That can have a big effect on their behavior, helping them work harder and longer in therapy sessions.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

Many people think that the Industrial Revolution was the first time people began to have a major effect on the earth's ecology.

VOA: special.2011.04.26

Earlier studies have shown a positive effect of moderate drinking, especially of wine,on heart health.

VOA: special.2009.09.08

New Wal-Mart stores have had a big effect on small communities in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

This will have a bad effect on the mountain's ecosystems and on Tanzania's travel industry.

VOA: special.2009.04.22

One researcher found that extreme cold can have a damaging effect on the mind.

VOA: special.2010.02.24

They have found that lack of gravity has a severe effect on bones.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

These political problems would have a great effect on the next presidential election.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

Online music stores and file-sharing have had a big effect on record sales.

VOA: special.2009.04.03

"Moreover,I fear the publication of these photos may only have a chilling effect on future investigations of detainee abuse."

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

Experts believe that action could have a positive effect on the outcome of the meeting on nuclear terrorism.

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

"If the drugs ended tomorrow, it would not have a major effect on the Taliban source of funding,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.15

But the NATO chief said it underlines the solidarity of the 44 ISAF countries and will have a "powerful effect on the ground."

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

Financial analysts say the decisions of these powerhouses could have a ripple effect on other company officials.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

Kortunov says he doubts the government's campaign will have a real effect on the problem.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

"And if they continued to lionize him in a public fashion, that these kinds of public demonstrations can only have a profoundly negative effect on our relationship."

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"Sanctions have had a real effect on the performance of our industries, mining manufacturing, we can't get spare parts, we can't get credit lines and we are blocked in regard to aid from the World Bank and IMF."

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

What remains to be seen is whether this will have a long-term effect,positive effect on the security forces, and maybe are there ways we can replicate some of these treatment programs to be more inclusive of the general public."

VOA: standard.2010.06.23