Are We Slaves To Our Genes

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Genetic differences can influence differences in our human behaviours, but only occasionally undermine the reality of our free will.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Denis R. Alexander
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Release : 2020-10
File : 253 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781108426336


Are We Slaves To Our Genes

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Author : Denis Alexander
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Release : 2021
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The Legal Studies Forum

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Genre : Law
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Release : 1998
File : 900 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCAL:B5145444


The Bulletin

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Genre : Sydney (N.S.W.)
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Release : 1999
File : 504 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCSC:32106019238176


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27. Nurturing Empathy, Julia Glass, Parenting, June/July 2001 Empathy (or experiencing anothers feelings) is an important human attribute. How and why empathy unfolds in young children is explained. Tips for parents who want to encourage empathetic behavior in their children are also included. 28. Reading Faces, Richard Conniff, Smithsonian, January 2004 The face is a particularly important method for nonverbal communication between humans. Facial expressions may be as important as the spoken word. Richard Conniff explores research that demonstrates how simple and subtle facial expressions can be detected and interpreted by humans. 29. How to Spot a Liar, James Geary, Time Europe, March 13, 2000 Humans and animals regularly deceive others. Nature, however, provides clues to help others decipher deceit. In humans, the face is a particularly revealing feature, so much so that computers are being programmed to detect liars. 30. Shy Squared, Karen Goldberg Goff, Insight, June 11, 2001 Shyness is more common than once thought. Both learning and heredity play parts in producing shy children. What shyness is, how shy people respond to others, and how to overcome shyness are showcased in this article. 31. Calling It Off, Pamela Paul, Time (Bonus Section Connections), October 2003 The divorce rate is high, but so too is the break-up rate of romantic relationships. One in five singles say they have broken off an engagement. The reasons are myriad. 32. American Families Are Drifting Apart, Barbara LeBey, USA Today Magazine (Society for the Advancement of Education), September 2001 Social scientists are examining the decline of the American family. From mobile family members living far from their relatives to those engaged in out and out family conflict, fewer American families remain intact. This article provides both anecdotal and statistical evidence to explore this issue and its myriad causes. 33. Forgiveness: Who Does It and How Do They Do It?, Michael E. McCullough, Current Directions in Psychological Science, December 2001 When someone transgresses against us, normal responses are to seek revenge or to avoid the transgressor. Forgiveness may be the healthiest response and research has revealed which people are the most likely to forgive. UNIT 5. Dynamics of Personal Adjustment: The Individual and Society 34. The Betrayal of the American Man, Susan Faludi, Newsweek, September 13, 1999 After the feminist revolution, American men were left wondering what the ideal man is. Susan Faludi traces the evolving masculine gender role. 35. Suspicious Minds: Too Much Trust Can Actually Be a Bad Thing A Polity of Suckers Is No Better Than a Nation of Cynics, Jedediah Purdy, The Atlantic Monthly, January/February 2003 This article discusses the decline of trust in America. Faith in others and in certain institutions has been declining for several decades. Purdy details the declines in trust in business and government. Along with decreases in these two types of trust, interpersonal trust has also diminished. The author also discusses some of the reasons for this deterioration. 36. Nobody Left to Hate, Elliot Aronson, The Humanist, May/June 2000 Negative school climate can alienate students and foster racial and ethnic prejudice. Elliot Aronson discusses his method, known as the jigsaw classroom, as a means to reduce such alienation and to promote racial harmony. 37. Fiftieth Anniversary: Brown vs. Board of Education, Brian Willoughby, Teaching Tolerance, Spring 2004 The year 2004 is the 50th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling that ended segregation in public schools. This insightful article chronicles this historic event and examines whether racial prejudice and discrimination indeed have ended in the United States. 38. The Social Net, Bruce Bower, Science News, May 4, 2002 Almost half of all American households now possess internet access. This new means for finding information and communicating creates one large, unpredictable experiment in social interaction. Some scientists regard the internet as an opportunity to make and keep new friends; others view the internet as a means to pull people away from real-world interactions and make them less concerned about their real communities. 39. How to Multitask, Catherine Bush, New York Times Magazine, April 8, 2001 We are asked to complete many tasks in our daily lives often several tasks at the same time. How we can motivate ourselves to be better at multitasking and not to feel disappointed when we fail are topics covered in this article. The role of the brain in such complex situations is also explained. 40. Work, Work, Work, Work!, Mark Hunter, AARP Modern Maturity, May/June 1999 The biggest part of adult time is spent at work because the lines between our private lives and our working lives are blurring. Survival tips for coping with the increased pressure to work, work, work are part of this informative article. 41. The Difficult Task of Defining and Understanding Terrorism, Naji Abi-Hashem, International Psychology Reporter, Fall/Winter 2002 Terrorism is not an easy concept to define, yet it is essential that we understand what terrorism is. Terrorism is a behavior, but what makes a terrorist a terrorist remains highly controversial. 42. The Collateral Psychological Damage of War, Ralph Hyatt, USA Today Magazine (Society for the Advancement of Education), September 2003 Fatigue, battle wounds, death all around, and fear envelope war zone soldiers and cause psychological disorders. A common war-related disorder is post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Civilians who witness war can also be casualties of PTSD and other disorders. UNIT 6. Enhancing Human Adjustment: Learning to Cope Effectively 43. Are We Becoming a Nation of Depressives?, Kevin Turnquist, The Humanist, September/October 2002 Is depression a Western disorder? Why is depression on the rise despite new teatments and better diagnostic methods? This essay investigates the answer to these and other important questions. 44. Dear Reader: Get a Life, Pamela Paul, Psychology Today, August 2003 Talk show therapists and advice columnists are more popular than ever. They are also bolder and therefore perhaps more effective than talk show therapists and columnists of old. Why this may be true is explored in this article. 45. The 10 Rules of Change, Stan Goldberg, Psychology Today, September/October 2002 Many individuals prefer to attempt self-change rather than formal therapy. There are tried and true methods for reinventing yourself. Ten such rules are presented in this article for example, being is easier than becoming.

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Genre : Medical
Author : Karen G. Duffy
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
Release : 2004
File : 228 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0073079065


Scientific Writing And The College Curriculum

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Genre : English language
Author : Robert Charles Goldbort
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Release : 1989
File : 416 Pages
ISBN-13 : MSU:31293005674373


Psychology 02 03

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Provides access to current articles about psychology selected from magazines, newspapers, journals and web sites.

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Genre : Emotions
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Release : 2002
File : 244 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0072506342


Caring For Your Unborn Child

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Genre : Pregnancy
Author : Ronald E. Gots
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Release : 1977
File : 280 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0812821637


Religion Science And Public Policy

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Frank T. Birtel
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
Release : 1987
File : 176 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015014153012


Reading The Bible Again For The First Time

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One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time provides a much-needed solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Many mistakenly believe there are no choices other than fundamentalism or simply rejecting the Bible as something that can bring meaning to our lives. Answering this modern dilemma, acclaimed author Marcus Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile the Bible with both a scientific and critical way of thinking and our deepest spiritual needs, leading to a contemporary yet grounded experience of the sacred texts. This seminal book shows you how to read the Bible as it should be examined—in an approach the author calls "historical-metaphorical." Borg explores what the Scriptures meant to the ancient communities that produced and lived by them. He then helps us to discover the meaning of these stories, providing the knowledge and perspective to make the wisdom of the Bible an essential part of our modern lives. The author argues that the conventional way of seeing the Bible's origin, authority, and interpretation has become unpersuasive to millions of people in our time, and that we need a fresh way of encountering the Bible that takes the texts seriously but not literally, even as it takes seriously who we have become. Borg traces his personal spiritual journey, describing for readers how he moved from an unquestioning childhood belief in the biblical stories to a more powerful and dynamic relationship with the Bible as a sacred text brimming with meaning and guidance. Using his own experience as an example, he reveals how the modern crisis of faith is itself rooted in the misinterpretation of sacred texts as historical record and divine dictation, and opens readers to a truer, more abundant perspective. This unique book invites everyone—whatever one's religious background—to engage the Bible, wrestle with its meaning, explore its mysteries, and understand its relevance. Borg shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up rich possibilities for our lives.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Marcus J. Borg
Publisher : Harper Collins
Release : 2009-10-13
File : 1100 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780061763441