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Liminal states and hypnosis: understanding consciousness through anthropology

They mainly do so by providing a historical context for the modern psychiatric practice of hypnosis. Krippner (2005) argues that the roots of hypnosis trace fairly far back into the history of mankind, when "shaman, seers, court jesters" (p.

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Corporate targeting of African-Americans through blaxploitation films in the 1970s

The writer examines the relationship that existed between U.S. corporations and the black consumers in the period of the 1970s. The main focuses of the chapter are three major trends that involved African-Americans during this period mentioned therein.

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Stress management interventions and counseling services for police officers

Police workforce remains an environment that is highly stressful being an occupation that a person has to deal with physical dangers and risking their lives any time they are working.

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Integrating JBIM and ARCC models for evidence-based practice change

Joanna Briggs Institute Model (JBIM) Advancing Research Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration Model (ARCC). The JBIM a strong focus changing practice-based global scientific evidence, includes patient preferences, professional experience judgment.

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Critical incident stress debriefing and post-traumatic stress disorder prevention

It is evident that, individuals who are exposed to life-threatening events are at high risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a result, critical incident stress debriefing does not necessarily reduce incidence of PTSD (Lewis, 2002).

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Electroconvulsive therapy and pharmacological treatment of depression in elderly patients

A specialty that has evolved with this trend is that of mental health/psychiatric advanced practice nurse. There is an increase in the number of the elderly people in society today. Depression is a common mental health condition in this age group.

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Erika Bachiochi and Catholic arguments against abortion's harms

Abortion is not an acceptable procedure because it harms women, it goes against the will of God, and it takes the life of a human being.

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Johnnie Walker's appeal to achievement motivation in whisky advertising

About the print ad from http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2013/johnnie-walker-from-the-future/ The print ad is about a certain brand of alcoholic drink that is endorsed by a professional athlete. The athlete takes a sip from a glass of whisky and begins walking.

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy effectiveness in treating addiction disorders

The topic I selected was the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of addicted patients. Given the intractability of the problem of addiction, it seemed like a relevant and pertinent topic.

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Strategic recommendations for Cango Company's e-commerce website design

Understanding consumer buying process is very critical to make consumer complete transactions. (Homburg, Sabine, Harley, 2009).

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