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The study sought to address and understand how the “dumb-jock” stereotype influences a student’s academic self-concept and academic identity. Student-athletes have multiple identities while in college which can be influenced by stereotype threat. Academic identity and athletic identity both heavily influence a student’s self-perception. The researchers surveyed collegiate athletes across gender, race, ethnicity, athletic division, and sport about their experiences as student-athletes at their respective

Executive Summary. Wathen is attempting to value the proposed acquisition of Pinkerton in an effort to determine whether bids of $85 million to $100 million is value enhancing for CPP’s shareholders. Additionally, Wathen must choose between two financing options: (1) raising $100 Million via a $75 million debt structure at 11.5% interest rate together with a $25 million equity investment for a 45% stake in the combined company and (2) a $100 million debt facility at 13.5% interest rate. General

Confidentiality is a concept of vast importance for professionals in the medical field. It is a professional obligation in this field and is considered to be an ethical concept that falls in line with integrity, compassion, veracity, charity, and fidelity as explained in both the International Council of Nurses Code for Nurses (1973) and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics (1985). However, in today’s ever growing world of technology and demand for information, challenges continue to arise

2.7.2 Formal Concept Analysis Formal Concept Analysis (FCA), also known as Galois lattice mining, is a branch of lattice theory that allows identification of meaningful groupings of objects that have common attributes (Wille, 2009; Ganter & Wille, 2012). It is a data analysis method which enables the discovery of hidden knowledge in the data in the form of concepts. Godin, Gecsei, and Pichet (1989) have demonstrated the effectiveness of using FCA for indexing and retrieval as an alternative to hierarchical

For a lengthy period of time in philosophy the concept of knowledge as justified true belief was accepted without too much debate. The Gettier problem is an issue which assails the long held idea of knowledge as justified true belief, it is the result of a small but definite gap between the concepts of justification and truth. By revamping the concept of justification the defeasibility account is able to correct some Gettier cases by narrowing the gap between knowledge and truth, but ultimately still

Applied Assignment Option 3 Development of self-esteem, self-concept and identity through middle childhood and adolescence Anuja Rupesh Vora New York University The years between 6 and 18, middle childhood to adolescence is a time of important development that leads to the establishment of self-concept, self-esteem, and identity for children. Self-concept can be defined as an idea of the self that is created from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the way that others respond

development: a comparison study to investigate developmental sequences using semi-structured self concept interviews. ABSTRACT This study examines the view that self-awareness gradually develops with a shift from physical to psychological characteristics whilst the locus of self-knowledge progressively transfers from others to the self. Previous research implementing semi-structured self concept interviews to investigate self descriptions amongst young children of various age groups supported

of the pure concept of the understanding in Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, in its most general sense, explains how concepts relate a priori to objects in virtue of the fact that the power of knowing an object through representations is known as understanding. According to Kant, the foundation of all knowledge is the self, our own consciousness because without the self, experience is not possible. The purpose of this essay is to lay out Kant’s deduction of the pure concept of understanding

believe this statement accurately sums up how there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, only two individuals working on their own personal level of maturity, which in turn will lead to a well-functioning relationship. There were several concepts presented throughout chapters 13 – 20 and in the video discussions. They were each of equal importance and each greatly impacts the understanding of relationships and how to move towards better relationships.

with tools required to make the jump from a good company to great one. The Hedgehog Concept is an understanding used to differentiate between the two variations of leaders: foxes versus hedgehogs. The book also discusses level-five leadership and the importance of building everlasting greatness through personal humility and professional will. Additionally, Collins uses two main organizational performance concepts called The Flywheel to describe the victorious feelings associated with the successful