Essays and Research Papers on Child Psychology

This 8 page paper provides an overview of Piaget's views of object permanence and the impact on cognitive development theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The ethical ramifications involved with adult counseling situations are considerable enough on their own, however, when children are brought into the mix – in either the school or professional setting - the stakes increase significantly. While there are ethical issues that pertain primarily to adult counseling patients, there are ...

A 3 page paper which examines Elizabeth Harvey’s article, “Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Early Parental Employment on Children” and discusses what variables may further confound the findings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper consisting of the contents of a 21-slide presentation (available) on single parenthood and effects on children, parents, teens and others affected. The paper incorporates Erikson's view of development. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A paper which considers misperception and misinterpretation of feelings, with particular reference to self-fulfilling prophecy and the development of self-concept. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review of the damages that have been inflicted by this national disaster. The author contends that only if we analyze their situations from the Ecological Systems Theory perspective can we truly understand the depth of the scarring. That same theory, however, can serve as an outline in helping us pick ...

12 pages in length. The stages of early childhood and adolescence may appear quite diverse in their respective designs, however, both phases of growth share a common denominator of social, cognitive and physical development whereby individuals expand their maturity and understanding of their respective worlds as it relates to personal progress. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page research paper that offers discussion and solution to 4 different parenting scenarios. The writer for offers personal observations about the scenario and then discusses the solution offered by Bigner (2006), as well as problems implementing the solution. Scenarios address problems with toddlers, young children and adolescents. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page book review of a text on early childhood development. Norbert Herschkowitz is a Swiss pediatrician and his wife, Elinore Chapman Herschkowitz, is an American educator. In their text A Good Start in Life, they collaborate to offer the reading public a comprehensive, yet concise, compilation of basic information on child development during ...

A 6 page paper that begins by explaining some of the differences between teaching adults and teaching children. The writer then provides an outline for a workshop that teaches parents how to help their children develop organizational skills. Activities are explained, such as having toddlers and preschoolers help sort the clothes. The paper ends with ...

In this 6 page paper, the writer explains the basic premises of each theorist named and others. Some premises explained include: the unconscious, Jung's explanation of extrovert vs. introvert, behaviorism, stages of development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

10 pages in length. Contemporary society places an inordinate amount of responsibility upon external influences - environmental, school system, other caregivers - to construct a child's cognitive development; one of the most conspicuously absent component is that of parental/familial involvement. The extent to which typical development and learning difficulties are both integrally associated ...

A 4 page paper which examines to what extent grandparents and other relatives, aside from parents, help shape and develop children and their lives. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper begins with an introduction to the study identifying independent and dependent variables and comments on the difficulties of validating recovered memories, which are the dependent variable. The paper identifies the target population and the two types of therapeutic approaches that would be used with victims of recovered memories of child ...

This 10 page paper focuses on child development and twins. A bit about child development in general is discussed. The unique bond twins share seems to alter some of the stages and experiences of twins as they grow up. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 11 page paper considerers the arguments for and against the proposition that ADHD is being over diagnosed. The paper looks at how ADHD may be diagnosed, the difficulties in diagnoses and how there is the potential for over diagnosis. After this the evidence for and against is considered citing various research papers. The ...

This 13 page paper discusses social systems theory in general and foster care specifically and in detail; and touches on reasons why foster care children do poorly in school. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page review of some of the new findings in early infant development. This article outlines the major milestones in infant emotional development. No additional sources are listed.

A 3 page research paper that discusses child development, which is typically evaluated according to three interrelated areas, which are the physical, cognitive and social/emotional domains. The following examination of these three domains over the course of the first two years of life demonstrates the complex ways in which these areas overlap. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 3 page paper which examines the theme of parent and child in development of identity in Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds.” No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The Behavior Assessment System for Children 2nd Edition (BASC-2) measures emotions and behaviors in individuals between the ages of two and college by way of a 10-20 minute test for Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) and Parent Rating Scales (PRS), 30 minutes for Self-Report of Personality (SRP). The findings represent ...

A 5 page paper. Parents would like their children to do what is right because it is the right thing to do but young children are not developed enough to do so. This paper provides a brief introduction to moral development theories of Kohlberg, Bronfenbrenner and Piaget, reporting only the stages relevant to a 6-year-old ...

5 pages in length. The purpose of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (BERS2), is to evaluate competency and strengths of children from ages five to eighteen. Primary measurements include interpersonal strengths, school functioning, intrapersonal strength, family involvement and career strength (Epstein, 2004). Test administration is such that the child ...

A 15 page paper that discusses possible causes of anxiety and fear in children. Anxiety is the most common emotional disorder in the U.S. and the seeds for it are planted in childhood. The paper comments on typical developmental anxiety, stressors, including the many additional stressors today's children experience, and fear. A special section discusses ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses important points, relevant issues and misconceptions as they relate to the message provided in this book. No additional sources cited.