The Researcher studied the history of Special Operations forces in addition to the gradual introd... more The Researcher studied the history of Special Operations forces in addition to the gradual introduction of neuroscientific research in selection methods. In doing so, the Researcher found cognitive and behavioral psychology play a large role in the training and selection of Special Operations Forces. By examining scholarly sources, the Researcher answered the questions: What roles does neuroscience play in today’s selection of United States’ Special Operations Forces, and how does cognitive and behavioral psychology impact the conditioning of these forces? How has the heroic ideal changed over time and how accurate is the modern portrayal of the Special Operations Forces seen in film? The Researcher found character, resilience, and adaptability often characterize a Special Operations soldier and such traits are developed through total immersion training and stress management training. The Special Operations heroes of today closely resemble the heroes fighting mythical creatures since the beginning of time, appealing to society’s desire for protection. Following this research, the Scholar conducted a study to determine the saliency of protecting one’s country or democracy to American citizens. The researcher conducted a case study to compare heroic ideal through World War II, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror by analyzing the hero’s character, adaptability, and stress management. Following this analysis, the Researcher studied torture and its’ psychological impacts on both the victim and torturer.
The Researcher analyzed generational variations in stress density, examining age cohorts from the... more The Researcher analyzed generational variations in stress density, examining age cohorts from the Silent Generation to the Millennial Generation and finding an inclined average stress level across these cohorts. To explain why Millennials face predisposition to unparalleled stress levels, the Researcher compared the socioeconomic conditions of prior generations to those of the modern era. Specifically, the Researcher discussed the impacts of the modern education system, Baby Boomer parenting styles, mirror neurons, technology, societal expectations, and economic shifts on the augmentation of millennial stress. The Researcher assessed the implications of heightened stress levels by studying the neurobiological effects of acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress. Reactivation of stress hormones’ pathways and evolutionary adaptations attribute some benefit to acute stress, but diminishment of recollection capacity, cerebral atrophy, establishment of detrimental coping mechanisms, and other concrete alterations to the brain associated with chronic stress inhibit cognitive function and academic performance. To further understand the facets of stress in collegiate America, the Researcher conducted a case study and tested four null hypotheses. The case study utilized structured interviews with twenty undergraduate engineering students to analyze causes, effects, and intensity of stress at Rice University, a model for the greater population of all top-tier universities. With data collected from three populations via voluntary response surveys, the null hypotheses evaluated the potential relationship between stress and academic performance, the apparent connection between stress and substance use frequency, comparative student loan worry across generations, and beliefs about generational differences regarding stress and time spent on academics. Upon completion of the primary research, the Scholar inquired further about how complementary and alternative medicine can effectuate stress mitigation, leading the Scholar to analyze the mechanisms of acupuncture, aromatherapy, music therapy, and meditation.
In the Review of Related Literature, the Scholar researched the question: what effects does male ... more In the Review of Related Literature, the Scholar researched the question: what effects does male dominance have on the executive working woman today, specifically, the psychological and economic effects found in creating a work/life balance for the executive woman? After studying the rise of the patriarchy since the Neolithic Revolution, the Researcher analyzed how stereotypes and misconceptions concerning female executives resulted from male dominance in the workforce and its continuous effects on the female’s psyche and life. The Researcher conducted an online survey in order to test the reality of gender stereotypes and the resulting effects and performed a case study on the accommodations of women in multiple U.S. companies. The Researcher concluded society’s gender stereotypes unconsciously influence people to a high degree and companies with more accommodations for women had a high net income and net worth. The Review of Related Literature led the Scholar to examine the psychology behind domestic abuse, specifically focusing on verbal abuse, gas-lighting, and reason women stay in abusive relationships, and the harmful effects produced in women. The Researcher found many victims of psychological abuse suffer from depression, social anxiety, and Stockholm syndrome.
Beginning with the history of medicine and prosthetics, the Scholar analyzed the development and ... more Beginning with the history of medicine and prosthetics, the Scholar analyzed the development and advancements of prosthetics for combat amputees in the United States. The Scholar examined the impact of amputation on amputees, focusing primarily on modern technology in prosthetic devices, the psychological effects of amputation, and the social stigmatism of combat amputees. Amputation has lead to drastic advancements to prosthetics, specifically in the form of bionic technology, but even with prosthetic devices, many veterans suffer from depression and PTSD. Furthermore, the Scholar discovered the value of patriotism is evident in today’s society due to the War on Terror compared to the Vietnam War; thus, combat amputees are treated differently and with more respect today than in the 60s. To further study the treatment and care of combat amputees, the Scholar composed two null hypotheses, questioning whether amputees are well cared for by physicians and the development of prosthetic technology within the prosthetic department at the VA. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through an electronic survey and a structured interview with a VA doctor. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar was interested in research regarding how artificial intelligence, in the form of robots, has developed and improved society for the better. Following the further research, the Scholar ascertained artificial intelligence has influenced business, entertainment, and other areas of life, but ultimately, artificial intelligence has/will continue to improve the advancements in prosthetic devices.
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Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, ... more Abstract
Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, focusing specifically on the formation of American English. The Scholar examined the grammatical and phonetic distinctions of major American English dialects, including African American Vernacular English, Southern American English, and Standard American English, and then evaluated the impact of code switching in both professional and nonprofessional environments. English speakers employ code switching in professional and nonprofessional to accomplish varied communicative goals such as creating relationships, conveying intellect, and establishing dominance. To further assess these communicative goals, the Scholar studied prevalent sociolinguistic theories, such as the Communication Accommodation Theory and Metaphorical Code Switching, in these settings. To study code switching in Houston, the Scholar composed three null hypotheses. Each of the three null hypotheses questioned whether Houstonians used Southern American English terms, Southern American English pronunciations, and Houston-specific terms in daily speech. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through structured interviews of Houston citizens concerning colloquialisms and pronunciations of specific words. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar researched the communicative methods of domesticated species in situations with both human and animal audiences. Following assessment of vocal, olfactory, and visual cues, the Scholar ascertained domestic animals possess the ability to code switch.
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Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hu... more Abstract Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hunting in Africa. The Scholar then examined the sociological and psychological factors motivating a person to hunt for big game and found the motivations for hunting reflect Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and psychopathic characteristics. Also, the Researcher reviewed how society’s views of hunting have changed over time since the era of Theodore Roosevelt by observing the impacts of animal rights groups and the personification of animals. The Scholar also examined the economic impact of trophy hunting in African countries and found the economies and communities of these countries to be positively impacted by tourism industries. Furthermore, the Researcher reviewed social media’s impact on trophy hunters and discovered trophy hunters to be ridiculed and criticized by anti-hunters, thus negatively influencing the personal lives of these hunters. To further the study of trophy hunting, the Scholar developed four null hypotheses—two for non-hunters and two for hunters—and examined the perceptions of motivations for hunting; the Scholar then found the hunters and non-hunters to have conversing views on the motivations for hunting. For further inquiry the Scholar researched serial killers’ different personality disorders and how these serial killers affected criminal profiling and forensic research.
The Researcher studied the history of Special Operations forces in addition to the gradual introd... more The Researcher studied the history of Special Operations forces in addition to the gradual introduction of neuroscientific research in selection methods. In doing so, the Researcher found cognitive and behavioral psychology play a large role in the training and selection of Special Operations Forces. By examining scholarly sources, the Researcher answered the questions: What roles does neuroscience play in today’s selection of United States’ Special Operations Forces, and how does cognitive and behavioral psychology impact the conditioning of these forces? How has the heroic ideal changed over time and how accurate is the modern portrayal of the Special Operations Forces seen in film? The Researcher found character, resilience, and adaptability often characterize a Special Operations soldier and such traits are developed through total immersion training and stress management training. The Special Operations heroes of today closely resemble the heroes fighting mythical creatures since the beginning of time, appealing to society’s desire for protection. Following this research, the Scholar conducted a study to determine the saliency of protecting one’s country or democracy to American citizens. The researcher conducted a case study to compare heroic ideal through World War II, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror by analyzing the hero’s character, adaptability, and stress management. Following this analysis, the Researcher studied torture and its’ psychological impacts on both the victim and torturer.
The Researcher analyzed generational variations in stress density, examining age cohorts from the... more The Researcher analyzed generational variations in stress density, examining age cohorts from the Silent Generation to the Millennial Generation and finding an inclined average stress level across these cohorts. To explain why Millennials face predisposition to unparalleled stress levels, the Researcher compared the socioeconomic conditions of prior generations to those of the modern era. Specifically, the Researcher discussed the impacts of the modern education system, Baby Boomer parenting styles, mirror neurons, technology, societal expectations, and economic shifts on the augmentation of millennial stress. The Researcher assessed the implications of heightened stress levels by studying the neurobiological effects of acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress. Reactivation of stress hormones’ pathways and evolutionary adaptations attribute some benefit to acute stress, but diminishment of recollection capacity, cerebral atrophy, establishment of detrimental coping mechanisms, and other concrete alterations to the brain associated with chronic stress inhibit cognitive function and academic performance. To further understand the facets of stress in collegiate America, the Researcher conducted a case study and tested four null hypotheses. The case study utilized structured interviews with twenty undergraduate engineering students to analyze causes, effects, and intensity of stress at Rice University, a model for the greater population of all top-tier universities. With data collected from three populations via voluntary response surveys, the null hypotheses evaluated the potential relationship between stress and academic performance, the apparent connection between stress and substance use frequency, comparative student loan worry across generations, and beliefs about generational differences regarding stress and time spent on academics. Upon completion of the primary research, the Scholar inquired further about how complementary and alternative medicine can effectuate stress mitigation, leading the Scholar to analyze the mechanisms of acupuncture, aromatherapy, music therapy, and meditation.
In the Review of Related Literature, the Scholar researched the question: what effects does male ... more In the Review of Related Literature, the Scholar researched the question: what effects does male dominance have on the executive working woman today, specifically, the psychological and economic effects found in creating a work/life balance for the executive woman? After studying the rise of the patriarchy since the Neolithic Revolution, the Researcher analyzed how stereotypes and misconceptions concerning female executives resulted from male dominance in the workforce and its continuous effects on the female’s psyche and life. The Researcher conducted an online survey in order to test the reality of gender stereotypes and the resulting effects and performed a case study on the accommodations of women in multiple U.S. companies. The Researcher concluded society’s gender stereotypes unconsciously influence people to a high degree and companies with more accommodations for women had a high net income and net worth. The Review of Related Literature led the Scholar to examine the psychology behind domestic abuse, specifically focusing on verbal abuse, gas-lighting, and reason women stay in abusive relationships, and the harmful effects produced in women. The Researcher found many victims of psychological abuse suffer from depression, social anxiety, and Stockholm syndrome.
Beginning with the history of medicine and prosthetics, the Scholar analyzed the development and ... more Beginning with the history of medicine and prosthetics, the Scholar analyzed the development and advancements of prosthetics for combat amputees in the United States. The Scholar examined the impact of amputation on amputees, focusing primarily on modern technology in prosthetic devices, the psychological effects of amputation, and the social stigmatism of combat amputees. Amputation has lead to drastic advancements to prosthetics, specifically in the form of bionic technology, but even with prosthetic devices, many veterans suffer from depression and PTSD. Furthermore, the Scholar discovered the value of patriotism is evident in today’s society due to the War on Terror compared to the Vietnam War; thus, combat amputees are treated differently and with more respect today than in the 60s. To further study the treatment and care of combat amputees, the Scholar composed two null hypotheses, questioning whether amputees are well cared for by physicians and the development of prosthetic technology within the prosthetic department at the VA. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through an electronic survey and a structured interview with a VA doctor. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar was interested in research regarding how artificial intelligence, in the form of robots, has developed and improved society for the better. Following the further research, the Scholar ascertained artificial intelligence has influenced business, entertainment, and other areas of life, but ultimately, artificial intelligence has/will continue to improve the advancements in prosthetic devices.
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Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, ... more Abstract
Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, focusing specifically on the formation of American English. The Scholar examined the grammatical and phonetic distinctions of major American English dialects, including African American Vernacular English, Southern American English, and Standard American English, and then evaluated the impact of code switching in both professional and nonprofessional environments. English speakers employ code switching in professional and nonprofessional to accomplish varied communicative goals such as creating relationships, conveying intellect, and establishing dominance. To further assess these communicative goals, the Scholar studied prevalent sociolinguistic theories, such as the Communication Accommodation Theory and Metaphorical Code Switching, in these settings. To study code switching in Houston, the Scholar composed three null hypotheses. Each of the three null hypotheses questioned whether Houstonians used Southern American English terms, Southern American English pronunciations, and Houston-specific terms in daily speech. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through structured interviews of Houston citizens concerning colloquialisms and pronunciations of specific words. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar researched the communicative methods of domesticated species in situations with both human and animal audiences. Following assessment of vocal, olfactory, and visual cues, the Scholar ascertained domestic animals possess the ability to code switch.
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Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hu... more Abstract Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hunting in Africa. The Scholar then examined the sociological and psychological factors motivating a person to hunt for big game and found the motivations for hunting reflect Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and psychopathic characteristics. Also, the Researcher reviewed how society’s views of hunting have changed over time since the era of Theodore Roosevelt by observing the impacts of animal rights groups and the personification of animals. The Scholar also examined the economic impact of trophy hunting in African countries and found the economies and communities of these countries to be positively impacted by tourism industries. Furthermore, the Researcher reviewed social media’s impact on trophy hunters and discovered trophy hunters to be ridiculed and criticized by anti-hunters, thus negatively influencing the personal lives of these hunters. To further the study of trophy hunting, the Scholar developed four null hypotheses—two for non-hunters and two for hunters—and examined the perceptions of motivations for hunting; the Scholar then found the hunters and non-hunters to have conversing views on the motivations for hunting. For further inquiry the Scholar researched serial killers’ different personality disorders and how these serial killers affected criminal profiling and forensic research.
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Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, focusing specifically on the formation of American English. The Scholar examined the grammatical and phonetic distinctions of major American English dialects, including African American Vernacular English, Southern American English, and Standard American English, and then evaluated the impact of code switching in both professional and nonprofessional environments. English speakers employ code switching in professional and nonprofessional to accomplish varied communicative goals such as creating relationships, conveying intellect, and establishing dominance. To further assess these communicative goals, the Scholar studied prevalent sociolinguistic theories, such as the Communication Accommodation Theory and Metaphorical Code Switching, in these settings. To study code switching in Houston, the Scholar composed three null hypotheses. Each of the three null hypotheses questioned whether Houstonians used Southern American English terms, Southern American English pronunciations, and Houston-specific terms in daily speech. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through structured interviews of Houston citizens concerning colloquialisms and pronunciations of specific words. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar researched the communicative methods of domesticated species in situations with both human and animal audiences. Following assessment of vocal, olfactory, and visual cues, the Scholar ascertained domestic animals possess the ability to code switch.
Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hunting in Africa. The Scholar then examined the sociological and psychological factors motivating a person to hunt for big game and found the motivations for hunting reflect Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and psychopathic characteristics. Also, the Researcher reviewed how society’s views of hunting have changed over time since the era of Theodore Roosevelt by observing the impacts of animal rights groups and the personification of animals. The Scholar also examined the economic impact of trophy hunting in African countries and found the economies and communities of these countries to be positively impacted by tourism industries. Furthermore, the Researcher reviewed social media’s impact on trophy hunters and discovered trophy hunters to be ridiculed and criticized by anti-hunters, thus negatively influencing the personal lives of these hunters. To further the study of trophy hunting, the Scholar developed four null hypotheses—two for non-hunters and two for hunters—and examined the perceptions of motivations for hunting; the Scholar then found the hunters and non-hunters to have conversing views on the motivations for hunting. For further inquiry the Scholar researched serial killers’ different personality disorders and how these serial killers affected criminal profiling and forensic research.
Beginning with Early English, the Scholar traced the roots of Modern American English, focusing specifically on the formation of American English. The Scholar examined the grammatical and phonetic distinctions of major American English dialects, including African American Vernacular English, Southern American English, and Standard American English, and then evaluated the impact of code switching in both professional and nonprofessional environments. English speakers employ code switching in professional and nonprofessional to accomplish varied communicative goals such as creating relationships, conveying intellect, and establishing dominance. To further assess these communicative goals, the Scholar studied prevalent sociolinguistic theories, such as the Communication Accommodation Theory and Metaphorical Code Switching, in these settings. To study code switching in Houston, the Scholar composed three null hypotheses. Each of the three null hypotheses questioned whether Houstonians used Southern American English terms, Southern American English pronunciations, and Houston-specific terms in daily speech. The Scholar tested the null hypotheses through structured interviews of Houston citizens concerning colloquialisms and pronunciations of specific words. For further inquiry derived from the original study, the Scholar researched the communicative methods of domesticated species in situations with both human and animal audiences. Following assessment of vocal, olfactory, and visual cues, the Scholar ascertained domestic animals possess the ability to code switch.
Beginning with the history of hunting, the Researcher examined the beginnings of game hunting in Africa. The Scholar then examined the sociological and psychological factors motivating a person to hunt for big game and found the motivations for hunting reflect Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and psychopathic characteristics. Also, the Researcher reviewed how society’s views of hunting have changed over time since the era of Theodore Roosevelt by observing the impacts of animal rights groups and the personification of animals. The Scholar also examined the economic impact of trophy hunting in African countries and found the economies and communities of these countries to be positively impacted by tourism industries. Furthermore, the Researcher reviewed social media’s impact on trophy hunters and discovered trophy hunters to be ridiculed and criticized by anti-hunters, thus negatively influencing the personal lives of these hunters. To further the study of trophy hunting, the Scholar developed four null hypotheses—two for non-hunters and two for hunters—and examined the perceptions of motivations for hunting; the Scholar then found the hunters and non-hunters to have conversing views on the motivations for hunting. For further inquiry the Scholar researched serial killers’ different personality disorders and how these serial killers affected criminal profiling and forensic research.