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241: Capatilism: ... of technology has a quality reminiscent of the days preceding the economic crash of 1929. The clearest evidence of it may be seen in such comparatively young sciences such as psychology and political economy. In psychology, one may observe the attempt to study human behavior without reference to the fact that man is conscious. In political economy, one may observe the attempt to study and device ...

242: Television Born Killers: ... of the people some of the time...' (pp. 94-95). Bibliography Bandura, A., Ross, D., & Ross, S. A. (1963) 'Imitation of film-mediated aggressive models'. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology . 66, pp. 3-11. Boyd-Barrett, O. & Braham, P. (eds.) (1987). 'Media, Knowledge & Power'. London: Croom Helm. pp. 99-100. Centerwall, B. S. (1993). 'Television and violent crime'. The Public Interest. 111. pp. 56-77. Chandler, D. (1995). 'Cultivation Theory'. http://www.aber.ac.uk/~dgc/cultiv.html. 18 September 1995. pp. 1-7. Condry, J. (1989). 'The Psychology of Television'. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. pp. 128-130. Cumberbatch, G. (1989). 'Violence and the mass media: the research evidence'. In Cumberbatch, G. & Howitt, D. (eds), pp. 31-59. Dominick ...

243: Cal Ripken: The relationship that this book has with psychology is a very familiar one. One would not expect to look at this book with a psychological view, unless you look into the deeper meanings of Ripken and what his ... throughout his life. After reading the book and asking myself what Mr. Ripken was thinking during his life and the content of the book I find myself relating it to Psychology. You can see how Ripken developed into a player from his point of view and how he handled himself mentally. You can see how he his family, mostly his dad ...

244: Autism: ... when exposed to certain sounds or frequencies (Edelson, 1995). These individuals often cover their ears and throw tantrums after hearing certain sounds. One of the most fascinating cognitive phenomenons in psychology is the autistic savant. This refers to individuals with autism who have extraordinary skills not exhibited by most people. Historically, individuals with these exceptional skills were called 'idiot savants,' a French term meaning unlearned skill. The correct term, autistic savant, was implemented by Dr. Rimland in a 1978 article in Psychology Today. About 10 % of autistic individuals possess these skills. The most common forms involve mathematical calculations, exceptional memories, artistic and musical abilities. Some can multiply and divide large numbers in ...

245: Two Sides of The Brain: ... change like the present, the intuitive side of the brain operates so fast it can see what's coming," says Dr. Howard Eisenberg, a medical doctor with a degree in psychology who has studied hemispheric relationships. "The left brain is too slow, but the right can see around corners." Dr. Eisenberg thinks that the preoccupation with the plodding left brain is ... two hemispheres at all? "In biology you always have the same thing on one side as the other - ears, lungs, eyes, kidneys, etc." explains Dr. Patricia De Feudis, director of psychology at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont. "But with the brain there is more specialization. You can have something going on one side and not not be aware of it ...

246: Computer Science: ... in numerical analysis. Computer architects work closely with the electrical engineers who design the circuits of a computer. Beyond these historical connections, there are strong ties between AI research and psychology, neurophysiology, and linguistics. Human- computer interface research also has connections with psychology. Roboticists work with both mechanical engineers and physiologists in designing new robots. Computer science also has indirect relationships with virtually all disciplines that use computers. Applications developed in other fields ...

247: AIDS Related Stigma: ... AIDS related stigma. Bibliography References Herek, G., M. & Capitanio, J., P. (1997). AIDS stigma and contact with persons with AIDS: effects of direct and vicarious contact. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 27 (1). O’Hare, T., Williams, C., L. & Ezoviski, A. (1996). Fears of AIDS and homophobia: implications for direct practice and advocacy. Social Work, 41 (1) Borchert, J. & Rickabaugh, C ... New York: Harper Collins. Bishop, G., D., Alva, A., L., Cantu, L. & Rittiman, T., K. (1991). Responses to persons with AIDS: fear of contagion or stigma?. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 21 (23) 1877-1888. Quam, M., D. (1990). The Sick Role, Stigma and Pollution: the Case of AIDS. In Feldman, D., A. (Ed.), Culture and AIDS. (pp. 29-43). New ...

248: How Organism Learn: Classical and Operant Conditioning: ... explanations of an organisms learning. These two explanations are valid and existent. This can be seen through our experiences in the home, work, and school. Works Cited Gazzaniga, Michael S. Psychology. Philadelphia: Harper & Row Publishers, 1980. Myers, David G. Psychology. New York: Worth Publishers, 1995.

249: Phobias: ... in mice that affects learned fearfulness. Scientists believe that the sensitivity due to social phobia may be physiologically, there might be a biochemical basis for the disorder. The World of Psychology book states that "the neurotransmitter serotonin plays a important role in anxiety attacks." A process called observational learning or social modeling is when a person with social phobia acquires their ... the most effective way to treat phobias was systematic desensitization. This procedure was the most widely used of all the methods of behavior therapy and is closely connected with experimental psychology. Desensitization was developed by Professor Wolpe. He arrived at this method, which may be described as a gradual deconditioning of anxiety responses, by experimentally inducing neurotic disturbances (Dozier 40). Wolpe ...

250: The Awakening - Personality Developments: ... taboo attached in trying to understand the human mind, researchers and psychologists have had success. One of the most notable successes is that of Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology, as we know it. Freud’s in depth pioneering journey into the minds of people, and how the mind itself develops with the passing of time and events. Other modern ... his successors are shown explicitly and implicitly. Obviously, Sigmund Freud’s work in the field of personality development was by far the most prolific and controversial. The father of modern psychology, Freud broke all barriers to expose what he thought to be the real reasons for human behavior. His theories of personality development can best start with the discussion of the ...

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