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Freud's reduction of human love to sexual gratification in psychoanalysis

One of the most controversial issues within psychoanalysis is human love. The implications of this issue are profound to the effectiveness of psychoanalysis as a treatment for mental disorders or even simple psychological and social difficulties which one might seek psychological treatment for.

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The concept of self in abstract expressionism and surrealism

Throughout many years, movements concerning approaches on different works of art often reflect principles that appeal to the utility and social function of artworks, which is the primary characteristic of Socialist art movement.

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Australian government's handling of refugee arrivals and public accountability

One of the most important tasks that a citizen of any democracy has a duty to undertake is to serve as a watchdog for his or her government.

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Howard Gardner's Arts Propel program for integrated arts education

According the most current incarnation of the website devoted to the project and philosophy of Arts Propel, "Arts Propel is a five-year, collaborative effort involving Harvard Project Zero, the Educational Testing Service (ETS), and the teachers and administrators of the Pittsburgh Public Schools."…

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Juvenile delinquency: nature, causes, and social solutions

Children are the future of human civilization, and to that extent, it is vital that all communities, societies and governments pay attention to the growing problem of juvenile delinquency.

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Historical perspectives on telepathy research and scientific study

There are various schools of thought discussed in this paper to highlight the concept of this term that has been there for many centuries.

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Balancing practical and moral education in American schools

Why now, at this juncture of my life and in the educational life of this nation? I believe that currently, the nation is in a state of crisis, in terms of its evolving attitude to education.

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Nathaniel Branden's analysis of self-esteem in the information age workplace

Nathaniel Branden, a California psychologist who worked with Ayn Rand for many years, has written a book about how the business environment has changed in the last century.

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Humanistic, behaviorist, and psychoanalytic theories of personality

Each theory outlined below offers something new to the study of personality, and as such, I feel that any "ultimate" theory of personality must try to incorporate the best parts of each theory.

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Personal motivations for pursuing social work with families

I have always had a loving family, with parents who provided a warm environment in which to grow up. Though some parts of growing up were typically a little rough, for the most part, I had the proverbial storybook childhood.

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