Rigid body

Abstract The purpose of the current study is to study the effects of visible tattoos on comfort levels of patrons with professionals in certain occupations. Past research has found that people with visible tattoos are perceived as having more negative personality traits and behaviors. Research has also shown that professionals with visible tattoos in white collar jobs are deemed inappropriate whereas professionals in blue collar jobs are not. One thing that has not been questioned before is…

There once was a lake, where every animal lived in harmony. One summer afternoon, a thunder storm rolled in. “Lets hide!” shouted Fredy Frog, over a loud rumble of thunder. Tiny Turtle, his best friend, shook his head and hid inside his shell. The thunder sounded so scary and the flashes of lightning blinded him. “Tiny, move!” urged Fredy, pushing on his friend’s shell. But the shell was too heavy. Fredy slipped and flew over it, landing on his head. Suddenly, a volt of lightning arched out of…

Everyday our bodies undergo amazing processes, which allow us to complete our daily activities without a thought. The ability for our heart to pump, our nerves to transmit signals, and our bodies to ambulate, are processes that we may take for granted or better yet, not even think about. But the interruption of these “normal” processes can give their victims way more than they bargained for, or even imagined. Daily life no longer becomes the simple task of getting dressed and going to…

Visible tattoos that individuals adorn their bodies can become the subject of discussion within workplace environments. There is diversity of opinion as to whether tattoos have a positive, negative or neutral presence in the workplace. Opinion is often informed by the type and location of the workplace, the customers who frequent the workplace, and the individuals that work there. An employer’s approach will therefore depend on what kind of business they are in and sometimes their personal…

For Alix, it began in high school when she attempted to please her ruthless coach and become better in figure skating (“Stories of Hope”). For Laura, it was the thin models in the media that caught her eye and go down a dangerous road (“Stories of Hope”). For Patrick, it was to gain control of his life after the continuous disappointments in life (“Male Athlete Speaks Out”). Based on South Carolina Department of Mental Health, about 8 million people throughout America suffer from eating…

eating disorders. The researchers used a pool of 238 female undergraduates. The female undergrads completed a questionnaire. The questionnaire was ten pages and contained sections titled media exposure, gender-role endorsement, idea-body stereotype internalization, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder symptomology. The researchers found that media exposure did have a direct effect on eating disorder symptoms. They concluded that the internalization of sociocultural pressures mediates…

What am I going to do with my life? What am I going to major in? What do I want to be? Many people ask themselves these questions, especially students who are attending college for the first time. I was one of those students. After meticulous research on possible career paths based on my interests, I came to an answer for all of these questions--I desired to pursue a career in occupational therapy. It is an occupational therapist’s job to aid patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed…

throughout our bodies which tell us the location of our body parts and what they are doing. As stated by Dr. Jim Davies of Carleton University, when these sensors are diminished and no longer work properly,…

“Anorexia is not an illness of the body, it is an illness of the mind”. This quote is the true definition of the issue at hand, eating disorders have become a clear issue in this country for decades. There are many unanswered questions that relate to this disease, one being how does the exposure to media, wealth and the people in our communities have affected the choices and decisions our young people who are battling this disorder? The media’s portrayal of body images causes a mental complex…

These days, it seems that in every crowd of people you can find someone sporting at least one tattoo. Once the “mark” of criminals and sailors, body art today has become increasingly more accepted in mainstream society. However, the very act of getting a tattoo separates one from others who have eschewed permanently marking their bodies. The reasons for getting a tattoo are varied, with the common underlying urge for self-expression and individuality as the main impetus. There are approximately…