Essays on Interaction

Report on Psychometric testing of the two new staff members (A and B)

Introduction
This report presents the result of the psychometric analysis of Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Beatrice, the two staff members who will be working together for the first time on the company’s brand new project. The two staff members will be expected to partner to deliver on the company’s new project which seeks to come up with a plan for venturing into a new market. The team is expected to conduct market research and determine a suitable new market for the company to begin its operations.
This report therefore focuses on aspects of the two staff members Continue reading...

"Are Protein-Protein interactions likely to be valid therapeutic targets for cancer therapy?"
In her paper entitled “Protein-Protein interactions and cancer: small molecules going in for the kill” Michelle Arkin raises questions regarding the grooved and linear regions that permit protein-protein bonds, the binding peptides also found in those regions, if those interfaces are tractable for small molecule discovery and what compounds might serve as bonding agents. Further investigation of compounds would include if they are active, inhibiting, and do they help further characterize the target. She documents tubulin and several others that have potential. Her conclusion confirms that those Continue reading...

Middle Range Nursing Theories

Middle range nursing theories are different from grand nursing theories and nursing practice theories in a way that the latter lies somewhere between the two latter theories in terms of scope and limitations. Middle range nursing theories also act as a bridge between nursing practice and grand nursing theories . In this paper, the middle range nursing theory of parent to child interaction as proposed by Kathryn Barnard will be discussed. The discussion will focus on the background of the theorist and how some significant life experiences affected his work as a nursing theorist; scrutinizing the principles as presented by Continue reading...

Mental disorders are a common illness in the society. Scholars and medical practitioners have taken time and effort in attempting to understand the causes and treatment methods for these conditions. However, since the biological processes that leads to mental illnesses are quite difficult to understand, several hypotheses have developed to assist studies. Genetics and other environmental factors have been associated with numerous mental disorders. This paper first evaluates the issues of mental disorder such as depression and provides review into the genetics involved. Then the paper reviews studies into twin cases, association and neurodevelopment disorders. The research will then Continue reading...

Abstract

Thesis: The high engagement with the social media world has weakened the family bonds and worsened the generation gap and communication difficulties between parents that did not grow up with these social media and their children. It also created future young adults that lack foundations of personal social interaction, fundamental for their role in society.
In this essay, it is presented a critical analysis of what the impact of the social media available nowadays is in the family environment and mechanism, bringing to the light the fact that these are times when everyone is highly engaged in these types Continue reading...

Introduction

Technology has been a significant component in design and interaction. With the use of technology, the ways in which designers interact with each other has changed considerably. Moreover, technology has changed the way designers come up with their work due to advancements in computing technology and the development of software that offers greater versatility and innovation. . Digital design is the leading and the most widely adapted form for designers these days facilitated by technologies developed in order to ensure better delivery of service. The rise in technological advancements changed the concept of digital design in today’s contemporary business Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Throughout the history of psychological discovery, psychologists have proposed many ideas. One such theory, named by Herbert Blumer, is referred to as Social Interactionist Theory. Through the work of Blumer, as well as the efforts of George Herbert Mead, Blumer’s teacher, and Mead’s cohort, Charles Horton Cooley, the trio was able to devise an idea that explained our social selves and the world we inhabit. Unlike psychologists before them, Mead and Cooley attempted to explain human development and interaction as it occurred in small groups, rather than attaching people as one single unit. The theory also attempted Continue reading...

The 21^st century and beyond is an era of creativity and inventions and the daily activities need to embrace these new inventions, otherwise we will be left lagging behind. Modern technology has revolutionized everything and it requires that we keep in phase with it. The world today is destining to globalization and technology is the major tool used to achieve this objective. For us to interact with the outside world we need technology right at our hands. Continue reading...

Impact of Technology on Social Interaction

Introduction
It has been witnessed that there is a movement of human kind into the era of digitization where people are being connected through a never stopping technological drift. This technological boom has changed the ways of social interaction of at both emotional and physiological level. The depth of this change has felt by people, institution and business. Certainly, there is no sign of slowing down technological expansion so it is very important to know the impact of such changes on the social lives . This paper will attempt to identify some pros and cons of the technological change on Continue reading...

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Suchman argues that plans are an important component in computer science and Artificial Intelligence research. According to Suchman, plans are understood best not as determinates of action but are explained as rhetorical devices for explaining the action. This helps her to explain the aspect of human-machine interaction. She recommended methods like conversation analysis and ethnomethodology for studying the relation between machines and human beings in reality. Suchman used methods and theories from different fields or disciplines in order to understand fully the concept of human –machine relationship. The examples of the real world problems dealing interacting with human beings Continue reading...

Introduction

The application of metaphor has important function in human computer interaction (HCI).It can be used as a device to aid users appreciate new or strange technologies and as a tool to direct the design process. The creators of fresh computer based instruments face the same issues of design just like those in human computer interaction. It is widely used in various type of interface designs ranging from computer interfaces, gesture controlled instruments, mobile phone interfaces, smart phones and tablets, other structures of mental model, autonomous systems, assistive devices and any other interface design that is based on users’ Continue reading...

Introduction

Information Technology has transformed major areas of human life. Technology has made it easier for humans to communicate and interact with each other. Infusing classrooms with digital learning materials such as computers, hand held devices and the internet increases student-to-student interaction as well as student-teacher interaction (Bitner & Bitner, 2002). Interaction forms the basis of learning as through it students get to discuss educational materials with each other (Sharma & Barrett, 2011). Students also tend to initiate discussions with the teachers, therefore, understanding of the course’s contents. Information technology makes this educational interaction faster than it is without technology whereby Continue reading...

Description of the theory

A theory is an ideology or system of ideas developed by an individual to explain a phenomenon. Symbolic interaction theory was established by sociologist known as George Herbert Mead, who up to date is considered one of the great sociologists on earth. This theory states that symbolic interaction is the process of the interaction information of meanings for individuals. He says that people tend to behave in a particular manner or act to a situation based on the symbolic meaning they relate to a situation. Meanings and symbols allow individual to carry out the distinctively human action (Herman 2003). Continue reading...

Background

Witness Protection Programs are an extension of law enforcement that is shrouded in secrecy. Originally developed to protect organized crime witnesses, these programs now have wider application (UN, 2008). In criminal cases involving members of organized crime, witnesses testify at risk to their own lives, or personal safety, as well as those close to them. This is not the only group with whom a witness may find themselves, and their families, in peril. Over the years, Witness Protection has evolved to also include other well-resourced individuals and groups who are facing criminal conviction, such as despots and war criminals Continue reading...

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Sociology focuses on the study of human relations. It is a study directed towards the behavior of an individual to others and behavior of groups. Understanding on the nature of the society primarily depends on the nature of these interrelationships. Sociology relies on sociological perspectives and theories to explain on social phenomena. These theories emerged within the changing societies. They tend to explain comprehensively a given social phenomena.

The society establishes social institutions to carry out specialized functions. The operation of these social institutions is highly influenced by the sociological perspective held by majority of its Continue reading...

Virtual Communities

Technology reflects the lives human beings lead; cell phones represent our desire to communicate remotely from virtually any location, computers and the internet reflect our thirst for information, and online social networks are the spitting image of the kinds of connections humans make on a daily basis in reality. On Facebook and Myspace, people use their personalized profile pages to demonstrate their social or economic status. Sometimes the number of friends a person has is used as an indication of their social classification. While these online communities are entirely digital and, from a literal standpoint, have no material basis, Continue reading...

Throughout the history of the field of sociology, sociologists have studied sociology, or “human behavior in society (Anderson and Taylor, 2011, p.4)” using different theoretical frameworks. Sociologists examine how societies operate and take a closer look at social phenomena and problems using a variety of different theories. These several theories are generally categorized within three major, or macro, theories or perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interaction. Each of these theories is valuable and they are often blended or used together to explain social happenings.
Structural functionalism, or functionalism, approaches society as a system of interrelated parts. With Continue reading...

Introduction

The 21st century has seen an increase in the use of technology. Scenarios of individuals walking while listening to their iPods, people at restaurants using their iPads or mobile phones are common. Young children at homes are increasingly playing video games. In colleges and other institutions of higher learning, students are increasingly using technology devices such as the iPod, to listen to music between classes and also sometimes during lectures. Based on different literature, there are very differing views on whether technology does cause social isolation or whether it increases social interaction. How technology leads to social isolation or Continue reading...

Why is movement important for heritage planning for living historic cities?

The importance of space and movement in cities is well recognized in many disciplines including sociology (Goffman, 1963, 1972; Lefebvre, 1991), geography (Christaller, 1933; Ullman, 1954; Weber, 1921) architecture and urban studies (Jacobs, 1961; Hillier, 1996). For example, in his urban sociological studies, Goffman (1972) looked at movement or flow to uncover the meaning of social interaction and cultural production in a general sense. He referred to mobility as an aspect of urbanity in a number of examples and empirical discussions. Goffman also developed a rich vocabulary for describing mobility in urban life impacting the way we think about Continue reading...

Introduction

Cells are independent units of life. However, when a cell becomes part of an organism, it becomes part of a tissue and organ system. Cells in a tissue are joined to each other and to the extracellular matrix (ECM) by cell junctions. There are three kinds of cell junctions: Occluding junctions, anchoring junctions and communication junctions. Occluding junctions occur in the epithelium where the adjacent cells are so tightly sealed together that even small molecules cannot pass. Communicating junctions allow the exchange of chemical and electrical signals between cells. Anchoring junctions are the ones which attach a cell either Continue reading...

Around the world today, there are more and more children and adults who, for esthetic, personal, economic and academic reasons, are becoming multilingual. It is a known fact that there are more bilingual minds on the earth than people who have only learned one language. Whether it be to find new friends, literatures or business ventures, there happens to be many reasons to learn something or a second language.
There are a number of rewards of being able to learn a second language. These rewards include learning advantages that can happen during a specific level of proficiency in another Continue reading...

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The concept of Cottrell atmosphere is important to many aspects of material sciences and engineering. This was first proposed by Cottrell and Bilby in 1949 to explain the interaction of solute carbon atoms with defects in steel. The Cottrell atmospheres occur under the interaction between the dislocations and impurities (alloying elements) in matrix metal.  These defects, like a dislocation, produce long-range elastic stress fields that distort the interstitial lattice site around the defect in the matrix. These distorted lattice sites then provide lower energy sites for the solute carbon to occupy, thus relieving some of the stress field. This Continue reading...

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Fish oil and aspirin A clinical study was carried on 10 healthy patients to investigate the effect of omega 3 fatty acid prescription in combination with aspirin on the platelet aggregation effect and bleeding time. Aspirin alone inhibited platelet aggregation in presence of low concentration of collagen.Omega3 fatty acid treatment did not inhibit platelet aggregation under the experimental condition; however combination of aspirin and omega 3 fatty acid inhibited blood platelet aggregation. This study demonstrated the efficacy of prescribing omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) with aspirin to Continue reading...

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In the field of nursing, nurses have a responsibility of providing treatment and care to their patients; this provision ensures easy coping with ailments and wellbeing. In order to carry out their responsibilities effectively, nurses must interact with their patients in an appropriate manner. The nurse-client relationship is an interactive process in terms of feelings, thoughts, and actions. According to Peplau’s outline of Interpersonal Relations theory, such relationships are crucial in nursing practice. Whether the client is an individual, group, family or community, this relationship benefits them in a variety of aspects (College of Registered Nurses of British Continue reading...

Introduction

Most video games are narrated in English and require at least basic English ability. In most games, regardless of genre, the four major language domains are included: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With the emergence of online gaming, people from all around the world have the opportunity to communicate and strategize while being truly engaged in their task. While most of these tasks are purely for entertainment, there is often learning taking place at an efficient and enjoyable level. While developing a framework for engagement theory, Kearsley & Schneiderman (1999) suggested that:
Students must be meaningfully engaged in learning activities Continue reading...

Voice Interaction Systems for better Driving

Voice interactions systems are becoming more popular in the motor-vehicle industry. The systems are indicating an increasing popularity due to the extensive use evident almost in the entire world. The experience is the latest driving is associated with functionalities systems like navigation, electric windows, air-conditioning, mobile telecommunication, seat adjustment, multimedia content and many others. There is an increased completion in the vehicles menu structures and the control panels that exists in a car’s information system (Bonneau, & Blanchard, 2008). These voice interaction systems are hazardous to the safety of drivers since they lead to diverting the attention of the Continue reading...

Introduction

Mental health is perhaps one the most important forms of health that humans consider to be vital. Several mental conditions such as Alzheimer’s and depression have been recorded with high prevalence in the society and this has alarmed medical practitioners and government bodies as well . While these condition may abound, little knowledge exist as to the manner in which they occur and treatment methods. Scholars and medical practitioners have taken time and effort in the endeavor to comprehend the causes and treatment methods of mental disorders. However, since the biological processes that lead to mental illnesses are quite Continue reading...

Introduction

I. Description of Theories Applied
II. Application of Social Penetration Theory

B. Application of Economic Aspect of Social Penetration Theory

III. Application of Uncertainty Reduction Theory

A. Virtual Communication and Uncertainty Reduction

B. Benefits of Virtual Interaction and Theoretical Explanation
Conclusion

Introduction
People tend to interact with the help of various social networks more frequently. USA Today reported that more people entrust the choice of their mates to Internet. Statistics represented in the article showed that 22% of men and 12% of women surveyed experienced “a romantic, sexual or erotic relationship online, even some of those over 65 (7%)” (Marcus, 2011).
I. Description of Theories Applied
Online relationship development support several concepts of Continue reading...

Introduction

Heritage planning primarily involves the development, preservation, and restoration of heritage sites. Heritage sites come in different forms and one of which is the historic living city. Essentially, the historic living city pertains to towns or cities that grow alongside the development of urban spaces. It contributes or influences development in various disciplines such as heritage planning and architecture among others, and components or segments of human life be it cultural, economic, social, and political life (Bandarin & van Oers, 2012; Serageldin, Shluger, & Martin-Brown, 2001; Weyeneth, 2000). Historic living cities also bear specific qualities and characteristics, which is why defining Continue reading...

Interpersonal Communication Theories and Infidelity

Interpersonal Communication Theories and Infidelity
Infidelity is a common problem found in many relationships and marriages. Whether couples are married or dating, straight or gay, it appears that 48% of couples are unfortunately bound to experience a period of infidelity . Many believe that infidelity only brings on episodes of conflict between the couple, followed by an inevitable breakup or divorce. They do not think there is any way through infidelity, or that there is any other type of communication involved. However, interpersonal communication is far more complex than that, and the couple can become mired in several different theories Continue reading...

Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “How Social Distance Shapes Human-Robot Interaction”

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Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “How Social Distance Shapes Human-Robot Interaction”

Summary

According to the study conducted by Yunkyung Kim and Bilge Mutlu, it was discovered that proxemic distance had an influence on human-robot interaction. In fact, the research study focused on the relationships that people might develop with robots that are created to play “different social roles” as they pertain to distance; and the study was also designed to determine how the different aspects of social distance form individuals’ experiences with and “acceptance of robots” [ 4]. The research conducted by Kim and Mutlu acknowledged Continue reading...

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In second language acquisition, the teaching methods are primarily meant to contribute to learner’s acquisition of the language, not learning of the targeted foreign language. This implies focusing on communication (enhancing the vocabulary) and on process rather than on grammar and on product (learning the language). In this context, for stimulating the communication, teachers need to create relaxed environments for the learners to feel comfortable in communicating and interacting among themselves, sharing their experience with others and in the same time learning from various strategies or language acquisition methods. Such language acquisition methods are presented in the current Continue reading...

Online friendship that is often enhanced through internet interaction has developed both positive and negative impacts to the development of the adolescents. As concerns develop amongst the educators and other psychologists about the effect the online interaction has had on the developing or growing adolescents, we cannot shun away from exposing some of the effects of these developments especially the effect on the social developments of the adolescent children. The online interaction in essence has affected majority of the teenagers than it has influenced the parents and other people beyond the adolescent age bracket. The teenagers in their consumption Continue reading...

The theory of expanding consciousness highly draws its rationale from the theory of the human unity that was crafted by Martha Rodgers. The formulation of this theory was motivated by the rising bone of contention regarding the definition of health. Different theorists were of the view that health of was the lack of diseases or any other bodily malfunction within a human being (Newman, 1994, p.21). Margret Newman sought to expand the scope of understanding regarding the concept of human health. This led to the crafting of her theory of expanding consciousness. Newman’s theory of expanding consciousness extrapolated Continue reading...

It is of paramount importance to first distinguish between gender and sex. Gender is basically that inner feeling of being either male or female, while sex can be defined as the groupings of species of living things in two categories that are often perceived to be genetically or biologically composed. In nearly every social phenomenal, gender differences are seen to exist from the time of birth where gender expectations could in a major way influence girls and boy's treatment. Psychologists say that gender expectations could somewhat commence before birth with the expected baby’s parents, friends and relatives picking Continue reading...

The internet has brought about fundamental changes in the overall day to day lives of people in society. On balance, despite the negative impacts that the internet has brought about, it can be surmised that the internet has made an immense contribution the improvement of lifestyles and living conditions of humanity. In other words, as some society members have noted, the internet is indeed the twenty first century world wonder. This paper will examine the changes that have been occasioned by the internet and their effect on humanity.
It is impossible to talk about the changes attendant to the Continue reading...

Sociology is the analysis of human behavior and social phenomena mainly conducted through research. It covers themes ranging from religion, law, culture to social class. Family is the basic unit in society, carrying out the most important functions and its members are closely related through blood, ancestry, adoption or the marriage bond. The family can either be nuclear or extended and the members are interdependent on different levels. Sociology is keen on family issues such as childbearing and upbringing.
Feminists and Marxists have often argued against the notion that the family is a beneficial institution to society, citing negative Continue reading...

Prions are infectious proteins that are usually linked with the occurrence of neurodegenerative disorders in humans as well as many other mammals. They belong to the class of misfolded proteins and are the causative agents for the different transmissible diseases, mainly encephalopathy that can be defined by the changes in the anatomy accompanied by Pathophysiological origin that follow Mendelian genetics. The main characterization of the disease is the aggregation of proteins in the neurological system leading to degenerative brain diseases that are fatal and are incurable at present.
Murray et al. (2004, p.37) have stressed Continue reading...

Introduction

Any given society is made up human beings. Sociology is a social science that deal with the study of how these human beings interacts amongst themselves, causes of their interaction, and the results of these human interactions. In sociology, human beings are defined as social beings. Social life revolves around several components that can be used to explain how a society operates and exists. The three major of these components are the social structures, social interaction, and the social institutions. Different societies have different cultures, norms, and beliefs. In order to understand how the societies differentiate, it is important Continue reading...

Erving Hoffman (1922-1982) embodied in the sociological theory of Shakespeare's verse:

"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players:They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts" (Shakespeare)
Socio dramatic approach is a version of symbolic interactionism. E. Hoffman understood social "I" as the property is not an actor, but as the product of theatrical interaction between performers and audience. As well as in the theater, in the social life are important suits in which we play a role, scene props, scenery. However, the main role, of course belongs to our partners on the stage and the audience. Continue reading...