Essays and Research Papers on Behavioral Psychology

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts theories in existentialism and behaviorism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper. There are numerous personality theories. This essay explains and discusses four categories of personality theories: behaviorism, psychodynamic, social-cognitive, and humanistic. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PG698829.doc

This 7 page paper provides an overview of a personal development plan, specifically considering how the plan should represent the goals of the individual. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses self-actualization and its impact upon dealing with other people and providing services. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper. The importance for sensitive mothering during the first few years of life cannot be overstated. This essay discuses this issue citing Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Bowlby's attachment theories and Ainsworth's attachment theories. The link is constantly made between and among the theories and to the effect on later life. ...

A 3 page paper written in bulleted outline form. The paper identifies the relationships between visual perception and cognitive processes and how visual perception is used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the theories of cognitive development developed by Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. Similarities and differences are described. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with definitions. Skinner’s operant conditioning theory is explained and discussed. The writer explains what negative reinforcement is as compared to positive reinforcement and gives an example. The paper also discusses reinforcement schedules. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of developmental obstacles. Obstacles that can occur in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are indicated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper with two sections. The first explains self-efficacy, how it is developed, and how it affects our lives. The second is about intrinsic motivation and reports the 6 Cs with an example from a highs school classroom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses three primary issues: how families affect infant and child development; parenting styles and their influence; and the effect of early childhood education programs on cognitive development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that compares and contrasts three theoretical perspectives regarding human development. The theories are social cognitive, cognitive, and constructivist. The three theorists are Bruner, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses attachment theory as proposed by Bowlby and Ainsworth. Each offered different attachment styles. The writer comments on how environment affects attachment and how attachment style can affect cognitive processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses growth and development of infants and young children. The impact of the family is one of the topics, another is brain development. The essay also discusses parenting style and recommends one. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Operant Conditioning : This 4 page paper discusses Skinner’s operant conditioning theory. Discussions on rewards and punishments, negative reinforcement, and reward schedules are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of REBT and cognitive therapies. A host of discussion questions are answered giving a broad overview of the topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts Sullivan’s interpersonal theory and Horney’s psychoanalytic social theory of personality development. Sullivan’s theory argues that if it were not for other people an individual would have no personality. Horney believed that social and cultural conditions shape an individual’s personality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. The paper opens with an explanation of what dispositional theories are. It then discuses Allport’s trait personality theory, including the categories and touching on what Allport thought individuals did. The paper ends with an explanation of the Big 5 personality theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the processes identified by psychologists Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, which are associated with personal growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. Optical illusions basically trick the eye into different interpretations of the same picture or object. This essay discusses what is involved in optical illusions, how and why they occur. The types of optical illusions is discussed as is the research about them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses Chapters 9 and 10 in the book, Human Exceptionality: School, Community, and Family. These two chapters emphasize services and devices for disabled persons, the importance of communication, aphasia, and the need to establish a plan for the disabled child. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper that discusses each set of theories and how they relate to students with different needs and abilities. Some of the topics briefly discussed are metacognition, attachment, transactional, the ecological, and the impact of early treatment of the infant. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that is based on Amy Chua’s report on the differences Between Chines and American parenting styles. Examples are included. Another article that supports at least some of what Chua wrote is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the concepts of functionalism and operant conditioning. This paper considers the role that Darwin and Skinner played in psychological theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of placebos. The effectiveness as mediated by instruction is examined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.