone marrow. Expression of HIF-1a and PHDs in the three cells were determined under hypoxia and normoxia. The following activities were performed while conducting the study: cell culture and osteoinduction, characterization of hMSCs using flow cytometric method, hypoxic exposure and Western blot analysis, Quantitative Real -Time RT-PCR (Q-PCR), Glucose and Lactate Assays, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Determination of pH of the culture media, and Statistical Analyses.
The results showed that Continue reading...

The observation covered both young and adult available in the facility. General hygiene of the facility was the main item to investigate during this observation. Health is one of the critical parts in the life of a human being. In the facilities where children stay, there is a need to observe health rules for children to stay away from contagious diseases. Children are vulnerable to very many diseases that arise from negligence of hygiene.
Both the children and adult observed hand washing. Most children kept the rule of washing hands whenever required they did not disobey the teachings from Continue reading...

The period of adolescent development can be difficult and exciting for either gender. Males and females develop different characteristics and different skills at different rates. Cognitive and physical development occurs very differently throughout adolescence depending on the individual’s gender as well as the individual themselves. Typical emotional development tends to be more similar between the sexes though it can vary depending upon each individual. We will explore the differences and similarities in these adolescent developments between the genders.
During adolescent the individual’s self-concept, or way they view themselves, begins to change and develop. The self-concept involves opinions Continue reading...

Introduction

Coming of age is a big deal to a lot of young men and women, it gives them something to look forward to when they get to that specific age. For some, it is going to their first strip club and for others, it is hunting trip as well as shooting their first deer that signifies their status as a man/adult. This coming of age ritual is called a Rites of Passage, it is a holy ceremonial activity that people in certain cultures and religions partake in to cement their adult status. Rites of Passage is a very serious Continue reading...

When an adult breaks the law and is sentenced not much is thought about the matter other than what did they do, why did they do it, and is the punishment fair. When juveniles are convicted and brought to trial however it becomes a very different matter. Why this is seen as so different is largely due to the fact that adults are considered mature enough to make their own decisions and therefore accept the consequences, while juveniles, though still in control of their actions, are less able to control their impulses due to lack of proper education and Continue reading...

English

A Comparison of Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil” to Kafka’s “The Castle”
How does one define an adult? The simplest way to answer this is to oppose the concept of adulthood to that of childhood. So an adult is someone who has stopped being a child. But, in this regard, another completely justified question arises – how does one define a child?
It seems simple enough from all standpoints: a child is an immature person, meaning he is yet to reach maturity due to his age. Therefore, the difference between a child and an adult is greatly dependent upon the Continue reading...

It is often believed that back pain is the mainly caused as a result of Scoliosis. Many people believe in this myth because in degeneration of the spine the muscles gets stiffer with age and the spine loses its structural dependability with maturing and progressively creates unusual arches that can be terrible and lead to indications including back pain, leg issues (deadness, weight, shivering, pain and shortcoming) and progressive trouble in walking which obliges successive rests and movement impediment.
The study conducted by Buttermann (2008) enlisted scoliosis and control patients, every one of whom had evaluation for back pain ( Continue reading...

Human development is process that permits the individual to progress from one stage of development to another. It is important to mention that both biological and social changes accompany the mentioned development. Interesting to mention is the fact that at the end of the adolescent stage, the individual starts to undergo adult development stages. A notable fact is that as adults develop they indulge in social interaction that further changes their perception towards life. Similarly, the adult learning process is essential to the life of each and every individual, the process provides adults with knowledge that are vital in Continue reading...

I. That Milne was a children’s book writer and an adult philosopher
- People in their eighties are still reading his books.
- His quotations are all over the net on adult websites.
- His writing was used in the “Tao of Pooh,” and the “Te of Piglet,” by Benjamin Hoff, in a serious philosophical discussion for adults.
- Milne was reported not to even LIKE children that much, and he let his own be raised mostly by a nanny.
- Milne was very distressed over his success from the book as he considered himself an adult writer Continue reading...

Internet Sex Addiction (ISA) or pornography is a term used to describe the practice of an individual when he/she views, downloads, and trades in web-based pornography or participates in role play rooms meant to satisfy adult fantasy. Current studies reveal that the widespread availability and accessibility to online sexually explicit content has made ISA the most ordinary type of behavioral problem setback among Internet users (Young, 2008).
According to various researchers, there are a number of reasons people have sexually addictive manners and conduct. Increased sexuality on the Internet has been facilitated by three major causes, also known as Continue reading...

Life events are useful if they can be reduced to a finite number that can be recognized either as stressful for individuals. Significant life events can both be positive and negative unlike people think and feel. It is always helpful if life events are rated in some rational way basing respect in the impacts of the events. Importance should be based on personal attributes with the context in which the events of life occur and how they shape personal meanings that are attached to such events (Thomas et al, 2003). Developmental scales are often attached in measuring the impacts Continue reading...

Some would claim vehemently that of course age matters in any relationship, that it is one of the cornerstones of a successful and happy pairing. Others would counter with arguments that age is but a number, a means of passing the years that offers little to no bearing on the feelings that two people have for one another. There are those that actually prefer older partners, and those that prefer their relationships to form with younger participants, at a legal age of course. This topic has been a highly debated issue for some time, not to mention a point Continue reading...

The Marbury Lens is a book written by Andrew Smith. It talks about a sixteen-year-old boy, Jack. He gets drunk in his best friend place and decides to take a walk back home. On his way, he falls asleep on a bench in the park and just woken up by someone seemingly to be trustworthy doctor who offers him a lift home. Unfortunately, the person kidnaps him. Later he escapes, and the only person he tells is his best friend Cornnor, who helps him to revenge by murdering, his kidnapper. When they arrive in London as they had planned Continue reading...

Adolescence is a transitional stage that occurs to every individual. The changes of physical and psychological human development do occur from puberty to legal adulthood. The period that this change occurs mostly affects the teenagers into the early stage of and in some points, it does continue to the early twenties .The adolescences stage does affect many of the individual due to the changes that the changes sometimes affect the society. The study of adolescence creates an awareness of the expectation to the individual affected are the reasons for the society to understand them.

The Roles of Peers in Adolescences

The changes in adolescence initially Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper reviews current knowledge about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. For many years ADHD was thought to only affect children, but now it is clear that almost all children with ADHD still have symptoms as adults that impair their functioning in all aspects of life. This paper reviews how these symptoms are manifested in adults, and how ADHD affects their lives. Also, this paper reviews contributing reasons that most children do not grow out of ADHD, and contributing factors to adult ADHD. Last this paper reviews how ADHD is diagnosed in adults, the importance of correct Continue reading...

Some stories are extremely hard to forget. Daniel Flanagan’s story belongs to that category. His real life story is like a fairy tale in which the good wins in the fight of good vs. evil. It offers an amazing inspiration to all those who are eager to turn over a fresh leaf but do not know where to start. Sometimes, adults do need to change a part of their life by redoing it. Flanagan’s story is a proof of that. Some circumstances make it easy for an adult to start all over.
It is not unknown to Continue reading...

Middle adulthood is a phase that falls between young adulthood and late adulthood phases of adult life. Middle adulthood entails different issues compared to young adulthood stage and the late adulthood stage of life.
Physically, middle adulthood encompasses a broad range of external and internal changes that include thinning of hair, onset of gray hair growth and the acquisition of more wrinkles on the face. It is different from the young adults’ physical experiences that involve growth of beards for boys and increased muscle mass. The internal physical changes involve; reduced efficiency of body systems like the respiratory system Continue reading...

When one reaches early adulthood, they usually have spent a lot of time developing, right from their childhood to adolescence. There is a transformation that takes place when one entering into young adulthood, both physically and mentally. It is, however, very difficult to determine just when adulthood begins and adolescence ends, but there are usually some rough formal markers such as getting married, being in a position to vote, being in a position to join the military or reaching a particular birthday. These markers also vary across the world depending on the society and culture that the individual is Continue reading...

Human development is an imperative process that permits the individual to transcend from one stage of development to another. It is imperative to mention that both biological and social changes accompany the mentioned development. Interesting to mention is the fact that the end of the adolescent stage, the individual start to face adult development stages. The stages have made adult more committed, selfless and less emotional. Also, as adults develop they indulge in social interaction that further changes their perception towards life. Similarly, adult learning process is essential to the life of each and every individual. The mentioned process Continue reading...

INACCESSIBILITY OF ADULT EDUCATION.

In the pursuit of higher education, the adult college students face various unique challenges. The motive behind a majority of the student’s enrollment for the adult classes is the increased demand for a specialized workforce. The number of adult students looking for ways to upgrade their skills in the job market is on the increase. However, their dream of acquiring more knowledge in the colleges is cut short by some institution’s lack of resources. About 63 percent of the current jobs will require post-secondary education by the year 2018 (Elias 89).The adult learning institutions need to Continue reading...

Goals

This paper offers a resource curriculum guide and evaluation rubric for adult beginners at ELS Nashville Centre. This resource curriculum guide will promote successful learning of English at ELS Nashville Centre. The curriculum applies Nashville Standards for ELL (Adult English Language Learners). The ELL will be assessed on a weekly basis to ascertain their performance in English. This curriculum guide will be instrumental in achieving the following goals:
- The curriculum guide offers essential conversation skills such as correction of mistakes, interpretation information, confirmation numbers and seeking clarification.
- The curriculum guide will increase the learners’ understanding of the Continue reading...

Introduction

William Jordan says, “Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom.” His quote reflects the wisdom and growth that Alice goes through in wonderland. The novel follows the story about a seven-year-old who is bored by her sister’s constant reading of childish stories. Alice is in search of adventure, and one of her exploits leads her to Wonderland, where the adventure begins. The story is about maturity in a world where reasoning does not apply. In wonderland, as it will be discussed, Alice is seen to grow in terms of her thinking about the world. There are specific events Continue reading...

The 4th Covey’s habit is about interdependence, or learning to work with others. But what is interdependence about? As far as human affairs go, it is the extent to which parts of a group depend on each other. In this kind of relationship, members may be socially, economically or in other ways dependent to other parts of the group and for this kind of relation to be developed two or more people are needed as participants. As different parts value different traits, interdependence can provide a vital area of agreement. It is widely accepted that the internet has Continue reading...

Psychology

Article Being Reviewed
Wright, A.G.C., Pincus, A.L., & Lenzenweger, M.F. (2012). Interpersonal development, stability and change in early adulthood. Journal of Personality 80/5, 1340-1372. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6494.2012.00761.x . Retrieved 22 Nov 2014, from EBSCOHost database.

Introduction

The paper aims to research the ‘development of the interpersonal system’ mapped by the ‘interpersonal circumplex’ in early adulthood (ages 18-22).
The paper recounts the considerable body of previous research studying the personality changes that occur across the life span of a human being. Researchers have observed that personality traits are highly stable in adulthood, barring exceptions. The mean rate of change in personality traits remains minimal, Continue reading...

General Characteristics

Adults are characterized by a number of characters. These include autonomy, self-maturity, informed decision making, maturity, more practical, less open-minded, receptive to change, multitasking, self-directed, experienced and many more qualities. All these traits that the adults have impacts either positively or negatively. Therefore, the instructional designers need to know all these traits so that they come up with the right course content and also the right structure. It will help them adjust their attitude.

The following are the description of the general learner's traits

Self-direction: They value taking the responsibility for their lives and the decisions they make. It is the reason it becomes crucial to have control over Continue reading...