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Psychological profiling of terrorists: personality traits and group dynamics

More than four decades of investigation on the profiling of terrorists yielded two major findings (Hudson, 1999; Nance, 2008). First, there does not seem to a single terrorist personality by which they can be profiled.

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Behavioral theory and evolutionary perspectives in understanding mental processes

The behavioral theory by Watson, Pavlov, and Skinner provides a psychological perspective that facilitates the understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

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Leadership style assessment results and self-evaluation

According to the assessment, my strengths stay in being a creative builder and an experienced guide.

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Genetic and environmental influences on psychopathic personality traits

Read the introduction to Reading 1: Beaver, Rowland, Schwartz & Nedelec (2011). The genetic origins of psychopathic personality traits in adult males and females: Results from an adoption-based study. Journal of Criminal Justice, 39, 426-432.

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California's drought response: positive and negative consequences for water conservation

Facing its worst drought in 40 years, the State of California took a number of measures to conserve water. It first used positive consequences to compel a 20% reduction in water usage by homes and businesses.

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Gary Heiman's "Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences" textbook review

Gary Heiman's book "Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences -- 7th edition" provides readers with a complex description of the process of involving statistics in behavioral theories.

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Milgram's obedience experiments and conformity in social influence

Two significant topics within the area of social influence include conformity and obedience: Stanley Milgram (1933 -- 1984) and Solomon Asch (1907 -- 1996). Please complete Parts I, II, and III.

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Family systems theory and therapy approaches applied to Pete's family dynamics

Considering the reading assignments in both texts, what do you see going on with Pete and his family? Family dynamics is affecting Pete and his family.

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Ethical and legal obligations when parents refuse to pay counseling fees

The substance abuse problems that the 16-year-old (Jim) is going through may require more than counseling, but a good beginning -- after assessment instruments have been by a professional -- is certainly professional counseling.

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Psychological assessment of a 60-year-old woman with chronic anxiety and dysthymia

The subject is Jane Doe, Case #1234, DOB 02/05/1955. She is a 60-year-old, single white female seeking treatment for chronic anxiety disorder and chronic dysthymia.

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