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The development of psychology from the nineteenth to twentieth century

At the end of the 19th century the basis of psychology as a science were laid by Wundt, William James, and Ribot. In general lines, across decades the points of interest seem to have remained the same while the perspective changed, focusing more and more upon the experimental approach.

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Fodor's folk psychology and behaviorism in language acquisition

Fodor (1987) offers a theory of psychology that avoids the problems of physical reductionism, implied by many psychological theories, and suggests that language can be approach as a far more intuitive and natural process -- he calls this folk psychology.

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Brian Haney's sports psychology website and professional resources

Sports Pyschology website developed by Brian Haney as a project for a Senior Seminar in Psychology (PSY400) class taught by Dr. Arvid J. Bloom at West Chester University in Spring 2000 provides an overview of the topic for anyone that is new to this field.

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Kohler's analysis of Gestalt psychology and perceptual theory

Wolfgang Khler and Gestalt psychology: An analysis of Gestalt Psychology Today by Wolfgang Khler (1959) This address delivered at the sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association by Wolfgang Khler places the contemporary views and research status of Gestalt psychology…

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The history and psychology of cosmetic surgery in America

From earliest times, worldwide cultures altered their appearance based on what was desirable by that society's standards. Both female and male Egyptians wore makeup to enhance and shape their eyes. Small feet remained a standard of beauty in China, even after footbinding was outlawed.

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Globalization's impact on psychology and intercultural communication

Globalization has been most prominently seen as an economic issue, affecting business dealings among the various countries. Concomitantly, the different paradigms of culture have been seen as an important issue relating to business.

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Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology and coping with death

The human life cycle is marked by periods of great joy and advancement, but must also be impacted by tragedy, sadness and loss. The death of a loved one, particularly the loss of a husband or child to a wife or mother, will significantly alter the terms of one's life.

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Future challenges in health psychology and aging populations

In Health Psychology, Taylor (2011) notes that in thinking about future challenges to health we must acknowledge that we have made great strides in health-related issues over the past years.

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Sociology and psychology in extending US public healthcare delivery

Improving healthcare behaviors and access to public healthcare has been a key issue of debate among politicians and officials on all levels of the government for quite some time. The ability to improve individual behaviors that result in improved health have an impact on society.

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Adler and Jung's theories of individual psychology and the self

The field of Psychology offers a vast network of concepts, principles, and theories to explain and describe the mental and behavioral characteristics of an individual or group.

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