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Should We Fear Death? By David Snape
Death is not something that many people want to think about. However, death is a part of living a human life. At least, our current level of science and technology acknowledges that death is inevitable.Is death something to be afraid of o...
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10 Common Dreams Revealed By Todd M
Here are the meanings of ten common dreams that people have:Being Chased or Attacked
To dream that you engage in a fight, denotes that you will have unpleasant encounters with your business opponents, and law suits threaten you....
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Dreaming About Months By Todd M
In this article we explore what it means to dream about specific months.January - To dream of this month, denotes you will be afflicted with unloved companions or children.February - To dream of February, denotes cont...
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What Everyone Should Know About the Development of Communication By Maria Boomhower
Have you ever stop to realize just how important communication is to you. Without being able to connect with other people it not only stops you from achieving your goals and desires, it could also threaten your mental and physical health....
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Analytical / Intuitive Thinking By Charles Parselle
This article discusses the different strengths and weaknesses of analytical and intuitive thinking, which combined may be called holistic thinking. Because thinking is in its nature invisible and abstract, the article uses an analogy by way of r...
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Holographic Disaster Psychological Conditioning By Lance Winslow
Often first responders to large natural disasters get themselves into a place where the death and the destruction literally makes them ineffective. Their brains are over whelmed and they cannot turn them back on to do their job. This causes them...
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On Human Social Behavior By Joe DeClara
I call it the “Centre of the World Syndrome”, and almost everyone has it to some degree. For many of us it does little to effect the world and the people around us. For others it is a constant hindrance and in most situations the sufferer and ...
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The NSTP ( Non-Spatial Thinking Process ) Theory By Kedar Joshi
The term NSTP (Non - Spatial Thinking Process) in the NSTP theory means thinking process existing in the form of non-spatial feelings. The theory is comprised of 7 theorems that are stated and demonstrated below.Theorem 1 :
Phenomenal ...
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Ancient Art, Modern Science: An Introduction to Modern Hypnotherapy By John McGrail
The setting is a tastefully decorated office. “Sally,” a thirty-two year-old entertainment executive, leans back in a comfortable recliner and takes several slow, deep breaths. Her therapist dims the lights then begins speaking to her in a lul...
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How do I Choose a Research Topic for my Coursework in Psychology? By Eamon Fulcher
The Initial Agony
The clock ticks away and still you haven't thought up a design or even a topic for your coursework - a psychological investigation on an issue of your choice. Many students come to me in the agony of not knowing what...
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Robotic Bonding Thru Human First Love Memory Replication By Lance Winslow
Many Science Fiction authors have discussed in many works the issues with robotic assistants and companions. Today we see DARPA awarding a contract to a group of artificial intelligence software gurus to put together a computer assistant, which ...
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Today, the World is a Better Place -
I have never in my life felt so relieved and so inspired by the results of an election as I am by the selection of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States. Today, the world is a better place.
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An Offense is Not a Defense -
An offense involves fighting hard enough to secure a goal and remove obstacles to that goal. A defense involves expending just enough energy to ward off an attack or prevent injury.
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When Passive-Aggression isn?t Very Passive -
Often when someone says that another person is being “passive-aggressive,” they really mean something else. Let’s clarify just what passive-aggression is — and what it isn’t — with the help of a framework for understanding human aggression in general.
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Acting Up is Not ?Acting-Out? -
True "acting-out" is an outward manifestation of an emotional conflict that can't be consciously recognized by an individual. Acting-up is NOT acting-out.
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Understanding Denial as a Defense Mechanism -
For neurotics, behavior such as denial is an unconscious defense mechanism that protects against the experience of unbearable pain. With disordered characters, what we commonly perceive as unconscious defenses (e.g., denial) are more often deliberate tactics of impression-management, manipulation, and responsibility-avoidance.
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What is a Character Disorder? -
Personality and character disorders are not the same thing. Our personality defines the stylistic way we tend to interact, while our character is defined by the level of social conscientiousness and virtue in our personality. When personality or character traits present major obstacles to functioning in a healthy way, they might constitute a disorder.
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1000 Questions for ?Ask the Psychologist? -
Nineteen months and countless hours later, our Ask the Psychologist service today publishes Dr Carver's reply to the 1000th question answered since the service launched in May 2007.
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Disturbances of Character -
Almost all the principles of traditional psychology are based upon the attempts of various theorists to explain a phenomenon rare for its time and almost totally unheard of in modern times. Character disturbance — not neurosis — is the pressing psychological reality of our day and simply can't be understood or dealt with using traditional paradigms.
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Someone in Your Life Probably Has a Personality Disorder -
It might be your spouse, your parent, your co-worker...even your child. Chances are, someone with a significant role in your life has a personality disorder. Dr Carver’s new guide to personality disorders in relationships puts the reality in plain English; more than just a list of diagnostic criteria, this explanation describes what it’s really like and offers tips for victims.
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Positive Affirmations for Breakfast? -
The "Motiwake Personal Development Alarm Clock" awakens you with positive affirmations to programme you for the day. Many people use their own "Demotiwake Personal Alarm Clocks" instead. Isn't it a better idea just to drop the programmes and relax?
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