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  • The Effectiveness of Art Therapy and Guided Imagery in Reducing the Stress of 3rd Year and 4th Year Bs Psychology Students Sy 2006-2007

    The Effectiveness of Art Therapy and Guided Imagery in Reducing the Stress of 3rd Year and 4th Year Bs Psychology Students Sy 2006-2007

    Chapter I The Problem and Its Background Introduction Stress is considered as one of the main reasons for the majority of school problems nowadays. The most frequent cause of stress in school is concern about academic performance and everything that goes with it, such as studying for exams, meeting the deadlines, maintaining average or excellent class standing, and getting high grades. In accomplishing all these, the student must exert a lot of effort. He must

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    Essay Length: 6,002 Words / 25 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Conflict Management in the Workplace

    Conflict Management in the Workplace

    Summary: 5 pages. 4 sources. MLA format. Conflict management in the workplace is a hot topic in the business environment today. This paper explores various techniques that can be utilized to manage conflict in the workplace. Conflict Management in the Workplace Introduction Conflict management in the workplace is an issue that every leader, manager, or employee has to deal with at one time or another. The basics of conflict management include improving communication, teamwork, and

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    Essay Length: 1,399 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: regina
  • Workplace Interventions

    Workplace Interventions

    Change agents deal with a variety of factors while attempting implement community intervention programs. Each intervention requires approaches tailored to the specific community in question. The specific problems being addressed also pose unique challenges that must be considered within the context of a specific setting. For example, “burnout” takes on a distinct meaning when applied to the workplace, as opposed to an academic setting. Similarly, “bullying” on school grounds contrasts sharply with that of the

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    Essay Length: 545 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • A Study of Managing Workplace Negativity

    A Study of Managing Workplace Negativity

    A Study of Managing Workplace Negativity ORIENTATION TO TOPIC People with negative emotions have a much greater chance of experiencing negative stress and are more likely to experience dissatisfaction with their lives and jobs.1 Some people appear to be born with a genetic predisposition toward negativity while others appear to become negative as a result of their environment. There are those who agree that one’s personality is a combination of genetic make-up and life experiences.2

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    Essay Length: 6,753 Words / 28 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Stress

    Stress

    Everyone experienced stress. Whether it is realizing you have a term paper due in an hour, or something major, like losing a loved one, stress is a part of everyday life. There are hundreds of books on how to deal with stress, and even more therapists who get paid quite nicely to help people avoid or control their stressful lives. But is stress more than just a feeling? Is it more than just an

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    Essay Length: 1,839 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Bred
  • Stress Is the Enemey

    Stress Is the Enemey

    Stress is the enemy. Why do so many working people feel stressed about so many things? Why cannot we live our lives without it? The problem is in the person. We feel that if something is not done on time we will be blamed; and in the event, most times we will. Well guess what, if itЎ¦s not done on time, do you think stressing out about it is really going to get it done

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    Essay Length: 374 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: David
  • Theories of Motivation in the Workplace

    Theories of Motivation in the Workplace

    Theories of Motivation in the Workplace At one time, in the workplace, the only type of “motivation” necessary was a command from the boss for an employee to do something (Lindner, 1998). However, times have changed and so have bosses and employees. Ever since the middle of the 20th century, various business experts and academicians have developed theories of motivation to help direct employees toward better and stronger productivity. The main theories that tend to

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    Essay Length: 498 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Ethics of Decision Making at Workplace

    Ethics of Decision Making at Workplace

    Ethics of Decision Making In The Workplace Abstract Ethical decisions in the workplace can be very difficult to make depending on the situation. Sometimes we must rely on our personal ethics and what is in the best interest of the group or of the individual. Ethical decision making in today’s business world is encountered on a daily basis. Many of the results of decisions are based on company policies or ground rules established. Other decisions

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    Essay Length: 1,805 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Edward
  • Aids in Workplace

    Aids in Workplace

    Dealing with HIV/AIDS in a Workplace As a managers view on HIV/AIDS in a workplace I have understood that the largest national survey of AIDS policies and education programs in the workplace revealed that nearly half of American worksites have implemented HIV/AIDS workplace policies and one in six worksites offered their employees education programs that address HIV and AIDS. The results of the survey were released July 11, 1996, at the XI International Conference on

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    Essay Length: 1,113 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: regina
  • Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Workplace Sexual Harassment

    WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT “U SE YOUR HEAD BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH, BECAUSE IT’S A VERY SENSITIVE WORLD OUT THERE. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO GET OTHERS IN TROUBLE OR PUT THEM ON REPORT. THE OTHER PART OF THAT IS THAT PEO¬PLE HAVE DIFFERENT ATTITUDES, DIFFERENT MINDS AND DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES. THE BOTTOM LINE IS, YOU HAVE TO RESPECT ALL THOSE PER¬SONALITIES AND DIF-FERENT TWISTS THAT PEOPLE HAVE. TREAT THEM WITH DIGNITY AND WATCH YOURSELF.”

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    Essay Length: 3,346 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Ethnic Affirmative Action in the Workplace

    Ethnic Affirmative Action in the Workplace

    Ethnic Affirmative Action in the Workplace The workplace has been under substantial scrutiny over the past thirty years. Everything from privacy rights to gender roles has plagued businesses across the country. In addition to these was ethnicity. People started to realize that businesses did not adequately represent the population. State and federally funded jobs such as hospitals and police stations came under the most fire for misrepresentation of race. Affirmative action was to be the

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    Essay Length: 2,015 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Janna
  • Mother in the Workplace

    Mother in the Workplace

    Mothers in the Workplace Today there are more mothers working in the workplace than in the past, and a growing need to balance work and family needs. I support working mothers and finding the best solution for balancing their work and home life. The husbands and children of working women often have difficulties in adjusting to the working hours. Working mothers are also faced with the problems of obtaining adequate day-care for their younger children.

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    Essay Length: 1,740 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: July
  • Workplace Motivation Paper

    Workplace Motivation Paper

    Workplace Motivation Paper The job of the manager is to get things done through his or her employees. In my workplace, our company has put in to affect several motivational strategies to assist their management through their train program. In this training program the company uses extrinsic motivation to assist in the development of our staff. This training program is based on four levels of training and development; at each level of the employees’ development

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    Essay Length: 1,094 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Victor
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Risk Factors……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Pathophysiology…………………………………………………………………………………...4 Clinical manifestation……………………………………………………………………………..5 Diagnostic criteria…………………………………………………………………………………5 Laboratory and Diagnostic test……………………………………………………………………6 Evaluation & Treatment…………………………………………………………………………...6 Prognosis…………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………..7 There are hundreds of different kinds of psychiatric disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. (DSM-IV). One of them is called Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on the research, post-traumatic disorder usually occurs following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents,

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    Essay Length: 1,399 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • The Value of Diversity in the Workplace

    The Value of Diversity in the Workplace

    The Value of Diversity in the Workplace The Value of Diversity in the Workplace The world is becoming smaller every day. The Internet, mass media, telecommunications and mass transportation have all contributed to the shrinking of international market. Because of these technologies, there is a continuing necessity for companies to address the needs of a very diverse market so that they can be competitive. Companies must now ask themselves what they can do to

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    Essay Length: 308 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: regina
  • Ethical Practices in the Workplace

    Ethical Practices in the Workplace

    ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE Are Ethics practiced every minute of every day and by everyone? The Oxford English Dictionary (2006) defines ethics as, “Science of morals; the department of study concerned with the principles of human duty.” There are two roles of ethical reasoning. One is good and the other is bad. It is for each of us to decide if an action preformed

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    Essay Length: 1,718 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Mike
  • Diversity in the Workplace

    Diversity in the Workplace

    Diversity in the Workplace "Diversity refers to human qualities that are different from our own and those of groups to which we belong; but that are manifested in other individuals and groups. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities / qualities, race, sexual orientation, educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, work experience, and job classification." (Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 2006)

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    Essay Length: 1,790 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Free Speech in the Workplace - the First Amendment Revisited

    Free Speech in the Workplace - the First Amendment Revisited

    1 FREE SPEECH IN THE WORKPLACE: THE FIRST AMENDMENT REVISITED By: Karen Sutherland A. Background I spend a substantial amount of my practice on employment law issues, including workplace training on sexual harassment, discrimination and workplace violence. One question that frequently comes up during the training sessions sounds something like this: "What about my right of free speech? The short answer to this question is "Yes, you can be disciplined or even fired for saying

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    Essay Length: 810 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Non-Monetary Rewards in the Workplace

    Non-Monetary Rewards in the Workplace

    Non-Monetary Rewards in the Workplace The purpose of this paper is to discuss methods that can be used to motivate employees, and their effectiveness. Motivators, such as non-cash incentive programs, are commonly used methods to motivate employees. Non-monetary motivators, such as praise and recognition, a work environment of trust and respect, and professional growth and development are the most effective methods to motivate employees. Many companies choose non-cash incentive programs to motivate employees. When used

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    Essay Length: 551 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Ethics in the Workplace

    Ethics in the Workplace

    When I was first in college I found quickly that I needed a job. The only job I could find within walking distance of my college campus was at Subway making a dime above minimum wage. Within a few months of starting I learned that even the Assistant Manager wasn’t making lots of money; she only made a dollar above minimum wage. The Assistant Manager had a family to support and was working as many

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    Essay Length: 390 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace

    Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace

    Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace Personality Theories: Steve Domalik PSY 250 Psychology of Personality Instructor: Pamela Poynter January 24, 2006 Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace We work, strive, succeed, and sometimes we fail. What drives us to succeed, or in some cases keeps us from success? Perhaps a better understanding of our motives, and the motives of our colleagues would help us make the personality changes we need to succeed.

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    Essay Length: 947 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Jack
  • Diversity in the Workplace

    Diversity in the Workplace

    Diversity in workgroups has received an increased amount of attention from researchers and professionals from different disciplines in the past decade. Many different areas of diversity in workgroups have been studied such as process variables, conditions, percentage of effectiveness, conflict and performance (e.g., Dansby & Mickey 1999; Eisenhardt, Pelled, & Xin, 1999). Demographic diversity is an area that is also receiving additional research attention. The term demographic diversity speaks about the age, gender, or

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    Essay Length: 512 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Anna
  • Sources of Stress

    Sources of Stress

    1) My major sources of stress are change and everyday hassles. Having to move from my home in Grand Bahama to the College Dorms in Nassau brought about a great change for me. I now have to share a bedroom and other facilities with strangers. I am not used to this type of living conditions. I basically have to survive on my own, whereas at home I had the support of family. An everyday hassle

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    Essay Length: 1,124 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Janna
  • Stress Management

    Stress Management

    Stress and Performance Article by L. John Mason, Ph.D. Effects of Stress on Performance Too much stress can contribute to health problems. This is not a new statement. Stress can also reduce your ability to perform at the highest levels. The negative effects of stress can impact profitability and quality of life. The Physical response: The Stress Response will: Increase heart rate, speed breathing or you might hold your breath, tightens muscle to prepare to

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    Essay Length: 897 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Vika
  • Health and Wellness in the Workplace

    Health and Wellness in the Workplace

    RUNNING HEAD: Health and Wellness in the Workplace Health and Wellness in the Workplace Kenathius Finch University of Phoenix Health and wellness in the workplace depends on stress level and how comfortable you feel at work. Stress in the workplace can be anything that cause strain on your mental, emotional, or physical well-being and can manifest itself in many forms; it can come from the physical work environment, the organizational structure, the job demands, interpersonal

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    Essay Length: 1,241 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Max

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