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Irving Janis's theory of groupthink and decision-making

We typically believe that groups perform better than single individuals; however, this is not always the case. Psychologist Irving Janis set the ball in motion regarding identifying under what conditions group decisions are biased.

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Constructivism and eclectic instruction in student-centered teaching

The argument is that a student's experiences coupled with study are areas where learning begins. This is closely associated with the change in psychological theories with regard to learning from behaviorism to constructivism. I use active teaching as opposed to passive teaching.

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DSM-4 and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria changes in oppositional defiant disorder

The symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder as identified by the DSM have changed from DSM-4 to DSM-5. However, there has been some criticism of the new manual by physicians and psychologists, who lament the fact that Big Pharma played a substantial role in producing the manual.

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Student transition shock and belonging in New Zealand schools

Student achievement is measured not only quantitatively, but also qualitatively, in terms of social performance and psychological well-being.

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Comparing Freud, Piaget, and Erikson's developmental stage theories

Human beings progress gradually from childhood to adulthood, going through stages that are distinct, continuous, and improving. Developmental psychologists like Freud, Piaget, and Erickson came up with different theories concerning the stages that people often undergo as they grow from childhood.

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Intuition as a valuable cognitive process in professional counseling

Yet this article shows that intuition may be a valuable trait in some professions, like counseling and even education. When Jung developed his personality typologies, he did point out that other psychological traits and variables can work alongside and with intuition.

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Mindfulness and building connections with others through empathy

Relationships are at the core of the human experience. The ability to develop healthy supportive relationships has been demonstrated as beneficial, helping to create good psychological well-being as well as aiding in the development of a practical support network, as well as creating resilience to…

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Depression levels among mothers with disabled children study critique

One of the most common psychiatric illnesses that have become prevalent in the recent past across the world is depression, which is the second most incapacitating condition among psychological and physical disorders.

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Solution-focused therapy for mothers of autistic children

Depression is regarded as one of the most common psychiatric illnesses across the globe since it's the second most incapacitating disorder among all physical and psychological disorders.

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James Fowler's stages of faith and spiritual development

James Fowlers Stages of Faith are an interesting perspective on the development of an individual's spirituality. Fowler's theory consists of structural stages and its gives a significant connection between psychological development and the development of faith of the individual (Kakkassery, 2003).

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