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He paid $200 for the radium and charged $2,000 for a small dose of the drug. The sick woman's husband, Heinz, went to everyone he knew to borrow the money, but he could only get together about $1,000 which is half of its cost. He told the druggist that his wife was dying and asked him to sell it cheaper or let him pay later. But the druggist said: "No, I discovered the drug and I'm going to make money from it." So Heinz got desperate and broke into the man's store to steal the drug-for his wife. Should the husband have done that? (Kohlberg, 1963)."
Kohlberg was not interested so much in the answer to the question of whether Heinz was wrong or right, but in the reasoning for the participant's decision. The responses were then classified into various stages of reasoning"

Van Wagner, K).

Kohlberg's discovered stages were 6: Stage….

In doing so, however, teachers must not allow test prep courses to begin shaping their entire curriculum. This essentially means that preparing for such tests should not be done at the expense of real learning, which involves more effective types of instruction. Teachers should also not spend more than whatever time and energy is necessary towards test preparation. Some experts have argued that a short amount of time for test prep is just as effective in helping students achieve good scores as a whole year's worth of preparation. In preparing their students teachers should first of all make test prep sessions as interesting and worthwhile as possible so that students can be more willing to study for it. Secondly teachers should come up with creative ways towards making their students learn the skill of test taking. Finally, teachers should instill confidence in their students and make them understand that….

Socioeconomic Status, Family Structure, and Parental Involvement: The Correlates of Achievement
Eagle, Eva

Do class/socioeconomic status, the attention of a parent, the working patterns of the mother, and familial structure have any impact on a student's academic performance? This particular study seeks to, specifically, describe "the relationship between educational attainment and the components of the SES index as used in the National Longitudinal Surveys conducted by the National Center for Educational Statistics." The 1980 High School and Beyond senior cohort was utilized in the undertaking of this study, with more than fifty eight thousand high school seniors and sophomores (1980) being used as the nationally representative sample. The survey of the samples took place in years 1980, 1982, 1984, as well as 1986.

The research made use of correlational research design. As Privitera (2013, p. 215) points out, correlational research design seeks to "use data to determine if two or more factors are….

Vulnerable PopulationsThere are various factors that can make a person or population vulnerable or historically marginalized. Some of these factors include socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, age, and disabilities. People who are low-income or living in poverty may have limited access to resources and opportunities, including healthcare, education, and employment. Minorities and people of color may experience discrimination, racism, and unequal treatment, which can lead to a lack of access to resources and opportunities. Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other gender and sexual minorities may experience discrimination, violence, and harassment. Older adults and children may be vulnerable due to physical and cognitive limitations, as well as limited access to resources and opportunities. People with disabilities may experience discrimination, lack of access to resources and services, and social isolation.As a nurse, some vulnerable or historically marginalized populations I have worked with include homeless individuals and families,….

Status in Hospitality
How Class and Status are Reflected in the Modern Hospitality Industry

Issues of class and status are reflected in the modern hospitality industry as this consumer-driven marketplace seeks to respond more effectively to the demands of a diverse public. Class may be defined as one's "social class [or] socio-economic class -- people having the same social or economic status." (http://www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn?stage=1& word=class). When class is considered together with income, the resulting "socioeconomic status" (SES, or, status) is a powerful demographic indicator that factors into many decisions in the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is unique in that it combines services with a tangible good, usually a lodging room. Issues of class and status impact on the hospitality industry by requiring the industry to respond to the customer individually, on the level of service delivery as well as product provided.

One way the hospitality industry has responded to a variety of….

Blau and Blau believe that this fact provides one more piece of evidence in favor of their central proposition that "racial socioeconomic inequalities are a major source of much criminal violence.
There is a stereotype that poor class youth are the ones that commit crime. The fact is that many studies conclude that social class has no direct link to crime. It does on the other hand have an indirect link. To further understand the class-crime relationship, more studies are obviously necessary. There is no lack of interest in the subject, but the upper class are not likely to attract much interest in crime research. It is vital to study all aspects of crime so that a comparison can be made and help to further understand crime trends, and fully understand the relationship between socioeconomic status and criminal behavior

eferences

Blau, J.., & Blau, P.M. (1982). The cost of inequality: Metropolitan structure….

Socioeconomic Status, ace and Healthcare
Higher rates of illness among blacks as compared to whites have become a persistent thing over time. At the same time other ethnic/racial minority groups have over the years shown an elevated disease risk for some of the health conditions. This paper will look at how race and socioeconomic status combine to affect health. Health comprises of several dimensions such as loss of functionality, diseases and conditions, disability and even death. The process of health change within a population is thought to start with the onset of diseases and conditions that lead to loss of functionality and impairment and eventually cause disability or even death. The development of some of the chronic diseases, while they are not recognized clinically until one reaches their middle age is affected mostly by lifelong circumstances that are related to race and socioeconomic status. Some factors affect the likelihood of people….

What are the purposes of determining to which social class a person or occupation belongs? How does class background, or current class position influence individual actions? 
In creating a democratic form of government, Americans had long prided themselves for creating a radically new society divorced from the Old World social hierarchies. Yet social class stratification persisted in the United States since the birth of the nation. Social class has also intersected with gender and race throughout the history of the country. Class stratification serves several functions, not least of which is the ability of a ruling elite—including the owners of the means of production—to exploit the lower classes for labor. Moreover, the elite social classes possess social and cultural capital in addition to financial capital. Forms of social and cultural capital serve to facilitate the actions of the upper classes, while preventing those with lower status to access positions of power.….

Juvenile Community Corrections
Corrections in Community-Based Settings

Community-based corrections: Factors to consider when dealing with juvenile offenders

One seemingly self-evident truth regarding juvenile offenders might seem to be that socio-economic status will have a significant impact upon the individual's ability to find adequate treatment. The research does support the idea that individuals of higher socioeconomic status (SES) are less likely commit juvenile crimes. Also, it would seem that a wealthy, well-connected suburban family who is able to offer private counseling to their child is more likely to see the teen transition out of juvenile corrections than one who does not. An overall literature review suggests that lower SES is linked with the likelihood of perpetuating juvenile crimes. In another study of 420 urban youth comparing those from high SES neighborhoods vs. low SES neighborhoods, the high SES youth were half as likely to engage in serious delinquency (Atkins et al. 2007).

However, one longitudinal….

Bioecological Theory and the Family and Community Resource Conceptual Framework)
The Case History

"Kerry" has twin girls who are now 4 years old. he had been living with her defacto "Dean" for the past 6 years. he is a qualified beautician and has previously run a small business from home before the birth of the twins. he undertook schooling until year 12 (equal to UA high school diploma) at a public school, is one of two children herself and has supportive parents in a middle income suburb. he left her defacto 10 months ago after two years of domestic violence brought on by the use intravenous "speed." he has an AVO (Aggravated Violence Order) on "Dean" for 12 months. During the previous two years "Kerry" was subjected to physical and psychological trauma, the twins witnessed this abuse. "Dean" is on a fly in fly out basis working in the mines with….

Children in poverty are "...behind the eight ball from the moment of conception. Fewer of the marginalized children will develop to the full measure of their potential or acquire advanced intellectual competencies and academic skills that are clearly ahead of the norm for their age." (Kitano, 2003, p.2)
The work of rooks-Gunn and Duncan (1997) stated conclusions that the "...negative effects of poverty on IQ and achievement tests are more pronounced for children who experience poverty during the preschool and early school years and, especially, for children who live in extreme poverty or for multiple years. However, the effects of poverty on school attainment (years of schooling completed), while statistically significant, are small. "It is not yet possible to make conclusive statements regarding the size of the effects of poverty on children's long-term cognitive development." (as cited in Kitano, 2003, p.3)

It is stated to be held by some researchers that….

Sociology and Adult Education
Adult Education

Many believe that vessel education and training that that the very foundation of success. A strong educational background can help any individual branch into new opportunities, where individual goals and community goals are intimately intertwined. In addition to traditional education facilities, the United States has a prominent adult education industry which helps bring academic practices and continuous learning to individuals already within a working environment. Essentially, adult education helps empower both the individual and the community through a continual closure to new and useful information that continuously pushes the individual towards more progressive action.

There is a wide variety of types of adult education offers within mainstream American society today. Essentially, what sets adult education apart from traditional educational program is the fact that adults are already within the workforce are returning to an educational civility in order to train on some potentially lucrative element of a….

Discrepancies in Achievement: Aspirations vs. Expectations Among Students
HISTOICAL OIGINS OF DIFFEENCES

There is a large body of research that focuses on the educational and occupational aspirations and expectations of minority students as well as between male vs. female students. Expectation is defined as a concrete or realistic plan students have and may differ from aspirations, which are generally more abstract and ideological (Trusty, 2002). As Hanson (1994) describes, a student may well have a high aspiration, as evidenced in the national statistics, such as to achieve a college degree; however many students might not actually expect to earn that degree during the course of their education (Trusty, 2002).

Why the discrepancy? In the past little effort has been made to differentiate between aspirations and expectations; and example given is a study conducted in 1991 by Marjoribanks, who used the term 'aspirations' to describe his study, but actually measured student expectations (Trusty, 2002).….

Consistent with this, other findings propose that women are more likely than men to take part in violence in the home whereas men are more likely than women to take part in violence in public places.
Even though there is some evidence that mental illness is associated with violence, it appears that the bigger contributing factor is that of outside influences. Substance abuse appears to be the greatest contributing factor, but it can be something as insignificant as one's living arrangements or even just their gender. Overall people with mental health problems do not appear to be at an increased risk of violence.

References

Appelbaum, P.S., Robbins, P.C., Monahan, J. (2000). Violence and delusions: data from the MacArthur Violence Risk Assessment Study. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157,

p. 566-572.

Cottle, C. (2004). The role of social context in the prediction and management of violence among persons with mental illness. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64.

Fulwiler, C.,….

Social Psychology: Examining the Principles of Persuasion Influencing Group Behavior
Introduction & Outline of the

esearch Evaluation

Concepts of Social Psychology

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Identity Theory

Social Influences

Cultural and Gender Influences

Social Psychology: Examining the Principles of Persuasion Influencing Group Behavior

Introduction & Outline of the Essay

Social psychology deals with different aspects of social life and social behavior. People not only have feelings and opinions about nearly everything they come into contact with, but the argument has been made that we need to have these feelings and opinions. The current essay is aimed at exploring the principles of persuasion influencing group behavior. The foundation for this essay is text book "Social Psychology" by Myers (2010) which discusses the attitude theory and persuasion, reviewing how attitudes are structured and how this structure influences their susceptibility to change

The essay is divided into four sections. In the first section the researcher will evaluate latest research and pertinent literature allied to….

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Term Paper

Teaching

Educational Psychology - Socioeconomic Status

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Length: 8 Pages
Type: Term Paper

He paid $200 for the radium and charged $2,000 for a small dose of the drug. The sick woman's husband, Heinz, went to everyone he knew to borrow…

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Teaching

Students' Socioeconomic Status SES Is

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Type: Term Paper

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Essay

Education

Socioeconomic Status Family Structure and Parental Involvement

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Length: 2 Pages
Type: Essay

Socioeconomic Status, Family Structure, and Parental Involvement: The Correlates of Achievement Eagle, Eva Do class/socioeconomic status, the attention of a parent, the working patterns of the mother, and familial structure have…

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Essay

Health

Relationship between Low Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health

Words: 392
Length: 1 Pages
Type: Essay

Vulnerable PopulationsThere are various factors that can make a person or population vulnerable or historically marginalized. Some of these factors include socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality,…

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Term Paper

Recreation

How and Why Are Issues of Class and Status Reflected in Modern Hospitality Discuss

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Status in Hospitality How Class and Status are Reflected in the Modern Hospitality Industry Issues of class and status are reflected in the modern hospitality industry as this consumer-driven marketplace…

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Criminal Justice

Unequal Socioeconomic Conditions in American

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Length: 5 Pages
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Blau and Blau believe that this fact provides one more piece of evidence in favor of their central proposition that "racial socioeconomic inequalities are a major source of…

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Essay

Race

Health and the Social Class

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Type: Essay

Socioeconomic Status, ace and Healthcare Higher rates of illness among blacks as compared to whites have become a persistent thing over time. At the same time other ethnic/racial minority groups…

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Economics

social class'status in america hierarchies

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Length: 2 Pages
Type: Essay

What are the purposes of determining to which social class a person or occupation belongs? How does class background, or current class position influence individual actions?  In creating a democratic…

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Children

Corrections in Community-Based Settings

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Length: 3 Pages
Type: Essay

Juvenile Community Corrections Corrections in Community-Based Settings Community-based corrections: Factors to consider when dealing with juvenile offenders One seemingly self-evident truth regarding juvenile offenders might seem to be that socio-economic status will…

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Case Study

Children

Bioecological Theory and the Family and Community

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Length: 8 Pages
Type: Case Study

Bioecological Theory and the Family and Community Resource Conceptual Framework) The Case History "Kerry" has twin girls who are now 4 years old. he had been living with her defacto…

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Research Proposal

Children

Resiliency Despite Poverty This Work

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Type: Research Proposal

Children in poverty are "...behind the eight ball from the moment of conception. Fewer of the marginalized children will develop to the full measure of their potential or…

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Research Paper

Teaching

Sociology and Adult Education

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Length: 10 Pages
Type: Research Paper

Sociology and Adult Education Adult Education Many believe that vessel education and training that that the very foundation of success. A strong educational background can help any individual branch into new…

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Term Paper

Teaching

Postsecondary Expectations of 10th Graders

Words: 1338
Length: 5 Pages
Type: Term Paper

Discrepancies in Achievement: Aspirations vs. Expectations Among Students HISTOICAL OIGINS OF DIFFEENCES There is a large body of research that focuses on the educational and occupational aspirations and expectations of minority…

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Essay

Psychology

Welfare Mental Health Problems and

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Length: 7 Pages
Type: Essay

Consistent with this, other findings propose that women are more likely than men to take part in violence in the home whereas men are more likely than women…

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Psychology

Social Psychology Examining the Principles of Persuasion Influencing Group Behavior

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Length: 9 Pages
Type: Essay

Social Psychology: Examining the Principles of Persuasion Influencing Group Behavior Introduction & Outline of the esearch Evaluation Concepts of Social Psychology Attitudes and Persuasion Social Identity Theory Social Influences Cultural and Gender Influences Social Psychology: Examining the…

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