On responsibility and punishment: social dysfunction and psychology
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Behavioral psychology has exerted such an influence on the ethics of justice in its emphasis on freedom of behavior. Behaviorists deplore the need for punishment, but they falsely assume that individuals will act predictably when punished, since they also propose that individuals are free to act.
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1995
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Psychology and happiness: personality change
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The principles characterizing the approach that can lead to meaningful happiness is discussed. A subfield in psychology focuses on how to strengthen one's personality by honing an optimistic approach to life.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2004
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