Essays and Research Papers on Developmental Psychology

This 9 page paper provides an overview of research that has been conducted in recent years that shows how the theories that have been applied to understanding memory have been used to support brain research, including brain imaging and lesions studies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A paper which looks at self concept and self esteem in adolescents, in relation to the social, psychological and environmental factors which contribute to the development of personality, and how these affect the interaction of adolescents with their world. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

10 pages in length. Learning may be a lifelong venture, however, each step of the journey reflects an entirely unique - and sometimes limited - response to absorbing knowledge. A three-year-old is not expected to understand the same concepts or have identical sensorimotor abilities as his fifteen-year-old counterpart; by the same token, that ...

A 4 page paper describing each of Erikson's eight stages of development and identifying a fictional character for each stage. The paper concludes with a short description of three articles describing research focusing on Erikson's theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. Retraining the mind out of a bad habit is – as most people have found out at some time throughout their lives – one of the most challenging objectives to achieve. For those who try to stop smoking, lose weight or stop biting their nails, these patterns born out ...

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.

A 5 page paper that explains and discusses specific concepts and approaches. The concepts explained are positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment. The two interventions explained are Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) and Response Cost, including examples. Bibliography lists 5 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 15 page paper exploring self injurious behavior, its causes, and possible interventions. This paper describes the current state of knowledge and introduces several considerations for future research. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the varying theories of behavior that have been presented over time. The author compares and contrasts the theories of Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Ivan Pavlov, and Charles Darwin. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy, its criticisms and how it stands apart from humanistic and psychodynamic theories. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper examines a variety of questions concerning personality. Various theorists are mentioned as personality is explored. Whether or not personality can be considered a science is discussed and an example is given about how the human being matures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with an abstract. The text begins with an overview of cognitive learning theories, then continues with an explanation of the major tenets of theories from Bruner, Ausubel and Gagne. The writer also includes an outline of the key elements in cognitive learning theory. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. That the student purposely abandoned virtually every negative characteristic her mother embodied speaks to the way in which she was ultra sensitive to making the same mistakes as – and ultimately living like – her mother. This was an unacceptable proposition for the student to consider, which may have ...

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.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a reearch study on metacognition. This paper provides an analysis of this study. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article or research paper on the purpose and significance of memory function. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page overview of the question of whether our genes or our environment is responsible for human intelligence. This paper examines some of the major theories on intelligence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses different issues related to Erikson's psychosocial theories. The paper does not explain the 8 stages of development. Instead, the writer explores Erikson's philosophy, themes found in his stages, testing or validating the accuracy of the theoretical assumptions, how the theory, i.e., psychosocial stages might be used professionally and a report ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the use of REBT (rational emotive behavioral therapy) in the treatment of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. William Glasser's Choice Theory is one of myriad approaches to instilling the ability to learn through the cognitive development of responsibility and self-discipline. Cornerstone to Glasser's theory is the notion that people behave certain ways given their particular circumstances; these behaviors, however, are all motivated by the choices made ...

A 4 page paper discussing how perception can affect logic and critical thinking skills, leading to skewed decisions, actions or attitudes. On a personal level, it is easy to look back to see instances when perception has colored logic and confounded critical thinking processes that could have been quite valuable in resolving problems. ...

An 11 page outline for a suggested series of questions that could be delivered to evaluate personality development in the thirty to forty year old. The author frames these questions around the work of Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud. The author cautions that such assessments are potentially harmful in improperly designed, interpreted, or ...

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 5 page paper. The 85 and older age group is the fastest growing population in the U.S. What can these folks do to retain their sense of integrity and their self-confidence and self-esteem? There are no norms of behavior or stages of development for the elderly, unlike younger age groups. As one author said, ...