Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 4 page look at the works of Thomas Kuhn and his advancements in Behavior Theory. Specifically examined is the infamous "(The) Structure of Scientific Revolutions"-- in which Kuhn developed his concept of a paradigm. Kuhn's rationale and use if applied theory are assessed. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources-- including several by Kuhn himself.

This 8 page paper considers the nature of language acquisition and development among sets of twins and relates what has been described as the 'secret language' that twins sometimes develop as an factor in developing language. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Approximately 6 pages analytically discussing Pavlov's theory of "Classic Conditioning" and the theories & philosophies which followed. Report goes into great technical detail. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page research paper on Carl Rogers and his humanistic approach. The writer traces the development of Rogers' theories from the 1960's through the 80's when he finally began to construct more concrete theories about human nature and cultures. The writer stresses that one of the broad dimensions of Rogers' humanistic approach is his ...

A 7 page paper that addresses the social studies of the effects of birth order in behavior. The paper talks about what Birth Order theory is and what some of the differing opinions on Birth order are. The writer also discusses some of the research studies that have been done in birth order and ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of these three basic psychological assessments, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-3 and the MMPI-A, commonly utilized in educational settings and compares and contrasts their central components. This paper focuses primarily on the first two assessments. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page literature review that examines the various ways of measuring androgyny. In examining the methods of measurement we illustrate some specific studies which have researched individual androgynous concerns. With each of these studies it becomes more and more apparent that the most widely recognized measuring scale is the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, which essentially defines the masculine and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses different models of attention. Those described include Broadbent's selection filter theory, Treisman's attenuation theory and Deutsch and Deutsch's response selection theory. Each is briefly described. Studies supporting or refuting Broadbent's original theory are also briefly described. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares Bernhard Schlink's The Reader and Lawrence Thornton's Imagining Argentina. The writer argues that both authors address the function of memory and imagination in regards to the creation of political knowledge and moral responsibility. No additional sources cited.

Theorist B.F. Skinner, one of the central behavioral scientists who developed his operant theory, argued that the process of learning and language acquisition was subject to the same element that impact operant responses to stimuli and that individuals are shaped by their environment and the responses of others to their process of language acquisition. ...

A 5 page analysis of the book Intimate Strangers: Men and Women Together by Lillian B. Rubin. The writer demonstrates how Rubin uses a Freudian perspective to explore the reasons behind traditional gender role identification and how this impacts with changed societal expectations. No additional sources cited.

Mary Redfield Jamison, in her work An Unquiet Mind, demonstrates the characteristics and struggles of a psychologist and therapist who suffered the ravages of mental illness. This 8 page paper considers the characteristics of the psychological disturbance as they manifested themselves in Jamison as both a person and a therapist and relates specific memorable episodes ...

This 10 page paper delves into the subject of dreams and nightmares and speculates on their meaning. Psychological and spiritual aspects are discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the effects of divorce on children and questions whether it should be regarded as permanently damaging or whether there are other factors to be considered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the major components of Atwood’s book and considers the application of systemic-behavioral approaches to family therapy as an extension of social construction theory. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper discussing some of Skinner's basic assumptions of the scientific method as he applied it to human behavior, and some of the very unscientific conclusions he drew from his well-conducted work. An example used in the paper is Skinner's amazing work with pigeons (he taught them to play table tennis), from ...

In 3 pages the author uses the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientations-Behavior (FIRO-B) profile of High Expressed Inclusion, Low Expressed Control, Middle of the Line Expressed Affection, Very Low Wanted Inclusion, High Wanted Control, High Wanted Affection to describe how a person could help or hinder a team. Bibliography lists 1* source.

A 2 page outline that deals with the topic of how stress is prevalent in modern society. The writer takes the stance that stress is endemic to modern civilization and has detrimental effects even on children. The writer's argument is then outlined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page analysis of John Stoessinger's Why Nations Go to War. Stoessinger's investigation into seven major wars of the twentieth century reduces the causes of war to their most fundamental level. He makes a persuasive case that it is misconceptions, misperceptions, ego and ethnocentricity that form the true basis behind large scale conflicts. Extensively ...

A 14 page paper that discusses the varied psychological principles which involve the issues of attachment in relationship to personality development. While there are many different components that go into making up an individual personality style, attachment plays many different roles in personality development. Attachment primarily begins with our attachment to our primary caregiver, and it is through this relationship ...

This 12 page paper looks at the stress experienced by families who have ties to the mob. The HBO hit The Sopranos is used as a model of contemporary Mafia family life. More typical, and true, families are also evaluated such as the Gottis. Psychological aspects are discussed and psychotherapy is recommended as the ...

8 pages in length. Aggressive children present a specific challenge to kindergarten teachers, inasmuch as their behavior must be maintained in such a way that does not inadvertently antagonize the situation. Teachers are often faced with the grim reality that nothing they say or do will ultimately help diffuse the child's aggressive behavior ...

An 8 page analysis of essays on the topic of when it is morally defensible to keep a secret. In Making Choices: Reading Issues in Context, authors Michael Cooley and Katherine Powell offer the reader a selection of essays that address this issue. Each essay introduces a situation or moral dilemma that involves this topic ...

An 8 page analysis of essays on the topic of cheating offered by Michael Cooley and Katherine Powell in their book Making Choices: Reading Issues in Context. Each essay introduces a situation or moral dilemma that involves the issue of cheating and stimulates the reader to form moral judgements based on the given situations. In ...

7 pages in length. Of all the formative stages of childhood, the toddler stage can present the most challenging for parents. It is at this point -- at age one, two and three -- that children learn to walk and begin to discover things they have not previously had the opportunity to experience. ...