Essays and Research Papers on Behavioral Psychology

A 3 page reaction paper to “Language and Education,” which appears in Life-Span, Human Development by Carol K. Sigelman and Elizabeth A. Rider. This is a fascinating chapter in that it addresses the development of what is arguably the defining characteristic of what it means to be “human,” which is the ability to use language. ...

This 4 page paper discusses Albert Bandura's well-known theory of behavior, and answers questions about it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discuses these topics. Carl Rogers is one of the leading psychologists of the twentieth century. His therapeutic approach has been highly influential and can be seen as still applicable and relevant in work of psychologists who came after Rogers. The following examination, first of all, summarizes Rogers' theory of ...

A 7 page paper discussing the nature of aggression in teens and then fitting research to theory presented by Greenfield, Keller, Fuligni and Maynard (2003). These authors identify the ecocultural, sociohistorical, and values approaches to defining culturally-sensitive approaches to diffusing teen aggression. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper discuses developmental milestones of preschool children who have Down Syndrome and those who do not. The paper discusses some of the differences in development from infancy to age 4. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Piaget thought that problem solving abilities develop in late childhood. This 7 page paper considers this idea and compares the Piaget’s theory of cognitive development leading to problem solving with the work and theories of Erickson. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper explains and discusses Reality Therapy, including Glasser's subsequent modification from Control to Choice Theory. The writer also comments on how this approach can be used by the school counselor with actual examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotski. This paper explores the role of adults in a child’s cognitive development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper reviewing three articles of studies featuring Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in the individual. Even though Erikson did not formulate his theory on the basis of scientific investigation, those coming after him with a desire to establish an empirical basis for either accepting or rejecting Erikson's theory of psychosocial ...

This 11 page paper examines common aspects of parenting practice. Developmental stages are discussed along with parenting styles. Temperament is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper. The writer defends this statement: Consistent and predictable care is essential to the social and emotional development of the child by citing Freud and Erikson's stages of development and Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the prevalence of genetics and environment with regard to personal development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

14 pages in length. The human brain is comprised of three primary components - forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain – all of which have their respective sets of subcomponents: forebrain – cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus; midbrain – tectum and tegmentum; and hindbrain – cerebellum, pons and medulla, also known as the brain stem. The ...

An 8 page paper which examines how Erikson defines stress, causes, and implications as described in the texts, “Dialogue with Erik Erikson,” “Childhood and Society,” and “Identity and the Life Cycle.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Cognitive development occurs from the moment one is born, inasmuch as parents attempt to instill various aspects of personal, social and emotional growth into their infants as a means by which to establish a strong bond that, therefore, supports the child's ability to engage in healthy interactions with others. ...

10 pages in length. To fully understand the nature of behaviorism is to realize that while there is a fundamental basis upon which all human beings act and react, there are still factors outside the traditional concept of conditioned response that play a role - albeit more limitedly - in how people behave and ...

A 12 page paper. This essay provides a synopsis of the highlights of 5 articles that emphasize how the brain learns a new language or what variables account for the greatest variance between successful and unsuccessful language learners. One article argues against the Foreign Language Learning Disability theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a brief look at basic human needs. Examples are given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 9 page paper begins with the prevalence of aggressive behaviors and oppositional defiant disorder in young children, ages 2-5. The writer then describes several approaches and interventions to use with children to reduce or eliminate aggressive behaviors and/or to prevent them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper begins by introducing information processing processes. The writer explains each of these as well as the different types of memory. The rest of the paper is about encoding information and its importance. Specific ways to teach encoding strategies are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper on Constructivism regarding Jean Piaget and George Kelly. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines personality theory in the work of W.E.B. Dubois titled The Souls of Black Folk. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses a personalized program for behavior modification in relation to overeating. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how men and women love. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page discussion of how culture can influence the effectiveness of modern psychiatric intervention. This paper concentrates on traditional Islamic culture in Morocco. Bibliography lists 9 sources.