Manuscript culture

This theory posits that different types of comparisons (i.e., comparing the self to some “idealized” form of the self or comparing the self to some “ought-to-be” form of the self) lead to different emotional outcomes (Higgins, 1987). These emotional outcomes include two separate classes of emotion: agitation-based and dejection-based feelings (Higgins, 1987). Each class of emotion requires different organizational or managerial reactions in order to dissipate (discussed in detail later; Higgins,…

Standard: 11 Section: Key Issue 1 24) The only step of the copper production that is not bulk-reducing is A) refining. B) concentration. C) mining. D) smelting. E) none of the above Answer: A Diff: 2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Geog. Standard: 11 Section: Key Issue 2 25) The shift in steel production locations in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century can best be described as A) starting in the Pittsburgh area and then…

Depriving California Seals of their Home In the article “Harbor Seals in the Children’s Pool,” the author writes about different opinions for keeping harbor seals in the children pool or chasing them away. The author gives examples of people who agree to keep the seals the seals and their reasons, and other who don’t agree and their sights and aspects. The author shows us the two sides of the issue as positive and negative effects of keeping the children’s Beach as a rookery for California…

A particular example of social fact is racism. Racism is described as the belief in racial differences, which can cause discriminatory acts – where a distinct biological group is described as inferior; the members of a particular race are commonly faced with derogatory racial based comments, stereotypes and non-equal treatment. One of the main causes of racism is an individuals surrounding factors during their years of development and education – the passing down from generation to…

another culture by the standards of one's own culture. (Spradley, James) Ethnocentrism also generates misunderstanding and sometimes conflict. I agree that I am ethnocentric but I think ethnocentrism is difficult to avoid because culture is learned though enculturation rather than inborn. You can never know the values and norms of a particular society unless you're living there and trying to learn the culture. On the other hand, the idea of cultural relativism is the practice of judging a…

But some individuals stand up to authority figures, they are not intimidated by authority and will assert themselves rather than trying to please teachers, parents, bosses, judges and police officers etc. By turning their back on tradition, by casting off the trappings of social and cultural conventions, such individuals are libelled nonconformists; they are thus viewed and treated differently in society with possible varying results. Nonconformity should be admired and admonished, valued and…

Secularization refers to the transformation of a society from close identification with religious values toward non-religious values. It refers to the belief that as societies progress, particularly through modernization and rationalization, religion loses its authority in all aspects of social life and governance. Stark provides many pieces of evidence that disagree with the theory of secularization. He believes that secularization is an exaggeration that has been passed over the years - a…

Agree a personal development plan 5. Using learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development (SHC 32.1.1) Duties and responsibilities of own role Every care worker has a duty to act responsibly in their own role, maintaining expected standards of care. Complete the diagram below, using the circles to write in aspects of your role and responsibilities, your job description will help with this. Standards that…

provided explanations, reassured life, encouraged people to live on and inspired great achievements. The creation of the universe and also humans are the same in the myths of the Greeks and the Romans. The gods and goddesses were the same for both these cultures but the Romans gave those gods Roman names. Ultimately, creation myths are popular because they allow questions about the origin of the universe and mankind to be answered. Moreover, these myths explain the very existence of man and…

interpreting non-verbal communications from other cultures and be aware that specific gestures may mean something different if not completely opposite in a different culture. Take for example in New Zealand European culture direct eye-to-eye contact is seen as respectful and showing interest in the persons speaking, whereas in Maori and Pacific Island cultures eye contact is viewed as offensive or aggressive (Massey University, 2008), while in other cultures such as Japanese or African eye…