Essays and Research Papers on Abnormal Psychology

A 3 page paper that begins with anecdotal comments from diagnosed schizophrenic patients. The essay provides a list of common symptoms used for diagnosis, discusses causes, and treatments. The results of a new combination of drugs are reported as is recent use of cognitive behavioral therapy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page outline of the causative factors believed to be responsible for schizophrenia. These factors are both genetic and environmental. Recent research has unearthed particularly interesting correlations with obstetric complications. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page investigation into the reasons behind the actions of one of the most disturbed serial killers of all time. The author discusses Dahmer's actions as they relate to the personality theories of Carl Rogers and Kevin Evan Moyers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper presents a review of the literature on Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). CISM was initially designed for emergency workers as a way to mitigate post-traumatic stress disorder and other symptoms. In recent years, the debriefing component (CISD) has been attacked as not effective and even ...

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the theories of Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discuss the extent to which depression is a state of doing rather than a state of being; is it something we are or something we do? The paper looks at how this may be discussed by looking at literature and studies which indicate different sources of depression. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Multiple Personality Disorder, also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This paper gives case study informaton on Mary Reynolds, the first woman every diagnosed with MPD (DID). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9-page paper deals with Simon Baron-Cohen's theories of autism and "male-wired brain." The paper discusses the theories, defines autism and then points out what the critics are saying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page overview of incest, its causes and impacts. The author defines incest, explores the underlying motivations, and assesses its long term psychological impact on children. Considerable attention is paid to the link between incestual sexual abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. ...

This 5-page paper attempts to prove a hypothesis that avoidant attachment is linked to depression. The paper argues that while insecure attachment in infancy can be linked to depressive behavior later on in life, there are likely other things at play as well that could lead to such behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the humanistic philosophies of psychological theorist Sidney Jourard. This paper provides many examples of his theories as well as commenting upon their impact. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper reviews Sigmund Freud's thoughts about sexual perversion and whether they are true today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the societal problem of child molestation, specifically focusing on the ways in which this deviance affects society in general. This paper explores the ways in which this behavior can be reduced and whether or not this behavior should be eliminated entirely. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page analysis of a case presented in "DSM III and the Psychodynamic Case Formulation". The author approaches this subject from the drive theory, the ego conflict theory, and the theory of object relations. No additional sources are listed.

A 12 page paper that describes three perspectives and treatment approaches of the antisocial personality patient. The three approaches are the dynamic approach, the cognitive behavior approach and the interpersonal approach. The scenario that describes the patient was provided by the student. After explaining each perspective, the writer discusses the goal and foci of each ...

An 4 page paper which examines why people smoke. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines why people smoke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper covers issues that counselors must face when treating substance abuse in the homosexual population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the case of John from the perspectives of 3 different theorists: Maslow, Kohut and Rogers. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

5 pages in length. Human development is comprised of more than merely physiological growth; rather, it entails myriad psychological components that provide the foundation upon which an individual matures. Several theories help to better define this synergistic coupling, as well as illustrate the ways in which people develop in specific stages. Piaget, ...

A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of phobias and then focuses on one of the most common adult phobias, Aeroacrophobia, the term given to the fear of flying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the relationship between animal cruelty and other antisocial behaviors. The studies that are beginning to emerge along with the publicity that the Humane Society strives to bring to the matter can be expected to raise awareness of the link between animal and human abuse, not only in professional circles ...

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the psychological problems of anxiety and depression, especially as they relate to the development of psychological disorders. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the benefits and problems with the use of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a comparison with Solutions-Based Therapy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses schizophrenia, what it is, who gets it, the biological and environmental factors that may contribute to it, the effects of the disease on the schizophrenic's family, treatment options and side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.