Essays and Research Papers on Behavioral Psychology

A 9 page examination of the age old question of whether it is our environment or our genes that shape our personality and behavior. The author examines both sides of this argument to conclude that a number of factors enter into the question of whether a parent or other factors of a child’s environment ...

A 4 page paper which examines the contributions to ADHD, with attention to adolescent individuals, by Russell Barkley. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses Albert Bandura's social learning theory and comments on its impact on curriculum design. Bandura believed that learning occurs by observing others. His theory became the bridge between behaviorism and cognitivism. The four components or steps in the theory are explained. Bandura's thoughts on self-regulation are also discussed. The writer ...

A 3 page discussion of the importance of culture in making cross cultural psychological assessments. These authors point out that diagnostic approaches have been devised through the years that become very questionable as to their accuracy in the cross cultural environment. No additional sources are listed.

10 pages in length. The concept of memory incorporates myriad external and internal elements of recollection that help humans recall experiences from the past. Either short- or long-term, memory provides the comprehensive link between what went before and what is happening now, reacting to various triggers such as sight, sound, smell and a ...

This 4 page paper examines the two theorists' points of view in terms of cognitive development. There is a focus on the developmental time frame of infancy through early childhood. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper that relates natural order to mental order. The four natural orders, topical, analogical, chronological and causal, are described. Other types of mental orders are discussed. The three steps in organizing thinking are outlined and related to the four natural orders. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page analysis of 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. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the various theories assocated with learning and memory. A reaction paper, this paper examples one's applications of Pavlovian principles, adaptive behaviors, shaping, and characteristics of good trainers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses the pros and cons of the debates surrounding birth order and intelligence, cognitive ability and family size. Findings, case studies, arguments outlined and exampled. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a lifestyle assessment, with a specific focus on the issue of stress. This paper outlines the short and long term goals for reducing stress.

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 6 page paper supports the notion that while environment does play a role in aggression, it cannot be separated from the effect that hormones have. The subject is explored with the use of a variety of journal articles. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper talks about both types of therapies as understood from reading literature by Beck and Levenson. The models are compared and contrasted and many insights are provided. No bibliography.

A 6 page paper reporting the results of a survey of individuals regarding their knowledge of personal finance. The study surveyed three groups of 28 individuals each, in age groups ranging from 30 to over 50. The hypothesis, that financial IQ increases with age, was not supported by the results of statistical analyses ...

A 5 page overview of the myths and misperceptions regarding senility. Senility is not an unavoidable result of aging. Through education we can overcome these myths and live a better quality of life. Bibliography lists 5 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.

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 6-page paper involves a discussion of art therapy as an alternative therapy. Some of the uses for this therapy include catharsis, memory recall and expression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the many diverse roles the cerebral cortex plays in psychological function. The author describes this portion of our brain and the mechanisms through which it works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper is based upon the idea that a 46-year old male who has a high-level position in his company is now required to reside in a foreign country. This paper explains what culture shock is, what the phases of culture shock are, what the causes are, and also what are possible ...

This 4-page paper analyzes the personality style and traits of talk show/actress/publisher/producer Oprah Winfrey. 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.

This 3 page paper describes the six stages of change identified in this model. The writer provides reports how and why this model was designed and comments on the usefulness of the model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overall discussion of group counseling. The advantages of group counseling over individual therapy are discussed, as well as delineating various types and approaches to group counseling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.