that live there. Needless to say, this is a very important ecosystem that needs to be protected. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act does just that. The Virginia General Assembly enacted the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act in 1988 in an effort to promote “the general welfare of the people of the commonwealth.” The act is effective in 84 different localities throughout Virginia. This act was designed to have a positive impact on water quality of the bay itself, and also water throughout Virginia that…

Self-preservation and the downfall of Salem Self-preservation is the act of protecting one’s self. It is often correlated with pain and fear and it is regarded as a basic human instinct. People often use self-preservation to protect their image and reputation in society, thus potentially having to lie and hurt someone else’s status in the process. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, many characters demonstrate self-preservation to avoid the consequences of their own actions. This results in prolonging…

Stockholm Syndrome, originally identified in 1973, is an often cited psychological condition that may pertain to some people who have been kidnapped. Dictionary.com defines Stockholm Syndrome as “feelings of trust or affection felt in certain cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim toward a captor”. As a result, victims sympathize and defend their abuser or kidnapper. Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that has been analyzed in professional articles by various scholars,…

Ashley Martinez Professor Steven Adisasmito-Smith Modern World Literature 12 December 2016 Existential Anxiety via Self-Preservation “To a man utterly without a sense of belonging, mere life is all that matters. It is the only reality in an eternity of nothingness, and he clings to it with shameless despair.” ― Eric Hoffer In its most basic definition, an existential crisis occurs when a person feels out of touch with their place in the world. They question why they are here…

perfection can be synonymous with confidence given one’s perspective. A chiseled muscular body could easily symbolize strength. While, a soft human frame that lacks symmetry and definition could easily be perceived as a lack of self-control and self-preservation. What are you willing to suffer? Furthermore, is it even of interest to you? Without a doubt, fitness is my passion and I have suffered the joy and agony of the journey. Ultimately, I yielded desired results. It started long before…

Mary Rowlandson did not suffer from Stockholm syndrome. Although true she displayed symptoms that could be interpreted in such a way to convince one she truly suffered from the disease. However the symptoms displayed by Mrs. Rowlandson also can be associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The New England Journal of Medicine States: “The defining characteristic of a traumatic event is its capacity to provoke fear, helplessness, or death. People who are exposed to such events are at…

Earth has been known to be ultimately competitive. When basic needs are not met in the presence of limited resources, one’s own needs would be considered above the needs of everyone else; an act of selfishness to ensure survival. Although competition is emphasized in the struggle for survival and self-preservation, cooperation reduces conflict and promotes survival as all parties receive benefit from working together. In survival situations, one’s physical capabilities can only take them so far. It…

individual. One reaction to hostile kidnappings or hostage situations is the development of Stockholm syndrome. According to the FBI law enforcement bulletin, Understanding Stockholm Syndrome by De Fabrique, Romano, Vecchi, and Van Hasselt (2007), nearly 27% of kidnapping victims display signs of Stockholm syndrome. Kidnapping Victims and Stockholm Syndrome What is Stockholm Syndrome Stockholm syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which the victim identifies with their captor (Namnyak…

Self-Preservation is Not the Bee’s Knees: A Refutation to Part III of Spinoza’s Ethics Benedict de Spinoza takes an unique stance in his Ethics, claiming all things exist only to prolong their own existence and preserve their essence. Yet there are plenty of examples in nature alone that seem to counter his claims where creatures strive for an action that will lead to their deaths, as seen in the case of various species of spiders and bees. However, Spinoza’s claim that things strive to preserve…

Review Hazing has been a long time issue that dates back to Plato and Martin Luther. There are many forms to the act, and all have been recognized. However, what about the effects that hazing has mentally on these young adults? The question I would like to pose is: How do the effects of hazing compare to Stockholm syndrome? Let us first describe what both hazing and Stockholm syndrome is so that the effects can be better understood. Hazing is the imposition of strenuous, often humiliating, tasks…