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Guided imagery as an educational intervention in modern classrooms

"Guided imagery" describes a process where a trained practitioner leads subjects alone or in a group toward focused imagination that enhances concentration, wellness, pain tolerance and conflict resolution.

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Student attitudes toward wrongful conviction in criminal justice education

Ricciardelli, R., Bell, J., & Clow, K. (2009). Student attitudes toward wrongful conviction, Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice, 51(3), 411-427.

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Ruiz v. Estelle and prison condition reforms in Texas

What constitutes "cruel and unusual" punishment? The Eighth Amendment guarantees, "Excessive bail shall not be required...nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted." (U.S. Constitution) While the debate continues today, the landmark case Ruiz v.

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Parental divorce and its effects on a school-aged girl's adjustment

The child reportedly presented with low affect, poor self-concept, and low self-esteem. Beth is said to have made comments to support these displayed characteristics.

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Workplace motivation strategies and incentive theory applications

Motivation in the workplace has always been a difficult task as it is natural for any individual to get bored and feel stagnant in a job.

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Gender order, gender regimes, and gender relations in society

A society is a community of people who love in a particular and are related to each other either by relationships, cultures or norms.

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The moral and practical arguments surrounding capital punishment

The debate surrounding capital punishment is not as clear as one might think -- in fact, there is a great deal of gray within this debate.

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Client-centered and Adlerian group therapy for substance abuse treatment

There are a number of theories in use in the psychological / therapeutic milieu when it comes to working with addictive behaviors, substance abusers and others, but for this paper client-centered group therapy and Adlerian Group Therapy will be reviewed and critiqued.

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The role of spirituality in treating depression

Though there are many modalities of treatment for those who have depression, it appears that the spiritual component for treatment is often overlooked.

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The California Highway Patrol: career path and professional requirements

Featured in both motion pictures and a television series of the same name, the California Highway Patrol has set the standard for law enforcement agencies across the country and around the world.

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