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A common issue that all forensic psychologists will face is maintaining ethical standards which are supportive of the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Ethics.

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Attribution theory and performance in sports psychology

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The evolution and interdisciplinary foundations of cognitive psychology

The advancement of cognitive psychology since the era of Thomas Aquinas, who was the foremost person to divide behavior into two distinct areas; cognitive and affective has tremendously evolved. The lodging of research on the field provides practitioners a clear view of the subject matter.

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Research designs in forensic psychology: descriptive, correlational, and experimental

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David Berkowitz and the psychology of the "Son of Sam"

David Berkowitz, known as "Son of Sam," is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He had a troubled life and he clearly had psychological problems, but his legacy is that of a cold blooded killer in New York City.

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