Essays on Temperament

Holder, M. D., & Klassen, A. (2010). Temperament and happiness in children. Journal of Happiness Studies, 11(4), 419-439. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10902-009-9149-2 The article under discussion focuses on personality traits as predictors for happiness levels in children: the authors seek to clarify the correlation between the EAS model of temperament and happiness in childhood. The primary large-scale purpose of the research is to clarify relations between temperament and happiness following the pattern of similar researches in adulthood, identify personality traits, which are especially important for happiness and, by this, contribute to efficiency of programs improving children’s wellbeing. The findings illustrated in ...

Self-awareness and Empathy. Awareness of another person is accompanied by an emotional assessment of the person, an attempt to understand things, predict changes in behavior and model their own behavior. Since this process involves at least two people, and each is an active subject, each should consider not only another person's needs and motives but also the way that person understands the needs and motives of the partner in the construction of strategies of interaction. Thus, self-awareness and empathy are the key conditions for teamwork and interpersonal communication. In this case, one needs to understand the very essence emotional ...

In accordance my life history, I have always been a cool minded individual and avoided unnecessary conflicts since I started going to school. I developed an introverted personality, due to which I kept distance from people and did not engage in extreme social activities. It resulted in making me a quiet person and I became less prone towards expressing or sharing my feelings to people. My control over temperament ensured that I was not easily inclined towards becoming angry. My personality has remained same over the period of years as I have experienced such traits as far as I ...

Introduction

Human character is regarded as a set of stable personality traits that determine the relations of man to people. The character is manifested in the activities and temperament, and includes the factors that make human behavior of a specific characteristic nature. The character can be found in the peculiarities of the activities that people prefer to do. Some people prefer the most complex and difficult activities, they seek pleasure in overcoming obstacles; others choose the most simple and easy way. In dealing with people human character manifests itself in the manner of behavior, ways of responding to people's actions ...

Abstract

This paper looks into the challenge that a leader faces in making a decision in a multicultural leadership setup. A leader is often faced with moral, ethical or even legal dilemmas in taking their stand. The author gives examples of moral, ethical and legal dilemmas that a leader is likely to face in the workplace. The difficulties include mistreatment of a colleague, racism, freedom of worship, the LGBT issue among others. The author picks the issue of LGBT to demonstrate how a leader can deal with such dilemmas in the workplace by understanding their temperament, strengths, and weaknesses and ...

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Over time, substance abuse has been under extensive research from scholars. The topic is prevalent in various areas and more so in the education sector. Most individuals fail to understand the significant difference between substance abuse and addiction. The ideas tend to revolve in the same realm. Therefore, this paper strives to elaborate on addiction and how they are related to mood disorders. Also, the paper delves into the causes and reasons why someone can be involved in a substance abuse, which can lead to mood disorders. The causes of drug addiction are also illustrated giving out the way ...

This is a Brigance screening for JJ. JJ is 30 months old, and her parents speak Mandarin, which makes her bilingual as she understands both English and Chinese. JJ attends the same school with her sister. JJ and her sister live with their parents and grandmother. I first met JJ when she was 18 months. She was not very playful at the time. She can now understand English even though she still has difficulties expressing herself in English. JJ is very sensitive and used to cry about every little thing even when I changed her diapers. JJ loves to ...

In the system of practical philosophy, ethics occupies a special place. It specifies the ethics and inspires a well-known formula of the ancient philosopher Protagoras that man is the measure of all things, justifying the idea of man as the highest value and self-worth, the sense of life and how to achieve happiness. Ethics calls to treat a man as the aim and never treat man merely as a means. Ethics is a philosophy of morals, values, and ethos. The concept of morality is often limited to the level of elementary culture of communication, so the meaning and the ...

Abstract

Children from military families were said to have unique needs because of the distinct circumstance involving their growing up years. Studies revealed that a large number of military children were resilient enough to deal with their circumstances. However, it was also pointed out that not all children are the same, and there remains the possibility of going through difficulties when faced with challenging situations. Therefore, military families and their children should receive the needed support in order to help them deal with situations that are inherent in families with at least one military parent. Scholars suggest that children are ...

Hi, I concur with you take on the important characteristics that a disaster mental health responder should possess. The expert addresses the psychosocial needs of individuals during hazards. The requirements of victims are different based on the crisis; hence, the disaster mental health responder must be committed to performing his role and observe flexibility. The skills and knowledge of the professional should guide him or her in creating personal relationships with the victims to help them in the recovery procedure (North & Pfefferbaum, 2013). The willingness and flexibility to pursue the professional tasks require a level of calmness and adequate ...

The police officers have been an important part of the society. This is due to the major role they play in ensuring that the society is safe, from both the lawbreakers and even the people who can cause harm. However, there are many cases that associates the police with high levels of arrogance and negligence, either to the general public or even to their families. The main objective of this research paper is to determine the relationship between the police arrogance, and the levels of job satisfaction and the job hazards presented.This research sets to investigate the reasons as ...

The play Othello composed by William Shakespeare portrays the tragedy of a character whose blind jealousy deprives him of everything he has. Due to its complexity and controversy, Othello was and remains a stumbling point for a lot of critics and researchers. Difficulty in the interpretation of this tragedy is caused by its characters` questionable morals. Moreover, with further analysis one may see that the theme of marital issues and betrayal in this tragedy is supported by another theme of morality and amorality which will determine the actions of not only the main character but that of everyone else. ...

Introduction

Studies on psychology and cognition have shown that a child’s language has a great impact on his/her ability to regulate his emotions and behavior. In order for two people to understand and share meaning with one another, a clear ground should first be laid out to avoid misunderstandings. A study involving 120 children aged 18 months to 4 years old showed that participants who had superior language skills expressed less anger upon reaching 4 years old (Roben, Cole, & Armstrong, 2012). Most children in their early stages learn to use language as a means of self-expression and self-regulation, because ...

Impulsivity Tests

Abstract Impulsive tests are imperative as they enable understanding of psychological and behavioral factors affecting individuals with obesity as well as elements that make them fail to take necessary measures to lead a responsible life. Impulsivity among individuals with obesity is explained by lack of education, where individuals engage in risky behavior in spite of them having knowledge on consequences of their actions. It is important to understand behavioral trends among individuals with obesity since to a larger extent, victims of obesity are in most case affected by impulsivity. With impulsivity tests in place, factors such as learning styles, ...

Music

Harry Partch Introduction Every other music genre has its own outstanding representatives. Singers and musicians who raise a particular genre to whole a new level of recognition. Those who made this genre worth speaking about. Those who write down their own names between the lines of their eternal compositions. These people will live as long as there will be at least one person who admires their input into the development of the musical industry. One of such memorable musicians was Harry Partch. In this research paper, we will talk about his life, career and a road to success which ...

Introduction

The Intussusception remains as the most common problem of bowel obstruction in children and infants which needs an immediate medical attention and could be resulting in severe morbidity in children when ignored (Jiang, Jiang, Parashar, Nguyen, Bines & Patel, 2013). The given case study focuses on the Intussusceptions faced by Jayadha, a 4 months old girl, and the given case study analyses the associated pathophysiology and nursing care plan for the child in order to ensure proper adherence to the evidence based practice. The essay will start with pathophysiology and then discuss the role of nurses in the effective use ...

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On average stress is generally a topic that is common to adults; however, children experience stress as well. The stress children experience range from traumatic incidents to basic behavioral issues that create additional challenges in life. Stress is unhealthy for adults, and equally as debilitating to children. Stress in children actually concerns due to the interference it can have on cognitive and developmental abilities. The stress that children face could have long-term repercussions on the entirety of their lives, which makes it incredibly important to manage. Parents, teachers, and doctors who interact with children experiencing high levels of stress ...

We live in a world where toys are color-coded blue for boys and pink for girls. TV commercials for certain products food included are focused on men on one hand and others target women. Women have been cultured to be fond of “chick flicks” which are predominantly romantic comedies whereas men are meant to watch action movies and soccer. Roles and plays have been highly gendered. These cultural assumptions have been in existence since time immemorial. Therefore, the thesis by which this paper is guided is two-fold: there is a direct causative relationship between the cultural assumptions on gender ...

Introduction

One of the major occupations of students studying crimes is to understand how criminal behaviors come about and why individuals are induced in engaging in deviant or criminal behaviors. Theories on crime and delinquency primarily explores this question to get a better understanding of individuals and society at large. Theorists drew from different fields of sciences such as sociology, psychology and biology, to find answers in uncovering individual motivations and structural inducement. One such theory that draws not only from sociology, but also from psychology, is the strain theory of Agnew. This paper provides a detailed discussion on the ...

Many scientists consider the idea that human temperaments or predispositions to act in certain ways are formed at very early stages of their life. Every monitoring of people shows that some people are getting excited strongly, more energetic, passionate, and the others tend to behave in a more passive way possessing no interest in life without showing openly any emotions. Some people standout in the society possessing poise behavior, acting with restraint without sharply, showing out their feelings, the others under the same circumstances are getting ignited, act impulsively and nervous. There are people who can easily stand various ...

Temperament plays a significant role in the development of adjustments and social competence. The support for this theory emanates from a number of studies conducted in North America and Western Europe. However, most of the effects of temperament on development take place in the cultural context. Further, temperament makes a substantial contribution in the development of social functioning and peer relationships. I hold the opinion that temperament may play a significant role in influencing the behavior of people. However, the influence on behavior is likely to be constrained by the cultural and social context. For instance, a group of ...

PATERNAL POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) affects both the father and the mother after childbirth. It is also referred to as postnatal depression. Currently, most of the studies and clinical practice have devoted much time to the maternal postpartum depression thus ignoring the psycho-social problems faced by new fathers. The lack of attention on the paternal postpartum depression (PPD) has significantly contributed to the reasons why paternal postpartum depression is widely unknown phenomenon today (Demontigny, Girard, Lacharite, Dubeau & Devault 2013). Fathers have been significantly affected by the coming of the newborn babies into the world as much as mothers are. It ...

Personal Leadership

Personal Leadership

Introduction

Understanding of self is critical and important for the personal development of human being. Understanding on own-self helps one identify the opportunities for improvement and growth while overcoming weaknesses. The importance of the matter increases much more in the modern world where team orientation has taken a driving seat. Ranging from students to the leaders in the corporate world as well as politicians and professional of all sorts are required to assess own-self for improvement and future contribution. As a matter of fact, though one can identify self by different traits, there are different tests developed by ...

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Introduction

In the last few centuries, our understanding of universe has grown by leaps and bounds. Before seventeenth century, people generally believed that the Earth is at centre of the universe and all heavenly bodies move around the Earth. Galileo challenged the idea and published his papers in support of Copernican heliocentric theory that the Earth and other planets move around the Sun. Our understanding of universe grew further. We realized that the Sun is not unique and there are hundreds of billions of stars in the galaxy, which are brighter ...