Social Science

The true independents of society are few and far between. It takes a certain callousness to be able to weigh what is seen without automatically fitting it into prior constraints, be they of societal norms or of how we wish…
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The psychology behind volunteering is more complex than one might imagine. Obviously people believe that giving is good, and indeed it is, though there is a fine balancing act between what really is volunteering, and what is self-sacrifice or even…
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Three bottles of beer, that is all my alter ego needs to kick start into life. One moment I am purring along at my normal organized even tempered sweet pace.  After the third beer, my alter ego is me, my…
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In a world of diversity, it’s the many differences between individuals that bring about the fullness, interest and excitement in life. Unfortunately, it is those very same differences that also lead to discord and conflict in relationships.  Everybody has their…
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Women have low self esteem because most humans still have low self esteem.  Women with low self esteem are beat up by societal norms, but we also beat up ourselves.  Men with low self esteem, which is to be expected…
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Before social networking was the norm people used to create social networks using a process known as socialization.  Socialization is the process of inheriting norms, customs, and ideologies.  Social networking is a way to use computer networks to achieve the…
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is charged with more than we see in the high speed, high profile television shows and films. The FBI investigates terrorism, counter intelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, hate crimes, organized crime, white…
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Psychologically, people tend to behave based on their cognitive and emotional health. The actions or deeds of an individual reflect his ability to understand the impact of those actions, not only to himself, but also to those around him, and…
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It takes courage, wisdom and determination to be an efficient leader. A person who has a balanced mix of outstanding qualities generally stands out from the rest. Such a person inadvertently has a great potential and is naturally inclined to…
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The efficient market theory of economics posits that financial markets reflect all known information, and that they will change instantly to reflect any new information. All securities investors have access to the available information when making market decisions, therefore, it…
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