Social Science

Fear is a rational response to something that is perceived as dangerous or threatening. This is a healthy reaction that our bodies have that has ensured the survival of our species throughout the millenia. Phobias, on the other hand, are…
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Not only is Bipolar I a medical complexity, but a personal experience. The following information is transcribed in a straight forward manner in which to promote education, but also to describe some intrinsic experience. Though this may appear dryly written,…
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There are times when those around us, for whatever reason, lose the ability to recognize our needs and become wrapped in their own little world. Safe in this place they jabber away to their hearts content, unaware that they have…
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Unhappiness, like any other emotion, is only a result of external circumstances if one lets that be the case. Yes, some (even many) things can happen that are beyond your control. But, the way you respond to these things is…
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Confirmation Bias Confirmation Bias (also known as Positive Test Strategy) refers to the tendency amongst people to take greater notice of information that confirms and reinforces their beliefs whilst ignoring or diminishing the significance of any information that contradicts those…
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Living in the city and living in the suburbs both have health benefits and drawbacks.  One is not necessarily better than the other but the effects on health are different.  Health effects of the city The main advantage of living in the…
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Dream studies around the world indicate that virtually everyone dreams about performing sexual acts. This fact shocks those who believe sexual expression is immoral.  It may disturb those who fear that erotic dream images indicate that they are dissatisfied with the sexual experiences they have in…
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It’s an interesting phenomenon, when the conversation turns to death and dying, you can see it in people’s faces. Some are afraid, and some are not. The question is, why? Why does the thought of dying terrify some people while…
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There is a marked difference between a superiority complex and high self esteem. If you have high self esteem, you are lucky to be able to enjoy a far more balanced perspective about the world and your place in it,…
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Behavioral View of Modern Psychology  The behavioral view of modern psychology rests on the assumption that human beings are little more than organisms who innately react through the motivation to gain meaningful rewards or to avoid unpleasant punishment. John B….
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