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Causes and manifestations of burnout in special education teachers

High levels of stress are dangerous for all professions. In the field of special education it is responsible for much of the symptoms associated with variant levels of burnout.

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PTSD in Iraq veterans and the case of Blake Roberts

One out of every three United States Army and Marine Corps personnel that have served tours of duty in Iraq since the beginning of the recent conflict there almost a decade ago has sought treatment for some form of mental disturbance since their return, and as many as one out of every five of these…

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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" as allegory for McCarthyism and Cold War fears

Fear over reason: Modern witch hunts depicted in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and in the House Un-American Activities Committee

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Employee retention at defense contractors: corporate culture, compensation, and management support

My function as a HR manager corresponds to the requirements of my company. I consider my role as a strategic associate, an employee supporter and an adviser for change.

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Rudolph Kastner's negotiation with the Nazis and Israeli trial

For millions of Jews, the Holocaust and its lingering effects would have a dramatic impact upon Israeli society. Where, it would serve as a catalyst for deep reflection and regret (especially among the survivors).

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Parental involvement and student achievement: critical review of Fan and Chen

Today's public schools face massive challenges: low test scores, greater accountability, and less funding. In addition, the schools of 2010 have become de facto parents, providing lessons in life skills, morality and even basic hygiene.

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Societal antecedents predicting resilience and coping in African-American grandmothers

Societal Antecedents as Predictors of Resilience, Caregiving/Parenting Stress and Coping Strategies in Custodial and Non-Custodial Grandmothers of African-American or African Decent

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Attachment theory and grief reactions in children aged 7-11

When a child, age 7 to 11, experiences the death of a nuclear or extended family member, the experi-ence generates subsequent grief reaction/s.

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HIV prevention and health disparities among African-American gay men

The population that was picked was male, African-American homosexuals. This population was picked because there is a need to understand this group of men as black gay men have the highest HIV rates of any population in the world (APLA 2010).

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How teacher perceptions of student appearance affect academic achievement

Perception is around us at all times; it was integral in our evolutionary behavior from ape to man; it allowed us to make judgments based on values, prior knowledge, and cultural norms. Perception is really two types of consciousness: phenomenal (observable) and psychological.

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