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Victimization and self-identity in Hurston and Gabrin

The concept of victimization is very emotionally charged. While almost every person alive has been victimized at some point in his or her life, many resist the victim label.

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Mind modularity versus plastic adaptation in cognitive science

This paper first provides some background information on cognitive science and the Representational Theory of Mind (RTM), then examines the question of the way the mind functions, whether it is modular or a highly plastic general purpose organ.

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Equity theory and attribution in group social dynamics

Humans tend to be social and group animals. Some anthropologists even believe that it is cohesive nature of being group animals that contributed to the eventual civilization of humanity. Because we are group animals by nature, it is typical for us to compare ourselves with others.

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Crowding and its effects on human behavior and stress

Important points to consider regarding crowding include its definition, predisposing attributes, setting conditions, correlation studies, theories, practical effects of crowding, and the author's conclusions.

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Multidirectional learning and development in Forrest Gump

This can be seen in Forest's development, whereby he experiences occasional flashes of insight over the course of his life, despite his mental disability. When he first recognizes his ability to run fast, he gains a sense of empowerment and feels a sense of community with his fellow human beings.

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Non-rational escalation of commitment in gambling behavior

On any given day individuals have to make decisions that commit them to a particular course of actions in the pursuit of their desired goals. Since few goals in life are achieved through smooth sailing; unexpected and unfavorable circumstances commonly arise during such pursuits.

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Herdt's critique of individualism in adolescent sexual development theory

Herdt, G. (2004). Sexual development, social oppression, and local culture. Sexuality Research One of the most contentious debates in the field of psychology today is the question of nature vs. nurture, or the extent to which biology influences personal psychology vs. cultural constructs.

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Behavior-analytic exploration of pathological gambling compulsion and addiction

The article begins by focusing on the necessity and relevance of behavior-analytic explorations of pathological gambling, which has not, according to the report, drawn widespread research attention up to the time of writing.

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Alfred Adler's theory of personality development and social interest

Alfred Alder is one of the most noteworthy early psychologists to break from the Freudian model and to provide a new way of conceptualizing the human consciousness beyond the Freudian model of repression.

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Procrastination as a self-defeating behavior pattern in academic work

I know that many students suffer from this behavior pattern and struggle with it, but in my case, I consider it a serious problem that has influenced my academic work. Because of procrastinating, I sometimes have to work fast (and thus imperfectly) at the last minute and work under stress.

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