Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 5-page paper discusses motivational concepts, such as intrinsic motivation, self-determination theory and behavioral theories. Also discussed is motivation in the workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses 4 null hypotheses and examines literature that disproves each one. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper considers how the treatment of anorexia revolves around correct diagnosis. Patient case history is compared to the new criteria in the American Psychological Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V. There are 3 sources listed for this 3 page paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the bystander effect and how it relates to emergencies. The author of this paper discusses studies of the effect and what causes people to not help someone in need. There are four sources cited in this paper.

A 9 page paper that defines many mental health issues and comments on treatment of them. Disorders included are: anxiety, anger, hope and hopelessness, flexibility and rigidity, addictive behaviors, manipulation, and several psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, schizoid, paranoid, and schizotypal personality disorders. Included in these discussions are bipolar, major depressive disorder, and a list of ...

A 3 page paper. Obesity is a global epidemic and it is not a problem exclusive to adults. The overall average of obese American children and youth is 17 percent. This essay provides data regarding obesity among children and youth, methods to use to collect raw data, observational study designs and the one selected ...

A 3 page paper. This essay reports the ratio of obese children and youth (descriptive epidemiology), an appraisal of the sources used to obtain that data, the problem is analyzed according to person, place, and time, and observational method is selected and the strengths and weaknesses of that model are identified. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of safely monitoring children. The strategies of various caregivers are analyzed through direct observation. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of cultures. Traditional cultures and non-traditional cultures such as Christianity and otakuhood are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of intelligence tests. Different theories of intelligence are cited to show the limitations of tests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of cognitive coaching. The value of this coaching approach is shown through applying it to educators. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. It is not easy for rehabilitation counselors to find jobs for this population and when he or she does find employers who are willing to accept persons with mental illnesses, it is critical to maintain a trusting relationship. In this case, a client does not want the counselor to tell ...

A 3 page paper that responds to two questions regarding counselors and values. The first is to identify what kinds of clients the counselor would not work with because of a clash of values. The second identifies core beliefs and values of the counselor and how they would inhibit or facilitate counseling. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper discusses the difference between structuralism and functionalism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper proposes a project on adolescent suicide and prevention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. An ethical dilemma is often described as a complex situation that involves a mental conflict between two moral imperatives. The issues discussed in this essay are ethical issues or dilemmas concerning forensic psychologists giving an opinion of a child's ability to testify. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses different aspects of interpersonal communication including barriers, development of self-concept, emotional intelligence, self-disclosure, and managing conflicts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper. Feelings of territoriality (this belongs to me) have a great impact on behavior and these feelings extend beyond what people actually own. This essay provides a summary of two separate articles that include the issue of territoriality. In one, the issue is parking spaces and how long it takes some ...

A 5 page paper. This essay focuses on Festinger and Carlsmith's study published in 1959 that explains cognitive dissonance. It provides a summary of the original study and the results. The essay also comments on whether the results would have been different had women or different cultures and ethnicities been included. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 4 page paper. Does playing with these toys lead to adulthood violence and aggression? The first part of this essay discusses this issue, toys to develop pro-social behavior, gender and toys and culture and toys. The second part of the essay makes suggestions to parents about toys. It also discusses the effect of ...

A 3 page paper. The majority of people do not exercise regularly even though we all know the many benefits this would bring. This paper identifies two personal and two environmental factors that influence a person's engagement in physical exercise. The paper then discusses one factor that could act as a motivator for a person ...

A 3 page paper. The first part of this essay discusses death education. The second part discusses services that help those who are dying and their families. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper summaries the careers of psychology pioneers William James, G. Stanley Hall, and Mary W. Calkins. The writer selects James as the most appealing as an educator. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper addresses 4 aspects of psychoanalytic models and treatment for mental illness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how it affects youth, that is, children and adolescents. Using the form of an annotated bibliography, research is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.