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Why the Scientific Revolution couldn't occur in China

Ethno- or cultural-centricity can take many forms, and it is not simply in the realms studied by the "soft sciences" -- sociology, psychology, and other investigations of human action, motivation, and community -- that problems and biases from such thinking emerge.

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Technology and human consciousness in Robert Zemeckis's Contact

There are a slew of Hollywood movies that directly or indirectly address the role of technology and its impact on human society and individual psychology. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Wall-E, films about technology cause viewers to think about their own relationship with machines.

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Descartes and Spinoza on mind-body dualism

There can be little doubt that Rene Descartes' role in the emergence of modern science was instrumental in the perception of a definition of psychology being at variance with that which was existent during the time of St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle.

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Web-based resources and etiology of emotional behavioral disorder

American Psychological Association (APA). http://www.apa.org/. APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.

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Informed consent in psychotherapy and group development transitional stages

Fisher, C. And Oransky, M. (2008). Informed Consent to Psychotherapy: Protecting the Dignity and Respecting the Autonomy of Patients. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Session. 64 (5): 576-88.

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Patient attitude and quality of life in cancer care

The idea that the acceleration or retardation of cancers cells is positively correlated with an individual's attitude, personality, and emotional development is incongruent with my understanding of medical science and psychology.

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Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning theory and principles of association

Classical Conditioning is the first learning theory, which was created by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist. Classical conditioning is one of the foundations for the area of psychology known as behaviorism.

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Attachment styles and interpersonal attraction patterns

Klohen, Eva C. & Shanghong Lao. (2003) "Interpersonal Attraction and Personality." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Vol. 85. No 4, 709-722.

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Memory strategies developed during a semester abroad in Argentina

There are unlimited personal events to which psychological theories and concepts can be applied. Of particular interest is a profound and prolonged experience in which I was fortunately able to engage that not only broadened my overall perspective but also enhanced my understanding of psychology.

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Contraception and safer sex negotiation between young partners

Rhiannon is an active, healthy, and intelligent eighteen-year-old. Her family is functional and supportive. She has recently started attending classes at a local college; her major is psychology. Overall, Rhiannon is satisfied with her relationships and goals.

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