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Understanding diversity through psychological perspectives and frameworks

Derived from the Greek word, psyche "meaning 'breath, sprit, soul' and the Greek work logia meaning the study of something," the study of psychology is "the science of the mind and behavior" (Nordqvist, 2009).

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Psychological and cognitive theories in organizational business ethics

The article What can psychology tell us about business ethics (Messick, 2009), was very interesting. It was fascinating to read about people make decisions based upon ideas and notions that they are not even aware that they have.

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Panic disorder: theoretical foundations and treatment approaches

The study of abnormal psychology has, in the past three centuries, developed to become a science that provides understanding to professionals and laymen alike about the nature and dynamics of psychological disorders that extraordinarily affects human behavior.

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Four major psychological perspectives on personality development

In the field of psychology, the study of personality is essential, allowing the psychologist to understand the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of the individual.

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The evolution of psychological approaches from behaviorism to cognitive therapy

Although the science of psychology has only been recognized for only about 100 years, human behavior has been of interest from the earliest historical times. Psychology is the practice of studying, teaching or applying an understanding of the mind, thought and behavior.

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Identity development across psychological and sociological perspectives

Sociology refers to the scientific study of society while psychology refers to the study of individuals. However, psychology can be aptly described as the study of the mind. Conventionally, "Identity" was a personal quality.

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Cooperative learning and academic success in elementary African-American males

The philosophy of cognitive psychology stresses the need for teachers to use cooperative learning techniques when teaching students, to foster the student's sense of empowerment over the learned material and to build a community of learning and support in the student's peer group.

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Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and its relevance to school counseling

Daniel Goleman's pop psychology classic Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ arrives at an ideal time: when school counselors, psychologists, and educators are realizing the limitations of current curricula, traditional approaches to education, and standardized testing.

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Erik Erikson's eight stages and the development of self-esteem

In the study of psychology, Erik Erikson is one of the major proponents who helped develop the domain of socio-emotional development among humans. His studies generated the model of human socio-emotional development, where he proposed the Eight Stages of Development.

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The biological basis of psychological disorders and addictions

It's all in your head!" This common phrase is often stated, to attribute an apparently psychological phenomenon to a physical cause -- as in "you don't have a cold; you're just dreading your upcoming psychology test, it's all in your head." But even apparently psychological disorders like drug…

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