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Environmental design research: history, definition, and applications

What is Environmental Design Research? Environmental Design Research (EDR) = the study of the mutual relationships between human beings and the physical environment at all scales, and applications of the knowledge thus gained to improving the quality of life through better informed environmental…

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Concrete imagery in Fairy Soap advertising and psycholinguistic manipulation

The 'Fairy Soap' advertisement was used and investigated for the use of concrete imagery -- a strategy of psycholinguistics. Psycholinguistics says that concrete imagery not only forges associations but also makes imagery more vivid and helps reader comprehend and faster remember words.

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The evolution of eating disorders and gendered beauty standards

There are medical conditions which more commonly occur in one gender over another. These conditions can be either mental or physical. Very often, they are both mental and physical conditions.

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Environmental design solutions for disabled and elderly populations

At times, it has been difficult to reconcile environmental design with aesthetics and the practical needs of populations. Environmental design strives to serve the needs of the persons who inhabit spaces rather than focus on the aesthetics of architecture alone.

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Leadership development and learning theories in youth programs

Allen, S.J. (2007, Spring). Adult learning theory & leadership development," Kravis Leadership Institute, Leadership Review, 7, 26-37.

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The intellectual resilience and flexibility of interdisciplinarians

In their quest to become knowledgeable about several distinct subjects, interdisciplinarians must become conversant in the vocabulary specific to each discipline studied.

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Male mate selection preferences in undergraduate heterosexual relationships

For heterosexual undergraduate women, there is quite a bit of information available regarding what your male counterparts find attractive. The first thing a young lady can do for herself in the aim of increasing her levels of attraction to undergraduate males is to do her homework.

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Why nursing is my ideal career path and calling

Pace University's Accelerated Combined Degree Program is the ideal launching pad for my new future as a nurse.

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Communication as an interdisciplinary overarching discipline

By its very definition, "communication is a social process in which individuals employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in the environment." ("SPC 3210, Chapter 1") But it is more than just a social process, there are a number of other aspects involved in communication.

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Distinguishing mediation and moderation in causal research models

Let the discussion of mediation and moderation begin briefly with what they have in common and proceed further into what distinguishes them. Mediation and moderation are types of hypotheses most found within experimental design models.

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