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I was looking at some psychology books and I found it interesting that the information in the books was obviously meant to have an optimistic, positive outlook. It was evident that if someone had a pessimistic, negative attitude toward human nature, these books could be used in an immoral, unethical, and even inhumane way. I believe human nature is good and that people want to help each other. It would be devastating source of intentional, harmful human activity if an unhealthy, negative person were to become a respected psychologist. David Goss Everett

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