Social proof and the confirmation trap were evident in the actions of many or all of the various players involved in the subprime mortgage crises (or credit crises) of 2008. From the NPR News radio program “The Giant Pool of Money‚” the characters on the different rungs of the subprime mortgage value chain explain their actions‚ showing these two characteristics. Social proof is a behavior by which we determine correctness of opinions‚ beliefs‚ or actions by comparing them to others’ opinions‚ beliefs
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I’m standing right at the edge of what it seems like the end. My little toes hug the sides of the edge‚ begging not to take one more step closer. I stare into the calm blue beast beneath me and it stares right back. I could tell that the beast knew how scared and nervous I was. I cautiously dipped my right foot into the water; big toe first and the rest followed. “There is no way I can do this‚” I thought to myself. “The water is not the right temperature‚ the lifeguard is not going to help me‚ my
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Between the Pool and the Gardenias The sad‚ shocking story‚ "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" by Edwidge Danicat shows how past experiences can effect the actions we take in the future. The main character‚ Marie‚ lets her experiences with loneliness‚ many miscarriages and bad relationships contribute to her decision to take a dead baby off a street corner and bring it into her life. Marie is very lonely. She has no one in her life‚ not even a family. Besides her husband‚ everyone in her family
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When asked to write about a childhood experience most people think of the time they lost their first tooth when they were 6‚ or about the time they started school when they were 5‚ however‚ I’m going to write about summer. It wasn’t just any summer it was the summer that I went to the lake with my Dad and Papa. I was about 4 and couldn’t be any more excited about what was going to happen I have always loved going to the lake‚ but this time was a little bit different‚ we had a boat. It wasn’t a very
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Memorable Event I have always aspired to be a certified scuba diver. My ultimate goal is to cage dive with great white sharks off the coast of Guadalupe Island. One of the biggest attractions I have to scuba diving is that I am fascinated by the exhilarating sights and sounds that can only be experienced underwater. Scuba diving allows a person to step foot into a world that only few people get to experience. My journey began a year ago‚ when my cousins were first certified to be scuba divers. I
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One of the weaknesses of this test is that it is usually the least accurate assessment of aerobic fitness‚ than the run‚ walk‚ and step tests. However‚ this test would be very relevant to us because we are currently in a swim course. One of the strengths of this test is that it includes a very detailed and easy to follow fitness classification chart. In order to find your classification‚ all you have to do is find your age and sex. After finding which chart relates to you based on your age and sex
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What are the requirements needed to be an underwater welder? http://waterwelders.com/smoothest-path-to-an-underwater-welding-career/ Welders‚ Water. "Complete Guide: How to Become an Underwater Welder."Water Welders Guide to Underwater Welding Salary and Careers Complete Guide How to Become an Underwater Welder Comments. Http://waterwelders.com/‚ 14 Dec. 2013. Web. 16 Mar. 2016. . The articles is about how to become an underwater welder.The article gives you the steps to follow before you try
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Symbolism of the Sea In Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening‚” the sea is symbolic throughout the novel‚ mostly symbolizing the rush that it brings Edna. When Edna finally learns how to swim‚ she gets a taste of freedom and the power she has within herself. She recalls‚ "A feeling of exultation overtook her‚ as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless‚ overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out‚ where
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The Case of … The Drowning Girl Abe took his daughter Jill and her friends Kristi and Chin to the lake for the day. While horsing around on the dock‚ Kristi deliberately shoved Chin into Jill‚ causing Jill to fall into the water. Jill landed awkwardly and sank to the bottom of the lake. Chin then pushed Kristi back‚ ignoring Jill’s plight (she was drowning). Hannah‚ a bystander and also an expert swimmer‚ glared at Kristi but took no other action. Abe confronted the group‚ demanding that they
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Sharks may be frightening‚ but they’re a vital part of the ocean’s ecosystem. (p.7). Thirteen year old Bethany Hamilton was a very talented surfer who thought surfing was like heaven on earth. At a young age‚ Bethany was known to be one of Hawaii’s promising surfers. By her 10th birthday‚ she was winning many contests. Bethany’s life changed when one morning she was attacked by a 15 foot tiger shark and now left with one arm. Bethany Hamilton showed great resilience in overcoming a shark attack in
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