Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This three page paper looks at Stanley Milgram and his experiments in the way human nature will allow blind compliance to a perception of authority. The compliance may be needed in some cases to ensure society doe not become anarchic, but in other cases it will be dangerous to the fabric of the community. The ...

This 8 page paper looks at different serial killers and attempts to determine if their future actions could have been determined prior to the events by personality analysis. The paper discusses the similarities and differences, as well as the time and aspect of any observed personality changes. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

(9 pp) The stereotype mindset may show women as junkies, stick figures, mannequins, bimbos and inanimate objects. In the past, even the physical size of a woman has been open to stereotypes: large women, even an Aunt Jemima is typically depicted as a selfless nurturer, a glutton or a buffoon, and that females ...

This 14 page paper provides an overview of an experiment utilized to determine the process of memory encoding and the influence that encoding has on world recognition. This paper outlines the elements of a research experiment and provides a brief overview of the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the grand and notable dichotomy in much of the psychological research surrounding child development. It would seem that many psychological researchers would fully discount any correlation between practical experience and empirical research. Increasingly, early theorists such as Rotter, Piaget, Montessori and Winnicott are being supported by the same empirical method that earlier ...

This 5 page report discusses and compares the ideas of B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) and William Morris (1834-1896). Both of them saw certain overriding influence in the life of human beings and the development of the social creature that is a modern human. However, Skinner attributed the great deal of his theories and belief to the framework of conditioning involving ...

(5pp) Major theories of personality developed by both of these historic psychologists are examined. A case study is used to propose how each clinician would have looked at the patient/client. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. This detailed study of the emotion of fear describes what fear is, and identifies the uses of the concept and the defining attributes of fear. There is a model case and the results of that model case are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the beliefs of psychotherapist Irvin Yalom on group therapy. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the Jungian terms of soul, psyche, archaic mind and collective unconscious. Jung's theories were outrageous when he first presented them, but they appear to be far less so today. His description of a collective unconscious and the psyche as its home allows humankind to progress yet still retain instinctual aspects of existence. ...

This 6 page paper considers the role of DSM –IV in recognising and treat alcohol abuse of both alcoholics and their families during the abuse and afterwards whilst the condition is in recession. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. There are a number of theories addressing adolescent development. This paper offers an overview of Erikson's psychosocial model and of the biosocial model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. The relationship between adolescent and his or her family is very important in the adolescent's ability to develop through these years. This paper provides an overview of the variables that affect development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. Many novice researchers think that the qualitative research model is easier than the quantitative research design. This paper discusses this premise and demonstrates that it is not necessarily true. There are many issues and complexities involved in qualitative research that can make this a more difficult research design choice. Bibliography lists ...

(7pp) Social problems are often part of a link or connection of relationship problems. Understanding relationships has practical personal uses, as well as practical societal uses. Certainly understanding relationships is primary in the family dynamics, in health and wellness issues, and in the communication mode that allows successful function in the world. Bibliography lists ...

9 pages in length. Spirituality can indeed become the best resort for a family struggling with the problems of addiction. There is the underlying spiritual framework in one's life which is based on the fact that the universe as we have come to know it is in process of perpetual change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the degree of influence families and peers have on adolescent development. Contrary to what many believe, families, and especially parents, have a significant influence on their teenager's development and behaviors. While it has long been known that peers exercise considerable influence, recent research suggests that influence is more often ...

An 8-page paper that examines the conventional tendency of society to blame mothers for the dysfunction of their children and of society itself. Discussed is the development of this theory in the 1950s, its progress throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, and the overall change in attitude and views toward this theory ...

(8pp)Therapy involving families or individuals is seldom easy or singular in nature. This paper examines the similarities and differences of experiential and narrative therapies, through the applicable work of Virginia Satir and Michael White. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which presents information pertaining to temperament testing as it relates to a hypothetical social services counseling environment. The hypothesis is presented that there is a very strong link between temperament and employment in this environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the psychological condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Identifies the causes and symptoms of the condition, noting that although war is one of the most frequent causes the condition can be caused by a variety of other factors as well. Emphasizes the importance of treating both the ...

A 7 page paper which examines the effects of bipolar disorder on families, specifically considering changes in behavior and proposed coping strategies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages in length. Panpsychism has long been the object of fierce debate with regard to its validity. Thomas Nagel was the driving force behind the principles of panpsychism; as such, it is his reasoning at which this paper looks to challenge the theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page paper discussing whether a link between learning disability and delinquency truly does exist. There is substantial argument against any link existing between LD and delinquency, but there is far greater evidence in favor of its existence. Despite some researchers' efforts to discredit that link, it appears to be very real and certainly worthy of ...

5 pages in length. This research critique focuses on the methods, results and conclusions on the narrative or storytelling approaches to understanding learning abilities and disabilities in children. Bibliography lists 1 source.