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Behaviorism and positivism's influence on modern psychology

Behaviorism basically believes in the laws of the observable. It is based on rational, scientific, factual data.

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The A-to-C equation in investigative psychology and profiling ethics

The A-to-C equation (actions-to-characteristics) model is a critical component of investigative psychology, without which effective police investigating would be extremely difficult.

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Twin identity development and the psychology of inner self

Scientifically, it is very simple to discover the genetic identity of twins, but their personalities are much more difficult to discover. Even if twins are identical, they each have differences and nuances to their personalities that make them different and unique individuals.

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Wilhelm Wundt's contributions to founding modern psychology

Wilhelm Wundt was one of the great, founding fathers of modern psychology. His definition of the three main goals of psychology and understanding of the specific elements of thought were some of his major contributions.

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Diversity beyond demographics: Individual uniqueness in psychology practice

In fact, even if a population is not 'diverse' as currently defined, it is nonetheless infinitely diverse. Each member of any group, defined under the standard parameters for diversity or not, is unique unto himself or herself.

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Humanism as a reaction to behaviorism in psychology

One can define humanism as a school of thought or belief system which connects to both the fields of philosophy and ethics and which places a focus on the power of the individualism.

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My decision to switch from psychology to communications

I listened intently to the older man, carefully considering the meaning of his words, their denotations, their connotations.

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Zimbardo's prison experiment and the psychology of situational behavior

Zimbardo Experiment was a study performed in the early 1970s that intended to examine the effects of prison life on inmates and guards.

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Solution-focused coaching principles and humanistic psychology

Visser (2011) defines solution -- focused coaching as viewing and treating clients as competent and unique individuals as well as being responsive to helping clients visualize the changes they wish to make, responding to what clients tell the coach, and then building on the successful past…

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Parenting philosophy informed by developmental psychology theories

My parenting philosophy has been formed as a conglomeration and synthesis of research. Each theory of child development has something to offer, and there is no one right or universal theory.

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