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The criminalization of homosexuality in the United States

Introduction- Clinically, homosexuality is the romantic and/or sexual attraction or behavior characteristics towards members of the same gender.

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Does authority translate into hostile behavior in public interactions?

We have all experienced the security line at the airport. We've all seen young people, old people, men, women and even children being talked to disrespectfully, even downright rudely, by security guards who are there to do a job that has to do with ensuring the safety of passengers.

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Physical discipline predictors in Chinese-American immigrant families

Lau (2010) examined the phenomenon of physical discipline in Chinese-American immigrant families. The research question asked; can the use of physical discipline be predicted by cultural values, contextual stressors, and their interactions?

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Religious extremism and alienation in Pamela K. Taylor's "50 Fatwas of the Virtuous Vampire"

Fatwas of the Virtuous Vampire": A metaphor for Islamic terrorism. One common question that is asked when Islamic terrorists commit unspeakable actions is 'why?' In other words, why do people who purport to be religious feel as if they have the right to commit murder?

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Beowulf as an epic hero: courage, strength, and cultural values

Journal Exercise 1.3A: What makes a hero? A hero is a person who has courage even though he or she also has fear. It is a mistake to assume that heroes are not afraid. They experience the same range of emotions as everyone else, but they keep on going despite fear, not because they have no fear.

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Data collection strategies for improving classroom discipline techniques

Potential Research Question: What technique, or grouping of techniques, would be most effective in improving classroom discipline in a ____ grade general education classroom?

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Ethical issues in using animals for psychological research

Both psychologists are addressing the ethical issues involved in using animals for experimental psychological research.

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Cognitive behavior modification for students with emotional and behavioral disorders

Students with EBD need approaches that provide both the teacher and the student with more options for development than are presently available. Cognitive behavior modification (CBM) is an option that should be utilized more frequently to assist students suffering with EBD.

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Reading and interpreting statistics critically in research

Statistics are integral to research but it is important to know how to read, interpret, and use statistics so that one can best comprehend what one is reading and not be duped by those who may distort statistical data for subjective purposes.

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Adult learning and self-directed development in police departments

In contemporary Western culture, may adults incorrectly assume that school and learning is a process reserved for children.

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