Essays and Research Papers on Behavioral Psychology

This 15 page paper investigates the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, also called the 16PF. The essay provides: a general overview of the assessment, tables displaying and describing the primary and global factors, the development of the 16PF, changes in the latest revision, utility of the Questionnaire, how it is structured, and a critical analysis of ...

A 9 page paper comparing and contrasting the theories of these four theorists. Although Piaget is more a learning theorist than a personality development theorist, aspects of personality development can extrapolated can be made from his work. One illustration is provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper explores general ideas about personality theory including current perspectives. It also offers a description of Erikson's eight ages of man as found in his Childhood and Society, each stage is dependent on the one before it. This is an example of the psychoanalytic perspective of personality theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper in which the writer discusses Freud's Id, Ego, and Super-ego. The paper also raises the question of sexual bias and in psychoanalytical fields and posits that Freud became convinced later in life that his theories would better serve a cultural discussion rather than an actual application of his theory. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper discussing possibilities of personality development not always addressed. As example, a common premise of the 20th century is that children are born inherently good but learn such qualities as dishonesty and aggression from the influences of the evil and corrupt society around them. The thinking person might ask why ...

A 5 page paper discussing personality theory according to Freud and Erikson. the major points of each are discussed, including Freud's Id, ego and superego and Erikson's stages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses the eight stages of development according to Erikson. Each stage is discussed identifying the primary goal for each. Identity crises, identity closure and identity redefinition are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 11 page paper discussing cognitive processes in infants and the elderly. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper on theories of thinking in learning and motivation . The writer details ideas of Albert Bandura, Martin Seligman, and Jean Piaget. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing appropriate theories for mechanism of change. Piaget proposed adaptation and equilibration as two major mechanisms for cognitive change. Karmiloff-Smith proposed representational redescription, and others have proposed connectionist back-propagation as the mechanism. Still others have proposed a variety of learning mechanisms. From the beginning we were told ...

Many theories have been proposed to explain the cognitive development of the human mind and the distinctions between the stages of development as well as the types of processing and modes of perception. In recent years, a number of researchers have considered the distinction memory as a component of cognition, and have made distinct ...

A 6 page research paper which examines some of the current theories on how knowledge is acquired. The writer looks specifically at two different theories regarding 'learning styles' and provides analysis. The writer's own personal analysis of how the learning process takes place is also presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper that investigates knowledge of results, transfer of learning and the relationship between the two. The paper begins with a very brief synopsis of a journal article that investigated the relationship between frequency of knowledge of results and transfer of learning in conjunctive and disjunctive tasks. The writer then traces the ...

This 5 page report discusses the aspects of the debate as to which most contributes to the development of intelligence. The question is explored as to which of the three factors has the greatest impact. The writer is obviously predisposed toward genetics serving as the greatest contributing factor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper that examines the possibility of a future that allows parents to utilize the science of genetic enhancement in order to insure that their children will be born with enhanced intelligence and attractive physical features. The benefits of this procedure are listed as well as the main objections of those who ...

This 5 page paper discusses techniques for improving one's memory. Specific examples of mnemonic techniques are offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that requires the writer to relate their own learning experiences to Mezirow's and Freire's theories of adult learning. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay discussing the four assumptions of adult learners offered by Knowles. The writer discusses the importance of each in their own learning experience. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay explores how three specific learning theories: behaviorist, social and humanist, affect personal learning experiences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper outlining the role of mossy fibers in information transmittal and in memory. Provides specific information about ultrastructural changes which can occur as a result of stress or of exposure to chemicals. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

The topic is addressed in a 12 page paper that looks at literature on the subject, particularly as it pertains to learning and cognition. Several issues are addressed including special education and experimental learning. A paradigm shift at the higher education level is noted as it pertains to the learning environment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing what is involved in learning and the automation of skills. Analyzes how we learn, how certain skills can become automatic and the pros and cons of automated skills. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper uses four fictitious case studies, provided by a student, in order to explore the subject of case management in a clinical setting. The paper shows the student how to create initial treatment plans for each of the cases. The cases involve depression, substance abuse and mental illness. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper discussing stage fright and the possible help that hypnosis may offer to those who suffer from this problem. While stage fright is a common problem of all performers it does, at times, present a real stumbling block for some, threatening to seriously impair their performance. Hypnosis has been proven to help ...

A 12 page paper that provides documentation in regards to reactions to the use of subtest data in conjunction with test results for determining IQs. This paper considers the impact of the subtests on the process of intelligence assessment as a whole and also considers the Block Design of the WAIS-R and its validity ...