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Kohlberg's theory of moral development and therapeutic implications

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development: Therapeutic Implications Kohlberg continues to be a significant figure and influence on the field of psychology. He is well-known for his theory of moral development which details different stages of morality throughout one's life.

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Dr. Joby Taylor on mental illness, violence, and conflict resolution

Hypothetical Speech by Dr. Joby Taylor of UMBC on Abnormal Psychology and Non-Violent Approaches to Conflict Resolution Joby Taylor, a faculty member at UMBC, a member of the Peace Corp, and Director of the Shriver Peaceworker Program has worked in a number of different areas.

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College life and the development of eating disorders in students

Does College Life Promote or Restrict Eating Disorders? One of the more perplexing questions involved in psychology concerns eating disorders, especially as they relate to students in college.

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Sample size analysis of sex offender classification in incarcerated populations

The author of this report is asked to speak to a number of answers surrounding a forensic psychology-related article. The author of this report found a study that relates to the prediction of behavior for sex offenders in a jail environment once the offender is incarcerated.

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Internet search volume as a predictor of suicide risk

Suicide is a unique topic, especially when dealing with forensic psychology. The purpose of this essay is to summarize a research study on the topic of suicide and how forensic psychology can apply to this study and under what circumstances a psychologist may use the information presented in the…

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Implementing behavioral modification techniques to reduce classroom misbehavior

Some of the most effective techniques and principles to shape and promote positive behaviors in the classroom come from behavioral psychology.

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Intelligence and birth order in the nature versus nurture debate

Nature vs. nurture is one of the age old debates primarily within psychology but also within other social sciences such as sociology. Intelligence is often one of the aspects in which the argument hinges upon.

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Individual differences in cognitive abilities and intelligence testing

Ever since Simon and Binet developed the first intelligence test in 1905, the field of psychology has maintained a strong interest in the nature of intelligence. How do we think? Why are some people better problem solvers than others? What is cognition, the ability to think about our environment?

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Perception theory: top-down and ecological approaches to vision

The issue of perception in various fields, including philosophy and psychology has been debated with vigor over the last fifty years.

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Edward L. Deci's theory of autonomy and intrinsic motivation

Edward L. Deci's book structures on the hypothesis of an American school of psychology called "Humanistic Psychology." The most significant of all the other advocates of this school was the philosopher and psychologist Abraham Maslow, who lived and died between 1908 and 1970.

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