Re: Так кто же станет следующим Президентом?
неужели дела с аргументами так плОхи, что приходится вываливать сюда это ?Originally Posted by Izold
By Tony C. Brown
"Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited," by Sam Vaknin was first published in 1997 and is now in its fourth impression. The author is a selfdiagnosed Narcissist" who reached this conclusion while incarcerated in an Israeli prison. .. Mr. Vaknin has stated that he has never attempted to work through his issues in a formal therapy, rather he believes that his writing to be his therapy. It is my understanding that since this book first came into print that he has also come to describe himself as schizoid and misanthrope.
A check of the Curriculum Vitae published on Mr. Vaknin's web site as of August 11 brought forward several concerns. First, there is no listing for where Mr. Vaknin obtained his Bachelor Master's degree. Next, there is a disturbing aspect of Ph.D. that Mr. Vaknin claims from Pacific Western University. A check of the Pacific Western web site revealed, "The University is oriented to those individuals not seeking licenses or credentials requiring accredited degrees. Our programs are not designed to meet any established requirements by private or professional associations. If a license or a credential is desired, a check should be made of state, federal, association, and credential requirements before applying. Pacific Western University has not sought membership in any independent accrediting association." I am of the firm belief that for a Ph.D. to be legitimate it must be offered by an accredited university. It is for this reason that I will not be using the title of Dr. in reference to Mr. Sam Vaknin.
Mr. Vaknin's biography also claims a certificate in counseling offered through Brainbench, an online "school". As near as I can tell from examining the criteria that Brainbench lists on their web site the only equirement for receiving such a certificate is to pass an exam, which appears to be open book. There are no requirements for working in a professional counseling setting and receiving supervision on counseling techniques. It
should also be noted that the link to the transcript that is included on Mr.
Vaknin's site does not have his name or other readily accessible information
for a visitor to confirm this is indeed Sam's transcript, so are being asked
to place our trust in his word.
His "doctorate" is from pacific Northwestern University...... a one time
diploma mill.
"Pacific Western dates to 1977. In September 2004, investigators with the
United States Government Accountability Office released a report titled
"Diploma Mills." In it, federal investigators wrote that they had posed as
prospective students and placed phone calls to three institutions, including
Pacific Western, to inquire about degrees. Institution representatives
emphasized to the investigators that "they are not in the business of
providing, and do not permit students to enroll for, individual courses or
training. Instead, the schools market and require payment for degrees on a
flat-fee basis."
Meanwhile, newspapers in Korea report that lawmakers and police have opened an inquiry into more than 150 high-ranking national figures who have
received degrees at unauthorized foreign colleges. The Korea Times reported
that 34 of those individuals received doctorates from Pacific Western. Those
officials currently work at the education ministry and an agency affiliated
with the Ministry of Science and Technology."
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