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Eating disorder not otherwise specified: prevalence and diagnostic classification challenges

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The matching hypothesis and proximity in romantic attraction: critical analysis

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Balancing biological and psychological approaches in addiction treatment

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Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic approaches to treating elderly depression

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Social conformity's influence on perceptions of professional attire

One of the most fascinating aspects of social psychology is the capacity of social groups and learned connotations to alter the opinion of the individual.

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