Compare and contrast the goals of Hinayana Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in history. It began around 2500 years in Nepal, India. Several centuries later, there are over 500 million Buddhists all over the world. But Buddhism is not made of specific beliefs and practices. Years after […]
Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole About 100 years ago, the United States established the first separate juvenile justice system. The system aimed at rehabilitating and diverting young delinquent offenders from the often harsh prosecution guidelines of the adult criminal court. On establishment, the juvenile justice system was based on the assumption that children and adolescents […]
The concept of federalism Federalism is a government system where power is shared between the national government and other smaller entities such as states or provinces within the same constituent. Under the principle of federalism, power and authority are shared such that each unit is delegated with the power that only it can exercise while […]
Theories of cognitive development in children Human development is a complex subject that has attracted dozens of researchers trying to understand and explain how children grow, learn, and behave. Cognitive development in children refers to the process of development of thinking in the course of childhood. But defining thinking can be difficult since it entails […]
Theories that explain criminal behavior Crime has existed since time immemorial. And in the inquest to understand and explain why people commit crimes, three theoretical frameworks have been developed. They include sociological theories, biological theories, and psychological theories. These theories seek to explain what drives offenders to commit crimes, factors that might influence their behaviors, […]
Gender, Race and Ethnicity Issues in Sport Management Historically, sports have been the most popular form of leisure and entertainment for many Americans. Some countries take great pride in identifying with various sports such as football. Events like EURO 2012 and FIFA 2014 World Cup are some of the most-watched programs attracting millions of viewers […]
Depression and Anxiety in relation to Sports Psychology Like any other individual, athletes are not immune to mental illnesses. In fact, depression and anxiety may even occur at an elevated rate in athletes than the general population. Statistics show that 40 to 60 percent of young adults participating in sports experience high levels of anxiety. […]
Compare and contrast the ways in which Japan and China responded to western imperialism between 1890 and the start of World War II After a long period of isolationism, many non-western countries, including Japan and China, had been left behind technologically and in military expertise. The famous industrial revolution in Europe and the United States […]
Abuse in nursing homes in the United States Elderly abuse in nursing homes is a growing concern affecting thousands of senior citizens in the United States. When we take our loved ones to a nursing home, we expect them to receive the utmost care and be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity. Unfortunately, as the […]
The role of EHRs in measuring the quality of health Over the years, technology and expertise in the medical field has increased significantly. There are more investigative and treatment options available. As a result, most chronic conditions are manageable, and people are living longer. However, the increasing complexity of medical conditions demands a reliable source […]
