Essays and Research Papers on Behavioral Psychology

A 7 page paper offering a discussion of a small study done to determine the relationship between locus of control (internal or external) with the practice of following daily horoscopes. P.T. Barnum is credited with saying, "There's a sucker born every minute." Henry Ford expanded on this in saying that there was a posterior for every seat, ...

This 8 page paper delves into middle age, wit h an examination of a book called Life in the Middle, an enlightening work edited by Willis and Reid. Various ideas are explored inclusive of gender roles, health and a comparison to young adulthood. No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. Cognition has been studied in many factions as to how it works in regards to reading and comprehension. There are many theories as to what goes on within the brain during the process of cognition, and some of those studies will be included herein. The emphasis will be on cognition in reading ...

A 6 page research paper that examines three forms of brief psychological therapy. The writer examines these methods for accomplishing successful outcomes in brief therapy, and the implications of these therapeutic techniques toward the values and limitations of brief therapy. These therapeutic approaches are strategic solution-focused therapy, cognitive/behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 6 page report discusses the processes associated with developing and using a personality test to seek out a particular trait -- creativity. Because creativity can be thought of in both subjective and objective terms, the question may even be asked as to whether or not it can be measured, predicted, or appropriately analyzed. Then the issue may be ...

A five page paper which looks at some ways of defining the nature and function of consciousness in relation to various theories which have been put forward to investigate the way in which it has evolved and its relationship to cognitive function. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 5 page paper considers the personality of Kris Kringle, who believes himself to be Father Christmas. The writer looks at his cognitive abilities, hallucinations and delusion and ability to relates to the world around himself.

This 20 page report discusses the online implementation and effectiveness of psychometrics and in terms of individual achievement and aptitude tests. For many researchers, the idea of the relatively sterile environment of “cyberspace” presents a situation in which true measures cannot be accurately gathered since they take place outside the physical reality and interaction that takes place between the person administering the ...

A 14 page research paper. This paper has four parts: Post-traumatic stress disorder in which this disorder is described along with causes and psychological and physical effects and symptoms. The incidence of PTSD is also included. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, as originated by Albert Ellis. The philosophy and foundation of the theory is explained as ...

A 6 page paper that offers a speech that would be made to a lay audience. The topics include definitions of MBD and ADD/ADHD, how these conditions are diagnosed and how they are treated. The writer offers the opinion that drugs should be used when the child really does have ADHD and justifies this reason. ...

This 10 page literature review looks at material relevant to personality development and overachievement. The relationship between personality and achievement is highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the fact that perspectives on culture always require that one consider the personal experience and understanding, along with experience and timeframe of the person offering the perspective. A number of notable theorists in the realms of education, language, and socialization offer points of view that within given circumstances are all valid. Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the two theories and opines upon their relative effectiveness. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at motivation and supports the assumption that people are generally motivated by self-interest and fear. Social learning theory is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page review of the phenomenon of parental child attachment. Emphasizes that this attachment extends from the womb to later life and can affect many aspects of a child’s behavior. Indeed, the degree to which a child attaches to a parent during the early months of his or her life can determine ...

An 8 page discussion of conditioning theory. Outlines the theories of B.F. Skinner and provides examples from everyday life, examples such as that of a child learning appropriate table manners from his parents, to illustrate those theories. Explores terminology such as conditioned verses unconditioned stimuli and response, punishment, reward, instrumental, operant, etc. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper considers how Sigmund Freud's development of psychoanalysis explains the development of personality by way of motivation drives and wishes. The ideas of the id, the ego and the super ego are discussed with the function of the primary and secondary processes as well as the pleasure principle. The bibliography cites 7 ...

This 6 page paper describes the different perspectives of personality development of these two schools. Looking at theorists such as Rogers, Maslow and Eysenck the writer outlines the similarities and differences and the rationale behind the theories. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

6 pages. This paper acquaints the student with nonverbal learning disorders as found in children in public schools. Nonverbal learning disorders in children affect ten percent of all children with learning disabilities. Nonverbal learning disorders are thoroughly described herein as well as descriptions given as to what to look for in children ...

5 pages in length. Employing the Complete Narrative Intake Evaluation guide, minus both axis I and II, the following assessment is presented for Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus) in Miracle on 34th Street. No bibliography.

17 pages in length. The human memory is best described as a receptacle for events that occurred in one's past. Utilizing both short- and long-term memory, people draw upon a vast catalog within their minds as a means by which to recall desired retrospection. Research has illustrated how certain aspects such as ...

2.5 pages in length. The writer discusses cognitive aspects of Santa Claus. No bibliography.

6 pages. Many well-known psychologists have developed theories of motivation, and this paper takes a close look at five of these theorists. The theories of motivation discussed herein are those of Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, McClelland, and Vroom. Their theories are popular in the workplace and serve well in developing the self as well ...

A 5 page paper which applies one of Fromm's theories to one of the characters in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club." The theory applied is that which applies to the marketing orientation and the character it is applied to is Lena's husband Harold. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

7 pages in length. Bulimia is one of the most widespread eating disorders among teenaged girls today. The classic victim of this disease is an overachiever, usually female, with demanding middle to upper class parents. This paper will consider the use of cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of a patient with bulimia. Bibliography lists ...