Social Science

For fans of classic literature the name Dorian Gray is intrinsically linked to Oscar Wilde and his fascinating novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. The story tells the tale of a painter named Basil Hallward, who becomes obsessed with a…
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The process of dying is feared by many people, who know their dying will be wrought with excruciating pain and suffering. Suffering not only allows people too much time to think and reflect. It allows them space to regret their…
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In my definition, “smart” and “intelligent” are two completely different terms. Intelligence is more genetic than anything; intelligence is a potential. “Smarts” are more a manner and ability to think in a way that enables you to learn. While they…
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Anorexic people suppress hunger in an attempt to avoid gained weight, which leads them to a cycle of fasting and excessive loss of weight. They will indulge diets and exhaustive exercise. Very often they meet fatter although being below the…
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Despite popular belief, the etiology of an eating disorder is not solely based on the psychosocial effect of the media or popular culture. There is no denying that the thinness of pop-icons has the ability to influence some young women…
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Lies. Deception. Deceit. Sheer tomfoolery. These things are not only the basis of every vaguely interesting political thriller, but staples in our deliciously amoral society. You’ve all hear the old adage “Nice guys finish last” (unless they’re really hot), well…
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Dreams are very complex, even on the most basic level. Dreams can be anything. It can be a memory played from a different perspective, it can be a premonition (I know someone who had one but it was a minor…
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Drugs and Alcohol are a means of “medicating” problems and issues at hand. That’s it. It is the enabler that can take anyone who choses into a total downward spiral. It can start with the vulnerable teen yearning to be…
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Dreaming about frightening symbols is very common. They may represent negative forces inside of yourself and in your life. Most of the MONSTERS are representing your own negative characteristics and tendencies. It usually symbolizes the most negative and least developed…
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Dissociation as a normal state of mind: when bad things happen, you’re just not used to it yet This title suggests that we’re all dissociating like a bunch of raving lunatics. Of course this is a bit of an exaggeration…
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