Freud, in fact, went as far as defining the energizing force (libido) of humans as sexual in nature (Demartino & Stacey, p. 4). Like the instinct theory, the drive reduction theory, too, subscribed to the functional significance of actions. The difference, however, is that drive reduction theory suggested that physiological needs, or deficits, instigate behaviors that result in the offset of those needs. Hull, the chief proponent of this theory, hypothesized that "drives" were a motivational characteristic of need states, which result from physiological disequilibrium. Therefore, drives generate energy and instigate behaviors designed to return the organism to a state of equilibrium: "...a common denominator of all primary motivations, whether due to food privation, thermal deviations...the action of sex hormones...." (Weiner, p. 87-92) Thus, the drive reduction theory explained sexual motivation as a drive, which resulted from a state of physiological...
Today, however, it is acknowledged that human sexual behavior can only be explained by a combination of physiological, psychological and environmental factors. As Tinklepaugh points out, "psychological factors are so marked in the human that they obscure a biological cycle...." In other words, the human sexual drive has become externalized (Demartino & Stacey, p. 26)Human Rights and Child Prostitution in Haiti The Republic of Haiti is a Caribbean country occupying smaller portion of Hispaniola Island. It shares the island with Dominican which is equally another Caribbean country with population of just over 600, 000. In 2011, the population of the Republic of Haiti hit 9 million-mark with chances of a tremendous growth projected in the subsequent years. With the capital located at Port-au-Prince, the country's
At all times, a compliant organization will provide the following to all/each staff/employee: A non-hostile work environment An anonymous and secure system for staff to report sexual harassment/ethical concerns Quick and responsive, unbiased, comprehensive & objective investigation into all claims A safe and courteous atmosphere for our patient population and for our staff An environment void of preferential treatment or discrimination based on gender An environment void of preferential treatment Interim & annual training sessions conducted
Human resource managers must help their companies become more sensitive to the issues of sexism, religion, sexual orientation, marital and family status, age, and other life experiences. The economic position of most companies has shifted drastically in the past decade. One of the strongest forces influencing the way we do business is the phenomenon of globalization, a process in which companies in countries around the world are increasingly linked. A
" (Columbia University, nd) a written decision will be submitted by the Appeal Officer within thirty (30) working days following the receipt of the appeal. Disciplinary actions will be stated within thirty working days following the receipt of the report of the investigator. The organization may, at its discretion conduct an independent review of the alleged sexual harassment. Training Programs for Eliminating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Carl Rogers identified 'accurate empathy...nearly
Human Trafficking The State Department of the U.S. Government has for the past ten years issued an annual report on the state of laws governing human trafficking. The latest report shows that most of the world's industrialized countries have enacted laws to protect against human trafficking. This includes recognizing that human trafficking is a problem and having taken steps to address the issue (Wu & Zifcak, 2010). Most countries in the
Human Development In order to learn about the development of males in their late teenage stage, between the ages seventeen and twenty, an eighteen-year-old male was interviewed. An individual of this age was chosen since it is believed as the age that acts as a transitory period between teenage and adulthood thus the developmental features are explicitly displayed at this age within the period targeted. The individual interviewed was a student
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