Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

6 pages in length. Bias can accurately be described as an inclination of temperament or outlook. More often than not, bias is defined as a negative outlook. Bias is nothing more than an opinion, or perhaps critical thinking. For this reason bias does not necessarily mean a negative aspect of something; bias ...

This 1 page paper provides an overview of the five senses. The senses are compared to one another and individual differences are noted as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 1 page paper presents an overview of just what insomnia is and provides some treatment options. Three types of insomnia are defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources

16 pages in length. This paper provides an overview of perspectives on the teaching of technology and the characteristics of students who are more likely to succeed from embrace technology-based methods vs. those who benefit from more traditional learning styles in the teaching of Java programming languages. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page discussion of language. Explains the evolution of language in humans both in terms of innate capability and as being an evolution which occurred as a result of environmental stimuli. Concludes that while animals have an innate capability for language they have not experienced the need for more complex evolutionary aspects of the basic forms of ...

10 pages in length. Wife-battering is one of the most widespread under-reported crimes overseas and in Australia. One difficulty in obtaining accurate statistics regarding the frequency of wife-battering is that victims themselves do not report it. Many women 'keep it in the family' and normalize abuse while others are unaware of the ...

In 15 pages, the author discusses television and its positive effects on children. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. Explains stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, why people engage in these practices and how we can reduce such. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper provides an assessment of the relevant theories that apply to understanding the impacts of inadequate parenting. This paper looks specifically at the issue of inadequacy, rather than abuse, and considers how misguided parenting can influence adult personality development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In 12 pages, the author discusses the psychological outlook of stress that police officers have on the job. Free Sample Roman Numeral Sentence Outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the effect of divorce on youth. Statistical data are first presented regarding the incidence of divorce in the U.S. Approximately 60 percent of divorces involved children. Children and youth experience a range of emotions from guilt to stress that most often result in behavioral changes. The most recent data ...

An 8 page paper that explores new theories of adolescent development, specifically the theory of paths and trajectories. The writer begins with a brief introduction of adolescent development, then moves into the three most common themes in this area of research. The concept of paths and trajectories of adolescent development is then discussed with an ...

A 5 page paper that compares two of the three most common approaches to discipline. The three are induction, power assertion and love withdrawal. The first two are compared. Each is described with an example of what the parent might say after witnessing inappropriate behavior. The writer then reports studies that indicate how children and ...

This 11 page paper explores the issue of obesity in American youth, a condition that is increasing dramatically each year. Obesity poses numerous health risks for the youngster from the beginning of coronary artery disease to diabetes. Research offers a number of verified causes for obesity in children and adolescents that range from genetic factor ...

This 14 page paper discusses narcissistic personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by excessive needs for admiration, grandiosity, a lack of empathy, envy, arrogance and a number of other things. The DSM-IV definition and criteria for diagnosis are provided. Different theories regarding the etiology of the disorder are discussed in depth, including the psychodynamic theory ...

This 6 page paper discusses the benefits of school for children with disciplinary problems. The writer begins by identifying the benefits of school for all children and how these are particularly helpful for the child with problems. A classroom management technique is then explored in terms of how it is beneficial. Bilbiography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that examines the techniques used by psychologists to measure the differences between individual personalities. Included is a discussion of early personality differentiation methods and the modifications that have been made to these early methods over the last half-century. Also included are examples of benefits to be gained through the ...

This five-page-paper presents a lively discussion on the treatment options available for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Medication, behavior modification and diet options are all explored. Bibliography lists three sources.

This six-page-paper compares and contrasts two articles about homosexuals and their lifestyles. One article is based on the biblical belief that it is wrong because it goes against God, while the second article believes it is wrong for medical reasons. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 10 page paper that addresses the question: who is responsible for a student's motivation to learn in the classroom, the parent or the teacher? There are valid arguments on each side of this question but there is another alternative that is more effective (and truer). The writer discusses this third alternative supported with research. ...

This 11 page paper highlights the concept of sense of self and applies it to gender. The male is the focus of this paper that delves into societal notions of maleness as well as dominant culture perceptions versus the uniqueness of the individual. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper. There has long been a conflict between feminist perspectives and different psychotherapeutic approaches. Freud's theories were being criticized as early the 1920s by early feminists. This model is considered highly patriarchal. On the other hand, there are approaches that complement the feminist perspective. The criticisms and the support are discussed. Bibliography ...

7 pages in length. This paper takes a look at the subtle but distinct difference when one compares the lives of children raised in a two-parent household versus those raised in a single parent household. While many people feel that children are resilient and that the loss of one parent from the family ...

An 8 page paper which presents an overview of Howard Gardner's book, "Frames of Mind" and then illustrates five strengths and five weaknesses within the book. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of Identity Youth and Crisis by Erik Erikson. Everyone in the field is aware of Erikson's 8 stages of psychosocial development but what they may not know is that Erikson's original work pointed to different elements of some stages that demonstrated how the all components are all ...