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Toothpaste Tube Theory
The toothpaste tube theory is a jocular metaphor stating that increasing pressure eventually forces some sort of release, just as when one squeezes a toothpaste tube, toothpaste comes out. It is used to explain social and political behavior, as well as relationships involving abstract concepts. Applications of the theory In administrative law, the toothpaste tube theory describes problems of displacement, for instance, where discretion or accountability are shifted elsewhere. In the case, Byrnes v. LCI Communication Holdings Co. an appeals court rejected one formulation of the toothpaste tube theory. In labor law, the toothpaste tube theory means employer and employee relations are always under pressure. In economics, the toothpaste tube theory may be applied to, for instance, exports. Under this formulation, when home demand is squeezed, exports are extruded. In geography, the toothpaste tube theory can be used to explain the activity and behavior of glaciers with regards t ...
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Toothpaste
Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice that is used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics of Human tooth, teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease (gingivitis).American Dental Association Description of Toothpaste Due to variations in composition and fluoride content, not all toothpastes are equally effective in maintaining oral health. The decline of tooth decay during the 20th century has been attributed to the introduction and regular use of fluoride-containing toothpastes worldwide. Large amounts of swallowed toothpaste can be poisonous. Common colors for toothpaste include white (sometimes with colored stripes or green tint) and blue. History Early toothpastes Since 5000 BCE, the Egyptians made a tooth powder, which cons ...
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Social Behavior
Social behavior is behavior among two or more organisms within the same species, it encompasses any behavior in which one member affects another. Social behavior can be seen as similar to an exchange of goods, with the expectation that when you give, you will receive something similar in return. This behavior can be affected by both the qualities of the individual and the environmental (situational) factors. Therefore, social behavior arises as a result of an interaction between the two—the organism and its environment. This means that, in regards to humans, social behavior can be determined by both the individual characteristics of the person, and the situation they are in. A major aspect of social behavior is communication, which is the basis for survival and reproduction. Social behavior is said to be determined by two different processes, that can either work together or oppose one another. The dual-systems model of reflective and impulsive determinants of social behavior ...
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Theories Of Political Behavior
Theories of political behavior, as an aspect of political science, attempt to quantify and explain the influences that define a person's political views, ideology, and levels of political participation, especially in relation to the role of politicians and their impact on public opinion . Political behavior is the subset of human behavior that involves politics and power. Theorists who have had an influence on this field include Karl Deutsch and Theodor Adorno. Long-term influences on political orientation Interaction with the political views of parental figures is often thought of as the primary long-term influence on political orientation and willingness to take part in the political system. Teachers and other educational authority figures are also often thought to have a significant impact on political orientation. During the 2003–2004 school year, In the United States, students spent an average of 180.4 days in primary and secondary education each year, with a school d ...
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Administrative Law
Administrative law is a division of law governing the activities of government agency, executive branch agencies of government. Administrative law includes executive branch rulemaking (executive branch rules are generally referred to as "regulations"), adjudication, and the enforcement of laws. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law. Administrative law deals with the decision-making of administrative units of government that are part of the executive branch in such areas as international trade, manufacturing, the environment, taxation, broadcasting, immigration, and transport. Administrative law expanded greatly during the 20th century, as legislative bodies worldwide created more government agencies to regulate the social, economic and political spheres of human interaction. Civil law countries often have specialized administrative courts that review these decisions. In the last fifty years, administrative law, in many countries of the civil law tradition, ...
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Byrnes V
Byrnes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Adam Byrnes (born 1981), Australian lawyer and retired rugby union player *Brittany Byrnes (born 1987), Australian actress *Burke Byrnes (born 1937), American actor * Catherine Byrnes, New Zealand professor of pediatrics *Darcy Rose Byrnes (born 1998), American actress *Edd Byrnes (1932–2020), American actor *Eric Byrnes (born 1976), American baseball player and announcer * Erin Byrnes, American politician * Esther Byrnes (1867–1946), American biologist and science teacher * Garrett Byrnes (born 1971), American composer *Gene Byrnes (1889–1974), American comic artist * Giselle Byrnes (born 1967), New Zealand historian * James Byrnes (sailor) (1838–1882), Irish-American sailor and Union Navy officer in the Civil War *James F. Byrnes (1882–1972), American politician *Jim Byrnes (actor) (born 1948), American actor and musician * Jim Byrnes (baseball) (1880–1941), American baseball player * John A. Byrnes (1897� ...
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