Exploring How Cognitive Neuroscience Impacts Perception and Short-Term Memory

 Cognitive Neuroscience is an aspect of Cognitive Psychology that is directed towards the study of the physiological and/or neural basis, of human cognition. Since this field of study focuses on the neural underpinnings of mental processes, it is also often coined as the study of how our brain enables our mind. Hence, Cognitive Neuroscience … Read more

Exploring the Uncanny and Archaic Fears Through Horror Films

 With reference to two horror films of your choice, analyse the ways in which: 1. The films touch upon common ‘archaic’ or ‘uncanny’ themes and/or images in order to evoke ‘universal’ terror responses in their audiences. 2. The films serve as a “barometer” of the societal fears of the times in which they were … Read more

The Dark Side of SeaWorld: PETA’s Lawsuit and Blackfish Documentary

 Introduction to Seaworld: Founded in March 1960, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a family entertainment, attraction, and amusement park with its headquarters in Orlando, Florida, and serving other areas such as San Antonia, Texas, Tampa Florida, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, San Diego, California, and Williamsburg, Virginia among other areas. Across the United States, SeaWorld Parks & … Read more

Cross-Cultural Medicine in The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

 Cultural and geographical differences between groups of people are believed to create boundaries that limit similarities between those on opposite sides. Contrary to the belief that the qualities of one side do not merge with those of the other, however when cultural awareness is exhibited, certain characteristics can become shared by different groups of … Read more

Service Dog Trainers and Programs: Minimum Standards and Ethical Guidelines

 Service Dog Society Minimum Standards for Programs and Trainers Thursday, 10.05.2017 ─ Purpose These standards have been created in order for members of the community to better be able to choose or recommend both service dog trainers and service dog training programs. These standards shall also serve as guidelines for trainers and training programs … Read more

Investigating Weather and Ramadan Shocks on Child Outcome at Birth in Colombia and England: Mabl Andalon et al.

 Weather Shocks and Health at Birth in Colombia By Mabl Andalon, Joao Pedro Azvedo, Carlos Rodrigues-Castela, Vivian Sanfelice, Daniel Valderrama This research paper investigates the impact of in utero exposure to extreme weather related shocks on child’s outcomes at birth. This is relevant because the (1) frequency of extreme weather shocks is increasing with … Read more

Karl Marx and Mary Wollstonecraft: The Fight Against Inequality

 Although written over 150 years apart, both Karl Marx and Mary Wollstonecraft’s books, The Communist Manifesto and A Vindication of the Rights of Women, respectively, shed light on the implications and dangers of different forms of inequality. For Marx and his co-author Frederick Engels, it was the abuse of the proletariat, the laborers, at … Read more

Exploring Social Inclusion Through Sports Development: Evidence From the Barclays Spaces for Sports Project

 The development and promotion of sports has been a growing priority for government sport policy across Britain in recent years (Bergsgard et al., 2007; Coalter, 2007). This notion has stemmed from governments and authorities becoming more involved in setting the policy agenda of sports, which is where the work of sports development originates. Therefore, … Read more

What Does American Red Cross Do? 5 Actions that Fulfil Its Mission

 Executive Summary This report was assigned to examine what American Red Cross does for America. The non-profit organization provides aid to those who need it. The research draws attention to five specific work that the American Red Cross does. Disaster Relief, Lifesaving Blood, Train and Certification, Military Families, International Services are the five main … Read more

Exploring the Moral Pros and Cons of Open Border Immigration in the US: “When It Comes to Open Border Immigration in the US, Is It Morally Right or Wrong?

 The United States of America is considered by many to be the greatest country on the face of the Earth. Is this perception due to economic liberty? Freedom of speech? Or because the country is a melting pot of immigrants from all across the globe?  The answer to this question, is a combination of … Read more