In attempting to understand practical intelligence, we were influenced by a theory of personality called cognitive-experiential self-theory (CEST; Epstein 1973, 1980a, in press). For present purposes, it is sufficient to note that, according to this theory, there are three semi-independent systems: a rational system, an experiential system, and an associationistic system. ... The experiential system has its own rules of inference and evidence and operates primarily at the preconscious level. ... If the experiential system operates preconsciously, one might ask, how can it be accessed by self-r...

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first offer a critique as well as an overview of the vast history of relevant research, and then they integrate the various findings and the eclectic theories they have produced under a unifying theory of motivated social cognition. ... The theory claims that there is a "matching process that takes place whereby people adopt ideological belief systems that are most likely to satisfy their psychological needs and motives" (341). ... Thus, needs and motives influence the way information is processed because information itself plays a significant "role in the construction and pres...

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Methods The theory of self-regulation is very applicable to this intervention, self-regulation is necessary in order to achieve goals set and to avoid negative behaviors. ... The self-regulation theory uses a feedback mechanism to produce its effects. ... This theory as a methodical framework is efficient because of the fluidity and ability to be customized on an individualistic level. ... The educational aims would first focus on the general implications for all individuals, such as the neuroendocrine, immune and metabolic system, then break the learning down into a more sports specific appro...

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Extant research suggests autism is associated with a disrupted mirror neuron system vital in development of theory of mind and empathy. ... A dysfunctional mirror neuron system may account for the deficits in social interaction and communication typical in autism. ... During this past Summer, I had the rewarding experience of co-teaching a Social Literacy course geared toward enhancing the students' social awareness and bolstering their social skills; the class incorporated theory of mind and social thinking. ... Based on the theory of a compromised mirror neuron system, the students u...

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With the dropout rate of African American males being disproportionately higher than other races, this research should help the shapers of the educational system realize that early and often successful, positive access to academic experiences is needed to create high academic self-esteem. ... The results, implications and processes of this research brought about solid information that could be used to develop theories when educating African American students. The development of theories is one of the goals of research in educational psychology. ...

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They apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral (brain) functioning. ... Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to central nervous system such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases and various forms of dementing illness (Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook 187). ...

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When the dominant or more mainstream culture expects the non-dominant culture to naturally assume its belief systems, thinking patterns and frames of reference this can lead to suppression and exclusion. ... In dealing with the contemporary world, it is desirable for therapists to examine and understand psychotherapy broadly, not only vertically across time, but horizontally across cultures, in order to grasp the overall experience of human beings with regard to theories, knowledge, and practices involved in the healing of the mind (Tseng, 1999). ... According to Tseng (1999), indigenous or ...

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