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The evolution of psychological epistemology from pre-modernism to post-modernism

From its foundation as a separate science from philosophy and biology, psychology has been a dynamic and ever evolving discipline with ongoing debate as to how to explain and describe behavior and the human mind.

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2,616 words

Psychodynamic, trait, and behavioral approaches to personality

Personality is one part of psychology where there are many conflicting ideas. It is fair to say that there is not one single approach to personality that is considered as accepted. Instead, there are a range of ways that personality can be considered.

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Psychological effects of domestic violence on children

In the area of family psychology and family therapy the question of the psychological affects of domestic violence on children has been hotly debated and eternally researched, yet many questions remain unanswered.

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3,458 words

Legal and ethical responsibilities of forensic psychologists according to APA guidelines

The forensic field has expanded and broadened during the last fifty years or so. Since forensic psychology differs from conventional psychology, special attention has been given in developing ethical and legal rights and responsibilities.

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Research Paper Undergraduate 2,792 words

Drug Use and Addiction: Causes, Brain Chemistry, and Recovery

Explores the sociology, psychology, and physiology of drug addiction, including brain chemistry, methamphetamine effects, and the path to recovery.

Drugs

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Reflection Paper Undergraduate 2,999 words

Romantic Love: Attraction, Attachment, and Relationship Loss

A reflective essay analyzing a college relationship through social psychology theories of attraction, attachment, Sternberg's love triangle, and relationship dissolution.

Psychology

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Attachment theory: Bowlby, Ainsworth, and modern psychological applications

We then present its applications in the modern psychology.

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2,653 words

Psychological and biological factors in violent crowd formation

The phenomenon of violent crowds proves a vexing problem for psychology, biology, and sociology, because the ostensible reasons behind the formation of a violent crowd seem entirely unrelated.

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Human factors and pilot error in Air France Flight 447

This paper addresses Air France Flight 447 accident analysis with an aviation psychology perspective. The accident is one of the biggest in the history of aviation. It is still being referenced today.

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A personal theory of personality development based on Erikson

Introduction Arguments have been made throughout the history of psychology that personality is shaped by behavioral, biological, interpersonal, and environmental factors.

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