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The insanity plea's moral basis and criminal responsibility

Some experts believe that it can be abused and allow criminals to get away with committing horrific crimes. Others content that the insanity plea is necessary to protect the mentally unstable.

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Developmental theory application in a preschool classroom observation

The purpose of this evaluation is to report the observation of a classroom of preschoolers and in the reporting of the observation to state how the theorists Eriksson, Piaget, Kohlberg and Vogotsky relate to the emotional, cognitive, as well as physical development of the children observed.

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Technology's impact on adolescent communication and development

What impact does technology have on today's adolescents? Technology is inextricably linked with adolescent existence. In the past decade, technology has become pervasive amongst adolescents and affects the way in which adolescents communicate with one another and with their parents.

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The Ethics Awareness Inventory and character-driven ethical practice

There are few features that will define a person's life, experiences, interactions and self-image as pointedly as will one's ethical orientation.

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Sampling methods in studies of media bias and political attitudes

The first study of focus regards perceptions of news media bias and how individual and interpersonal factors affect those perceptions. The sampling method used in this study is non-probability. The researchers worked in conjunction with an international marketing company.

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Cultural adaptation and recovery following Hurricane Sandy

The objective of this study is to examine Hurricane Sandy and the adaptation of the population through the lens of the psychological cultural adaptation model.

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ADHD: symptoms, causes, and psychological manifestations

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD was known as hyper-kinesis or minimal brain dysfunction in the earlier times.

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Understanding radicalization through social identity theory and the Boston Marathon bombing

The clinical psychologist Dr. Dale Archer saw red when the news media began to characterize the two brothers accused of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombing as "losers" (2013).

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Cognitive social learning theory: applications across individuals, teams, and organizations

Each theory may be related in theme and theory, yet they vary in application and context. One article focuses upon the small group or team. Another article's focus is upon the individual, the team, and the organization.

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The Christian church's responsibility to combat poverty

The Christian church has a long history of involvement in social issues. The paper discusses what, if any, is the Christian church's responsibility regarding the elimination of poverty and the combating of unjust economic systems.

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