Essays and Research Papers on Child Psychology

8 pages in length. There are a number of variables that are pertinent to an individual's sense of self-esteem. Attaining a healthy self-perception is arguably one of the most difficult and ongoing of life tasks, in that it depends not only on intrinsic sources but also external environmental stimulation. From parental methods ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central philosophy, personal background, and key concepts of Erikson, including personality theory, human development theory, theory of psychopathology, Erikson's assessment instruments, Erikson's treatment/counseling approach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that addresses the question of which has the greatest influence on personality development—nature or nurture. The writer presents arguments on both sides and argues that both factors have to be considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the realities and experiences of the socialization process between wealthy children and poor children. The differences between rich children and poor children is not something a child is born knowing. He or she is simply a child among other children regardless of how much money mommy and daddy ...

A 5 page paper that examines the pattern of modern crime and explores its effect on victims, offenders, and society. This paper focuses on the juvenile crime wave that began during the last half of the twentieth century and has continued into the twenty-first. Emphasis is placed on both the Columbine tragedy of ...

This nine-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on whether child abuse, neglect or maltreatment can cause speech and language or other learning disorders in children.Bibliography lists five sources.

This 4 page paper addresses specific and general testing problems, including which tests are currently used for what purposes. Matters of brain injured children as well as those that concern ADD are also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper that examines conventional parenting styles and their applicability to the new conventional family unit of the twenty-first century. Discussed are the changes that traditional parenting styles underwent during the twentieth century due to the 1946 publication of Dr. Benjamin Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care. ...

A 5 page paper discussing the grand and notable dichotomy in much of the psychological research surrounding child development. It would seem that many psychological researchers would fully discount any correlation between practical experience and empirical research. Increasingly, early theorists such as Rotter, Piaget, Montessori and Winnicott are being supported by the same empirical method that earlier ...

5 pages in length. This research critique focuses on the methods, results and conclusions on the narrative or storytelling approaches to understanding learning abilities and disabilities in children. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page paper. Self-esteem has been a concern and a focus of research for many years. There is a good reason for writers and practitioners in different fields to emphasize this aspect of the personality. Self-esteem is the core of a person, often dictating what that person will accomplish in his or her life. ...

This 7 page paper provides a look at spanking inclusive of studies that show a detrimental effect on a child's behavior. Alternatives to corporal punishment are discussed. Outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic behavioral interventions that can be used for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and for children who display significant aggressive behaviors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that presents the widening effects and fresh perception that one conscious choice in slightly different course content might make on the path to career development. In this particular example, a sociology student and future school social worker chooses to incorporate a particular plan of seemingly inapplicable medical course study into ...

This 5 page paper explores the book, Dibs: In Search Of Self by Virginia Axline in terms of Rogerian and Gestalt theory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how aggression is a product of nature as opposed to nurture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 20 page discussion of infidelity in relation to marital commitment. Discusses the variation in views of infidelity across culture and time. Asserts that while infidelity is a more acceptable behavioral component of some cultures, these cultures are most often viewed as being primitive and inferior by "mainstream" white culture. Infidelity is viewed ...

This 5 page paper provides a general overview of autism. The essay includes: description of the condition; DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis; a discussion of causes; incidence; intervention approaches; prognosis; and hope for the future. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper. The writer discusses what can be learned about child and adolescent development through the Harry Potter books and two movies, Pokemon and the Iron Giant. The essay also discusses how these venues reflect human development stages according to certain theorists and why these titles are so appealing to children and adolescents. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic of parental alienation syndrome and the root causes of the problem. This paper assesses the problematic nature of parental alienation syndrome and its application in determining custody issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses learning disabilities, the categories of learning disabilities, and the emotional and psychological effects of learning disabilities on the child and the family. The writer also provides a list of things that can be done to help the child and the family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

31 pages in length. With the trials and tribulations of Jan Brady firmly entrenched in the American psyche, one might have thought that the Middle Child Syndrome was nothing more than a spoiled brat acting out her insecurities no differently than any other child. However, since the time of The Brady Bunch more than ...

A 10 page discussion of the psychosocial condition labeled 'conduct disorder'. Defines the condition using DSM IV criteria and the work of researcher Alan E. Kazdin. Distinguishes between conduct disorder and commonly confused conditions such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. Points out both the strengths and weaknesses of ...

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which Freud believed the relationship of a mother with their child, male or female, could influence their psychosexual development and attitudes towards to opposite sex. The paper includes discussion on identification, the causes of homosexuality and heterosexuality as well as the case of Dora. The bibliography ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of Gesell's maturational theory and considers both the application and purpose of the theory. This paper provides an opinion about Gesell's theory and its significance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.