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How people form self-identity through psychological and social factors

The author presents the idea that self and identity are two different concepts one must consider separately and then in tandem with each other before one can truly define what self-identity is and how it will and does affect them in life.

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Promotion and prevention focused motivation in workplace management

When people fail and succeed, especially in the workplace, their tendencies and actions give a clear description of their personality and character.

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Cognitive advantages of bilingual children: a literature review

Knowing several languages heightens one's status in society and can widen opportunities in professional and personal arenas. There have been a number of studies showing bilingualism is also beneficial to the brain's activity, and the interaction of synapses and passages in the brain (Harris 1992).

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The brain's role in personality: biological foundations and neural mechanisms

Personality is defined as a person's exceptional deviation on the general evolutionary design for human temperament. A personality trait refers to a durable disposition to act in a certain manner in different situations.

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Psychological treatments for bulimia nervosa: an annotated bibliography

Bara-Carril, Nuria, Williams, Christopher J., Pombo-Carril, Maria G., Reid, Yael, Murray, Kathryn, Aubin, Susan et al. (2004). A preliminary investigation into the feasibility and efficacy of a CD-ROM-based cognitive-behavioral self-help intervention for bulimia nervosa.

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Parenting styles and alcohol consumption among Jewish college students

The health hazards that are associated with adolescent alcohol use are well documented, and there is growing recognition among policymakers and clinicians alike that more needs to be done to address this public health threat.

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Parenting styles and alcohol consumption among Jewish college students

The health hazards that are associated with adolescent alcohol use are well documented, and there is growing recognition among policymakers and clinicians alike that more needs to be done to address this public health threat.

~117 min read

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23,219 words

Parenting styles and alcohol consumption among Jewish college students

The health hazards that are associated with adolescent alcohol use are well documented, and there is growing recognition among policymakers and clinicians alike that more needs to be done to address this public health threat.

~117 min read

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The nature-nurture debate in human behavior development

The dual aspect of the origin of human behavior has fascinated psychologists since its earliest era. On one hand, genetic inheritance is an obvious component of human behavior; on the other hand, the cumulative effects of environmental influences also contributes to it.

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Emotion and cognition: differences and mutual influence

Emotion and cognition are integral aspects of the human condition. The average person, when asked, is quite likely to have a working definition and knowledge of emotions. Emotions are almost constant within human beings.

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