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Kevin Bennett

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Pittsburgh
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Kevin Bennett’s Biography

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In addition to his academic appointment as a Teaching Professor of Psychology, Kevin Bennett, PhD, is the program coordinator for the psychology degree at The Pennsylvania State University Beaver Campus and a non-resident fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH) based in London.

His research—psychological science at the intersection of urban design and mental health—explores what it means to belong and not belong to the places that surround us.

He uses social, personali…

Kevin Bennett’s Journalist Portfolio

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What Are Cluster B Personality Disorders?

What Are Cluster B Personality Disorders?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , or the DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality di…

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Making Sense of Cluster C Personality Disorders

Making Sense of Cluster C Personality Disorders

Cluster C personality disorders-avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive-are characterized by anxious, f…

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Death at Astroworld: 5 Ways Crowds Can Quickly Go Bad

Death at Astroworld: 5 Ways Crowds Can Quickly Go Bad

Eight people died at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, and hundreds more were injured. Social contagion is …

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What Are Cluster A Personality Disorders?

What Are Cluster A Personality Disorders?

Paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders are identified as Cluster A disorders in the DSM-5.…

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How Far Will You Go for the Perfect Instagram Selfie?

How Far Will You Go for the Perfect Instagram Selfie?

Motivated by the glory of Instagram and other social media, some users go to dangerous places to outdo the co…

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The Lemon Test: Introverts Are More Aroused Than Extroverts

The Lemon Test: Introverts Are More Aroused Than Extroverts

The amount of saliva produced from placing a few drops of lemon juice on the tongue can reveal one's level of…

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Articles

Travis County Judge Exonerates all Suspects of 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders

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By David Clark, Ashley Aulls, Kevin Bennett
| lawyerlegion.com
More than three decades after one of Austin’s most horrific and violent crimes, a Texas court has formally declared four men innocent in the 1991 yogurt shop murders. The decision marks a dramatic reversal in a case long defined by questionable confessions, overturned convictions, and years of unresolved doubt.
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Understanding Child Custody Agreements in Ohio

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By Katherine McArthur, Matthew Martin, Kevin Bennett, Brian Joslyn
| lawyerlegion.com
Child custody disputes are often messy and complex processes. Parents want to remain involved in their children’s lives, and it’s only natural that strong emotions are present at child custody proceedings. This article will cover some of the most asked questions regarding child custody decisions, including the difference between child support and child custody and when a modification to an existing child custody agreement may be warranted.
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Understanding Georgia's Dog Bite Laws

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By Katherine McArthur, Matthew Martin, Kevin Bennett, Timothy McCarthy IIRacketeering
| lawyerlegion.com
Georgia follows a modified "one-bite" rule, meaning that the owner of a dog that has bitten another person may not be liable for the dog bite unless they knew or should have known that their dog had aggressive tendencies. However, there isn’t just one single type of dog bite. Whether the owner knew about their dog’s violent tendencies, or whether the dog was improperly restrained are important factors in determining guilt and damages in dog bite cases.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! 7-10th grade reports.

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Will McAvoy from Newsroom played by Jeff Daniels

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5-10 detailed sentences sent through email.