Essays on Propensity

Based on the scores on the leadership traits from the questionnaire, both my strongest and weakest leadership traits have been magnificent. The first strong trait I exhibit is integrity. It is because of the high levels of trustworthiness and honesty that I use in handling every situation. Besides, I have a set of guiding principles while also taking responsibility for each action that I undertake. (Northouse 27) Another strong leadership trait that I harbor is determination. This is as a result of the focus and attention that I often give to the tasks at hand. With this, I have ...

Psychology of stress

Describe neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Explain the importance to the brain. Neuroplasticity alludes to the capacity of the mind to re-model and change with a specific end goal to have the capacity to adjust to new conditions. Neuroplasticity works in exceptionally intriguing routes, for example, we can be accustomed to doing a given kind of action ordinary or more often than not, and this makes us get acquainted with it and it gradually changes to end up distinctly our propensity. This procedure of adaption is the manner by which Neuroplasticity works in light of the fact that once we quit ...

The industry for this research will be the telecommunications sector. The industry has consistently been at the center of innovation and growth and has also culminated in the disruption of other industries. Its key elements encompass mobile devices, as well as, broadband connectivity that has also been regarded as important fabrics of the current society which is the information age. The sector has been instrumental in promoting the momentum for other notable technological trends such as video streaming and mobile payments. In this regard, the publicly traded corporation in the telecommunication industry that will be subject to this discussion ...

The dichotomy associated with administration, as well as, politics is an important model that represents the idea that there is a requirement for a division between public administration and, on the other hand, political realm. Worth noting is that the evolution of these pillars took place when politics was largely associated with the corrupt. Therefore, most societies wanted more accountability coupled by controlled politics in the public domain. It is in this regard that the following article will discuss the element of accountability as the most crucial in terms of public sector operations. Practicing accountability in public sector operations ...

Culture shock is described as the feeling of abandonment experienced by an individual, who has been exposed abruptly to a new or unfamiliar way of life. However, due to the rapid increase in immigrants in various countries, the concept of culture shock has been replaced by the concept cultural unrest. Cultural unrest is described as a situation where two cultures live together, but their togetherness is triggered by acceptance that has occurred due to shared concern, resentment, and indifference (Moufakkir 324). Four stages are involved in the cultural unrest. The first one is the stage of high expectations while ...

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Exordium The death penalty is something which has existed for centuries in various countries, but recently it has been coming under increased scrutiny. More people are turning to the view that it is somehow inhumane, or perhaps that it is immoral to say that we who obey and make the law are better than those break and oppose it, while still committing the same acts as they do (presuming that the offenders are murderers, of course). It could be said that the death penalty was a simple solution for a simpler time. Today, not only do we have the ...

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Nursing is a proper administration that helps people to distinguish and create approaches to help in the process of medical intervention and recovery (Blais, 2015). Orem's hypothesis supports a patient-nurse relationship, with consideration being the essential center and a definitive objective is wellbeing reclamation. In other words, it is essential in helping patients recover their health in a quick manner. In this case, it should be noted that patients expect to receive medication that best suits their needs, especially in advanced care. It is imperative to note that stakeholders in this case include patients, significant others, and the medical ...

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How does the factor of gender impact the concept of violent offending? One of the most commonly held notions is that males have a higher propensity to commit violent crimes compared to women. This holding is one of the most widely held concepts in the area of criminology. However, there is a growing debate as to the scope of the “gender gap” in terms of violent offending has shifted in recent years. A number of commentators hold that the gap is described in terms of its stability; others proffer that there is an observable closing of the gap, particularly ...

Saudi Arabia is one of the richest country in the world, specifically because of its oil-rich land which drives its economy. It has also one of the highest per capita income in the world. In 2008, the per capita income was estimated to have been US$ 24,000. Along with its economic and financial growth, the country has also invested largely in healthcare services, specifically for its constituents. As a testament to such, the World Health organization has ranked Saudi Arabia 25th, out of 190 countries (The Patient Factor, n.d.). The country first forayed into public health in 1925. ...

Ray WA, Chung CP, Murray KT, Hall K, Stein C. Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain. JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain Wayne A. Ray, PhD1; Cecilia P. Chung, MD, MPH2; Katherine T. Murray, MD2,3; Kathi Hall, BS1; C. Michael Stein, MB, ChB2,3 [+] Author Affiliations JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

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Abstract ABSTRACT | INTRODUCTION | METHODS | RESULTS | DISCUSSION | CONCLUSIONS | ARTICLE INFORMATION | REFERENCES Importance  Long-acting opioids increase the risk of unintentional overdose deaths but also may increase ...

Introduction. Short mentions of the history of Samuelson Multiplier-Accelerator Model or the Hansel-Samuelson Model and the idea of the paper. Thesis statement. Models based on the interaction between the accelerator and multiplier are models of Keynesian sense and describe the process of economic transition from one equilibrium state to another when exogenous parameters change. Samuelson Multiplier-Accelerator Model is a model of the business cycle, in which the mechanisms of market fluctuations are explained on the basis of the principle of acceleration and the multiplier concept.

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Basis of the Samuelson Multiplier-Accelerator Model: Samuelson Multiplier-Accelerator Model includes only the market of ...

Inflation in the United States

Inflation can be defined as that general rate where the pricing levels for both commodities and services rises consequently causing the country’s purchasing power to fall drastically. It is at this point that the duty of central banks comes in as they try limiting the occurrence of inflation for purposes of keeping the economy going smoothly. In fact, this phenomenon can be traced as early as the coming to an end of the Second World War, which essentially marked the commencement of a golden age for the American economy. Basically, the time was marked by a surging productivity, ...

In summary, the article talks about the significance of the acquired knowledge and the efficiency of the actions taken depending on the quality of questions that are asked. With this, it maintains that questions have the right key required in opening the doors needed for dialogue, as well as, discovery. This means that the questions that have been asked offer an invitation to various breakthroughs and the creativity needed in the development of different sectors. The authors maintain that the questions can sufficiently ignite the much-needed change through the generation of creative insights where applicable. On top of giving ...

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Racial profiling has always been an issue of discussion over the past few years. It is however, considered the practice done by law enforcement officers to having a target on certain individuals with suspicion of crime based on the individual’s characters. The targets considered as social profiling are based on certain unique characteristics including race, ethnicity, the national origin or even religion. Walking and Williams(2008) state that the discriminatory actions are mainly carried out in the western countries, which have high diversity degree. The law enforcing bodies, however, treat racial profiling differently. The U.S. department of justice ...

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Regression analysis is the statistical technique commonly used in econometric modeling and carrying out economic forecasts. This study sought to assess the precision multiple linear regression in evaluating the evolution in real GDP per capita in the USA between 1998 and 2011 using expenditure approach. Three macroeconomic variables were used; Gross domestic product, net investment and final consumption. Net investment and final consumption are model regressors predicting GDP. The researcher used MS Excel to carry out all the statistical analysis on the data. The analysis result shows weak linear development GDP increment. Small fluctuations were observed around the fitted ...

“Poor single mother on welfare tell me how you did it?” rings the famous lyric of the late Rapper-Activist Tupac Amaru Shakur. The son of a former Black Panther, this ode to his mother provides a glimpse into the conundrum of surviving in the wake of being poor and black on public assistance. What Shakur unknowingly reveals is the image of welfare in a more empathetic and realistic way that illuminates instead of ignoring the lived realities of its recipients. While Shakur’s lyric is compassionate in it’s depiction, conservative lawmakers are less considerate in their elucidation of ...

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Cloud computing is a considerably new development which has taken root in the business world (King, 2008). Mell & Grance (2011) define cloud computing as a model that enables the convenient, ubiquitous, and network access to configurable computing resources that are pooled together. These resources include computer services, network servers, networks, and storage space for data. These resources can be provided to prospective customers and also forfeited without the need for significant management effort. The interaction between the provider of cloud computing services and the customer is also not required for this model (Mell & Grance 2011). Cloud computing consists of ...

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As we look at the significance of the Mhabodhi Temple as a sacred site in India, we must consider the impact of the Buddhist faith on this land. To begin, let me give a definition of each of the four noble truths, as given to us by Buddha, and provide a short explanation of each. The First Noble Truth is Dukkha (Suffering). Simply put, life on earth is ripe with suffering. It is all around us and cannot be avoided. Throughout life, there will sickness, poverty, disease, issues with growing old, and eventually death. Buddha also teaches that we ...

In the recent times, the issue of crime and deviance has become one of the most talked about within the society. Deviance is made up of two categories: legally deviant behavior and illegally deviant behavior. For example, to understand legally deviant behavior, we can refer to this situation. Jonathan walked through his local library while listening to loud music from her mobile phone. This can be termed legally deviant since she is not breaking any law, but her acts are socially unacceptable. Moreover, illegally deviant takes place in a different approach. For instance, Kelvin hit a pregnant face on ...

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Executive Summary In this study, the city wanted to determine the economic value of the Sharp Park and the surrounding coastal trail. Instinctively, one may think of lost revenues, or possible income which may be generated by keeping the golf course. However, in the study, it has been determined that the amount earned from the golf course is actually much lesser than the amount required to maintain such. In fact, the city does not even earn from such property. The expense is greater than the revenues generated. But in the course of the research, it has been ascertained that ...

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Fluctuations in consumption are an important cause of cyclical fluctuations in the economy, so the analysis of the theory of consumer demand helps to study macroeconomics laws in many ways. It allows you to determine the effect on national consumption, savings and investments, their relation to the national income. The theory of consumer behavior was developed by George. M. Keynes. It has a leading position in the macroeconomic theory as an important tool of economic analysis. The national consumption and national savings account for a total after-tax income of a population. A national consumption is the amount of money ...

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Body dissatisfaction refers to an individual’s negativity regarding their own body image. It is found throughout all individuals, regardless of age or gender. However, studies have shown differences do exist when it comes to body dissatisfaction and an individual’s age or gender. Previous research has been aimed at body dissatisfaction and the causes that leads to an individual’s body dissatisfaction. This study is aimed at analyzing whether or not media exposure has a bigger influence when it comes to body dissatisfaction than psychological factors. The sample for this study will consist of 450 participants throughout three ...