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Gender roles and sexual morality in 1920s America after World War I

We usually assume that great changes in American sexual behavior began just after World War I; however, Maurer (1976) argues that there was foreshadowing as far back as the 19th century.

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Clark Hull's theory of learning and conditioned reflexes

He lived all of his life as a handicapped individual. A severe case of polio at age 24 left him disabled in one leg and forced him to wear a heavy iron brace and to always walk with a cane.

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John Wooden's philosophy of success in basketball and life

The legacy of John Wooden extends well beyond any of his games, because the philosophy that guided his actions as both player and coach includes insights into success above and beyond the game of basketball.

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The American Psychological Association's ethics committee and psychologist involvement in military interrogation

Who is the chairman of the APA Ethics Committee and under what circumstances should a professional consultation be sought?

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Adolescent depression: prevalence, symptoms, and treatment approaches

Puberty in both males and females involves many biological changes. It is a hugely significant transition stage through which youth go as they grow into adults with legal age.

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Active listening and empathy in workplace conflict resolution

There are numerous -- almost innumerable -- theories and models about the best ways in which an individual can use a variety of management skills to reduce conflict and establish an atmosphere of cooperation.

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Humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and neo-psychoanalytic counseling approaches compared

Comparison of Humanistic Counselling Techniques of Cognitive (behavioral) and Neo-Psychoanalytic Approaches Comparison of Humanistic Counselling Techniques to Cognitive (Behavioural) and Neo-Psychoanalytic Approaches

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Lacanian psychoanalysis in Albee's and Williams' American dramas

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Tennessee Williams' a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Words communicate ideas but beautiful words live forever and may keep telling a different story every time.

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Psychological, sociological, and biological approaches to understanding criminal behavior

Imagine yourself having a walk in the premises of your house and a stone come flying through the boundary wall and hits you. As a layman, one might face difficulty in defining this incident. It can be termed as an assault, an act of violence or a criminal offence.

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Capacity development in infancy through parental interaction

Individual capacities are generalized abilities or skills necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

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