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Botticelli's Birth of Venus: iconography and religious influence

Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli is a 500-year-old work of art that remains important and relevant today. The 15th century painting, which depicts the birth of the Roman goddess Venus, makes use of the technical styles of the time, but also demonstrates some important differences.

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Bullying prevalence and definitions in American schools

It would be difficult to ascertain the exact prevalence of bullying because researches and studies on the subject produce varying results depending of the type of measures used. But it is unanimously agreed that bullying is commonly and regularly practiced in schools across America.

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Brian C. Robertson's critique of American day care in Day Care Deception

Robertson, Brian C. (2003) Day Care Deception: What the Child Care Establishment Isn't Telling Us. New York: Encounter. What is turning America's children into murderers and psychopaths?

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Job redesign for accounting positions in media companies

For an accounting position, the main responsibilities involved are related to financial reporting, accounting operations, accounts payable, payroll (payments). Usually, an accounting department consists of a general director, a supervisor, and accountants.

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Robert Merton's theory of deviance and anomie in social structures

Rather than attribute deviant behavior to psychological or biological impulses, Robert Merton explains deviance in sociological terms.

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Coming of age in Iran, Afghanistan, and Africa: cultural perspectives

Coming of age is not merely a personal struggle, defined by changes in one's body and the structure of one's social life, as adolescence often is viewed in America.

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The role of substance abuse counselors in treating drug addiction

Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy... these are just some of the drugs / inhaled and taken in by many making them almost totally addicted to it. These drugs are illegal. Government agencies and police officials are putting lots of their efforts and budgets on preventing people from using this.

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Labeling theory and social bonding in adolescent substance abuse

This paper examines two criminology theories and holds them against the current social phenomena of adolescent substance abuse. The writer explores the theories and explains how they relate to the theories.

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Human memory and psychological development across adulthood

In several films, "Momento," "Ground Hog Day," and "50 First Dates," the main characters wake up each morning and start life anew with no memories from the previous day. They are like lower animals where each moment is new, fresh. However, such cases are rare for humans.

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Carl Rogers's client-centered theory and therapeutic approach

There are a variety of personal counseling theories, but I find the most effective to be Carl Roger's client centered theory. Developed after years of clinical practice and analysis, this theory treats all clients as human.

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