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System One Thinking Everyday that we wake up we use system 1 and system 2 thinking just to get our day started. There are clear differences between the two types of thinking and when we are dealing with system 1 by itself we tend to be dealing with situations where we need to be fast…

            Abraham Lincoln once said that “Democracy is the government of the people and by the people.” In this quotation it can be seen that the word “people” means the entirety of all human beings. It does not exclude nor favor any individual or group of people. However, in reality this is not always the…

Three Different Types of Roommates Having had plenty of roommates in the past has given me a chance to observe the different kinds of behaviors a roommate can exhibit. Living with a untamed jungle monkeys is a good comparison to leaving with roommates. Roommates can never be easy to live with, especially if you get…

Critically assess Descartes’ three arguments for his claim that mind and body are distinct. The concept of Mind-Body dualism is one that has its roots in early classical philosophy, with both Plato and Aristotle setting out strong arguments for this philosophy of the mind. The most famous proponent of this theory though is the “father…

Introduction The Rouge Test was created to evaluate the understanding of Self by recognising one’s own reflection in a mirror. Two researchers independently developed this technique: Amsterdam, who used it with infants (1968 doctoral dissertation, first published in 1972), and Gallup (1970; Gallup, McClure, Hill & Bundy, 1971), who utilized it with chimpanzees and monkeys….

Renowned philosophers throughout history have extensively explored the ideal social and political organizations in search of humanity’s optimal way of life. Examples of such thinkers include Aristotle and Plato, whose works influenced each other. Their groundbreaking perspectives have greatly impacted politicians and future intellectuals, sparking unprecedented discussion and controversy in the Western World. Both Aristotle’s…

“Code of the Street” by Elijah Anderson is an extensive research on the people of the streets whose behavior and social life is construed by the code defined by their own instincts for self-respect and dignity. Elijah Anderson conducted in depth field study to focus our attention to the extent youth has to resort to…

Abstract This experiment determined the maximum distance a projectile can travel in the best angle range by shooting a projectile at various angles then measuring the distance travelled. This experiment used a toy gun, Nerf N-Strike Jolt Ex-1, which was attached to a wooden structure with a u-hook suspension and protractor. The toy gun was…

In this final paper I decided to demonstrate how the ideas and works of Plato still around and influencing many arguments made, especially in the political world. At least in my opinion I think that some of Plato’s ideas and phrases became more like predictions as the time went by. And I am glad that…

Analysis of Gregory House By Becca Kinkoph 6th per. Psychology 4-15-09 In the show, House M. D. , there is an especially difficult doctor whom people cannot help but love despite his unpleasant demeanor. This is Doctor Gregory House. He specializes in diagnosing rare medical anomalies with the help of his team of diagnosticians: Foreman,…