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Aggression

Perception of Change & Fear of Crime- Implications for Television News Viewers
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11 pages in length. The impact of television viewing on viewers' attitudes and behaviors is an ongoing public debate and one that has much room for further inquiry. Using primary research, study posits that fear of crime is exacerbated by the perception of change in one's immediate environment. Several free charts are provided in an appendix and a bibliography lists 6+ sources.
Filename: Crimetv.wps
Paper Title: Perception of Change & Fear of Crime- Implications for Television News Viewers

Cults & The Rationale Behind Mass Suicides
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A 6 page paper discussing several 'suicide cults,'including Heaven's Gate, The People's Temple, The Branch Davidians, and the Canadian Solar Temple. The writer explains why people join these cults, and argues that although these groups are definitely an aberration of our times, there is little that can be done, at least in the United States, because freedom of religion is guaranteed under the Constitution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cults.wps
Paper Title: Cults & The Rationale Behind Mass Suicides

Suicide & Religion
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The correlation between these two variables is outlined in this 10 page research proposal. After a review of sociological literature, a study is designed which includes the derivation of relevant statistical data as well as questionnaire distribution. Ten sample questions are included as well as an explanation of the methodology employed. Variables are described in detail. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Relsuic.wps
Paper Title: Suicide & Religion

Intention
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A 15 page paper discussing the possibility, and belief, that our intentions can affect society in one way or another. It is believed that by changing our own personal intentions, and by changing our thought patterns we can inadvertently alter society in...