Political scientists want to do three or five things: that concern mathematics. That statement is written in order to illustrate the often fuzzy, variable and incredibly complex issues of dealing with massive numbers of diverse people. Political scientists might need to forecast the probability that…
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Reframing, or altering negative thoughts and making them positive, can be a powerful self-help tool. Reframing requires that you learn to think differently. This enables you to see the brighter side of situations and experiences, so you can get the…
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In this paper I will discuss how people can suppress bad thoughts and the process involved. Bad thoughts lead to negative behavioral patterns and from there peoples lives can be adversely affected and go awry. This could be a…
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The platypus is an odd-looking creature; nobody would give it beauty points. It hails from Australia, along with bouncy kangaroos, koala bears smelling like cough drops, and deadly dingo dogs. But the platypus has something going for it that none…
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Examining the psychology of hoarding can provide insight and answers to the question, “What makes an individual hoard objects?” Understanding the thoughts and behaviors of a hoarder helps researchers to understand that this behavior is a coping mechanism that is a…
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One of the great American tragedies lies in the demise of the serious high school vocational track toward a diploma. There was a recognition that many students did not need to waste their time in studying content that would be…
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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) insisted that sexuality and aggression were the driving forces behind all human motivation. He theorized three areas of the mind, namely the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious. Freud argued that the material in the unconscious mind would bring…
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Man alone has culture? In the Helium debate, presumably taken only by humans, (despite the fondness your cat may have for the keyboard); the idea that many animals have culture is far and away in the lead. Looking deep into…
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“Dreams are maps.” (Carl Sagan) Dreams have puzzled, terrified and inspired our species for thousands and perhaps millions of years. Over the eons, we have speculated that dreams were sent from the gods, from dead ancestors or were out of…
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A chronic liar is a person who lies out of habit. They lie about everything, important matters and minor matters; they are suffering from a mental disorder. They feel uncomfortable when telling the truth, but lying feels right and natural….
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