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    Cesare Lombroso’s biological explanations: How relevant are they to modern criminal psychology? Cesare Lombroso is thought of by many as the founding father of criminal psychology (Kushner 2011; Assael & Avanzini‚ 1997; Granieri and Fazio‚ 2011). When Lombroso was alive his theories on the biological explanations of crime were seen as cutting edge (Kurella‚ 1911) but after death his theories were ridiculed and denigrated (Gatti & Verde‚ 2012) with Abraham Verghese referring to them as “pseudoscience

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    As many freshman do in college‚ we make quick assumptions of what our experience will be like. Assumptions are made about academics‚ first time experiences and even relationships. Expectations are higher and the thought of having more mature relationships is one of them. Leaving high school and entering an institution of higher learning is supposed to separate the mature from the immature. We are even quick to think that the longer an individual has been in college the more

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    The psychodynamic approach is mainly based on Freud’s ideas. Freud implied there was three main assumptions they include e.g. - how the unconscious mind drives our ideas‚ Freud believes the unconscious mind is repressed information is stored. However a limitation of this is that Popper questions whether the unconscious mind even exists as you can’t see it or touch it he also questions this due to the lack of scientific research to back up Freud’s assumption. On the other hand strength of this is

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    The textbook shows seven main theories of psychology. They are all theories that phycologist were trying to improve and change to make the most accurate theory. The seven theories are biological‚ evolutionary‚ psychodynamic‚ behavioral‚ humanistic‚ cognitive‚ and socio-cultural theory. Behavioral theory is when someone observes a person’s response to different situations. Because people are unable to observe senses or thought processes. An example would be a therapist observing their patent to make

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    Accounting Assumptions

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    Include the following: * The basic assumption of accounting * The constraints of accounting * A conclusion stating how you think sound financial reporting depends on principles‚ assumptions‚ and constraints. Refer to the U.S. GAAP in your response. The basic assumptions of accounting = separate entity assumption- finances from the company finance so that they don’t get intertwined with the owner or shareholders finance. Going concern assumption= the business will be operating for

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    philosophical assumption is an idea that cannot be tested scientifically or empirically‚ which is with the use of human senses to discover some aspect of the world. The philosophical assumptions on which all theories are based are broken down into three important types: ethical‚ epistemological‚ and metaphysical. Ethical assumptions are ideas about what is good and bad or right and wrong. Epistemological assumptions address the question of how knowledge is obtained. Metaphysical assumptions address

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    BULA 151 Case: Negligence and Assumption of Risk Issue: Are store and Vinny liable for Maria’s injury that was occurred in the store? Rules: Business owners and operators owe a DUTY OF CARE to their patrons – those whom they invite onto their premises. If a customer is harmed or injured by the dangerous condition‚ the business operator will normally be liable for damages for the tort of NEGLIGENCE. ASSUMPTION OF RISK – A plaintiff who voluntary enters into a risky situation‚ knowing the risk

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    Outline and evaluate the biological approach to abnormality The biological model compares abnormal behaviour with a disease. It assumes that all mental illnesses have a physiological cause related to the physical structure and brain. Doctors diagnose mental illness using well-established criteria. Psychiatrists also use diagnostic manuals for mental illness and compare symptoms with set classifications of illnesses. According to the biological model‚ mental illness is caused by one or more of the

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    The behavioral model of psychology‚ in my opinion‚ best explains the behavior of others. I think this approach exhibits why events that happened in an individual’s life have lifelong effects that can include the possibility of mental disorders (Comer‚ 2016‚ p. 57). The behavioral approach is greatly considered when one thinks of the mental disorder of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This disorder is directly affected by traumatic events that happen to an individual‚ which could possibly affect their

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    LONG ESSAY QUESTION Examine the use of one research method used in the biological level of analysis‚ including an evaluation of the ethical considerations related to them. The case studies method consists in taking a patient personal history in order to take a diagnosis. It is usually applied in persons that have abnormal characteristics in behaviour‚ at biological or at cognitive level; it can also be applied to a group of people that are under the same situation. Case study is a long-term

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