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Social conformity's influence on perceptions of professional attire

One of the most fascinating aspects of social psychology is the capacity of social groups and learned connotations to alter the opinion of the individual.

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Comparing projective techniques: the Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test

In the world of psychology there are several projective techniques that were created through both the Freudian and the Neo-Freudian Theories. These projective techniques continue to gain verified research support as each moves closer to being seen as a standardized research techniques.

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Psychodynamic and trait theory analysis of Wade Whitehouse in Affliction

One of psychology's most basic and essential pursuits is the establishment of an accurate and comprehensive understanding of human personalities.

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Expert testimony and eyewitness credibility in criminal trials

One area of legal psychology that has received a great deal of attention in the profession is the use of expert testimony to refute eyewitness testimony. Should psychologists be allowed to refute an eyewitness' testimony in a criminal case?

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Freud's model of the unconscious mind and personality structure

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was the original psychodynamic psychology theorist who first proposed that the unconscious mind is substantially responsible for human psychological behavior (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2008).

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Classical and operant conditioning theories in learning and memory

In the field of psychology, theories on learning have been closely linked to either classical conditioning or operant conditioning, theories developed by Ivan Pavlov and BF Skinner, respectively.

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Wundt's distinction between self-observation and internal perception

William Wundt (1832-1920) is known as the "Father of Experimental Psychology" for his various contributions on the field - most especially, for establishing the first laboratory dedicated to psychology at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

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Leadership and power dynamics in dysfunctional organizations

Industrial or organizational psychology [...] issue of leadership and issues of power in a dysfunctional organization. Leadership is one of the most important aspects of any organization, and it can be a source of stress, dissatisfaction, and job dissatisfaction, as well.

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Diagnostic criteria and clinical features of bulimia nervosa

One of the most well-publicized, yet little known disorders of abnormal psychology is that of bulimia nervosa. Although jokes about bulimia, particularly in the regards to slender young models and actresses, are common, the causes and methods of treatment of the disease remain elusive.

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Social comparison and women's body image satisfaction

Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 24, No. 2 (2002): 115 -- 123. The research project was designed to investigate the degree to which exposure to images of peers of varying levels of perceived attractiveness would influence the manner in which females viewed their own levels of relative…

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