Empathy-altruism

decrease risk of major depression in finding that there is a correlation between religiosity and thicker brain cortexes, as well as more activity in the prefrontal cortex. Thicker brain cortexes mean more resilience to depressive disorders, more empathy, and even less tendency to sociopathic behavior. Of course, the religiosity does not stand alone in these effects; those with higher importance of religiosity participated in meditate practices far more, and with the findings of Andrew Newberg…

Leadership is personified through a man known as the Father of Indian Independence, Mahatma (great soul), Father of the Nation, Bapu (papa), Gandhiji, and Gandhi. Background Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. His mother was deeply religious and frequently fasted due to religion. She was both self-disciplined and had strong commonsense. One of his father’s books, Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka, left a lasting impression of devotion to his parents. At 13 he…

Question 1 One example of persuasion techniques based on the principles of consistency and/or commitment is foot in the door. This technique gains a toehold from a small demand and then inquires more after the individual has agreed to the first demand (Cialdini). An example is a friend asks you to walk her dog, since you are walking your dog; then everyday the following week she asks you to walk her dog. Another type of persuasion technique is lowball negotiation tactic. Lowball technique…

formerly a recently-freed African American, Douglass orated in public speeches and activist rallies how concerning and mind-puzzling American Christianity was as the system functioned on iniquity and disobedience to biblical principles such as altruism and empathy. The North Star founder issued the blatant difference between Christianity of the land and Christianity of Christ. On the contrary, Phyllis Wheatley masterfully censured slavery in an allusive manner by writing a…

The issue between pluralist and exclusivists is one that stems from a misinterpretation of the two groups as separate. What I mean by this point is that pluralism and exclusivism are the effect of a similar cause, that being the infinite nature of divine reality. In nature, most religious doctrines appear exclusivist. In the more primitive era of religious doctrines, tribal gods were beings that united the tribe but also separated the residents of that tribe from their neighboring tribes. Even…

The Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress for Women after Spousal Emotional Abuse Lasaun Druilhet Liberty University Abstract Domestic abuse is invasive and detrimental to anyone who is unfortunate to be a victim. Emotional abuse is a component of the domestic abuse cycle that can erode the victims sense of self-worth. This is a very personal issue for me as I was the victim of emotional abuse. Women of abuse often find themselves repeating the same…

AGENCY CONTEXT Penny Lane Centers (MSWI resides at the Commerce, CA location) is a nonprofit organization that care for over 3500 abused and neglected children, youth and families a month. The agency offers therapeutic residential services fosters family home placements, adoption services, transitional affordable housing, family preservation, wraparound and mental health services for children youth and families throughout Los Angeles County. Introduction Within Penny Lane, MSWI works with the…

the fighting, instead of avoiding it. In contrast, Kenan is a cowardly family man who can never quite bring himself to help: “There are those who ran away as soon as the shells fell, their instinct for self-preservation stronger than their sense of altruism or civic duty. There are those who didn’t run, who are now covered in the blood…

During periods of Greek, Indian, and Chinese civilization, leadership became a fundamental aspect of proper government. A strong leader was essential to maintaining stability, social order, and ensuring continued prosperity for the state. Only those who made decisions toward societal advancement would have the right to govern. Upon a thorough examination of Homer’s Odyssey, Ashvagosha’s Life of Buddha, and Confucius’s Analects, we can see a gradual evolution in the presentation of the ideal…

Individual Rights in India has always been a joke. Thanks to the socialist mindset and centuries of cultural dogmatism; based on such beliefs. Beliefs based on altruism, mystical moralities of right and wrong, unquestionable duties towards society etc; we lost to value our own self esteem and self respect. We somehow started having a guilty conscious for having opposite views than these. In India; like any government in the world; regardless of the political party in power, disregards…