Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of semantic memory and language production. Models of language production and forms of memory are introduced to clarify the connection. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of statistical and economic assumptions. The relation between these assumptions and decision making is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with an introduction to behaviorism and major contributors to this field. Skinner's operant conditioning is mentioned. The paper explains and defines the key terms one needs to know such as positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment with examples. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 7 page paper provides an analysis of a fictitious situation where a library develops a task force to explore expansion possibilities. Both leadership and communication variables are analyzed in the context of the focus groups which are formed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares structuralism, functionalism and behaviorism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which offers up a review of the book White Gloves: How We Create Ourselves Through Memory by John Kotre. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper that responds to these questions: what is the definition of learning and what role does behavior play; an explanation of three types of learning (Bloom, Gardner, association); and what is the relationship between learning and cognition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly describes what attachment theory is and how it can negatively affect childhood development when it is dysfunctional. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses Rogers' non-directive approach to therapy. The basic assumptions of this model are reported and discussed. This includes the goals of therapy and the counselor's role in this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is to alleviate the stigma and struggle associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Daily life can be quite a struggle for adults and children who live with this disorder inasmuch as their ability to ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of informal assessments of autism. The role of family therapy in such assessments is also explored, from the standpoint of private therapeutic practice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of criminological theories. Social control and conflict theories are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of facial recognition. A holistic view encompassing biological, psychological, cognitive, and emotional processes is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the roles of being an adult and what adolescents need to do to make that transition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the film Antwone Fisher using Freudian psychoanalytic theory and the person-centered theory of Carl Rogers. This paper also includes a 1 page chart that categorizes Antwone's character according to these theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page paper. This essay will present a brief overview of Erikson's background. The essay discusses Erikson's personality theories, including comments about his research and thoughts. The eight stages are identified with brief comments that demonstrate how important each stage is. The writer also comments on the perceived strengths and weaknesses of his stages ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Turner's liminal stage. The commonality of experience and the breakdown of classes and social rank during liminality is explored. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the Fiedler contingency model. Using a hypothetical situation for context, different approaches to leadership are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper reviews the literature to discern links between a child being abused and their later developing bipolar disorder. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper. Following an introduction, each theory is briefly explained with comments regarding how they are similar and different. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the Washoe project and argues it demonstrates cognitive abilities on the part of the chimpanzee. The second part defines hard science and argues Skinners operant conditioning experiments may be classified as hard science. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of this mental illness. Criteria for diagnosis is reported as are the different types of schizophrenia. The writer considers the biological, emotional, cognitive and components of this disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of self-efficacy's relationship to decision making. A number of studies are examined, with the conclusion that a positive correlation exists between self-efficacy and quality decision making. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 8 page paper that includes these sections: introduction, developing my own professional identity as a mental health counselor, applying the five ethical principles, organizations to join and operatonalizing social change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses general intervention strategies concerning the treatment of anorexia among teenage girls. Bibliography lists 6 sources.