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Psychological testing: definitions, categories, validity, and reliability

Psychological tests are an important aspect of clinical psychology. Psychological tests are normally administered by professional psychologists as a way of learning fact on how people function or in predicting their future.

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The insanity defense in the James Holmes Colorado shooting case

One of the most controversial aspects of modern forensic psychology is the use of the insanity defense. The insanity defense has come to the forefront of the national consciousness because of a number of highly-publicized public shootings.

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Difficulties managing a problematic coworker in an academic laboratory

When I was an undergraduate student I worked in a psychology laboratory doing odd menial tasks, which nevertheless required remaining aware of the safety issues common to a room filled with potentially carcinogenic and poisonous chemicals.

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B.F. Skinner's life, work, and contributions to behaviorism

Describe your life and work in the field of psychology. Please call me Fred. As a boy, I loved building things, especially if they solved problems. I'm still that way. I have a lot of interests, which I guess you could figure out by looking around my study.

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Cognitive dissonance and frustration in technology adoption

Cognitive dissonance has been extensively studied in social psychology as the effects of dissonance would cause dramatic changes in one's life. Cognitive dissonance is defined as an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding conflicting ideas simultaneously.

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Mead and Freud's theories of human psychic development

One of the most fundamental questions for the field of psychology - indeed of all human questing for knowledge - is how it is that we come to be the way that we are. What is it that makes us human? And to what extent is human nature shared and to what extent are we each unique?

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Personality development and social cognitive theory in immigrant children

Personality development is one of the most commonly researched areas of psychology. At first blush, the relation between personality and the cognitive development of immigrant children may appear somewhat nebulous.

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Human factors and pilot error in Air France Flight 447

This paper addresses Air France Flight 447 accident analysis with an aviation psychology perspective. The accident is one of the biggest in the history of aviation. It is still being referenced today.

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Advantages and disadvantages of psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy integration

Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Theories are beneficial the field of psychology. Individuals who perceive psychodynamic therapy to be a good fit have floated various factors in support. The discipline seeks to address root causes of psychological complications as compared to CBT.

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Implementing developmentally appropriate practice standards in preschool education

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) standards reflect research in developmental psychology, showing how educators and program directors can adapt an evidence-based practice to meet the needs of all students.

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