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Critical thinking in psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy

Critical thinking is the examination and test of propositions of any kind which are offered for acceptance, in order to find out whether they correspond to reality or not....

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Pursuing counseling psychology to improve client well-being and mental health

My interest in psychology has over time been stimulated by a number of experiences. Top amongst these is my reading of a book I stumbled upon several years ago.

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My journey toward clinical psychology: inspired by schizophrenia

When I was 12 years old, a cousin (let us call her Jenny) who was living with us at the time as her parents sorted out their marital problems started exhibiting strange behavior. At the time, she was only 14.

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Human psychology and environmental preservation in conservation psychology

Environmental psychology is a field in psychology that deals with the analysis of interactions and the relations between human populations and their environments.

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The definition and scope of modern psychology

Psychology? The term psychology comes from two Greek words: psyche, which means "soul," and logos, "the study of." These root words were first combined in the 16th century, at a time when theorists were just beginning to see that there might be a connection between the mind and body, even though…

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Psychology's role in addressing climate change and human behavior

Global sustainability can be defined as "meetings the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (Oskamp, 2000, p.

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Key definitions in abnormal psychology and personality disorders

Psychosis = Loss of contact with reality. Downward drift = Lower achievement than parents or family members in terms of social class, employment, and financial stability.

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Forensic psychology's role in criminal justice and law enforcement

Psychology has contributed to the legal system in a plethora of ways. This statement is particularly true when one considers the role that forensic psychology has played in determining certain aspects of the law and of legal procedures.

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Evolving ethical standards for sexual conduct in psychology

Ethical standards are indeed fluid and generally change as the values and needs of society change.

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Bridging psychology and neuroscience in understanding human behavior

In general, the debate between biology and psychology, or psychological science and neuroscience, tends to be phrased as an 'either or' conundrum.

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