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Cross-cultural identity and family conflict in West is West

Culture affects the psychology of an individual because it prescribes certain norms and values that affect the perceptions, attitudes and behaviors of an individual. Culture varies by geography and philosophical traditions.

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B.F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning and reinforcement

Starting from 19th century psychology, school of thought of behaviorist shared commonalities and as well ran concurrently with the 20th century psychology of psychoanalytic and Gestalt movements, however it was different from Gestalt psychologists' mental philosophy in significant ways.

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Child abuse victim recall and structured investigative interview protocols

In forensic psychology, there are a variety of ideas and insights which are used to illustrate the challenges impacting select segments of this field of study.

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Margin of error in Spanish forensic psychologists' child custody practices

The forensic psychology study selected for this report was a study that conducted a field survey of Spanish forensic psychologists' practices as it relates to the handling of child custody arrangements and deliberations.

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and its critics

Few concepts in psychology are more hotly debated than the idea of what constitutes human intelligence. The definition of intelligence has become part of current culture wars as well as an area of intense scientific debate.

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Dual diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for an HIV-positive client with substance abuse

In recent years psychology researchers have made significant gains in developing effective diagnostic and treatment tools for compulsive and addictive behaviors.

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Psychological factors and environmental causes of overeating

Overeating is a health issue that results in obesity in individuals with an eating disorder that results in over-consumption of food products. Various programs are in use by the psychology profession to address the issue of overeating with many of them stating claims of success.

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Multicultural competence in forensic psychological evaluations

The practice of psychology requires a sense of acute self-awareness. The psychologist cannot necessarily assume that he or she is innately unbiased, given that simply being a part of a specific cultural worldview of any kind carries with it some inherent biases.

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An integrated approach to defining and understanding learning styles

In contemporary psychology, learning is one of the key topics; however, defining it is a very complex thing. According to the general accepted definitions of learning, it is "understanding," "knowledge," or "comprehension" that is achieved with experience or practice.

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Moral development and education in American public schools

In the realm of psychology and education, moral education is continuing to be more and more an accepted subject. Several people in the U.S.

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