Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

An 8 page paper on how men and women handle both the relationship and the loss of a relationship. Research and several real-life scenarios are used to portray these differences. An APA Bibliography is included which lists 7 sources.

A 5 page essay which shows how role differentiation in the upbringing of girls and boys creates a disadvantage for women in the psychological area of individualism. Focusing on both a funneled view of separation events and a global perspective, the writer argues that role differentiation has created a problematic world for women in ...

A 6 page research paper on fear. The writer postulates, in agreement with theorist Mark Edmunson, that America is in the grip of a gothic period shaped through fear and dealt with through collectivism, gossip and sensationalism, and religious conversion. Two psychological studies are cited, expressing the collectivism and religious conversion experiences. The Oklahoma City ...

A 3 page essay discussing the emotion of hate: is it a learned response? Using Bill Moyers' series Beyond Hate as a base, the writer suggests that hate is indeed a learned emotion. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page research paper which examines the increasing phenomenon of drivers becoming so enraged at often minor traffic incidents that it results in violence and even death. While discussing specific incidents, the writer gives an overview of what the experts think, the scope of the problem, and solutions which have been proposed thus far. ...

This 5 page report discusses whether or not research can be free of the values imposed upon it by society, individual researchers, or those interpreting the research. Human beings conducting research, no matter how objective, still have certain belief systems, standards, and criteria that are directly related to their personal value systems. Those values ...

A 14 page paper that provides an overview of both sides of the issue of conflicts between feminism and exotic dancing. This paper looks at the social and psychological arguments surrounding the responses to exotic dancing, unionization of strippers, and the impact on society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the problems that can arise from living together without marriage. Living together has caused far more controversy than just the value of maintaining laws that are no longer enforced. The focus here is its effects on traditional marriage and social issues. Though the most common opinion is that ...

Both concepts are compared and contrasted in this 7 page paper. Application around the world is noted, with a particular emphasis on Australia. Also included is a discussion on psychological and sociological implications of both ideas. Bibliography cites 8 sources.

The effects of cohabitation on an impending marriage are discussed in this 5 page paper. Also examined, more briefly, is the current trend for couples to marry but live apart. The paper concludes that it is more beneficial for relationships if the couple lives together than if they live apart, whether or not they are ...

In this 7 page research paper, the writer argues that staying single is actually more economically feasible than getting married in modern American society. First citing a number of statistics which demonstrate that fewer people are even marrying at all, the writer moves on to show materialistic reasons why men in particular are better off ...

This 5 page paper examines romantic love, taking the stance that consummate love is not its greatest form. Analysis is based primarily on Robert Sternberg's 'Triangle of Love.' Examples of the different types of romantic love are shown referencing both film and literature. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper analyzing racism in relation to WASPs. The writer examines the issues of reverse discrimination, what can be done to change prejudice, and what WASPs can do to bring about this change in how they are perceived. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, has perennially been resident on the best-seller list since the debut of his original Mars-Venus theme book in 1992. Though the literature investigating the differences in which men and women view relationships is nearly ubiquitous, there is very ...

This 8 page research paper investigates the licensing requirements for psychologists and then discusses the process for monitoring the conduct of psychologists. Specific examples are given regarding licensing and actual disciplinary actions that were taken against psychologists for unethical conduct are reported. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page research essay on the benefits of doing things as they come, rather than procrastinating projects' completion. Psychologists have long said that the worst procrastinators are also perfectionists, and that they put off projects until the last minute because when time is the limiting factor, then perfectionism is not. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 7 page paper that studies Herbert Blumer's claim that all human interaction is based on symbolic interaction. Based on supportive evidence by George Herbert Mead, D.L. Rosenhan, Sadalla and Krull, and Harvey and Katovich, Blumer's premise is supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. Ambrose Bierce maintained that humanity mirrored many of the same characteristics as animals, stating that "in each human heart there is a tiger, a pig, an ass, and a nightingale. Diversity of characters is due to their unequal activity." It can easily be argued that Bierce's perception is quite ...

5 pages in length. Socialization has witnessed many changes from past to present. However, the very core of the concept is still quite an integral part of every human being's existence. Without socialization, people would not know how to relate to one another; the world would be filled with an ill-mannered, unrefined ...

A 5 page research paper on Bandara's ideas. The writer details antecedent, consequent, and reciprocal determinants and gives examples. No bibliography.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of Albert Bandura's social learning theory and its applicability to aggression. Several studies are noted and the relevance of the theory is explored in various walks of life, including educational institutions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 30 page paper creates a new model which can be used to achieve a sustainable society. The model includes a return to family values, not necessarily those thought of as traditional but a new paradigm involving partnerships rather than old patriarchal structures. Also addressed are environmental concerns and the fulfillment of human needs as ...

In 3 pages, the writer discusses the different reasons why one might keep a diary or a journal.

This 5 page paper an analysis of the importance of schedule construction and the use of probability sampling as critical elements in establishing validity and reliability in qualitative methods. This paper considers these factors in terms of the four basic designs for qualitative research and also the impact of these structures within surveys. ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the elements of the Rorschach Inkblot Test, and reflects on issues like reliability and validity raised within the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.