Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 11 page paper is a fictitious interview with a lady in her 70's who had led a happy life. The example is used to demonstrate how a single interview can be utilized to explore the lifecycle stages from early childhood to late adulthood. The different stages are compared and applied to Maslow's hierarchy of ...

This 5 page paper looks at the influence that praise may have on children and the negative as well as the positive short and long term effects. The paper starts with a literature review and then proposes a study how the short term impact of praise on children may be ascertained. The bibliography cites 5 ...

A 5 page paper. The writer describes a personal life event, specifically entering college at an older age, and the effect of that event on personality development. A number of theorists are mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper. What are the effects of maternal depression on child development? This is the question explored in this essay. Maternal depression has broad and long-lasting effects on the infant and child. Different factors are discussed including the development of attachment patterns, behavior and social problems, and cognitive delays. The effects of unipolar ...

An 8 page paper. There are approximately 30 million children living in homes where at least one parent is an alcoholic. There are many more living in homes where at least one parent uses drugs. This paper discusses the effects on the children and adolescents and the carry-over effects into their adult lives. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the three primary eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating disorder. This paper provides an overview of each of these disorders and then considers both the cause and effect. This paper outlines the role that society plays in defining gender expectations and the best approach ...

This 3 page paper looks at humanistic-existential therapies, and behavioral and cognitive approaches, in respect to the therapist's point of view. The importance of acceptance is emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines one family's first-hand account of finding appropriate intervention for children with autism, the family's reaction to the diagnosis, factors leading to success or failure, the effectiveness of the treatment, the outcomes for the children, the attitudes about this disability, as well as concerns for the future. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A five page paper which looks at the theories propounded in Sigmund Freud’s Civilisation and its Discontents and the way in which Marcuse criticised and elaborated on Freud’s arguments in Eros and Civilisation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the way that we form identity, the way it changes and why there is an over emphasis on occupation with the identity being more and more closely associated with what we do rather then who we are. The paper examines this in terms of the extent and ...

A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would ...

This 6 page report discusses three high profile serial murderers -- Angel Maturino Resendez, John Wayne Gacy, Andrew Cunanan -- based on articles about them in Time and Newsweek. For the most part, people are fascinated by the stories of serial killers because it is so difficult to believe that such murderers could live undetected in a community for ...

This 5 page paper argues that the premises of Harris's controversial work are flawed. Support for the other side is presented. No additional sources cited.

9 pages in length. Because no experiment can be perfectly controlled and no measuring instrument can be perfectly calibrated, all measurement therefore are to some degree suspect. If the measurement is non-qualitative then reservation may be amounted to the acknowledgement that accuracy is limited. In this paper will be given examples of how researchers deal with these issues ...

5 pages in length. James Garbarino's "Lost Boys : Why Our Sons Turn Violent And How We Can Save Them" clearly addresses the ills of human nature, many of which are brought about through prejudice, contempt and hatred. Garbarino reports that twenty-five percent of America's entire annual homicide count is committed by youth ...

A five page paper which looks at theories of child development from Freud to Bronfenbrenner, showing the ways in which models of development have moved away from an emphasis on biological factors and towards a greater understanding of how socio-cultural interaction affects developmental achievements. Bibliography lists 13 sources

(5 pp). On one level this book is about society's dislike for, and eventual destruction of the unrepentant non-conformer. But on another level it is exactly what the story line portrays - a brilliant look at the abuse, oppression and even murderous nature of the modern "mental-health" system. Action plays out through ...

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares James Hillman's The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling (1996) and Gregg Levoy's Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life (1997). These books present very similar arguments about the nature of character, personality development and how individuals are "called" to life choices by innate factors ...

This 6 page report discusses the status of hemispheric specialization in terms of human brain studies. In the past few decades, it has become increasingly clear that the human brain has potential beyond even that which had been imagined. The realization of that potential has led to a greater determination on the part of researchers to better understand the functions ...

A six page paper which looks at current research into the diagnosis and treatment of phonological and visual-spatial dyslexia, including the social and educational implications of the condition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page overview of the factors which influence language acquisition and development in young children. Describes the cognitive learning process and how semantics can differ even in children which are only a few months apart in age. Emphasizes the importance of interaction with adults in developing language skills in young children. ...

This 6 page paper evaluates The Hamilton Depression Inventory in terms of its value as an evaluation tool for a dependent variable in researching depression and also evaluates the websites for the American Psychological Association, the American Sociological Association and the American Psychiatric Association in terms of their value as a resource for research. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. Dual diagnosis presents a challenge to the therapist or counselor. There are few treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously despite the fact that substance abuse is prevalent among the mentally ill. This essay discusses the incidence of dual diagnosis and treatment programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the ways in which personality is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and considers how personality characteristics can be formed and altered by cultural and educational influences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page observation of conversational styles and their relationship to culture and psychological premises. Notes that the manner in which one person communicates with another provides many examples of psychological premises in action. Many aspects of an individual's personality is revealed, in fact, in just casual conversation. Reports on the findings ...