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The origins of African identity and pan-Africanism in the diaspora

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Ethical disclosure decisions for college students with genital herpes

Living with the genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) creates several problems for the herpes sufferer.

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Strategies for reducing prejudice in the workplace through inclusive leadership

All forms of prejudice exist in the workplace, with some more apparent than others.

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Ethical dilemmas in applying the insanity defense

The insanity defense may seem to have a distinct and real place in the legal world.

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The role of peer review in scholarly research and writing

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Youth homelessness causes and mental health consequences

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Forensic psychologists' role in determining child custody awards during divorce

For a long time, children have been treated as personal property during divorce proceedings. This meant that the children were subject to subdivision amongst the parents like any other property the couple owned. According to Emery and Wyer (1987a), all personal property would revert to the husband.

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Mindfulness meditation training on experimentally induced pain

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Historical perceptions of women's emotional inferiority and gender differences

Women were perceived inferior to men because they were seen to have fewer emotional capabilities than men did (Shields p.94). This portrayal led to the discrimination of women until today.

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Three films and the movements of cinema that shaped them

It focuses on a number of different areas to include: romanticism, mystery, reality, sex and horror. This provides the audience with another avenue of entertainment that is different from the status quo.

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