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The psychology of cybercrime
Health, Sports & Psychology

The psychology of cybercrime

...determined by the crime itself and due to the versatility of the different online crimes, it is difficult to consider the motivations for cybercrime on a general level. Additionally, research around motivations for cybercrime can be difficult to investigate because it relies to some extent on the words of criminals who may not see their behaviour as being deviant (e.g....
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Supporting and developing resilience in social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting and developing resilience in social work

...determination ‘I just got to believe in myself and said well, I’m going to go for it, I’ll do it’ (Hillen, 2013, p. 19). Researchers have become interested in the resilience shown by social workers in the face of workplace demands and other stressors (for example, Beddoe et al., 2013; Collins, 2007; 2008; Collins et al., 2010). Louise Grant and Gail Kinman, social...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Effects of pollutants on the aquatic environment
Nature & Environment

Effects of pollutants on the aquatic environment

...determine the physical form or chemical speciation of the metal present, since metals can exist in a wide range of forms. The subject is too complicated to be covered fully here, but the following two theoretical examples are extreme cases of metal pollution to show the range of events that can occur. Example 1: After treatment to remove most of the lead, the effluent...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship
Money & Business

First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship

...determine whether Westmill Wind Farm had achieved its aims? Watch the video a second time. Revisit your answers, modifying them if necessary. Look back at the ideas about innovation and entrepreneurship that you recorded in question 1. Would you change them after watching this video? Discussion We selected a slightly unusual example of innovation to encourage you to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...determine whether a particular action or interaction is likely to bring about improvement, the systemic nature of the issues of concern need to be understood and intervention or joint inquiry negotiated with others. Herein lies the case for managing in these situations drawing on multiple, partial perspectives. One of the major risks associated with the management of...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...determined to demonstrate … Diversity – being accessible to all Fairness – being open and consistent Integrity – being honest, and upholding the independence of the third sector Accountability – being ethical, responsible and responsive Partnership – working with all those who help to achieve our vision Sustainability – making a positive impact on people,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...determinants. Living in poverty is a significant determinant of a children’s health. Poor mental health is also a cause of concern. The presence of adverse childhood experiences can impact negatively on children’s emotional and social development, which can reduce their sense of wellbeing and increase the risk of mental ill health in childhood or later life...Session...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...determines the sequence of amino acids (the order of the ‘carriages’) is in our DNA. There are about 20 different amino acids. Eight of them are essential in the diet. We can make the others from those eight if necessary (see Table 1). Most people take in a sufficient amount and good mix of protein that they don’t need to worry about getting enough of the essential...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs