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Cote and Hideg's emotional intelligence theory of influencing others through emotion displays

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a set of abilities that has to do with processing emotions and emotional information (opposed to cognitive processes). EI is, in essence, the ability to recognize, analyze and control the emotions of one's own self or others -- including a group of people.

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Power, knowledge, and culture in legal professional relationships

Why is knowledge of the law considered to be a business asset? Whatever the power and influence of the lawyers prior to the client's arrival at court, it becomes overwhelming once the parties are on court premises.

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Legalizing prostitution in California: economic and public health benefits

This research attempts to examine three hypotheses related to the decriminalization or legalization of prostitution in the state of California: it is wasteful to attempt to fight prostitution as a crime; legalization would reduce the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases, violence, and drug use;…

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Positive emotions and resilience in Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory

Fredrickson et al. (2003) used Barbara L. Fredrickson's (2003) broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, which states that positive emotions (i.e. enjoyment and happiness and, possibly, interest / anticipation) expands personal awareness, creativity, and innovation.

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Kidney dialysis technology and patient outcomes

As of 2007, an estimated 11% of Americans over the age of 20 have kidney disease (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 2011). Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure if left untreated.

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The Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory in health behavior interventions

Health Belief Model (HBM) (Becker, 1974) was developed in the1950s by researchers who were seeking to explain why some reject health services such as immunization and screening despite the fact that these services were offered free of charge.

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Child soldiers: exploitation and trauma in modern conflicts

Though adults, particularly those in western cultures, would like to believe children partaking in the activities of war is a new phenomenon, in fact the opposite is true. Children have been involved in conflicts and war for decades, if not centuries.

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Selective attention and gate control theory in pain management

Abundant research conducted on humans and animals indicates selective attention as being helpful in reducing pain. Wall and Melzack's (1965) gate control theory implicates cognitive ability in controlling nocicieption.

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Erikson, Marcia, and Côté's theories of identity development and consolidation

The combined structure of individual identity is a paramount or superior-ranking framework revolving around Erikson's paradigm of identity development and ambiguity as well as Marcia's (1966) identity status paradigm and the identity capital model (Cote, 1996).

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Jewish Home Lifecare's organizational structure and management

With over 160 years experience, Jewish Home Lifecare is a leading provider of nursing and support services for the elderly Jewish community.

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