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Developmental observation of five-year-old Maribel's social and cognitive skills

Statement of Research/Observation: To observe a five-year-old female child in her natural setting to determine age appropriate developmental stages.

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Rise and fall of ancient Mesopotamian state systems

The ancient state-systems of Sumeria, Assyria and Persia each rose, flourished and fell in the region known as Mesopotamia between 3500 BC and 330 BC.

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Ethical issues in mutual fund management and investor protection

A conflict of interest, simply put, is a situation in which the decision maker has two or more competing interests. Market timing, late trading, insider trading, illegal trading, fraud, partial disclosure, non-disclosure...the manifestation of conflicts of interest is seemingly endless.

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Ingroup and outgroup dynamics in the film Rosewood

Rosewood is a film particularly suitable and interesting for the application of social psychology. It concerns the story of a black community in early 20th-century Florida. The community was rather a-typical of the time, since black people were wealthy landowners.

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The Body Shop's expansion into the Thai market and its global competition

We live in a global world. Technology, in particular television and the Internet, link together different peoples. They cross the barriers of oceans, mountains, and political frontiers.

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School nurse assessment tool for identifying ADHD in children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder presents itself in many different ways for many different people. It is further complicated by the fact that there are three types of ADHD recognized by the DSM-IV and even further evidence that females and males manifest the disorder in different ways.

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Media bias and its influence on public opinion

It is often suggested that pure objectivity in media reportage is a myth. This view has become accepted as fact and is supported by the research and experience of objectivity in the sciences and other disciplines.

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Factors influencing brand market definition beyond brand management

Business Marketing brand manager was quoted as saying, "You may think you define your relevant market." Comment.

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Puritan origins of American national character and individualism

What characteristics are distinctly American, regardless of class, race, background? What is problematic about making these generalizations and inheriting the culture? What have we inherited exactly? What problems arise with our ideals - and are we being honest with ourselves?

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Mythology's role in teaching moral values and cultural understanding

On an individual level, mythology could teach moral or human truths, whereas on a collective level mythology could be used to keep people in touch with their origins. Mythological stories could then be used to teach children values such as hard work, diligence and obedience.

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