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Major Schools of Psychology

Behaviorism

Behaviorism, a dominant school of thought in the 1950s, emphasizes the role of environmental causes in shaping behavior. Observable behaviors, such as classical conditioning (Pavlov's experiment) and operant conditioning (Skinner's experiment), are the focus of research.

Psychoanalysis

Founded by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalysis highlights the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior. Freud's theory of the id, ego, and superego explains the complex interactions that drive human behavior. The five stages of psychosexual development (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital) are key concepts.

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology emerged as a response to behaviorism, focusing on mental processes such as thinking,... Continue reading "Exploring Major Schools of Psychology: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Psychology, and Humanistic Psychology" »

Daimler v Continental Tyre 1916 HOL

Continental Tyre & Rubber Company was incorporated in England, but the holders of all its shares except 1, and also all the directions, were Germans, residing in Germany. The secretary was English. Continental Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd supplied tyres to Daimler, but Dailmer was concerned that making payment might contravene a CL offence of trading with the enemy as well as proclamation issued under S1(2) Trading with the Enemy Act 1914. After the outbreak of the First World War, Continental Tyre company brought an action against Daimler Co Ltd to recover trade dept. The HOL half the thought the Continental Tyre Company was incorporated in England, its effective control was in the hands of Germans, and therefore,... Continue reading "Corporate Veil: Legal Cases and Implications" »

The story begins with a description of Hester, who has trouble loving her three children. Hester she feels unlucky because her family is running out of money, but she cares a great deal about appearing to be wealthy. The house seems to constantly whisper, “There must be more money!” and Paul (Hester’s young son) in particular becomes concerned about the family’s financial situation. When he asks his mother why they don’t have enough money, she explains to him they they are unlucky, and that luck is the reason people are rich. Paul claims that he is lucky, but his mother doesn’t believe him, so he becomes determined to prove his luck to her.

Paul obsessively and furiously starts riding his rocking-horse because he believes... Continue reading "Peace and silence" »

À la: In the style of, for example: à l’Anglaise (English style); à la Française (French style); à la Maison (style of the house).

Apèritif: Drink served prior to a meal in order to stimulate the appetite

Back of house : work areas not seen or used by customers, e.g. stillroom, linen room, floor pantry

Bistro: small informal restaurant, bar or nightclub.

Brasserie: small restaurant and bar where food and drinks are served. French in origin

Brunch:late morning meal that often replaces both breakfast and lunch

Canteen:style of restaurant found in a school, hospital or industrial catering where the style of service is usually self-service. This term may also indicate a temporary or mobile eating place set up in an emergency.

Couvert: a cover;

The European Union: A Historical Overview

Multidimensional Missions

Effective consent-based missions often include:

• Election monitoring
• Human rights training
• Police reform
• Mine clearing
• Security training
• Refugee resettlement
• Monetary reconstruction

Organizing Regionally

The European Union (EU), a centuries-old idea, was championed by Jean Monnet, one of its founders. Monnet believed that post-World War II economic integration could further undermine the weakened forces of nationalism. The EU's creation and development began as a functionalist idea, with some advocating for a more federalist approach. It can be viewed as a response to the pitfalls of the capitalist "race to the bottom."

Birth of the European Union

• 1951: European Coal and Steel Community:

1) Which of the following is a tax?

I. A 1% special sales tax for funding local Road construction.

II. A fee paid to the state for a license To practice as an attorney.

III. An income tax imposed by Philadelphia On persons working within the city limits.

IV. A special property assessment for Installing a new water system in the taxpayer's neighborhood.

E) I and III are correct.

2) Marc, a single taxpayer, earns $60,000 In taxable income and $5,000 in interest from an investment in city of Birmingham Bonds. Using the U.S. Tax rate schedule for year 2018, how much federal tax will he owe? (Use tax rate schedule) C) $9,139.50

3) Marc, a single taxpayer, earns $60,000 In taxable income and $5,000 in interest from an investment in city of Birmingham... Continue reading "I is correct ii is correct" »

Scientific models used to explain why and how atoms form molecules:

• Lewis dot structure
• Valence bond theory

Valence bond theory describes a covalent bond as the overlap of half-filled atomic orbitals (each containing a single electron) that yield a pair of electrons shared between the two bonded atoms. According to valence bond theory, a covalent bond results when two conditions are met: (1) an orbital on one atom overlaps an orbital on a second atom and (2) the single electrons in each orbital combine to form an electron pair.

• Molecular orbital theory

model that describes the behavior of electrons delocalized throughout a molecule in terms of the combination of atomic wave functions. It describes the distribution of electrons in molecules in much... Continue reading "Atomic Models, Periodic Trends, and Chemical Bonding" »

Budgeting Fundamentals for Business Success

What is a Budget?

A budget is a spending plan that helps determine in advance if you will have enough money to achieve your goals. It involves simply balancing expenses with income. Always start with sales budget preparation.

Key Budgeting Concepts

Limiting Factor

A limiting factor is a key factor that creates a bottleneck, hindering your objectives.

Budget Periods

• Periodic Budget: A budget for a specific period (e.g., January-December).
• Continual Budget: Revised every month, requiring more effort and cost depending on the business.

Five Main Benefits of Budgeting

Budgeting offers several crucial benefits for organizations:

• Promotes forward-thinking and identifies short-term problems.
• Motivates managers to better

Vocabulary

English Definitions

Leading questions: Questions that encourage someone to answer in a certain way.

Mutually exclusive: Not able to be true or correct at the same time.

Weight: To give something more importance than something else.

Incentive: Something that will encourage people to do something.

Respondent: Person who completes a survey.

Analyse: To examine closely.

Ambiguity: When something has more than one possible meaning.

Jargon: Words used by one group of people, that other people might not understand.

Feedback: Opinions about something.

Dropout rate: The percentage of people who stop the survey before they have completed it.

Spanish Definitions

Liderar preguntas: Preguntas que animan a alguien a responder de cierta manera.

Mutuamente excluyentes:

Key Financial Ratios and Formulas

Understanding key financial ratios is crucial for assessing a company's performance and financial health. Below are common ratios and their formulas:

Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio

Accounts Receivable Turnover = Sales & Service Revenue / Accounts Receivable Balance

Accounts Receivable Turnover in Days

Accounts Receivable Turnover in Days = 365 / Accounts Receivable Turnover

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold (CGS) / Inventory Balance

Inventory Turnover in Days

Inventory Turnover in Days = 365 / Inventory Turnover

Current Ratio

Current Ratio = Current Assets (CA) / Current Liabilities (CL)

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test Ratio)

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory - Prepaid Expenses) / Current