... the environment and its stimuli, based both on their own experience the learned efficacy of various past reactions. When a behavior results in a desired outcome, the individual processes the information, repeats the behavior in similar circumstances and thus developed a 'competency' that becomes a factor in subsequent behavior decisions. This competency also adds to the individual's inventory of behavior ... would be positive effects of delinquents' behavior with opportunities to observe pro-social models. What modeling, influence and discussion have in common is that they can provide p...

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... on kinship. That is, individuals were linked closely around the economic system. However, through the transition of previous forms of social organizations, the growth of population and the development of technology transformed the systems of society. Due to those changes, the monetary system of economy, concentration of capital, and survival for the limited resource occurred. Accordingly, the economic bases of social ... not to keep existing, but instead, to differentiate society ultimately, and thus, the hierarchy of social organization becomes more complex. Through social changes acco...

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... the feeling of being wanted just by logging on (Smith & Kollock 1999). Moreover, the identity and associated personality perceived by those communicated with consists only of the information that is revealed, likely projecting a positive and likeable personality while undesirable characteristics are withheld. Issues of honesty and deception become apparent with the ease of constructing multiple ... Cyber communities offer their citizens a place where acceptance and social interaction can be realised even in the loneliest of places. Such individuals need to appreciate that the informatio...

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