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Observer effect and bias in observational research validity

When conducting observational research it is significant for researcher to be aware of observer impact and how it affects validity. In observational research, results can be altered or biased by proceed of measurement itself. This is known as a measurement effect.

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Sex differences in cognitive impairment among schizophrenia patients

Sex Differences in Neuropsychological Functioning Among Schizophrenia Patients by Bozikas, Kosmidis, Peltekis, Giannakou, Nimatoudis, Karavatos, Fokas, and Garyfallos

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Acculturative stress and ethnic identity as moderators of depression and suicidal ideation

Walker, RL., Wingate, LR, Obasi, EM, Joiner, T (2008).An empirical investigation of acculturative stress and ethnic identity as moderators for depression and suicidal ideation in college students.

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Early experiences and neural mechanisms in borderline personality disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by repetitive instability in behavior, close personal relationships, mood, and self-image (Corelli).

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H.L. Mencken's argument for the death penalty as justice

The reason for this is that human rights have become, more than ever, the basis of the American culture. The death penalty is a complex issue, relating to the rights of both the victims and the perpetrators of crime. The complexity of the issue becomes clear once again in H.L.

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Personal motivations for pursuing a master's degree in higher education

In today's educational environment, breadth as well as depth in education is encouraged. Even scientists are encouraged to take courses in writing, and students of literature must become conversant in the specifics of genetics as well as hermeneutics.

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Anna Freud's pioneering contributions to child psychoanalysis and ego theory

Anna Freud is considered a pioneer in the development of child psychoanalysis. Her work focused on how the ego functions in averting anxiety and painful ideas, impulses and feelings.

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Nurse advocacy in psychiatric nursing and the therapeutic client relationship

The role of nurses has dramatically changed even in the last twenty years. The nurse is increasingly seen as a professional who acts as an advocate for patients.

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Personal memory performance across different cognitive conditions

Memory: Under what circumstances is my memory the best and the worst and why I believe that to be so? Many psychologists believe that humans never actually forget anything. While we may not be able to recall everything, every memory is actually stored in the brain.

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Alvin Toffler's the Third Wave and societal transformation

Written in 1980, Alvin Toffler's the Third Wave seems almost prophetic twenty-five years later. When Toffler set forth to pen the 500-plus page tome, he probably wasn't a web surfer and probably didn't use Tevo or have a plasma television.

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