Essays and Research Papers on Developmental Psychology

A 3 page paper that discusses some of Jung’s many concepts and ideas about the personality. Discussion includes conscious and unconscious minds, archetypes, extravert vs. introvert, functions, the Self, mandala, and strengths and limitations of the theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of ecological systems theory. A case study is used to explore how ecological theory explains development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of self-talk. The value of self-talk is demonstrated at the personal level, as well as in academic and professional settings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of crucible experiences. A hypothetical example of parental divorce is explored. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 6 page paper. How would a cognitive behavioral therapist approach Job if Job became a client who cursed the day he was born? This paper discusses that question. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper that responds to specific questions related to psychological assessment. Discussions include interpretations of a WISC-IV and a WAIS-IV, the differences between intelligence and achievement for adults, and how intelligence and achievement tests inform each other. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of psychological tests. Various major categories of tests are examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of psychological testing. Appropriate and inappropriate examples of tests are used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of psychological testing. The use of such tests in a professional context is emphasized in answers to discussion questions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. Three learning theories are discussed: behavioral analysis theory, social cognitive theory, and cognitive social learning theory. The theorists discussed are Skinner, Bandura, and Rotter. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page essay that takes the form of a letter that advises a 10-year-old on strategies for a successful life, which are to develop emotional intelligence, adopt life-long learning, gain self-awareness and accept personal responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of personal influence. Drawing upon personal experiences, the variety of influences is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper that addresses specific issues related to personality assessment, including a case study where ethical violations were identified. The next section discusses the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Multiphasic Personality (MMPI-2), including validity and reliability. The writer discuses personality testing for selecting and hiring, and how a clinician would explain the NEO PI-R ...

A 24 page paper that discusses different issues regarding cognitive testing. Topics include testing preschool children, differences between preschool and school age children, giving verbal feedback to clients or others, emerging issues in cognitive assessment, and how to stay current. The paper also includes an interpretation and a complete report for a client who was ...

A 5 page paper that discusses different issues relative to classical and operant conditioning. Each is defined with examples of forming associations between a stimulus and response. Other topics include: practical uses of operant conditioning to change behavior, how classical conditioning is used by politicians, advertisers, and moviemakers. The writer comments on ethical issues ...

This 7 page paper discusses Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. The author argues the point that really it is the application of intelligence, or perhaps the application of our talents, that define success. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay briefly explains the key concepts for each of the therapies. Person-centered, transactional analysis, and Gestalt therapies are humanistic therapies. There are many similarities between and among these therapeutic approaches but there are also differences. This essay identifies the many similarities between and among them and it notices the ...

A 12 page paper. Childhood as a concept did not exist until the late 1900s. Even then, children were deemed to be adult by the age of 7 and as such, they went to work. This essay identifies and discusses childhood development theories in there specific time ranges, late 19th century, early 20th century, ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of childhood development. It examines the effects of abuse on Piaget's four stages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of active gaming. As an alternative to traditional play, it is explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that discusses three distinct issues: mental rotation, the Brown-Paterson Technique, and Word Superiority. These theories are used in practical situations such as determining how to bring a mattress through the door, concepts of gender responsibilities, learning new information, and why a person would not recognize something. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that responds to specific issues. The paper begins with a discussion of biological and environmental factors that shape personality development. The paper discussions factors that could lead to an aggressive personality, considering genetic and environmental. The writer discusses parental influence on a child’s personality. Self-efficacy is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of self-evaluation. The capacity for the need for social positive regard to cause one to intentionally distance the real self and ideal self is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that responds to five issues: outcomes of texting while driving; applying recognition theory to eyewitnesses; tools to use to find an unfamiliar place and remembering it; semantic ambiguous meanings; and teaching problem solving in schools. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with an explanation of how girls communicate with girls and boys with boys. The essay also discuses the influence media has on socialization and the YOLO generation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.