The Camera as the Spectator’s “Psychological Guide” in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960)

 The Camera as the Spectator’s ‘Psychological Guide’ in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) Whether people found themselves looking up after The Birds (1963), watching their neighbors after Rear Window (1954), or fearing showers after Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock’s movies have long demonstrated a profound ability to affect a viewer’s emotions and thoughts even decades after they … Read more

The History and Science of Influenza: From Italian Astrologers to the Great Pandemic of 1918-1919

 The term influenza is derived from the Italian word for “influence” and dates from 1357. Italian astrologers of that time believed influenza was the result of the influence of celestial bodies. Influenza is commonly known today as the flu. It is an infectious disease that affects both birds and mammals. Influenza has been at … Read more

Differences Between Romanesque and Gothic Art and Architecture

 The period of Romanesque art and architecture was prevalent in Europe during the second half of the eleventh century and the twelfth century. It was one of the first styles to be regarded as international styles since antiquity. The spread was partly due to the increased number of pilgrims following the pilgrimage routes through Europe and … Read more

Hobbes and Locke’s Views on Slavery and Justice in State of Nature

 Hobbes and Locke make their arguments for slavery differently, with major implications by each. Hobbes justifies slavery in a way that is not consistent with his contractarian stance, refuting the existence indirectly and leaving the topic up to interpretation. Locke verifies the institution of slavery under explicit conditions, however refutes his stance with his … Read more

Understanding Ethics in Healthcare: The Principles of Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice

 In health care, the term ethics consists of ones moral standards, convictions, and qualities that guide us in making decisions about restorative care. The ethical standards come from ones feelings of good and bad and our convictions about rights we have and obligations we owe to others. In clinical ethics, which is, a “structured … Read more

African American Culture: Beliefs, Values, and Holidays

 In our world, today there are many different cultures with their own beliefs, values, morals, and challenges. With each of those things comes diversity between all of the different cultures and ethnic groups. Each culture is unique in its own way. African Americans are one of the many ethnic groups found around the world … Read more

The Relationship between Genetics, Environment, and Behavioral Development

 Charles Darwin first proposed the theory of evolution in his book “On the Origin of Species” that gave a better understanding of how animal species evolved over time. Gregor Mendel’s work laid the foundation for genetics, which was formerly considered as an alternative to Darwin’s theories. Nevertheless, particular combinations of both Charles Darwin’s ideas … Read more