...Psychology traits in The Late Mattia Pascal Luingi Pirandello is a Nobel Prize winning Italian dramatist and novelist who lived between 1867 and 1936. Pirandello’s works explored the psychological traits of personality, art, illusion and realism (Umberto 7). In The Late Mattia Pascal, one of his best-known novels, the author explores these traits in philosophical, metaphysical and social levels (Biasin 127). Pirandello was fascinated by the Freudian psychology theory of the subconscious. He uses its principles to discuss human ignorance about identity. Psychological traits are of different levels. These levels could be similar or clash thus emphasizing the fluidity of identity (Gerald 30). Mattia, the lead character in the novel, is not satisfied with the relationship he has with himself. He takes advantage of an error of mistaken suicide to change his identity. Mattia changes his name to Meis Adriano and settles in Rome (Pirandello 66). He, however, gets tired of his new persona and decides to fake another suicide to return to his old life. The subconscious thoughts determine the actions we take and the traits we develop (Andrezej 42). Mattia is unable to adopt brand-new traits and finally goes back to his patriarchal self. Meis tries to be free from Mattia by “pushing his shadow under the footsteps of passersby” while living in Rome but to no avail (Pirandello 23). Tito Lenzi, an acquaintance of Meis, points out that there is no such thing as being independent because our...
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...Late adulthood (old age) is generally considered to begin at about age 65. Erik Erikson suggests that at this time it is important to find meaning and satisfaction in life rather than to become bitter and disillusioned, that is, to resolve the conflict of integrity vs despair . It has been estimated that by the year 2030, Americans over 65 will make up 20% of the population. Despite the problems associated with longevity, studies of people in their 70s have shown that growing old is not necessarily synonymous with substantial mental or physical deterioration. Many older people are happy and engaged in a variety of activities. Generology, an interdisciplinary field that studies the process of aging and the aging population, involves psychology, biology, sociology, and other fields. People typically reach the peak of their physical strength and endurance during their twenties and then gradually decline. In later adulthood, a variety of physiological changes may occur, including some degree of atrophy of the brain and a decrease in the rate of neural processes. The respiratory and circulatory systems are less efficient, and changes in the gastrointestinal tract may lead to increased constipation. Bone mass diminishes, especially among women, leading to bone density disorders such as osteoporosis. Muscles become weaker unless exercise programs are followed. The skin dries and becomes less flexible. Hair loss occurs in both sexes. There is also decreased sensitivity in all of...
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...Late Adulthood and Death Vee Dubb PSY/280 September 8, 2012 Jones Adam Late Adulthood and Death Most people agreed upon that “whatever has a beginning must come to a halt or reaches climax eventually”. The race of one’s life begins at conception in the womb and ends with death. This stage of life is a period of reminiscing, socializing with friends, family especially grandchildren, and maintain a sustainable health as one journey’s to dying. Meanwhile, human growth and development study made us understand that the race of one’s life is in stages from the point of conception to an infant, to a childhood stage, to an adolescent stage, to an adulthood stage, to an elderly, and finally to end of life and the study as well made us understand the extensive changes throughout lifespan; Consequently, it is known the reason why most toddlers says “No”, and why many adolescent pay attention to their body without criticizing any stage of these lifespan stages. The same concept is applicable to elders or late adulthood people and having a discriminatory ideology towards a person because of his/her age or people of late adulthood stage would be considered uncivilized or uneducated act or a novice to the study of human growth and development. Late adulthood can be a challenge because of the signs of aging from middle adult continues and increased as one aged. Late adulthood individual may face with significant changes including brittle bones, hearing impaired, visual problems...
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...Late Adulthood Late adulthood is an age that I have not yet reached so in writing this paper I was a bit intimidated because I am not all that knowledgeable on this age group. I do, however, have a lot of respect for this age group because they have been through so much already in their lives and because of this I think that much can be learned from them. These are people such as my grandparents, whom I look up to vastly. Their wisdom is vast and I have learned many things from them. For this interview, I spoke with my Grandmother, Karen. She is 71 years of age. Her health is very good; in fact I forget that she is even 71 years. I would guess her to be early sixty’s. She is very active and has no trouble doing daily activities. During the summer she has a large garden she takes care of herself and she also mows her lawn on her own. All of her senses are still in great condition. She says she does not notice any difference in hearing, smell, or taste. She does wear glasses, but has her entire life. The decline in vision and hearing is greatest in individuals aged 75 years and older (Santrock 343). So, with her exceptional health, she may be good for a while. Her circulatory seems to be in good condition. She has good blood pressure and is at a healthy weight. She smoked for a large portion of her life, but she quit about ten years ago. Her lungs seem to still be pretty strong due to her exercise and high activity. She has no problems with arthritis or...
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...Late adult hood (old age) is generally considered to being at 65 years old. Erik Erikson suggests this time in life is important to find meaning and satisfaction rather than becoming bitter and disillusioned. Late adult hood (old age) is generally considered to being at 65 years old. Erik Erikson suggests at this time in life it is important to find meaning and satisfaction rather than becoming bitter and disillusioned. However this is a time when people start declining physically and mentally. We have seen that, over the course of their lives, most individuals are able to develop secure attachments; reason cognitively, socially and morally. They also create families and find appropriate careers. As people enter into their 60s and beyond, the aging process leads to faster changes in their physical, cognitive, and social capabilities and needs. People tend to reach the peak of their physical strength and endurance during their twenties and then gradually decline, in later adulthood, a variety of physiological changes start to occur, including some degree of atrophy of the brain and a decrease in the rate of neural process. The respiratory and circulatory system are less efficient, bone mass diminishes, especially in women, leading to osteoporosis. The muscles become weaker unless exercise programs are followed. The skin dries and become less flexible. Hair loss will start to occur in both men and women, there is also a decrease in the sensory modalities, including...
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...Hell Debate __________________ A Paper Presented to Liberty University __________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Theology 350 __________________ by Tirsa Woodson July 3, 2015 The Hell Debate The debate over the nature of hell is one that can bring out the best and the worst in biblical exegesis. Everyone nowadays is concerned about the enemy (Satan) and delete hell existence. The beginning signs that Jesus is coming soon, frightens the human race. We were taught when God returns, it will be judgment day. John reveals this judgement will take pace during the last days, when God will conquer all who have and would defy him and to rescue the righteous. Judgment meant the outcome of an individual, will they go to heaven with God or to hell with the devil. There are many misconceptions about Hell, rather the lost will burn forever or annihilated. Hell is real. Universalism believes everyone will eventually be saved, while Christian believe we all will be judged for the deeds we have done. First, the Annihilationist believe that the unrighteous will not suffer eternal torment, but that they will, after being justly punished according to their deeds, be annihilated and cease to exist. Also they believe that hell is eternal in consequence, not duration the wicked shall be no more (Boyd & Eddy). Secondly the classical view states that the wicked will be cast into hell that supports the traditional...
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...Jamia E. Phoenix January 19, 2016 Colorado Christian University In 1973, Phillip K. Zimbardo, a psychology professor at Stanford University. Zimbardo researching how prisoners and guards learned submissive and authoritarian roles. There was an ad placed in the newspaper by Zimbardo seeking male subjects to participate in his research experiment. There was a $15 per day compensation offered to the chosen participants. There were roughly 75 people to respond to the professors ad. However there were only 25 chosen to participate in the experiment needed for a study of prison life. Zimbardo designed his experiment to go the duration of 15 days. The men who were selected to participate in the experiment were separated into two groups, the prisoners in one group, guards in the other. Zimbardo informed them all their rights would be violated and they were to be harassed. Phillip K. Zimbardo’s reason for conducting the Stanford Prison experiment was to expand upon Milgram’s research. It was Zimbardo’s desire to further investigate the impact of situational variables on human behavior. According to Christian perspective with this study we as followers of Jesus Christ should avoid being disrespectful, confrontational and dehumanizing to one another no matter one’s current social situation(s). We should approach one another with an open mind and not judging one another for our sins or wrong doings. Approaching the situations when enforcing rules is one thing but to put one...
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...com/loi/reso20 Trotsky, Gerschenkron and the political economy of late capitalist development Ben Selwyn Available online: 25 Jul 2011 To cite this article: Ben Selwyn (2011): Trotsky, Gerschenkron and the political economy of late capitalist development, Economy and Society, 40:3, 421-450 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03085147.2011.574425 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/termsand-conditions This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re-distribution, re-selling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material. Economy and Society Volume 40 Number 3 August 2011: 421Á 450 Downloaded by [University of Sussex Library] at 03:33 31 August 2011 Trotsky, Gerschenkron and the political economy of late capitalist development Ben Selwyn Abstract...
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...Raven Cunningham 4/6/11 LBST 2214 This article is about a woman name Nadya Suleman and at the age of 33, she gave birth to six boys and two girls. A lot of doctors are worried because they could be some major health problems for her. People are speculating if she can even provide for her kids. Fertilty doctors are saying that it is going against the mission of their work. Doctors were worried that the babies could die or be at high risk for brain injuries and other dangerous health conditions. Furthermore, Nadya Suleman is starting to make money off her octuplets and has hired publicists because of so much media attention. One reproductive health policy is that the ASRM guidelines for vitro fertilization states no more than two embryos being transferred. A lot of doctors are concerned that more than two being transferred is dangerous as well as the mother and baby put at risk. The mother can be at risk for premature labor and delivery. The babies can come out with brain injuries, underdeveloped lungs and intestines. The ethical issue is doctors need to have strict guidelines when it comes to vitro realization. Those doctors should not give this drug to someone that comes to their face and said they want eight more kids. For example, a person goes to see the doctor and says they want to have eleven kids. Also, it’s giving the vitro fertilization a bad name because it should be used for people that actually need it. I think that the policy should be changed before vitro...
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...Late Adulthood and Death Paper Late Adulthood and Death The final years of an individual's lifespan mark the time for reflection of one's life while also spending time with family, including grandchildren, and maintaining physical and mental health throughout the entire stage of late adulthood. Quality of life in late adulthood is determined by genetics, the modification of destructive lifestyles and behaviors, and selecting healthier options not only throughout the earlier stages of development but especially in this stage for improvements to health and having an overall sense of well-being (Berger, 2009). Remaining socially active and independent for as long as possible instead of succumbing to isolating is key during this stage of adulthood (Berger, 2009). In the stage of late adulthood living socially active, healthy, and physically active lives while maintaining important family roles is very important , which illiminates some stressor of aging that may be brought on by negative and stereotypical thoughts of ageism which will assist in their premature decline. High quality medical care assisted by technology can provide aging adults comfort knowing they are helping to protect and safeguard younger generations as science learns from the older generations. Ageism and Stereotypes In late adulthood, there are a lot of stereotypes and misunderstandings of older adults (Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood, n.d.). Ageism and perceptions against someone’s...
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...Christianity in Late Antiquity The period of Late Antiquity was roughly between 300 and 600 A.D. It was a period of change for the European world, change in politics, religion, economics, and much more. New ideas and ways were emerging while many of the old were starting to disappear. One of the most important and drastic changes during this time was the change in Christianity. Christianity was present before this period, but during Late Antiquity was when the Christian Church went from a persecuted religion to a desired and dominate faith. In this paper I will argue through the writings of Saint Augustine’s Confessions good Christians in Late Antiquity must be obedient and have a good sense of acceptance. Christianity really started to spread and expand in the third century. When the Roman Empire was declining in the third century Christianity was able to come in and take a place that was felt to be empty by the people. The economy was deteriorating with the decline in agriculture and food, leaving Christian Church to provide care for the poor, making Christianity appealing to the normal person. During the time of catastrophe such as the plague the Church was there to take care of the people; they managed burials for the dead, and during famine they organized food-supplies for the poor. The Church was the only form of a unified organization during times of upheaval making it alluring to people who felt they had been abandoned by the Roman Empire; the Church also gave...
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...i) Financial stability Well, we know that when we get marry, we will spend a huge amount of expenses to celebrate the wedding. For example, the most important is the diamond rings; nowadays all the girls hope can get different rings when proposal and also wedding. Besides, the ring must be diamond ring and can as big as possible, as bright as possible. Except from rings, we will also need to take wedding photographs; hold a wedding dinner and much more. This all expenses are like burning money right? So if do not have sufficient fund it’s very hard to marry, therefore nowadays many people marry actually using their parents money since most of them do not have sufficient money to marry. After married, we still need to think about the money of raising a children, those pampers and milk powder are very expensive, besides, when children has grow up we still need to think about paying off those student loans. Furthermore, we need to think about the all monthly bills, for example electric bills, water bills, car loan, house loan and many more. Money is one of the leading causes of divorce. Therefore if we marry after 30 years old this is much nicer not to have to worry about those things because most people have established good careers when they are older and will have more established of finances. The more established your finances, the fewer struggles you will have to go through in the marriage. This makes for a more stable relationship in the long run. Money isn't everything...
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...The Late Age of Print Since the release of the first eBook in March of 2000, the status of the printed book in the digital age has come into question. Though it is hard to say what the definitive fate of printed books in the digital age will be, it is safe to say that we will not see the extinction of physical books in our lifetime. There are many qualities to the printed book that simply cannot be recreated digitally, and while the status of the printed books has changed that does not mean it is on its way out. The eBook is undoubtedly more convenient and the ability to carry a library in your pocket is astonishing, but that availability is not significant enough to convince long time bibliophiles to compromise their reading experience as they have come to know and love. Printed books have an experience, an impression, which a digital file simply cannot reproduce. Words printed on a page are a thing; they occupy a space in the book, they are verifiably there. The configuration of the eBook simply temporarily occupies a space on a screen, and once digitized back into storage it can no longer be said to exist in the same way. (Striphas 24) Words printed in a book have an inherent immortal nature. Regardless of the screen size, number of pixels, or memory capacity, there is no e-reader that could ever evoke such a feeling of permanency. Our current society is one that quite literally has a need for both immediate satisfaction and convenience. At some point, there seems to...
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...Scenes Stephenson’s play theory When mike transfer to Abby’s show, the ratings got high. More audience watches Abby’s show. Consistency theory When Abby accidentally watch the late sow of mike “the ugly truth”. She disagree on what mike says that sex is the only glue in the relationship. Uses and gratification theory When Abby agree that mike can be the host of her morning show. Spiral of silence When Abby’s show didn’t get much high ratings, her boss decided to hired mike, host of the late show “the ugly truth”. At first Abby didn’t agree because she still wants to have her show but in the end, she agrees because she doesn’t want to lose her show. Social learning theory When Abby and mike get close to each other. Mike started to make over Abby in order her to have Colin. | Comments and reaction In this theory, more audience watch Abby’s show because it is now interesting and relaxing because mike transferred to her show.Abby only believes in herself. She believes in true love and a girl can change any man, which is mike contradicts it. Abby agree because she knew in herself that mike can make their ratings higher than before. And to satisfy the needs of their audience.For accepting mike in her show, the ratings of her show increase in a matter of time and she didn’t expect it.It tells us that using media, you adopt new ideas or behavior. New ideas can use in everyday life. Just like Abby, she gets Colin by changing herself just...
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...going to bed, while thousand others will love to study at dawn. Late night is normally quiet and you are unlikely to be disturbed by anyone. Besides you have longer hours to review all your notes and works unlike the dawn when you will have to race against time. A thorough review at night will help you remember the whole thing you have learnt while the hesitant studying at the dawn is highly prone to forgetting. This is true for a particular group of people. This is entirely against the theory of “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise”. Waking up the whole night to study for exams is sure to affect your health. Late night study is less productive as the mind loses concentration late at night. Lack of sleep affects your daily life. It weakens the strength of the students and you can lose focus during the examination. It will also lead to serious memory impairment, thus making no use of the hard work and study. Research has suggested that sleep and good memory are bed fellows. Burning midnight oil harms more than it serves. The researchers say that at least a good night sleep within 30 hours is needed to remember a new task later. Science has also said that teen brains work most effectively at night. However, the scientists concluded that a good night's sleep, which includes both slow-wave and REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep, produces the most effective performances. What matters is not late night studying or early dawn studying just before the exams...
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