damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers around addictions are enabling people who wish
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| | |College of Social Sciences | | |PSY/410 Abnormal Psychology | Copyright © 2010‚ 2009‚ 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to theories
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Depression Paper PSY/270 February 20‚ 2012 University of Phoenix Depression Paper There is a distinct difference between bipolar and unipolar disorder‚ although both disorders may be due to a chemical imbalance in the brain‚ head injuries or genetically passed down through the gene pool‚ each of these disorders have different symptoms‚ characteristics‚ and require different treatments. However‚ there are some things both of these disorders have in common‚ which are the fact that
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objects or situations. Specific phobias are very common. Most cases are mild and not significant enough to require treatment. The most common specific phobias are fear of animals (usually spiders‚ snakes‚ or mice)‚ flying (pterygophobia)‚ heights (acrophobia)‚ water‚ injections‚ public transportation‚ confined spaces (claustrophobia)‚ dentists (odontiatophobia)‚ storms‚ tunnels‚ and bridges. When confronting the object or situation‚ the phobic person experiences panicky feelings‚ sweating‚ avoidance
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Your task is to prepare a 300 word paper on what your vision of work in the future and what skills you will need to succeed in the workplace. Questions to address in the paper: What is the role of technology? Is the role different than of your view of today’s technology role? How does uncertainty impact your ability to plan for the future work? Visions of the future are latent with personal bias of experience. You understanding of the future will be unique and very different from your classmate’s
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Cited: Cavaliere‚ F. J. (2008‚ October). Technology addiction: Fact or fiction? The Practical Lawyer‚ 54 (5)‚ 13-14. Retrieved from Lexis-Nexis. LaPorta L. Cellular Telephones: A New Addiction?. Psychiatric Times [serial online]. October 2006;23(11):64-69. Available from: Academic Search Complete‚ Ipswich‚ MA. Accessed November 8‚ 2013. Kung‚ Vicky. "Rise of ’nomophobia
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Depression Paper Amy Soucek PSY/270 May 26‚ 2013 Dr. Colleen Story Depression Paper While similar‚ unipolar depression and bipolar disorder cause different struggles in individuals who have them. Unipolar depression is characterized only by bouts of depression symptoms‚ while people with bipolar disorder experience the same symptoms in combination with cycles of mania. There are many biological and psychological theories of the causes of unipolar depression‚ but bipolar disorder has for the
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LBST 300 Introduction to Liberal Studies Bodies of Knowledge Study Questions for Exam #2 Tuesday November 12‚ 2013 Professor Garber For the exam‚ you will receive one of the following questions — my choice. By studying the following questions you will prepare yourself for the exam‚ which is closed-book‚ closed-notes‚ closed-phone. You will not need any paper; I will supply paper for your responses and scratch paper as needed. Please note: The term “specific evidence” means that when you
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Depression PSY 270 9/27/09 Unipolar and bipolar disorders are both mood disorders that feature depression; however‚ there is a significant difference between the two. Unipolar disorder is basically an episode of depression that lasts for at least two weeks. Its symptoms include a depressed mood and noticeable loss of interest in activities one used to enjoy. The person may feel empty or sad‚ dejected‚ agitated‚ anxious‚ tearful‚ angry‚ or humiliated. These feelings last for long periods of
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Portfolio Presentation Megan Libey PSY 490 Dr. Dennis Plunkett Introduction This presentation will go over the various theories that many humans are taught. The theories in the presentation have contributed to the field of psychology over many years‚ and new ideas‚ data and collection over materials will make the theories continue to grow with new knowledge that will be learned. The presentation will also touch base on what was important to my learning and how I utilized these in everyday
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