Concepts in metaphysics

Next, conditions such as General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) have the ability to sway whether we will perceive the possible outcome of any even to be positive or negative. With a disorder such as this, you would most likely assume the negative outcome would come true. In a study completed by Paul Franceschi at the University of Corsica, the experimenter emphasizes how a condition like GAD can serve as a cognitive “distortion” which can alter the way we think, and make us believe that something is…

They say you're identity is definable and recognizable; it's hard to find your identity, it's even harder to keep it. Experiences and obstacles define one's identity. This is shown through the eyes of the characters in the novel The Bluest Eye. This novel follows the life of a girl struggling to find her identity through different obstacles and events in her life. The past, other identities, and societal norms all builds and challenges one's identity. The past is a vital aspect that builds…

On June 13th, 2016 at 10:57 am, Mrs. Diane Higgs called into our office. She was questioning the amount of life insurance she had on all of her grandchildren. I told her the amount was $25,000 for each child. She told me her bill says she has $50,000 on all her grandchildren except for her grandson, Cooper Turnmier. She said his only showed $25,000 and that she would never have lowered his coverage and not the others. I explained to her that all the policies were for $25,000. She continued to…

When analyzing the victim impact statement, it is noted that various forms of stance can as well be detected. The most prominent variations of stance used are denial, vulnerability, powerless, realization, encouragement and acceptance. In the beginning of Appendix 2, the victim starts off with a stance of denial. The moment she woke up in the hospital was when she realized her underwear was missing and confusion struck her. This form of confusion was disguised in a stance of denial, such as…

measures reflect association to which the individual lacks introspective access while explicit are deliberately formed and are easy to self-report. • One explanation of implicit measures is that they indicate associations- between concepts that have been activated and other concepts, affects, behavioral scripts, etc. that are associated with them. Does this indicate that you “believe” in this association?  It is important to distinguish…

“Every action we take has a consequence, sometimes it’s best to consider the consequence before we take action.” But sometimes some actions are influenced by the situation surrounding the character, way out of this bubble is hard and the sense of “Failure of consciousness” develops inside them, as years grow. Author and former veteran of the Vietnam war Tim O’Brien mention how “Failure of Consciousness” plays in his life after all these years and stories like “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck…

I really enjoy when something you connects to something that you feel to be personal. That is how I felt this week as I read this week’s chapter followed by a very long visit to the museum. I connected to the reading when this chapter discussed the ways in which relative advantage can be experienced, particularly the moral outrage portion. As a person who is deeply involved with several current social justice movements, the moral outrage that I have experienced over the year when faced with an…

Shimano Calcutta 400 Review: The Pros and Cons If you are looking for a powerful reel that can withstand the harshest conditions, the Shimano Calcutta 400 may outperform other reels. It is built with heavy-duty materials that can certainly last a very long time. You can be sure it won’t break down on you while you’re in the middle of reeling in your big catch. In this article, we’ll give you a rundown on the pros and cons of the Shimano Calcutta 400 review. At the same time, we’ll list down…

By definition, the word beauty means “the quality of being physically attractive.” However, the meaning of beauty differs depending on one’s interpretation of the word. Some think beauty is merely what you see on the outside, which can sometimes be deceiving. True beauty runs deeper than one’s outward appearance. True beauty comes from within. It is human nature to look for the beauty in things; the eye tends to be drawn towards pretty faces and objects. Beauty is in everything, and it truly…

The Buying Experience, Not Things article argues that experience is better than material things. The article is attempting to persuade readers that experience is greater than objects. Money and time are 2 factors that could have been factored into the article but by leaving them out shows that experience is more important to the article and the author. The mind wanders often. It wanders while you sit, eat, or even read. Often time’s humans don’t even realize that the mind is wandering.…