Academic literature on the topic 'Robert Berkowitz'


 
 
 Aggression in a psychological and philosophical perspectives: Review of selected theories: The article focuses on the phenomenon of aggression. From the philosophical perspective, the views of Jean‐Jacques Rousseau and Thomas Hobbes are presented. From the psychological perspective, the definitions of aggression, with particular emphasis on the findings of Erich Fromm, and the main psychological theories: the instinct (Sigmund Freud, Konrad Lorenz), libido (John Dollard, Neal Miller, Leonard Doob, Ovral Mowrer, Robert Sears, Leonard Berkowitz) and social learning (Albert Bandura) are presented.
 
 

Objectives: Terrorism is a global social problem that is presently receiving overwhelming attention and concern from all corners. The government, researchers, policymakers, Non-Governmental affected by the effect of this cankerworm. If left to thrive, it might drag the world into oblivion. This study examines terrorism, insecurity, and youth criminality in Nigeria: a critical view from a criminological lens Organizations, and law enforcement are all striving daily to figure a way out of this malady. This is because the impact of terrorism is devastating and destructive. Everyone is in one way or another. Methods: The study made use of Leonard Berkowitz Frustration Aggression Theory (1989) and Robert Agnew General Strain Theory (GST, 1991) to explain terrorism, insecurity, and criminality in Nigeria. The study employed qualitative study using Key Informant Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) using the youths as the population or universe. Results: The study concluded that terrorism is universally abhorred and generally seen as an unlawful, barbaric, and inhuman crime. It is a crime against man and society that must not be allowed to strive because it erodes peace, destroys properties, leads to loss of lives, and stampede growth and development. Conclusions: It was recommended in this study that the fight against terrorism should be an all-embracing one. Thus, the Government, parents, citizens, and youth must all be proactive in the fight against terrorism via effective strategize.

<strong>Information literacy models and role of libraries within students&lsquo; information education (ISP, Big 6).</strong> Pr&iacute;spevok predstavuje dva odli&scaron;n&eacute; modely informačnej gramotnosti (Information Search Process,The Big6 Skills), ako aj z nich vypl&yacute;vaj&uacute;ce možnosti integr&aacute;cie knižn&iacute;c do procesu informačn&eacute;ho vzdel&aacute;vania na z&aacute;kladn&yacute;ch a stredn&yacute;ch &scaron;kol&aacute;ch. The contribution presents two information literacy models, as well as possibilities to integrate libraries into the process of information education at elementary and high schools. First model is Information Search Process (ISP) first suggested by Carol C. Kuhlthau, who is currently retired American professor of Library and Information Science. The author of the article clarifies basis of the model, its fundamental stages defined by the analysis of respondent&lsquo;s experiences with information searching, and role of librarians as mediators in the context of the model too. Second model is The Big Six Skills developed by Michael Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz. The common feature of both mentioned models is an emphasis on cooperation of teachers and librarians within the education for information. <strong>Dostupn&eacute; na: </strong><em>link 1,&nbsp;link 2, link 3,<strong> </strong>link 4,<strong> </strong>link 5,<strong> </strong>link 6</em> <strong>Z&aacute;znam:&nbsp;</strong><em>KIS3G</em><strong>, </strong><em>Uniba.sk</em><strong>, </strong><em>CREPČ 1</em> &nbsp;

Dear Sir,&#x0D; &#x0D; I greatly enjoyed reading the paper by David and Lim on “Congenital Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis”1 and complement the authors on their excellent surgical outcome. They also very appropriately underscored the primacy of careful clinical assessment over costly investigations, particularly in an environment of scarce resources.&#x0D; &#x0D; We have previously reported on the MRI findings in 23 children with bilateral vocal fold dysfunction (BVFD) as an isolated abnormality that was present at birth. We found MRI abnormalities in 35%, but these were all non-specific.2 This study indicated that MRI was of research and clinical value, but did not identify any major CNS structural abnormalities in this patient group.&#x0D; &#x0D; However, the case reported by David and Lim involved the delayed onset of symptoms at 2 years of age that may have increased over the next 3 years. This acquired and possibly progressive disease process differs from that of congenital BVFD. The likelihood of Arnold-Chiari malformation or another significant structural CNS abnormality being present would appear to be higher when symptoms of BVFD are acquired later in life compared to when they are present at birth.&#x0D; &#x0D; Anecdotally, I have been involved with a case of acquired BVFD presenting at a similar age where the underlying cause was found to be a posterior fossa tumour. The 3 year history of symptoms in the child in the case report would very likely preclude this diagnosis, but certainly another CNS cause needs to be considered to explain the development of delayed-onset brainstem dysfunction, and this would require MRI.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Robert Berkowitz&#x0D; Department of Otolaryngology&#x0D; Royal Children’s Hospital&#x0D; Melbourne, Australia