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Festinger and Carlsmith's cognitive dissonance experiment reviewed

Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance, by Leon Festinger and James M. Carlsmith (1957), (Lesko, pgs. 115-123). Write a brief review of the study, and be sure to answer the following questions: What was the hypothesis in the Festinger/Carlsmith experiment?

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Parental conflict resolution in sibling disputes

As parent of two growing boys, my partner and I have certainly experienced our share of conflicts that required resolutions over the years.

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Thomas Aquinas and the four medieval senses of Scripture

Within the writings and the thinking of Thomas Aquinas - with reference to the four Medieval senses of Scripture (moral, literal, allegorical and anagogical or mystical interpretation) - there is an abundance of original and worthy ideas that have more than stood the test of time.

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Mike Huckabee's rise from obscurity to presidential contender

Mick Huckabee has surprised - and even shocked - the world of presidential politics with his remarkable climb from obscurity to worthy contender. He has brilliantly and effortlessly played the role of David in "David vs.

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The double standard in American sexual morality and gender inequality

Gender equality in the United States has achieved tremendous strides, particularly since the middle of the last century.

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Compulsory military service for eighteen-year-olds in the United States

In my personal experience, many 18-year-olds fail to make much productive use of their time, especially those who do not pursue education beyond high school.

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Ice cream as metaphor for reclaiming childhood innocence

Sometimes, when I am feeling particularly blue, I take a walk past my favorite ice cream stand and order the same order I used to have every summer as a little kid. Eating an ice cream cone, especially a soft serve ice cream cone, is taking a trip back in time.

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U.S. economic interests and involvement in Vietnam

U.S. involvement in Vietnam from very different perspectives, even though they sound very similar in title and purpose. Author Hearden notes that the U.S.

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Does media violence cause real-life youth violence?

Is television alone responsible for 10% of youth violence? (Statistics, 2005) Does society need to "shoot" or annihilate the messengers who bring literal and "real-life" acts of violence and bad news?

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Transcendentalism in Emerson, Fuller, and Holmes's works

Philosophies and schools of thought have guided human society in its pursuit for greater knowledge and real truth about life and human existence.

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