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Philip Cushman's theory of the historically situated empty self

In his article, "Why the Self is Empty: Toward a Historically Situated Psychology," Phillip Cushman argues that psychology needs to take into account a contextualized look at the self, particularly the modern self, the empty self.

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Disney's negative influence on American consumer culture

Disney is more than a name. It is a brand. In fact, Disney dominates the consumer market and has socially, economically, and educationally affected American culture. The way Americans interact, buy, entertain, and teach has become less dignified and more Disney-fied.

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The bystander effect and psychological barriers to altruism

The "bystander effect" refers to the sociological phenomenon that believes that the more bystanders there are during an emergency, the less likely it is that any of them will actually try to help.

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Workplace communication effectiveness through Holland's personality theory

Different personality types, in combination with the typical stresses of a workplace, make effective communication an essential skill to develop. Yu (2010, p.

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Monsters and sympathy in Franco's Spain: Spirit of the Beehive and Pan's Labyrinth

Francisco Franco Bahamonde's rightist regime has left a severe mark on Spanish history and tradition, influencing many film directors to get actively involved in presenting society with conditions in the territory during the period.

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Multiple realities and symbolism in Bulgakov's *Master and Margarita*

Born in Kiev in 1891, Mikhail Afanas'evich Bulgakov experienced a series of political upheavals that would influence not just his personal life but also his writing. The author produced several plays, poems, and novels, the most famous of which is the Master and the Margarita.

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Amazon's expansion into Chile: Market opportunities and competitive challenges

The present expansion possibilities of Amazon.com can be studied with relation to the current competition the company faces from various other book marketing companies and the need to expand into new markets.

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Dutch Golden Age painting and social change in Western art

Looking at the Dutch works, provide some examples where dramatic stylistic elements heighten the power of everyday scenes and still lives. Think about lighting effects, movement, extension or recession of space, and elements that allude to the passage of time.

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The recruitment and selection process in modern organizations

The human resources represent the most important resource that companies can use in creating value and building competitive advantage. In order to reach these objectives, companies must develop and implement efficient human resources strategies.

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Walmart's low-price strategy and market penetration approach

Me: As part of this project, I am going to ask about your marketing efforts. We'll start with the target market -- who are you trying to attract to your store?

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