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Margin of error in Spanish forensic psychologists' child custody practices

The forensic psychology study selected for this report was a study that conducted a field survey of Spanish forensic psychologists' practices as it relates to the handling of child custody arrangements and deliberations.

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and its critics

Few concepts in psychology are more hotly debated than the idea of what constitutes human intelligence. The definition of intelligence has become part of current culture wars as well as an area of intense scientific debate.

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Dual diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for an HIV-positive client with substance abuse

In recent years psychology researchers have made significant gains in developing effective diagnostic and treatment tools for compulsive and addictive behaviors.

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Psychological factors and environmental causes of overeating

Overeating is a health issue that results in obesity in individuals with an eating disorder that results in over-consumption of food products. Various programs are in use by the psychology profession to address the issue of overeating with many of them stating claims of success.

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Multicultural competence in forensic psychological evaluations

The practice of psychology requires a sense of acute self-awareness. The psychologist cannot necessarily assume that he or she is innately unbiased, given that simply being a part of a specific cultural worldview of any kind carries with it some inherent biases.

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An integrated approach to defining and understanding learning styles

In contemporary psychology, learning is one of the key topics; however, defining it is a very complex thing. According to the general accepted definitions of learning, it is "understanding," "knowledge," or "comprehension" that is achieved with experience or practice.

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Moral development and education in American public schools

In the realm of psychology and education, moral education is continuing to be more and more an accepted subject. Several people in the U.S.

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My self-efficacy and potential for academic success

I always assumed that psychology was a bunch of mumbo jumbo related to Freud and sexuality. I always thought that I was a decent learner, prior to taking this course. I now see that I have the potential to be an excellent learner if I simply make the effort.

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Therapeutic practices and mental health treatment in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

In the world of psychology, therapy is an important part in helping patients to accept the different issues they are dealing with. Over the years, various techniques and tactics have been used with numerous degrees of success. The film One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is the classic example of this.

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Freud's theories of personality development and psychotherapy in modern practice

In the field of psychology, Freud's work is a popular topic. Much of what he created is very controversial, and some of it has been discredited and changed (Leahey, et al., 2014).

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