Our awful world is full of unavoidable problems. However, what if these problems disappear suddenly; would that make us optimistic? Optimism is an attitude focusing on the positive view of events and circumstances. The optimistic attitude stems from the uncertainty of our future and not from the problems. So, optimism carries an equally important … Read more
Abstract Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common diagnoses among children. Biological and environmental factors contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms. Although heredity is a major determinant of ADHD, other environmental factors are suggested to increase the risk of ADHD in children. In particular, increased prenatal stress has been linked … Read more
Along the River During the Qingming Festival, also known by its Chinese name as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, is a painting that not only aesthetically meaningful but also historical valuable. This artwork is considered to be the most eminent work among all Chinese paintings, thus it has been called China's Mona Lisa. Along the … Read more
Willow Metz Mrs. Wescott English 8 – 4B 4 December 2018 Interviewer: Welcome, Mr. Stephen Lawhead! I hope you are having a wonderful day so far! Thank you for taking time to help answer some questions about your book. I greatly enjoyed reading your book that filled my mind with endless ideas of what … Read more
1 Tyler Patton History/Literature Mr. Meents 12/3/18 The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard in the U.S. The use of the gold standard had a major impact on the U.S. economy and its effects can still be seen today. The true gold standard lasted in the U.S. from 1879 to 1933. It was … Read more
“Some identify happiness with virtue, some with practical wisdom, others with a kind of philosophical wisdom, others add or exclude pleasure and yet others include prosperity. We agree with those who identify happiness with virtue, for virtue belongs with virtuous behavior and virtue is only known by its acts” (Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics). In Aristotle … Read more
CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE THEORY OF COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. DISCUSS WHAT PHENOMENA IT CAN EXPLAIN AND HOW WELL IT EXPLAINS THEM COMPARED TO OTHER THEORIES. Cognitive dissonance theory is one of the most widely researched theories in the field of Psychology, as it has many implications for different areas within the subject, for example, decision-making, happiness … Read more
The painter of the wedding processions was able to depict and convey the decision of Paris by using specific symbols, such as Athena’s shield, Eros for Aphrodite, and the lotus staff for Hera, as markers to indicate the event playing based on the characters present. This vase was likely placed as political propaganda, but … Read more
The Electoral College has been around since the beginning of the country. This system is used to determine in a Presidential election year who has won the most electoral votes from all of the states and gets to become President. Over the last few years, several people have called for its abolishment. However, I … Read more
In any sense of the word, “peace” requires defrauded parties to be made whole, not simply apologizing for the transgression. In the case of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict, neither party will concede to their wrong doing and if they were to do so, a mere apology does nothing to help reconcile offenses charged … Read more
John Adam and the Boston Massacre of 1770 John Adam and the Boston Massacre of 1770 In the era of colonization, Britain was probably the most significant colonial power worldwide. Besides establishing colonies in Africa, South America, and parts of the Caribbean, the British Crown also colonized the present-day United States. While they … Read more
Hayden Rinker Ms. Barnes U.S History Orange D Obergefell v. Hodges In Obergefell v. Hodges, in a five to four majority opinion, the United States Supreme Court untimely decided that a state may not prohibit same-sex couples the right to marry, and that states must recognize lawful same-sex marriages in other states. As … Read more
Divorce has become something of the norm now, with one in two marriages are resulting in separation (Center for Disease Control And Prevention, 2012). The conflicts caused by divorce does not only affect the spouses but profoundly impact the children. Often, this event leads to children having issues with their social, mental, and physical … Read more
Mononucleosis is an infection that comes from the Epstein-Barr Virus. The virus is spread through body fluids, the most common being saliva. Due to how the virus is caught it was given the nickname the kissing disease. Mono can also be spread through the sharing of drinks and utensils. When contracted, the virus typically … Read more
Inside Rear Cover Flap: About the Author: Adéle Geras is a renowned author in England for the ninety plus children and adults novels that she had written, all published by Harcourt. The author writes a variety of fictional genres, and has most recently written My Ballet Dreams. Before pursuing a career in writing in … Read more
