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Post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans and educational psychology

The focus of my studies and of my anticipated professional practice is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder within the context of educational psychology. This specialization is pursued with an emphasis on veterans of combat-related experiences.

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The normal distribution curve and its applications in psychology

When a curve (reflecting the statistical results of the sampled population) is not skewed in any particular direction but is rather symmetrical (rather than being 'asymmetrical'). We have what is known as a "bell curve' or a Gaussian or a normal distribution.

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The role of ethical standards and codes in psychology

One may wonder why it is so important to have an ethical code of behavior for psychologists. After all, psychologists are highly trained professionals who would not seem to need a rigid code to dictate how to behave in their professional lives.

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Personal motivation for pursuing a career in counseling psychology

Why Counseling? Life can be shattering. Deception, lies, and tremendous heartache can derail the most prodigious, honest, and sincere individual. Devastation can acquiescent a beautiful and wonderful spirit into a horrendous downward spiral to where there appears to be no hope.

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Face recognition in infant development and early brain psychology

It is widely known within the field of psychology that face recognition plays a significant role in early brain development, it is in fact one of the first issues studied with regard to child psychological development.

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My dream to become a marriage counselor through psychology

College education, I believe, is a rewarding experience on several levels. First, and perhaps most important, college education widens an individual's knowledge and understanding of life, thereby laying the foundation for that individual to grow into a responsible and productive member of society.

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John Locke's theory of knowledge and modern psychology

John Locke. There is one reference used for this paper. There have been a number of theories which have influenced the field of psychology. It is interesting to examine John Locke's theory of knowledge and its influence on modern psychology.

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God concept and God image in American religious psychology

Has the concept of God well and truly woven itself into the very psyche of the average American citizen? What exactly does the average American think about God?

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Behaviorism's philosophical framework and scientific methodology in psychology

For centuries, humans have been captivated by the mechanisms of the human mind. Philosophers and physiologists contemplated the questions that psychology, as an independent science, currently addresses. Psychology is the study of mind and behavior, both in humans and animals.

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Gender differences in casual sex and jealousy from evolutionary psychology

'Our modern skulls house a stone age mind." If questioned today, many people might agree with what seems to be an illogical coupling of statements: (1) A man is more likely than his female mate to feel comfortable about having casual sex with multiple partners, but (2) the same man is likely to…

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