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This paper will discuss the article "Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of Compulsion" by Clarence Darrow. This paper will argue for Darrow's perspective on the Loeb case, in that he believes that genetic and environmental cause are the real reasons for Loeb to not get the death penalty for the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks. By combining both of these principles into this argument, we can see why the death penalty is an unjust punishment for this case.

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This paper explains that compulsive spenders have the compulsion and drive to spend, unique feelings about shopping, a tendency to spend, experienced dysfunctional spending and post-purchase guilt. The author points out that, when the comparison shopper feels 'the thrill of the hunt and the glory in the kill' of finding a lower price for something that has high value to others, there is a danger that a compulsive bargain hunter can become addicted to this activity. The paper concludes that, although compulsive spending is beginning to be accepted as a defined psychological illness, there is little help for the person with this behavior other than a strong desire to seek counseling or self-treatment.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Who Is the Compulsive Spender?
Profile
Age
Personality
Gender
Compulsive Spending Behavior as Part of Pathological Illness
Bipolar Disorder
How Bipolar Disorder Affects Lives
Treatment
Compulsive Spending Behavior as an Addiction
The Effect of Addiction
Shopping and Window Shopping as a Distraction
Effects of Addiction
The Act of Shopping
The Owning of Objects
Bargain Hunting
Binge Shopping
Codependent Spending
Bulimic Spending
Compulsive Spending As a Symptom
The Financial Aspect of Compulsive Spending
Financial Recognition of Compulsive Spending
Types and Treatments
Denial as an Aspect of Addiction
Treatments for Compulsive Spending Behavior
Professional Counseling
Self-Help
Discipline

From the Paper
"When a person is insecure about their self-image, they may seek to enhance or extend their self-image in their own and others' eyes. In so doing, they overspend. The compulsive spender then feels guilt and shame over spending too much and finding him or herself in debt. As a result, he or she may become secretive about the problem. In order to overcome the negative, inadequate feelings created by the addiction, he or she indulges again, lying to cover up how much was spent, throwing away price tags and receipts, doing financial juggling with checkbooks and savings, borrowing from other people and borrowing from one line of credit to pay another, "maxing out" their credit cards and doing anything to get money to cover up their addiction. "

Tags:financial, binge, dysfunctional, insecure, quilt

Abstract
This paper argues that mandatory mediation is an unnecessary part of the Australian legal system. The paper describes the continuing debate amongst legal professionals as to just how effective the mediation process is when it is compelled upon parties, rather than entered into voluntarily. It suggests that mandatory mediation not only destroys the consensual nature of the mediation process, but it also does not guarantee the same level of natural justice, as found in the court system.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Deterioration of the Consensual Nature of Mediation
The Course of Natural Justice
A Litigant's Right to Trial
Who Should Pay?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"As a form of ADR, it is undeniable that mediation can have positive ramifications for not only the parties involved, but also the courts. The success of mediation is often attributed to its consensual nature. However, by mandating mediation, its consensual nature is lost, lowering the potential for a successful outcome. The power of the courts to enforce mandatory mediation infringes the right of a litigant to trial and delays the progression of a case through the courts. This is in addition to the increased financial burden placed on parties if they are compelled to mediate, which can be particularly disadvantageous to poorer litigants. As compared to litigation through the courts, mediation gives little guarantee that natural justice will be served. These factors, combined with the erosion of the consensual nature of mediation, suggest that mandatory mediation is an unnecessary part of the Australian court system."

Tags:legislation, justice, consensual, courts

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The paper reveals that the possessiveness of seemingly useless objects is a compulsive disorder. The paper relates that often it is manifested in hoarding as well as, sometimes, kleptomania, and there is no single "cure" or even medication that can at the very least alleviate the emotional attachment to unneeded items. The paper explains that compared with other psychological and compulsive disorders, possessiveness and its various manifestations is often unrecognized and not many professionals are able to treat sufferers.

From the Paper
"We live in a time when owning something is important. From early childhood on, we become aware of the fact that possessions often separate us from others. It may be more toys than our friends. It may be our family lives in a bigger or better house, or has more cars, or we have more clothes. However, as these articles point out, there is a vast difference between possessing something for which we worked or which was given to us, and possessiveness, which is identified as on obsessive compulsive disorder. Even the ordinary "normal" human being cannot escape reading or hearing..."

Tags:compulsion, kleptomania, treatment

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects some one in every fifty Americans, usually diagnoised in early childhood or adolescence. There is no cure, but therapy and often drugs such as Paxil oir Prozac may ease the urges and disturbing actions that frighten both patient and family. Roole models for OCD patients are suggested, even as a TV series, Monk, now features a leading character who has OCD.

From the Paper
COUNSELING FOR THOSE WITH OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER You've heard the old slogan "neatness counts!" But for some people, young and old neatness becomes an obsession that can real problems ion coping with daily life. This is Obsessive compulsive disorder. Because there are other disorders, perhaps more physically or mentally dangerous that are prioritized, this disorder is often made light of. "Oh yeah, it's like that neat freak in ?The odd Couple TV show." Or, the news item about a mother trying to make light of her son's problems by calling him the "Lone Re-Arranger." These days, an award-winning TV series, "Monk" features a private detective with OCD which becomes an important part of the plot-

Tags:compulsion, brain disordee, cogntive behavioral tech

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In this article, the writer looks at the obsessive-compulsive disorder. The paper also discusses the treatments that are currently available to deal with this disorder. Other questions addressed include when and how OCD was recognized as a mental disorder and how OCD affects the neurological and physical capabilities of patients who are diagnosed with the disorder. The writer points out that while OCD can interfere with normal functioning and make life extremely difficult for the patient, there is no cure for the disorder, but treatment does result in control of symptoms.

From the Paper
"All people need routine, rituals and habits in order to organize their daily lives. For example, organization and arrangement of belongings and supplies is essential both at home and at work. People who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, however, are often so concerned with order and ritual that these activities require a great deal of time and become a real problem in their daily lives. Basically, obsessive-compulsive disorder is disorder that "causes a person's thoughts to repeat. These repeating thoughts, called obsessions, lead a person with OCD to perform certain tasks over and over in an effort to make the obsessions go away"."

Tags:obsessions, compulsions, disorder

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In this article, the writer presents an overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using illustrations from this movie, "As Good as It Gets." The writer discusses behavioral methods and techniques associated with the treatment of OCD, and its prognosis. Primarily this discussion is illustrated with how these topics are dealt with in the film.

From the Paper
"The American Psychiatric Association DSM IV-TR states that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by persistent or repetitive thoughts obsessions and or behaviors compulsions in which a person feels compelled to continue in the behavior or thoughts because stopping them leads to significant distress. It is important to note that all people engage in certain habits and daily behaviors but with OCD the compulsion to engage in repetitive actions and ..."

Tags:OCD, obsessive, compulsive, movie, film, treatment, prognosis

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This paper provides an analysis of the obsessive-compulsive disorder and cognitive behavior displayed by the main character Melvin Udall (played by Jack Nicholson) in the movie 'As Good As It Gets.' The paper includes quotations from the movie and actual examples of the behavior displayed by Melvin that constitute OCD.

From the Paper
"The character Melvin Udall (played by Jack Nicholson) in the movie As Good As It Gets displays symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and cognitive distortions. Melvin is a writer whose meticulous, routine-drenched yet quirky world suddenly turns upside down when his gay neighbor, Simon Bishop (played by Greg Kinnear), gets beaten up and has to go to the hospital, leaving his pet dog, Verdell, in Melvin's care. What further complicates Melvin's life is that the only waitress in his favorite cafe who can put up with him, Carolll Connelly (played by Helen Hunt), has to quit work to take care of her sick son."

Tags:obsessive-compulsive, disorder, cognitive, behavior, Melvin, Udall, Jack, Nicholson, psychology, behaviorism

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This paper studies obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. The paper begins by discussing the lack of a precise known cause of OCD. Next the paper looks at treatment of a psychiatric condition that may be both neurobiological and psychological. The paper also examines the debilitating impact of this anxiety disorder and some solutions.

From the Paper
"Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is a complicated and still puzzling psychiatric disorder that has been called one of the most debilitating of the anxiety disorders. Recent studies suggest that approximately..."

Tags:obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD

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This paper examines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults and children. The paper begins with a discussion of the etiology and prevalence of the disease. Next the paper reviews co-morbid diseases. The paper then focuses on the symptoms and treatment of OCD, with special emphasis on the role of the nurse as therapist and educator.

Tags:obsessive-compulsive disorder, Cognitive-Behaviroal therapy