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    1. The theme of racial discrimination on prevails throughout the movie and it is also shown in “imagining and become a proud Fort Harian” .A proud Fort Harian is someone who engages in debates so as to actively share the knowledge and to challenge misconceptions thus in the movie Tolson recognizes that his young debate students possesses the spark of a new generation‚ convinced that they can bring change if they are protected. The plot revolves around the efforts of the debate coach at a historically

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    In this film review‚ I will discuss rational choice theory from my knowledge‚ and I will make a connection between rational choice theory and Reservoir Dogs (1992). Understand that my interpretation of rational choice theory comes from Criminology Goes to the Movies: Crime Theory and Popular Culture‚ written by Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown. First and foremost‚ rational choice theory comes from the late eighteenth century‚ right about the time of Enlightenment age. In addition‚ the age of Enlightenment

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    bedside manner. (2007‚ March 4). The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/ Stuben‚ L Thompson‚ K.‚ Smith‚ B.‚ Lybarger‚ J. M.‚ Rockland‚ A. B.‚ Stamos‚ J.‚ Richards‚ M. K.‚ … James‚ K. P. (2012). An overview of health care communication theory. Health Care Issues‚ 44(4)‚ 323-335.

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    Factors Affecting Rational Choice Most consumer behavior analyses and programs seek to dig out consumers’ needs and wants‚ which direct their purchasing and decision behaviors. Consumer behavior and choice are complex‚ inherently dynamic and potentially affected by a number of factors. According to this‚ it seems that the rational choice theory should make some adjustments to be adopted to this increasingly more dynamic reality and marketing environment and thus set a realistic and stable base for

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    The Problem of Domestic Violence A problem has become known and to many‚ they feel that it’s about time that the general public has taken notice. This problem has been a taboo for centuries and in the mid nineties it has chosen to let itself be known‚ the problem that I am talking about is domestic violence‚ it has ruined families‚ and demoralized the victims for years and now because of the "trial of the century" we finally are allowed to discuss it in detail‚ without fear of reprisal‚ now we

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    2. Rational choice perspective is when someone makes a decision based on the most benefit given by the choices. If doing something unethical is more beneficiary to the person as oppose to doing something ethical‚ than as rational choice perspective goes that person will do the unethical thing. For example‚ there is one sandwich left and you are hungry and you see someone else who is hungry also. Instead of doing the ethical thing by given that person the last sandwich you decide to eat it yourself

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    Domestic Cycle of Violence   Incident * Any type of abuse occurs (physical/sexual/emotional) Tension Building * Abuser starts to get angry * Abuse may begin * There is a breakdown of communication * Victim feels the need to keep the abuser calm * Tension becomes too much * Victim feels like they are ’walking on egg shells’ Making-Up * Abuser may apologize for abuse * Abuser may promise it will never happen again * Abuser may blame the victim for causing

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    Family or domestic violence can have tragic consequences on all those involved. However‚ children exposed to domestic violence are often the most negatively affected by domestic violence and they frequently show symptoms of psychological and emotional trauma. It is estimated that at least one in every three women have been or will be beaten‚ coerced into sex‚ or otherwise abused in her lifetime (http://therapistfinder.net /Domestic-Violence/Domestic-Violence-Crisis-Hotlines.html). Furthermore‚ physical

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    Types of violence Physical violence is the intentional use of physical force to hurt someone‚ this person displaying physical harm has a motive. Sexual violence can involve unwanted or forced sexual acts against a person; these acts can be forced by ways of intimidation to compel a person to engage in unwanted sex or sexual harassment. Verbal violence is threats of words‚ gestures that are meant to communicate the threat of physical‚ sexual violence‚ or to manipulate a person. Verbal violence could

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    strengthened‚ kept the same‚ or relaxed. Erickson and Durkheim’s views are both similar and different. Erickson’s view has more of a psychology base‚ meanwhile Durkheim’s view is a bit more straightforward. 2. According to the textbook‚ the rational choice theory is defined as an explanation for crime suggesting that offenders use a strategic thinking process to evaluate the potential rewards and risks from committing a crime and make their decision accordingly about whether or not to commit the crime

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