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    at some cost to oneself.’ This definition of altruism seemingly depicts the behaviour as selfless‚ however there is a wealth of research which suggests that this is not the case. Dawkins (1976) also provides evidence that altruism is ultimately selfish. He separated individuals into three categories in regards to prosocial behaviour displayed. These were grudgers‚ cheats and suckers. Grudgers were deemed to be the most evolutionary stable category‚ as they could control and ‘punish’ cheats (who

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    environment that provides them with genuinness (openness and self-disclosure)‚ acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard)‚ and empathy (being listened to and understood). Without these‚ relationships and healthy personalities will not develop as they should‚ much like a tree will not grow without sunlight and water. Rogers believed that every person can achieve their goals‚ wishes and desires in life. When‚ or rather if they did so‚ self actualization took place. This was one of Carl Rogers

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    Problem-centered approach • This approach is based on a curriculum design which assumes that in the process of living‚ children experience problems. Thus‚ problem solving enables the learners to become increasingly able to achieve complete or total development as individuals. This approach is characterized by the following views and beliefs: 1. The learners are capable of directing and guiding themselves in resolving problems‚ thus they become independent learners. 2. The learners are prepared

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    Lady Macbeth Selfish

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    Macbeth paper The play Macbeth takes place in Scotland. It is about a man who becomes very greedy thinks to three which sisters. Macbeth speaks to three ladies who are witches tell him that he will be Thane of Cawdor he becomes selfish because of this and hie writes a letter to his wife Who calls for the king’s blood. After they kill the king in his chambers McBeth starts to grow crazy‚ Lady McBeth tells him not to worry. Later the witches tell Macbeth that they have three masters that can help

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    person centered values are about individuals needs Person centred values are about individuals needs‚ rights‚ choices‚ privacy‚ independence dignity and respect. All adults have the right to live their lives being free from harm which can involve abuse violence and fear‚ they have the right to be protected and the right to independence and justice. You must be able to support the individual’s right to be part of a community and have relationships in their every

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    Anne Frank Selfish

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    would be miss treated for her religion with she chooses to believe‚ so she went on hiding for two and a half years‚ she had to live with her family and with others she stayed kind to‚ at least up until she was caught and sent to a concentration camp. People would consider Anne to be kind because she helped others out with whatever they were in need

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    In the beginning of The Kite Runner‚ Amir is living in Afghanistan‚ I would define him as a selfish boy who only cares about his reputation and his own life. He has difficulties with finding himself and doing what is known to be right because of him and his family’s past. Amir comes of very selfish and only cares about things which involve him. He tends to make wrong decisions because of his father‚ Baba’s influence. Baba seems to be disappointed by Amir’s lack of athletic ability‚ which causes a

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    “person centred” and “transpersonal”. This diversity of counselling theories and approaches is really valuable and important. Why? Because the different theories relate to different ways of thinking about how people develop and manage their lives and reflects the diversity and complexity of people and their life experiences. Different clients will have different needs so different approaches can be used to suit the client. It is the foundation of good counselling. Without a well thought out theory‚ counselling

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    marriage that are conflicting. Finally‚ Tybalt’s desire to dispel Romeo at the party scene shows him internal hatred rising uncontrolled to the surface. All of these scenes show that an individual’s inability to control their selfish desires leads to conflict. Conflict whilst selfish desire is in play‚ tends to get more aggravated as it is what a certain person wants. Juliet in her case has no care or intention whatsoever to follow her generations hatred. At the end of her first encounter with Romeo

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    According to Rogers‚ "Individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts‚ basic attitudes‚ and self-directed behavior; these resources can be tapped if a definable climate of facilitative psychological attitudes can be provided" (Rogers‚ 1980). Developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940 ’s‚ the Person-centered method is a supportive type of therapy where trust is the most essential concept and clients are encouraged to create positive changes for

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