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Lacan's mirror stage theory in Poe's "The Purloined Letter"

Edgar Allen Poe's short mystery story "The Purloined Letter" offers an ideal location in which apply some of Jacques Lacan's theories regarding human psychology, and in particular his theory of identification outlined in the essay "The Mirror Stage as Formative of the I Function." Although Lacan is…

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Gender differences in jealousy: evolutionary theory and research evidence

Jealousy among men and women has long been a topic of study in many sciences, such as psychology, sociology, and even anthropology, because jealousy is an emotion almost all humans feel at one time or another.

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Mythology and sacrifice in Ginsberg's "Howl"

Allen Ginsberg's epic poem Howel, is not only a personal statement of society, but also a classic poem full of illusions to mythology and psychology. It is a history lesson of the 1950s and 1060s, an era of chaotic change and social unrest.

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Noam Chomsky's contributions to linguistics, politics, and generative grammar theory

Noam Chomsky name is not unknown to the world. Though he is not a psychologist or a psychiatrist but his contributions in the fields of psychology and linguistics has a great impact.

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The relationship between consumer perception and consumer behavior

Understanding consumer behavior is a pursuit that answers why, when, how, and where people buy or do not buy products. Consumer behavior is an area that combines topics such as economics, media studies, sociology, and psychology.

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Solution-focused brief therapy for bullied students in schools

Burns, K.M., Hulusi, H.M. (2005). Bridging the Gap Between a Learning Support Centre and School: A solution-focused group approach. Educational Psychology in Practice, Vol 21, No. 2, pp. 123 -- 130.

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Direct behavioral consultation methods for improving teacher praise and student behavior

Dufrene, B. A., Lestremau, L., & Zoder-Martell, K. (2014). DIRECT BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION: EFFECTS ON TEACHERS' PRAISE AND STUDENT DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR. Psychology in The Schools, 51(6), 567-580.

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Psychoanalytic, behavioral, and existential theories of anxiety disorders

Since Sigmund Freud first introduced his psychoanalytic theory, numerous other theoretical models of psychopathology have been suggested with certain similarities and differences.

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Carnitine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan for weight loss

The amino acids that may aid in weight loss include carnitine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps one to feel full and satisfied. Carnitine plays a more significant role in amino acid weight loss.

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Understanding drug addiction as a brain disease and treatment approach

A lot of people do not know why or how people become addicted to drugs. It is sometimes implicit that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop utilizing drugs merely by choosing to alter their behavior.

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