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Gestalt, behaviorist, and social learning theories of learning

There are different theories to how people learn and interpret the world around them. According to Gestalt psychologists, "people see patterns in stimuli before them and conjoin isolated events into meaningful structures" (Gilbert, 1998, p. 67). In order to learn, we use proximity and equality.

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MicroRNA biogenesis, function, and developmental regulation across species

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) belong to a newly-appreciated and diverse class of small, regulatory, 21-25 nucleotide RNAs (Ke and al). They are endogenous, exist across many species from bacteria to mammals, and perform various regulatory functions related to physiology and development (He and Hannon).

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Jealousy, possession, and murder in Browning's "Porphyria's Lover"

Last Duchess" by Robert Browning is an horrifying poem about jealousy and rage, and the extent to which the narrator acted out towards his wife. In the poem, the narrator objectifies his last wife, and nonchalantly recounts the nature of their marriage and how it came to an end.

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Strategy development for international trade negotiations and mediation

The process of developing a strategy for negotiation in an international trade context must involve some level of immersion in the culture, political identity and social characteristics of the trade partner nation.

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Structural and institutional causes of the educational gap between whites and people of color

In modern America, education plays a critical role in the provision of opportunities for individuals to move up the social ladder. Anderson and Taylor (2010) posit that education is a critical component of social mobility.

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Opposition to closing the Anthony Walken civic center in Pearson

I write to you as representative of a numerous group of concerned citizens living between Sunset Boulevard and Carrington Street in the issue of what looks as a mistake regarding the closing of the civic center in our neighborhood.

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Corporate strategy and organizational adaptation in global markets

In order to address the global business environment, entrepreneurs must develop strategies intended to develop their range of products and services, to become more cost-effective, and to consider the outsourcing of their companies' processes.

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Duty of care and negligence liability in Iannelli v. Burger King

Tort liability which involves "unreasonable behavior that causes injury" (Reed, O. Shedd, P. Morehead, J. & Pagnattaro, M. 2008) is referred to as negligence.

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Financial sector influence and the 2008 economic crisis in America

Quiet Coup, the inordinate power of the current financial sector over the government is brought to light.

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A modern proposal: prioritizing profits over environmental concerns

Global warming has grown to be one of the most debated topics currently being discussed among leaders from around the world. This issue is particularly important, especially given that its aftermath can be observed more and more often.

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