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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Love?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[While love is the focus of poems, books, movies and art, it has only recently become the subject of scientific research. What is love? Learn more about some of the major definitions of love.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[G. Stanley Hall Biography]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[G. Stanley Hall was the first president of the American Psychological Association and had an enormous influence on the development of early psychology. Learn more about the life, work and theories of G. Stanley Hall.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Group Size and Problem Solving]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychosocial Specialist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In this interview, we talk to Girma, a psychosocial specialist who shares some of her experiences and advice for others interested in working in this psychology career.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ The Early Years of Psychoanalysis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Psychoanalysis began to grow after the publication of Freud's ideas. While his ideas were controversial, he soon built a loyal following.  Learn more about the early years of psychoanalysis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psych 101 Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Psychology 101, or Introduction to Psychology, is one of the most popular classes on college campuses throughout the world. Whether you are thinking of pursuing a psychology degree or are simply trying to fulfill a general education requirement. The following tips can help you succeed in your first psychology class.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dreams]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why you dream or what your dreams mean? Learn more about some of the top theories, characteristics and interpretations of dreams.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Opponent-Process Theory]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The opponent-process of color vision explains some aspects of color perception not covered by trichromatic theory.  Learn more about the opponent-process and see examples of the theory at work.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From the ancient philosophers to modern pop culture, the nature and significance of sleep is an almost inescapable question.  Understanding the sleep process as well and why we sleep is a topic of interest for many, while exploring some of the major problems with sleep is a topic of interest to anyone who has ever spent a restless night tossing and turning.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Phobia Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Phobias]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of phobias in this 10-question matching quiz and find links to further information about phobias.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scales of Liking and Loving]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Social psychologist Zick Rubin developed a scale to measure certain attributes of love.  Learn more about Rubin's scales of liking and loving.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What exactly is emotional intelligence?  Learn more about the history, importance, and measurements of emotional intelligence.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Intelligence &amp; IQ Testing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Intelligence has been an important and controversial topic throughout psychology's history. In addition to questions of exactly how to define intelligence, the debate continues today about whether it can be accurately measured. Learn more about intelligence and intelligence testing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Was Erik Erikson?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Erik Erikson's stage theory of psychosocial development helped create interest and research on human development through the lifespan. Learn more in this guide to Erik Erikson's life and theories.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Defense Mechanisms Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge in this defense mechanisms quiz.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Albert Bandura Quotes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Selected quotes by psychologist Albert Bandura.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s Your Romantic Attachment Style? - Romance and Attachment Style Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Research has shown that attachment styles can have an impact on our romantic relationships.  What is your romantic attachment style?  Take this quiz to learn more about your attachment style.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stages of Change]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the maintenance stage of the Stages of Change Model.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fluid vs. Crystallized]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Psychologist Raymond Cattell suggested that there are two different types of intelligence: fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. Learn more about the differences between fluid and crystallized intelligence.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Defense Mechanisms Quiz Results - About Psychology]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thanks for taking our quiz about defense mechanisms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Body Clocks - Circadian Rhythm]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel a burst of energy in the morning, but get run down by mid-afternoon? This daily ebb and flow is caused by your body's circadian rhythms.  These 'body clocks' have a major impact on your consciousness as well as a wide number of physiological states.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clinical Psychology Programs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you interested in earning a degree in clinical psychology? Start your search by browsing this list of accredited clinical psychology programs sorted by geographic area.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Carl Jung (1875-1961)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the life and career of Carl Jung.  Read about his major theories and his contributions to the field of psychology in this Carl Jung biography.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Learning Styles]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Extroverted learners prefer working in groups and learning by experience. Learn more about this learning style and determine your own individual learning style.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Learning Theories]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learning theories of development focus on environmental influences on behavior, such as reinforcement, punishment, and modeling.  Learn more about the major learning theories including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychologist Disadvantages]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[While working as a psychologist can be an extremely rewarding and satisfying career choice, there are some potential disadvantages that all psychology students should consider. Learn more about some of the potential disadvantages and challenges that psychologists face.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Adult ADHD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Adult ADHD often goes undiagnosed for years.  In many cases, the symptoms of Adult ADHD are mistaken for reactions to stress.  Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of Adult ADHD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Attachment Styles]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[More references on attachment styles.]]></description>
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