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Antisocial personality disorder and prevention of violent acts

Antisocial disorder has received attention from psychologists and lay-persons alike. This disorder has been associated with criminal acts such as the recent rash of school shootings.

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In-text citation formatting in APA style

The style of the American Psychological Association (APA) is the style of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. The forward to the 6th edition of the Publication Manual cites the benefits of using a uniform style.

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Erik Erikson's eight stages of development illustrated through television characters

Erik Erikson's theory of development divides psychological/social development into eight stages, identified by specific virtues and certain conflicts.

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Leadership influence on organizational culture and behavior

Organizational behavior refers to the psychological and sociological habits and patterns evident in specific groups of people. It is often defined formally as "the study of individuals and groups in organizations," ("Organizational Behavior Today," p.2).

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Gross and fine motor skill development in infants

Infant development evaluations are meant to help psychologists develop an assessment of childhood growth and development and to alert them to possible growth problems that might arise. An average is attained when 50, 75, or 95% of children have come to a milestone.

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Parent-child attachment theory and its developmental importance

It is now widely recognized by psychologists that the first few years of a child's experiences are crucial in her subsequent personality and behavioral development. The most critical aspect in this regard is the child's relationship with her parents in the formative years.

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Landon Carter's development through Erikson's stage eight theory in A Walk to Remember

Erik Erikson was an American developmental psychologist who was born in Germany and went on to organize eight stages of psychological development. He developed a model that talked about the eight stages every human passes through as he grows.

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Abelardo Morell's camera obscura technique and photographic vision

The ethical conflicts unique police psychologists.

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Aristotle's zoological classification and scientific methodology in the History of Animals

Aside from philosophy and the more psychological arts, Aristotle's greatest contribution to modern science is probably his writings on zoology. Indeed, the philosopher's powers of observation were keen and in many cases startlingly accurate when the knowledge base of the time is considered.

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Brain development and identity formation during adolescence

Adolescence is the period of psychological and social transition from childhood to adulthood. This period of life is characterized by psychological changes when it comes to self-consciousness, identity and mood.

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