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Karen Horney's theory of self-actualization and neurosis

Karen Horney was a leading reformer and theorist in the field of psychology and psychoanalysis. One of the first major proponents of feminine psychology, Horney's ideas can be considered neo-Freudian. Horney was much concerned with the concept of Self-Actualization.

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Psychological and physical effects of tardive dyskinesia

Psychology [...] psychological affects of tardive dyskinesia, including the etiology, signs & symptoms, treatment, and prognosis, all as it relates to psychiatry and psychology. Tardive dyskinesia involves the involuntary motion of the lips, tongue, feet, and hands (Ross and Read 107).

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Psychoanalytic theory, person-centered theory, and existential personality approaches

In psychology, personality can be described as the "the patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion unique to an individual, and the ways they interact to help or hinder the adjustment of a person to other people and situations" ("personality," 2013).

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Psychological themes and consciousness in The Wizard of Oz

Although the Wizard of Oz is not expressly a film about human psychology, its colorful cast of characters lends itself well to the application of multiple theories and issues in psychology. With films such as Analyze This!

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct problems in children

Chapter 5 of the Abnormal Child Psychology textbook is about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD). The chapter provides a brief description and history of the disorder. Then, core characteristics of ADHD are listed, such as inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.

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Psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic theories of personality

Theories of personality focus on inner traits of individuals, which may or may not be viewed as static. The most important schools of personality psychology include Psychodynamic Theory, Freud's Theory of Personality, Humanistic Theory, B.F.

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Sensory adaptation demonstrated through touch, taste, and temperature experiments

In order to understand the concept of adaptation in psychology, I conducted a number of experiments to demonstrate this theory in the "real" sensory world.

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Integrating psychological paradigms in group counseling for addictions

Psychology has a long tradition of interpreting human behavior across different paradigms.

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The David Reimer case and sex reassignment surgery ethics

In psychological circles there is a case made famous by a psychologist by the name of John Money, who dedicated his life to the study of sexuality. This case is so well-known, that undergraduate psychology students are as familiar with it as they are with the Stanford Prison experiment.

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Understanding psychological distress: factors, assessment, and therapy models

Psychology is a discipline of mental development and behavior. Psychology involves behavior examination, which determines how actions are related to the environment.

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