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Fodor's theory of mental structure and vertical faculties

Jerry Fodor's four accounts of mental structure subvert behaviorism by revealing a modular mind. The first account of mental structure in Fodor's theory is Neocartesian, and relates to the mind as being related to the structure of knowledge.

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Binet's contributions to intelligence testing and alternative definitions of intelligence

The author of this report is asked to answer three general questions about intelligence.

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The DSM-5 and item-response theory in personality assessment

The second question is why that methodology is the best. Third and finally is the question of if and how personality tests can be skewed by the person taking the test.

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Socratic, critical, and contemplative pedagogies in ethics education

The author of this report has been asked to find an article relating to education. Of course, that topic is very widespread and wide-ranging in nature. The author of this report decided to center on ethics in education. Specifically, the article chosen was written by Maughn Gregory.

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Psychoanalytic family therapy and the concept of joining

This report will offer a brief treatise on psycho-analytical family therapy. However, there will first be a bit of a zooming out to the broader subject and fomulations of psycho-analytical therapy in general.

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Psychological and societal impacts of the 2011 Japan tsunami disaster

The earthquake and following tsunami that hit Japan was truly a disaster -- part natural and part technological. It affected the Japanese population in many ways. There were the initial consequences that included massive loss of life and population displacement.

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Item discrimination and item selection in cognitive assessment

The first question asks what the general definition of item discrimination is. The second question asks how topic of item discrimination can be assessed. The problem then asks what the consequences for item selection when the criteria are total test scores as opposed to external scores.

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Rehabilitation and abuse in juvenile criminal justice: perspectives on "When Kids Get Life"

Why do teens commit heinous crimes?" Until we understand these deeper issues, it will be impossible to truly or meaningfully address the issue of how to punish or treat these adolescents.

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Comparative analysis of leadership ethics, gender, and organizational justice studies

Leadership and Change," Burns & By (2012) examine the relationship between leadership ethics and effective organizational change. In "Coping with Job insecurity," Loi, Lam & Chan (2012) examine the relationship between procedural justice (or injustice) and job security (or insecurity).

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Rehabilitation and mental health services for juveniles in the criminal justice system

The PBS production When Kids Get Life examines the ramifications of trying minors as adults for serious crimes, leading to their entire lives being spent in prison with no opportunity for rehabilitation.

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