“Don’t be so sensitive!” “You need to grow a thicker skin!” “You just let every little thing get in your way. Don’t be so fussy!” “I don’t understand why you can’t deal with life the way others do!” If other…
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The medical model for abnormal psychology is the approach that treats mental illness as any other illness that has a physical cause. Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on unusual behavior, emotions, and thoughts that are causing…
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Personal beliefs have a major impact on what kind of health care a person receives. Some people will go to a witch doctor, healer, or shaman. Some will go to an herbalist, chiropractor, or nutritionist. Some will go to an…
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Monk’s Mound is a massive pyramid-like earthwork in the ruins of the ancient city of Cahokia, in present-day Illinois. It was built by the Mississippians before 1,000 A.D., and was abandoned long before Europeans arrived in the area. Cahokia, including…
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Forensic Psychiatry is a sub-specialty in psychiatry. It deals with the mental health issues of persons who come into contact with law enforcing authorities. Although mental health issues have long been subjected to scrutiny in courts of law, forensic psychiatry has been a…
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If you ask a person on the street what a forensic anthropologist is, they would most likely look at you with a blank stare. Most are not now or possibly ever going to know that forensic anthropology is the application of…
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There’s never been a better time to buy a home in America. However, since the economy is tanked, there is rampant unemployment, lenders (now bailed out with your tax dollars) are not likely to take a risk on you, the…
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Seeing red describes a person enraged. Feeling blue suggests some one is despondent. A green movement is about regenerative, sustainable practice to promote life. Colors are taken for granted. Yet, color is a survival aid for most species. Organisms evolved…
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The term Neolithic is used to designate the period where farming took hold and replaced the former hunter gatherer culture. Different geographic areas entered their Neolithic period at different times. Farming brought not only increased nutritional security but also enabled…
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Demographics are a problem in many countries. Japan’s politicians are extremely worried by the country’s aging population and very low birth rates are worrying politicians, 1.37 births per woman was recorded in 2010. The Japanese government plans to offer a…
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