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The Bully Brain: How Personality Impacts Aggression

The Bully Brain: How Personality Impacts Aggression

Explore the psychological underpinnings of bullying behaviors, delving into how personality traits contribute to who bullies and who is bullied. This episode unpacks findings from meta-analyses on the Big Five personality traits, empathy, and narcissistic tendencies. Discover how these individual predispositions shape social interactions and offer crucial insights for understanding and addressing the pervasive problem of bullying.

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Industrial Revolution: A Canadian Story

Industrial Revolution: A Canadian Story

Explore the dramatic shift from hand-powered workshops to steam-powered factories that defined Canada's industrial revolution. Discover how geography, transportation, and population shaped industrial growth across different regions, from Montreal's early dominance to Ontario's rise as the industrial heartland and the Maritimes' shipbuilding prowess. Uncover the human cost of this progress, including the harsh realities faced by child laborers, and learn why industrialization arrived later in the Canadian West.

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Befolkning, migrasjon og utvikling – En dypdykk i demografiske trender

Befolkning, migrasjon og utvikling – En dypdykk i demografiske trender

Explore the intricate world of population dynamics, from the foundational concept of the demographic transition and interpreting population pyramids to the powerful forces driving migration. Unpack the nuances of demographic inertia, pro- and anti-natalist policies, and the complex relationship between population, poverty, and hunger. Delve into Norway's unique demographic journey, examining its historical development, internal migration patterns, and the profound impact of urbanization and centralization.

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GCSE Sociology: Crime, Deviance & Stratification

GCSE Sociology: Crime, Deviance & Stratification

Explore the complexities of measuring crime, from official statistics to the "dark figure," and delve into how societal structures influence crime and deviance. Unpack major sociological theories of social stratification, examining how class, status, and power shape inequality. This episode connects the dots between crime, justice, and the fundamental divisions within society.

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O noso conto: A historia que non che contaron

O noso conto: A historia que non che contaron

Acompáñanos nunha viaxe no tempo para desentrañar os segredos da Segunda Revolución Industrial e o Imperialismo. Descubre como as novas enerxías e inventos transformaron o mundo, levando ás potencias europeas a competir por recursos e mercados en África e Asia. Analizaremos as causas e consecuencias desta era de expansión e rivalidade, que sentou as bases para a Primeira Guerra Mundial e marcou o inicio dunha nova era na historia.

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Métodos Alternativos de Resolución de Conflictos: la guía completa de la UNED.

Métodos Alternativos de Resolución de Conflictos: la guía completa de la UNED.

Descubre las claves para resolver conflictos de forma eficiente y constructiva, explorando métodos como la mediación, el arbitraje y la justicia restaurativa. Aprende cómo estas herramientas ofrecen soluciones alternativas al sistema judicial, fomentando el diálogo y la colaboración entre las partes. Sumérgete en un análisis profundo de sus principios, aplicaciones y el impacto que tienen en la construcción de una sociedad más justa y pacífica.

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Test‑Ready Mastery: Learn, Remember, Ace the Exam

Test‑Ready Mastery: Learn, Remember, Ace the Exam

Prepare to master AP Human Geography Unit 5 on Agriculture! This episode breaks down everything from the Agricultural Revolution and its historical impact to the differences between subsistence and commercial farming. You'll gain a solid understanding of key agricultural practices, the Green Revolution, the role of GMOs, and the challenges facing modern food production, including the intricate Von Thünen Model.

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Test‑Ready Mastery: Learn, Remember, Ace the Exam

Test‑Ready Mastery: Learn, Remember, Ace the Exam

Prepare to master AP Human Geography Unit 5 on Agriculture! This episode breaks down everything from the Agricultural Revolution and its historical impact to the differences between subsistence and commercial farming. You'll gain a solid understanding of key agricultural practices, the Green Revolution, the role of GMOs, and the challenges facing modern food production, including the intricate Von Thünen Model.

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Civilizations Uncovered: Innovations, Geography, and the Historians’ Quest for the Past

Civilizations Uncovered: Innovations, Geography, and the Historians’ Quest for the Past

Journey back in time to explore the foundations of ancient civilizations, dissecting what truly defines a complex society and the groundbreaking innovations that shaped them, from irrigation to monumental architecture. Discover the undeniable influence of geography on early human development and learn how historians meticulously reconstruct the past using primary and secondary sources. Uncover the rigorous process of historical inquiry and the critical thinking skills needed to understand the legacies of our ancestors.

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Gesellschaft und Politik nach der Novemberrevolution 1918: Die Weimarer Koalition versus die alte Ordnung – Ziele, Konflikte und Visionen.

Gesellschaft und Politik nach der Novemberrevolution 1918: Die Weimarer Koalition versus die alte Ordnung – Ziele, Konflikte und Visionen.

Tauchen Sie ein in die turbulenten Jahre nach der Novemberrevolution 1918 in Deutschland und entdecken Sie den erbitterten Kampf um die Zukunft des Landes. Wir beleuchten die ambitionierten Ziele der Weimarer Koalition für eine stabile parlamentarische Demokratie und soziale Gerechtigkeit. Gleichzeitig analysieren wir die Gegenposition der Anhänger der alten Ordnung, die sich nach autoritären Strukturen und der Wiederherstellung kaiserzeitlicher Machtverhältnisse sehnten.

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