Essays and Research Papers on Abnormal Psychology

A 12 page paper that discusses specific issues in this field. Topics discussed include resistant clients, self-efficacy, recurring themes in therapy, and terminating therapy. The writer comments on minority groups and the need for understanding and how the writer would like to be treated as a client. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 16 sources. ...

In six pages this paper considers PSTD’s impact upon soldiers with families, relationships, memories, and society among the topics discussed. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page research paper that describes the purpose, nature and parameters of Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales, which is a comprehensive instrument that can be used to assess, diagnosis and monitor ADHD treatment in adult clients. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that reviews a journal article that reports a pilot study using Internet-based cognitive-behavior therapy for obsessive compulsive patients. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page research paper that offers an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers an extensive description and overview of the Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that describes the causative factors, definition and treatment modalities that pertain to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The page count also includes an outline of the paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale. It is reviewed in the general context of psychometric analysis instruments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper includes an outline and several sections outlining a propsal for a workshop. The bulk of the paper includes research on the topic of autism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that responds to two questions. The first discusses depression and antidepressants and reports that less than half of patients with depression are relieved of all symptoms with one antidepressant. The second discusses whether Somatoform disorder should be included in the DSM-V. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper. People with Avoidant Personality Disorder hold a distorted view of themselves and the world. People with this personality disorder tend to fear and avoid different kinds of social interactions, even if it to their own detriment. There is no evidence that concludes a specific therapeutic approach is most effective with ...

This 3 page paper responds to 2 questions about mental disorders, specifically related to feigned illnesses. This paper also considers the types of medication prescribed for anxiety disorders and their impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explains what Body Dysmorphic Disorder is, including the criteria from the DSM-IV-TR. The paper comments on etiology and on the impact the society can have on developing this condition. The second part of the paper explains what Seasonal Affective Disorder is and how to treat it. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper that focuses on the job of addiction counselor. The paper includes a job analysis, discussion of reliability and validity of job analysis, performance appraisal methods, and strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper. The ideas in this paper come from one book. Several issues are discussed: the condition of most of Freud’s early patients, definition of Freud’s free association method, techniques Freud abandoned when adopting free association and why he switched, and the criticisms of female psychoanalysis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper that responds to specific issues. The first two sections respond to a paper provided. The next section discusses using antipsychotic drugs with children and other at-risk populations and the side-effects and the last section discusses using these medications off-label. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper. The greatest part of the paper reports on a journal article describing a research study that investigated criminality, mental illness, and substance abuse. Two other research studies are mentioned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses four issues. The first is a discussion of the impact of a diagnosis of schizophrenia on the family. The writer comments on whether growing older is synonymous with mental decline, The next topic is childhood depression with data and symptoms and the last topic is the stigma that is ...

A 5 page paper that begins with brief definitions of crisis and trauma. Four counseling approaches are described and discussed according to certain aspects, such as goals of each, personal view of human nature, nature of client-therapist relationship, and other issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses a scenario provided by the student. The cased is about a women who says she is not sure if she is suicidal. It involves a group of different representatives deciding whether or not to place her involuntarily in a psychiatric clinic. Ethical issues are brought into the discussion. ...

This 3 page paper begins with a short outline of the paper. Following the Introduction, two different studies that used the Beck Depression Inventory are reported. The two studies are very different from each other which affirms the broad use of the Beck Depression Inventory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of five axis diagnosis. A sample diagnosis is carried out. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms and diagnostic factors are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the SBQ-R psychological test. Studies attesting to its validity are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper defines post traumatic stress disorder and suggests that it must be addressed not just one level but at many. Holism and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are two effective options. Bibliography lists 3 sources.