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Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...determines whether strategy making may claim to be successful. [Described image] Figure 2 Influence diagram illustrating the three factors that affect the course of making change In making change it is always important to start with the situation. What is the nature of the context in which an individual or organisation needs strategic thinking? Is the situation perceived...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...determined by the number and severity of symptoms, as well as the degree of functional impairment (activities of daily living). Formal diagnosis of major depression requires at least four out of ten symptoms according to ICD-10 or at least five of the nine symptoms in the DSM (see Boxes 5-7). Symptoms should be present for at least two weeks, and at sufficient severity...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Understanding depression and anxiety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding depression and anxiety

...determines, ultimately, whether you can adapt successfully to change. (Selye, 1978 [1956]), p. 29) The distinction between eustress and distress is not current, but Selye and others found it helpful to understand how stress could be ‘good’ as well as ‘bad’. The critical point that Selye was making is that an understanding of biology by itself may not be enough to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Exploring communications technology
Digital & Computing

Exploring communications technology

...determined levels, like the rungs of a ladder, between the lowest possible sample value and the highest. The closeness of the approximation between a sample value and its nearest quantisation level depends on the number of quantisation levels available. For example, using a thousand levels involves less approximation than using a hundred levels. Each quantisation level is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Galaxies, stars and planets
Science, Maths & Technology

Galaxies, stars and planets

...determined by their own gravity - they are called dwarf planets and include the former planet Pluto as well as the largest asteroid Ceres. For astronomers, the Sun is fascinating because it is our nearest star. By studying the Sun, they can gain an insight into the workings of the other millions of stars that are visible in the night sky. Learning that the Sun is a star...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective
Society, Politics & Law

The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective

...determined by our bodies. In the West, at least, people can make a conscious decision to change their bodies through surgery, dieting, drugs, exercise and the clothes they wear. As people change their bodies in these ways, you could say that they also change how they feel about themselves and their roles in society, and how they're perceived by others (all of which are...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...determines which MPs will be taking a seat. Once elected, it’s their job to represent the interests of their constituency while taking part in the crazy rough and tumble of parliamentary debate, the passing of laws, and the controlling of government spending. Now, the House of Lords, well that’s different. Unlike the House of Commons, its members are unelected. Most...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Leadership: external context and culture
Education & Development

Leadership: external context and culture

...determined by context and values. MacBeath (2008) describes this possible range in response as a continuum line with polar opposites at the extremes. At one end, he signals compliance, and at the other, subversion – although most of the people interviewed in this study were mid-range. He finds ambiguity and tensions in what teachers and headteachers believed about...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs