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Social norm is also described as the “customary rules of behavior that ordinate our interactions with others. “3 These rules may be explicit or implicit. They are often incorporated In the law and failure to follow the rules can result In severe punishments, Including Imprisonment or exclusion from the group. These vary and evolve not…

The pressure of getting good grades in school can be caused by a variety of factors. The student may be pushed too hard by the parents to do well. The student may also be haunted by a future with no education and little financial support. The immediate effect of overwhelming pressure can result in a…

Imagine if everyone around you considered you a hero, but in order to become a hero, you had to murder somebody. Not just anybody either, but Captain Torres. A murderer, who has killed many of your people. Given the option, would you kill them? This is the same scenario a Barber faces. In the story…

In his work, James Marcia presents four identity statuses which involve differentiating individuals based on their level of crisis/exploration or commitment. These four identity statuses are known as identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, and identity achievement. The distinction between these statuses lies in the way each status is characterized. Identity diffusion refers to a…

Movies often depict a glimpse into the inner workings of organizations which are complex and fascinating entities that consist of a group of people, who work together. Analyzing how the characters, as individuals and groups, interact with one another allows for an understanding of “how people think, feel and act” within an organization, also referred…

The Personalities test leans closer toward a personality test, rather than a leadership assessment. However, there are leadership areas which allow you to see how your personality affects your leadership style.  This instrument has combined aspects from Myers-Briggs for straightforwardness and an interpretation of the Big Five personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism…

1.      Clinical vs. Statistical Significance The findings of one scientific experiment can have statistical significance but not clinical significance. Statistical Significance is the degree by which a value is greater or smaller than what would be expected by chance. Clinical significance is related to the practical importance of the findings. Data analysis may indicate that…

Closer is film that talks about how the modern world views love. It is a love story that integrates some of the contemporary notions to the modern carefree philosophy of love. It is about chances, serendipity, intense emotions translated into sexual desires, casual affairs and betrayals and confrontations. This is a story about two couples…

There are many meanings of the word integrity. Merriam-Webster defines the word as, “firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values.“ Popular culture dictates that “integrity is being who you say you are, even when no one’s looking.” The Army Values say that integrity is “doing what is right, legally and morally.”…

In the Keirsey Temperament Test, my personality type was called “Guardian.” Guardians are known to have lifelong loyal mates and friends, very dependable, disciplined, and meticulous. They are not good at “going with the flow,” but thrives in structured schedules and daily routines. I honestly felt like I was reading about my own personal descriptions….