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Self-discrepancy theory and fear-arousing communications in social psychology

In one particular situation, I was very much against the idea of drinking and driving, or smoking and driving, or doing anything but driving when you are supposed to drive. However, one night I went out with several friends I hadn't seen in years.

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Learning from religious and cultural diversity in a psychology classroom

In getting an education, there are so many different experiences that take place. My favorite types of experiences, though, usually come from diversity and my differences with others.

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Carl Rogers and the development of person-centered psychology

Carl Rogers is a prominent American psychologist who is best known as being one of the founding fathers of the humanist approach made applicable to psychology during his lifetime.

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Comparing student performance and satisfaction in traditional versus online introductory psychology

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Jean Piaget's contributions to cognitive and developmental psychology

In the past few decades, theories of cognitive psychology have been applied to many different aspects of modern life. The study of cognitive psychology has been applied to many educational reform efforts that seek to implement new and better methods of teaching children.

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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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