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In the Aftermath of the Amadou Diallo Shooting, Several Psychologists

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In the aftermath of the Amadou Diallo shooting, several psychologists have investigated the influence that a suspect's race might play in police decisions to shoot or not shoot. The results of these studies suggest that

Analyze the role of gender differences in aggression and violence.
Discuss the controversy surrounding violent media and its potential effects on aggression.
Understand the concept of social norms and their influence on behavior.
Identify strategies to manipulate social norms for behavior change.

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Schema Focused Therapy

A type of therapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral, experiential, interpersonal, and psychoanalytic therapies to change negative patterns or schemas developed during childhood.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that explores how unconscious forces and childhood experiences influence current behavior and emotions.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a cognitive-behavioral approach focusing on challenging and changing irrational beliefs.

Meta-Analysis

An analytical method that synthesizes research findings from various independent studies to establish overall trends and outcomes.

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