Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 3 page paper discusses the impact of their separation from their parents on foster children, and some of the problems observed with children in foster care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer provides a brief analysis of content and writing style. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. The writer provides a brief analysis of content and writing style. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper is a review of the book "Learning from our Mistakes" by psychotherapist Patrick Casement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview on defense mechanisms, and highlights the following: repression, denial, rationalization, reaction formation, projection, isolation, regression and sublimation. Each mechanism is defined and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing Maslow's hierarchy of needs and research into the concept. Abraham Maslow maintained that his hierarchy of needs applied to adults because children lack the life experiences necessary for attaining higher levels of his pyramid. This paper reviews research into Maslow's theory of human motivation to find that the ...

This 4 page paper examines the topic of assertiveness and why it is a good thing. Assertiveness is defined and explored. Various situations such as the workplace, a restaurant and the family are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper compares the theories of Piaget with the other theorists. Development: Piaget and Freud; Moral development: Piaget, Freud and Kohlberg; thinking and cognitive development: Piaget and Bruner. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper considers some of the unwritten rules that concern the management of social situation by the parties involved. The situation examined is that of a dinner party and look at the expected behavior of the hosts and the guests. The paper cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining the three primary factors involved in personality development. The writer then discusses the effects of abuse and neglect on cognitive and personality development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper explains Gordon Allport's personality theory. The writer outlines the different types of traits all people have and the importance of these in terms of the personality. The essay also explains Allport's functional autonomy and explains what he meant by proprium. The writer also comments on Allport's own experiences that influenced ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the specifics of Gestalt and those who are credited with bringing it into existence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that investigates a debate that is ongoing among mental health practitioners that concerns whether specific factors, i.e., the differences between therapeutic approaches, or their common factors, i.e., the characteristics that they have in common, are more responsible for patient outcomes. The writer argues on favor of common factors. Bibliography lists ...

16 pages in length. Developing a sound and positive identity is the result of myriad factors, many of which are out of the control of the individual whose character is at stake. Two of the most significant external influences upon the formation of adolescent identity - peers and parents - help to either ...

A 3 page paper that reports the incidence of substance abuse among bipolar patients, identifies some of the triggers for a Bipolar Disorder episode and the effect of substance abuse on this disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the problems faced by girls raised in fatherless homes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Contemporary society is in such a hurry and has so much to accomplish that getting certain tasks done in a timely fashion has created some dangerous habits for today's drivers. Added to the long-standing list of distractions people have when driving - unruly kids, being late, impatience - drivers ...

A 3 page overview of the theories of Erik Homberger Erikson and Howard Gardner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes an article by Freud to answer the question "what is the tragedy of destiny?" in regard to Oedipus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the various kinds of each disorder. Neurosis and psychosis are compared. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines one classification of personality disorders proposed by Larsen and Buss. Authors divide personality disorders into three categories, which are the Erratic group, the Eccentric group and the Anxious group. Another system is proposed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. Motivation - the instigator of reaction that can be either positive or negative in form - is a primary method for combating laziness. When someone procrastinate doing a particular task, the motivating factor that ultimately compels him to complete that task can be one that provides either a reward ...

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts love and lust. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper which examines the various types of love. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. The writer comments on events in his life that influenced his work and the reason he looked to another approach to understanding human personality. The two highest levels in the hierarchy are discussed the most and are related to free will. Bibliography lists ...