Category: General
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The Letter to Philemon
The letter of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul to Philemon a man who once owned a salve named Onesimus. This letter was written about 61 AD. Paul was an old man and he asked Philemon for Onesimus. He sent Onesimus back to Philemon with the letter, with the hope that Philemon out of…
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Cognition and Attention in Performance
There are several theoretical approaches working towards the understanding of self-efficacy, motivation and performance. A few of these include; Self-Determination Theory as the parent theory, Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Organismic Integration Theory, and Basic Psychological Needs Theory. These approaches present a rounded understanding of current thought related to self-efficacy, motivation and performance. No current theory seems…
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Employee Monetary Compensation and Employee Job Satisfaction
Abstract It is known employee job satisfaction is related to employee motivation, performance, retention, and other factors which are beneficial to the employee and the employer. In recent decades, some have used the work of Self-Determination Theory to claim pay is irrelevant and promote the idea it is an employee’s commitment, attitude, and the programs…
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Cognitive Effort and Skill Acquisition
The study of motor skill acquisition and the role of the brain has been theorized since the founding of philosophy and psychology. Increased cognitive effort or focus while learning a new skill leads to improved skill acquisition in rate of acquisition and level of mastery (Schmidt et al., 2018). In turn cognitive effort in the…
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Research Ethics: Dual Relationship Case Study
This paper will discuss a case study where Researcher A and Participant B became involved in an unethical situation, the actions of Researcher A and Participant B, what should have been the correct actions taken and how to prevent such a situation in the future. While the situation is not uncommon the actions taken by…
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Summary: The Letter to the Colossians
In the second half of chapter one Paul starts to describe Christ. In verse 13 and 14 he explains that Jesus rescued us from darkness. That Jesus is our Redeemer and Forgiver. The truth in these two verses is what makes our faith and worship of God possible. Without the redeeming and forgiving work of…
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Summary The Letter to Titus
The letter of Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to his disciple and fellow minister Titus. This letter was written around the early to mid 60’s AD. Paul wrote with the intention of instructing his child in the faith (Titus), so that Titus could help to carry on the church without him. Paul’s…
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The Letter to the Ephesians
The letter written to the Ephesians by the Apostle Paul was penned around 60AD. Paul wrote with an intent to teach and further the spiritual growth of the Ephesian church.
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God’s Purpose in Salvation
God’s ultimate purpose in salvation is an interesting concept to think through. Why would God send His Son to die on a cross for those whom have condemned themselves? God has done much to make His plan of salvation work out and there is still more to come before the plan if fully realized. Jesus…
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Comparison of Theories: Generalized Motor Program Theory and Dynamical Systems Theory
As human movement is complicated yet in someways effortless many theoretical issues arise. These two theories attempt to articulate a working understanding of movement addressing the issues which are considered a challenge to movement.