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Qualitative and quantitative methods in psychological research

Psychology is a multifaceted field of study with a difficult if not impossible task, assigned it. The challenge of creating a record of the inner workings of the human mind is substantial, as the mind is often unknown even to the possessor of its thoughts.

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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of flow as optimal experience

In the book, "Flow: the psychology of optimal experience," author Mihaly Cszikszentmihalyi offers an alternative perspective in which to view how people have re-defined the concept of happiness and changed it according to the experiences of people at present.

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Freud and Jung: divergent theories of personality development

For many years, serious psychology students looking into explanations of personality, and scholars researching pivotal theories of personality, tended to associate Freud and Jung as quasi-brothers in theory; and Freud and Jung were close at one time.

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Psychological traits influencing forgiveness: comparative analysis of five studies

Psychology of Forgiveness: Exploratory Analysis of the Variables That Influence Forgiveness in Humans This research paper will address specifically the psychology of forgiveness.

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Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment and its applications in advertising

Summarize a classic experiment in the Psychology of Learning. One of the most interesting and profound experiments in all of psychology must be the Ivan Pavlov's work with the conditioning of dog's. Nearly every source surveyed makes some humorous reference to Pavlov and his dog experiments.

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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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