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Through the perspective of a little Chinese-American child, Amy Tan’s “Fish Cheeks” gives readers a moving peek into the difficulties of ethnic identification. The complex relationships between assimilation, self-perception, and the need for acceptability are highlighted in this semi-autobiographical narrative. The story, which takes place at a Christmas meal, explores deeper ideas like history, shame,…

October Sky Vs. Rocket Boys Have you ever read a book and later watched the movie version only to find out that they are completely different? In Homer Hickam’s book, “October Sky” and the film adaptation by Joe Johnstun, the main character Sonny Hickam is portrayed differently. His physical characteristics, personal goals, motivation, and his…

Nest Every person has a right to a different way of mental processes, a right to express their beliefs in ways they believe is morally and ethically right; however, we see in novel, “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Keyes, that the patients of the mental ward are stripped of their rights and…

Eating Disorders Eating disorders are a result of an individual who has dissatisfaction about his or her weight and will go to excessive lengths to maintain his or her appearance (Hansel & Dammar, 2008). Wanting to maintain a certain weight so that one can become a model or involve themselves in an extracurricular activity in…

Psychological Disorders and Misdiagnosis Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, mood swings, irritability, or feelings of sadness or grandeur? How about aggressive behavior, sleep pattern difficulties, weight changes, negativity. Is it possible that you have poor judgment, loss of interest, or have a shortened sense of the future? Well…

The guiding principle of community psychology has always been to focus on the setting or population as the basis for change, rather than the individual (Revenson et al., 2001). Therefore, when a community faces a threat or difficulty, it should be seen as a problem affecting all members of that community, not just one person….

Dr. Mark McMinn has written a wonderful book for those who are considering the path of Christian counseling. His main focus is on two aspects of the counselor’s life and his therapy sessions. The focus on the first chapter of this book is how we as counselors can integrate the Christian faith into counseling practices….

Martin Chuzzlewit Essay, Research Paper “ My chief object in this narrative was, to exhibit in a assortment of facets the commonest of all the frailties: to demo how Selfishness propagates itself ; and to what a inexorable giant it may turn, from little beginnings ” – Charles Dickens about the intent of his novel:…

Every society possesses its rhythms and timetables for events, milestones, and achievements. These collective expectations, often unspoken yet profoundly influential, form the essence of what is termed the “social clock.” It defines the typical ages at which individuals in a society should achieve certain milestones, such as starting a career, marrying, or retiring. But is…

Psychopharmacology by definition is the in-depth study of changes in behavior, moods and way of thinking as a result of intake of drugs. Anger management on the other hand refers to therapeutic exercises that a person goes through in order to control their anger. This discussion looks at these two conditions, their differences and the…