Explain and Provide an Example of How the Predominance of Early

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Essay

Explain and provide an example of how the predominance of early Caucasian male psychologists inadvertently introduced a narrowness into psychological theory; provide two examples of other types of bias in research besides gender and the effects of these biases; and describe how these problems of bias can be solved.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.

Aggressive Impulses

Innate or developed urges to act or react in a forceful or hostile manner towards others or oneself.

Growth-Inhibiting Environment

A setting or condition that restricts or hinders the development and progress of an organism or process.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and supporting someone regardless of what they say or do, as proposed by Carl Rogers in his client-centered therapy.