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Mental health institutionalization in America from colonial times to deinstitutionalization

For most of U.S. history up to the time of the Community Mental Health Act of 1963, the mentally ill were generally warehoused in state and local mental institutions on a long-term basis. Most had been involuntarily committed by orders from courts or physicians, and the discharge rate was very low.

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Authoritarian parenting in Cambodian and American cultural contexts

Lynn's parenting of her son takes an authoritarian approach to child-rearing. In her culture, parental authority is rarely questioned.

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Applying Kubler-Ross theory of grief to personal loss experience

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross posits a theory that the process of loss and grief can be measured in seven distinct steps - shock, denial, anger, negotiation, depression, acceptance, and hope.

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Legal and ethical issues in Ron and Beverly's abuse situation

In presenting my analysis of the legal and ethical issues involved with Beverly's and Ron's situation, I've tried to push aside many of my own personal feelings that would bias me in my considerations.

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Freud's theory of civilization and individual conflict

Written in 1929 and published in 1930, Civilization, and its Discontents offers a somewhat pessimistic view of human nature and human society.

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The neuroscience of opioid and psychostimulant addiction

In order to develop effective treatment programs for drug addicts, it is essential to maintain a basic knowledge of the physiological basis of their cravings.

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Effects of long-term daycare on children's behavioral development

With the increasing number of women in today's workforce, the number of working mothers with children proportionally grows. Statistics show that more than 40% of working mothers are bringing their young children to daycare centers.

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Daycare centers and child development: balancing work and parenting

Daycare centers are lifesavers for many families, and are especially helpful for working single mothers.

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Faber and Mazlish's parenting approach based on Ginott's emotional development theory

Authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish wrote their counter cultural book regarding tips and tactics for parents to use as they raised children before the term "counter cultural" had become politically correct.

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Childhood lying and impulse control in preschool development

The single mother comes home after a long day of work. The little girl, (Sara) is approximately 4-5 years old.

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