Punishment for juvenile crimes is examined.

Why do you think the laws seemingly ignores decades of research on adolescent deviant behavior, its causes, and appropriate remedies? This question is debated.

Deviant Behavior

Most psychologists are clear in their assertion, based on research findings,that adolescents do not need more punishment for juvenile offenses. At the same time, we see more severe treatment of offending teenagers. Why do those who make the laws seemingly ignore decades of research and adolescent deviant behavior, its causes, and appropriate remedies?

This posting examines the other functions of this psychological behavior.

This posting illustrates how self-handicapping preserves self-esteem.

Groupthink

As Director of Operations, you've been asked by the Board of Directors of your company to help them explore different problem solving and decision-making techniques. While the Board has been highly successful in leading your company to profitability and name brand recognition, it has been recently plagued with lack-luster results based on decisions made. You are being brought in to diagnose and suggest ways to improve their process. After reflection on this problem, you realize that the Board of Directors may be experiencing the symptoms of "Groupthink." You set forth to create a 30-minute presentation that explains the following points: Definition of Groupthink Groupthink Symptoms ... click for more

This posting addresses the link between self esteem and self handicapping.

This solution provides research about how self handicapping preserves self esteem and other functions.