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  • Game Theory

    Game Theory

    Game Theoryƒ Theodore L. Turocy Texas A&M University Bernhard von Stengel London School of Economics CDAM Research Report LSE-CDAM-2001-09 October 8, 2001 Contents 1 What is game theory? 4 2 Definitions of games 6 3 Dominance 8 4 Nash equilibrium 12 5 Mixed strategies 17 6 Extensive games with perfect information 22 7 Extensive games with imperfect information 29 8 Zero-sum games and computation 33 9 Bidding in auctions 34 10 Further reading 38 ƒThis

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory

    Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory

    Dr. Howard Gardner was the first to suggest the theory of Multiple Intelligence in 1983. This theory suggests that the traditional grading for one’s IQ, which was mostly based on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence, was too limited. Instead, Gardner proposes eight different categorizes of intelligent to account for a broader grading system of human intelligence. Moreover, he proposes that each areas of intelligence can have no relations with the other. This idea was highly accepted

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    Essay Length: 793 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Pragmatic View of Watsons Theory

    Pragmatic View of Watsons Theory

    Goals Provide an overview of Dr. Jean Watson's caring theory to the nursing community. Facilitate the understanding of her work allowing nurses to readily apply this knowledge within their practice. Objectives Describe the general aspects of Watson's caring theory. Describe how Watson's caring theory can be applied to clinical practice. Describe the person through Watson's caring lens. Describe the person's health through Watson's caring lens. Describe nursing through Watson's caring lens. Key Words: Watson's caring

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Theories of Female Deviance and Crime

    Theories of Female Deviance and Crime

    Melissa Bernaudo CRJ 313 Term Paper Women are not more deviant than men; they simply commit different crimes and are evaluated on the same set of sociological theories which were originally developed by men to account for male behavioral patterns. Throughout the history of the criminal justice system, numerous theories have been developed in an effort to explain and possibly even rationalize those actions which society has deemed to be criminal behavior. However, these vast

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Yan
  • Motivational Theories

    Motivational Theories

    Motivational Theories There are many different ways to motivate. It's amazing how often we use these at work and at home. These five types of motivational theory have been identified as the major groups: need; reinforcement; equity; expectancy; and goal getting. First is the Need theory which focuses on what people require to live fulfilling lives. People need different things. The need will turn into a drive or motivation to fulfill that need and eventually

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Janna
  • Children Play Definition and Theories

    Children Play Definition and Theories

    In the University of Washington’s The Online Daily student’s newspaper, Alison Dahmen in her two pages article published in 1997 titled “Kids Need Real Freedom to Grow” wrote “Today’s generation lead much more insulated lives,” (Dahmen1) that is they are insulated from the actual freedom to play to, get into trouble, do things that kids are suppose to do. She ultimately concluded that play is no longer play because it has progress from the outdoor

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Discuss the Strength and Weaknesses of Content and Process Theories of Motivation

    Discuss the Strength and Weaknesses of Content and Process Theories of Motivation

    Question: “Discuss the strength and weaknesses of Content and Process Theories of Motivation” People are an organisation’s most valuable and expensive resources but they are the most difficult element of an organisation to manage. People posses a variety of talents and they will react differently in different circumstances, in fact, they are unpredictable. Unlike machines, individuals are interchangeable which creates problems for organisations, for example, a person may work well one day but not the

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Edgar Allen Poe Death Theory

    Edgar Allen Poe Death Theory

    Michael Montgomery Period 6 11/30/05 Edgar Allen Poe Death Theory The true cause of the death for famous author and poet Edgar Allen Poe remains largely in debate leaving the question of how it really happened to be answered, but just how much of a mystery is it really? Simply, one of the most popular ideas of his death seems to make the most sense. Poe died of his own destructive behavior involving alcohol,

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Group Theory

    Group Theory

    Possess a common social identification Two or more people possessing a common social identification and whose existence as a group is recognized by a third party. The process of becoming part of a group often provokes anxiety.The reconnaissance Process occurs before entering the group . A common motivation underlying this activity is an assessment of the rewards and costs associated with joining the group. Group Processes and Structures One of the most elementary aspects

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Jack
  • Hitler, Fact or Fiction; Effects of Labels

    Hitler, Fact or Fiction; Effects of Labels

    Many historical events and “facts” are given by the media, through texts, such as articles, movies and documentaries. Whilst the media claims they are representing media the best they can, every time history is retold, it discloses more and more discrepancies. To a point where it is not longer history being told, but rather a story; one such story, is the story of Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler was a powerful German leader and commander of

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Mike
  • Theories of Management

    Theories of Management

    Theories gave organizations a framework for knowledge and a guide to achieving their goals. The Industrial Revolution prompted the need for better supervision of workers to boost productivity within the automobile, steel, and coal industries. It is because of this need that the various theories of management began to take shape. The classical management theory, which came about during the Industrial Revolution, focused on the single best way to perform and manage tasks. This enabled

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    Essay Length: 1,254 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Mike
  • Piaget Theory

    Piaget Theory

    a) Describe 2 studies of perceptual development (12 marks). b) Assess the way in which such studies help to explain the development of perception (12 marks). In the following essay I intend to describe two studies of perceptual development. I then intend to assess such studies and how they help to explain the development of perception. By perceptual development, I mean how animals and humans alike develop their seeing capabilities. This development of perception

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: regina
  • Critique of the Key Theories Relating to Stress

    Critique of the Key Theories Relating to Stress

    Stress Stress has become a major issue in today’s society. Many factors in people’s lives can cause stress. Stress drastically reduces brain functions such as memory, concentration, and learning. Functions that are essential for effective working. In this essay the potential causes of stress that one may encounter at work will be looked at. Going on to assess ways in which organisations could help alleviate the stress of their employees. A study by ‘Neurofen’ found

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    Essay Length: 2,063 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Mike
  • Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection

    Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection

    Charles Darwin revolutionized biology when he introduced The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859. Although Wallace had also came upon this revelation shortly before Origins was published, Darwin had long been in development of this theory. Wallace amicably relinquished the idea to Darwin, allowing him to become the first pioneer of evolution. Darwin was not driven to publish his finding, which he’d been collecting for several years before Wallace struck

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: July
  • The Theories of International Politics

    The Theories of International Politics

    Several theoretical approaches have been developed as an attempt to explain the workings of International Politics. These different perspectives which use different methods and assumptions can be helpful in studying and predicting the actions and interactions of the actors they concentrate on and include, realism, liberalism and feminism. No single approach however succeeds in taking into consideration all factors and outcomes in world politics and each of them has distinct benefits as well as certain

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Vika
  • Piagets Theories

    Piagets Theories

    Accoring to Piaget there are four stages of Cognitive Development. The first stage is Sensorimotor, which is birth to 2 years old. The second is Preoperational, which is 2 to 7 years old. The third is Concrete Operational, which is 7 to 12 years old. The last one is Formal Operational, which is 12 years old to adulthood. Throughout this paper I will discuss these stages and give examples from my own life. The first

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • A General Theory of Crime

    A General Theory of Crime

    Stephen J Heffernan General Theory of Crime Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi have devised the General Theory of Crime, or the GTC, as a way of explaining root causes of criminal behavior in an effort to find a solution to the problem of crime in America. The GTC is defined as: A developmental theory that modifies social control theory by integrating concepts from biosocial, psychological, routine activities and rational choice theories. (1) Unlike other crime

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Chemistry - Collision Theory

    Chemistry - Collision Theory

    .Experiment for Chemistry Coursework For this investigation I am looking at how the concentration of acid can change the reaction and how I can explain this using collision theory. My Prediction: I predict that the greater amount of concentration the faster the reaction will take place. Therefore, particles in the two compounds will collide faster. Due to my prediction if it is correct, I expect to see the cross on the paper disappear faster. As

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Chaos Theory

    Chaos Theory

    An individual must be both a gifted and exceptional human being in order to make a contribution to the mathematical and scientific world. However, to be considered to bring “about one of the most dramatic changes in mankind’s view of nature since Sir Isaac Newton,” that individual must be of a rare breed of genius (Edward). Meteorologist Edward Lorenz is the recipient of this phenomenal comparison. Throughout his academic career, Lorenz has contributed various ideas

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Life and Theories of Sigmund Freud

    The Life and Theories of Sigmund Freud

    The Life and Theories of Sigmund Freud Introduction Sigmund Freud, and his psychoanalytic theory of mental illness, was clearly one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. He changed the way people look at themselves and at each other, as well as the way that medical science looks at mental illness. Formation of the Man Sigmund Freud was born on May 6, 1856 in Freiburg, Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic). His

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Artur
  • Investment Theory and Analysis

    Investment Theory and Analysis

    Investment Theory and Analysis Nordstrom. John W. Nordstrom was only 16 years old when he boy left Sweden, his home country, to come to New York City In 1887. He arrived in New York with just $5 left in his pocket, and was not even able to speak English at the time. For some years, he worked in logging camps and mines across the United States, but later went north to Alaska, after learning that

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: David
  • Simulation Theory

    Simulation Theory

    Brooks Wellington III grew up in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He has lived a life that has always been full of extravagances and possibilities. Brooks has never had to wonder where his next meal would come from or even had to work a day in his life. He has always had more money than he knows what to do with, and most likely always will. Luxury and wealth surrounds his days, not those

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Jack
  • The Plate Tectonics Theory

    The Plate Tectonics Theory

    For millions of years, tectonic plates have been determinate of changes in the physical face of the earth, and they continue to do so today. These massive plates move underneath the surfaces of the oceans and the continents, producing earthquakes, volcanoes and uplifts. This paper will discuss the composition, movement and history of tectonic plates, the theory of plate tectonics and its history, and tectonic plates affect the surface of the earth today and will

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Max
  • Accouting Theory

    Accouting Theory

    According to the website investorwords.com inflation is defined as: the overall general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy, usually as measured by the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index. Over time, as the cost of goods and services increase, the value of a dollar is going to fall because a person won't be able to purchase as much with that dollar as he/she previously could. While the annual

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • Jesus Christ and the Atonement Theories

    Jesus Christ and the Atonement Theories

    It can be said that in God’s eyes, Christians are only dirty glasses which are stained inside and out with their own sin. These glasses were once clean, not plagued with stains. Now the glasses bear with them these ugly stains, the stains of sin and wrongdoing. The dirty glasses had to accept their punishment for becoming dirty, and the punishment was being destroyed by a hammer. The hammer is God’s instrument against sinners.

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Andrew

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