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The social psychology of bullying and school-based interventions

Social psychology is the study of human behavior in social situations, showing how social pressures and sociological variables can impact psychological phenomenon such as identity, motivation, personality, or behavior. A quintessential topic in the field of social psychology is bullying.

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The definition, history, and diverse applications of clinical psychology

Clinical Psychology 1 Broadly speaking, clinical psychology is a practice in the field of medicine that applies “principles, methods, and procedures to reduce or alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort in a wide range of client populations” (Kramer, Bernstein & Phares, 2014, p. 37).

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Cognitive psychology's role in understanding human behavior and future applications

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Social psychology theories in celebrity controversies and discrimination

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Adlerian psychology and stress response in the modern news cycle

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Book Review: Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling

A 4-Mat book review of McMinn's Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, covering integration of faith, prayer, scripture, and redemption.

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Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Review

A book review of Entwistle's Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, exploring worldview, faith, and the integration of religion and counseling.

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Cognitive and affective psychology: major approaches and processes

According to Eysenck and Keane (2005, p. 1), cognitive psychology focuses upon how the human faculties make sense of th einvrionment, as well as the processes involved in making decisions regarding appropriate responses to the environment.

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Freud's overlooked contributions to positive psychology

Many people today would have people believe that Freud's only contribution to positive psychology would be his demonstration of what not to do and how not to view the human psyche.

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Foundational psychologists who shaped modern psychology

Over the centuries Western societies have constantly wrestled with: various ailments surrounding human behavior and why an individual will engage in the actions they take.

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