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    This general explanation is comprised of a number of specific ethnographic explanations. This argument is also supported by a basic explanatory report of another linguistic anthropologist who outlines what it means to speak Spanish (as a Native Spanish speaker) in the “outer sphere.” Here, the outer sphere is defined as the space in which a person communicates with strangers or in a public sector. That is, the outer sphere is defined in opposition to the inner sphere, which is defined as the space in which a person communicates with those they know or “connect with” on a cultural level. Hill’s second argument is supported both by empirical fact, a canonical study outlined in the endnotes, as well as the other main general ethnographic explanation. Here, Hill also cites a number of concrete ethnographic cultural and historical examples to support her claim that the use of Mock Spanish elevates whiteness. It is important to note that Hill makes the general assumption that whiteness is inherently valued or indexed as “good” in American society. Hill’s final two arguments are different from the first two, as one focuses simply…

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    As we saw previously, the possible explanation behind why some societies advanced more than others lays on two possible theories. The first, developed by Jared Diamond, argues that the environment is the principal agent behind how different societies developed. The second, explained by Lawrence E. Harrison, claims that the differences lie on certain cultural values and attitudes such as people’s sense of community, their ethical system, the exercise of authority and views about education and…

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    The book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien is full of twists and turns that leave the reader wondering what is true and what is not. His complex writing not only makes one question the truth, but also teaches them about what it is. Through this novel, the author teaches his audience that truth is arbitrary. To support this idea, O’Brien writes about the process and composition of storytelling, explaining that there is a difference between two types of truths which he calls “story-truth” and…

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    Scientific Theory

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    obvious difference between facts, which can be observed and their theories,explanations and interpretations of the facts from scientist A scientific theory is not the result of the scientific method, theories can be proven or turned down, like a hypotheses. Theories can be changed for the better if more information if found to benefit the correctness of the prediction overtime. Theories is the foundation for exploring scientific knowledge and for putting the information gathered to work.…

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    research in the beginning, with the help of all of Raine’s quotes and explanations, and then slowly moved away from Raine’s thoughts and begin to explain the research in general and all of its results. This in depth information of the research and results gives the readers a better understanding of Raine’s theory by providing several examples of research that show a connection between brain patterns in childhood and criminal behavior in adulthood. I believe Fischman used less quotes in the body…

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    From my experience working in the field, I have worked with many people with different backgrounds and psychological problems. Many of the commons psychological problems that I tend to see the most among the youth that I work with are, substance abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and anger disorders. Substance abuse disorder is a disorder that I have experienced the most with ones that are closest to me as well as in my professional life. As a bystander, I feel…

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    strengths and weaknesses/gaps, comparisons/contrasts: 4-5 The literature reviewed so far has heavily focused on the structural explanations for the divergent outcomes of the Arab Spring. However, the cultural paradigm is dominant too. The articles and books are written as the uprising were unfolding, which shifted attention more on the causes of the phenomena more than the outcomes. The rationality paradigm is indirectly addressed throughout the literature, especially when evaluating the…

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    Math Lesson Observation

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    learning abilities when it came to solving a word problem with pictures. Squirtle and Charmander seemed to clearly understand the concept when they explained their thought process oh how they comprehended and solved the problem. These 2 students received the highest number for each category observed due to their clear explanation. Squirtle was able to use the information from the Math problem on the board to compose an equation that captivated what was happening in the story. He was able to…

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    feel the same as they did. In fact, he began to question if there was even a Jesus anymore. His story not only explained why Langston chose to lie, but it also illustrated the power that outside influences had upon making his decision. And although this is clearly understood through his detailed experiences, I found that this shouldn’t be the overall established. At the beginning of Langston 's story, the boy provides Aunt Reed’s explanation of what it means to be saved by Christ. She…

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    the expectations wanted from us. Personally, I understood that the expectations wanted from me were to be able to respond to the others that asked questions regarding my religion. I am supposed to represent my religion with my actions, and behaviors and with my knowledge on the principles of Islam. Like when I talked about the women that approached me in my previous paper, the most popular question asked was about the reason behind Muslims wearing the headscarf. I was worried that my…

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