Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A paper which looks at the way in which depression can be perceived as a condition which has an impact on the sufferer’s family and the community as a whole, and the reciprocal effect on the depressed individual as a result of social and cultural perceptions of depression.

This 5 page paper looks at two views of civilization. Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents" is discussed along with Haggard's "She." An overview of each book is provided and civilization as opposed to freedom is discussed. The paper also considers gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses various aspects of depression in adolescents, which is a serious psychological problem today. the paper also presents and examination of research on the subject. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report briefly discusses the concepts related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. The disorder has been closely tied to wartime experiences by psychological experts and social scientists now understand that it can be related to virtually any traumatic event in a person’s life. For example, childhood assault (rape, aggravated assault, or both) can result in the disorder ...

A 9 page discussion of the contention that cognition, the process by which learning occurs, accounts for most, if not all, of human functioning. Indeed, most aspects of our lives involve an individual being cognizant of his or her environment and gaining knowledge from that environment. This involves both thinking and problem solving ...

7 pages in length. Pasadena, Texas resident Dean Corll was the last person anyone would expect to be a serial killer, especially when it came to children. The Texan, who was born on Christmas Eve 1939, was considered a most likable guy with a particular penchant toward making candy and planning parties for ...

This 5 page paper looks at the subject of self-disclosure in psychological and counseling practices. Ethical considerations are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Much of the research done within human relations attempts to combine qualitative and quantitative research methods by designing measures which represent the reaction and, or, interaction of the individual with a specific setting. This 5 page paper asserts that, in order to improve reliability, the researcher must utilize consistent measures, maintain unidimesionality within the scale, develop scale construction for operationalizing ...

This 5 page report discusses the work of Donald Kiesler in psychotherapy research. Kiesler points out that work in personality theory that is derived from the variety of interpersonal circles inventories is supportive of many of the personality theories that drive integrative models of psychotherapy. He also referred to research that does not recognize the importance of such numerous factors as ...

A 20 page paper. Tutorial comments are provided in this paper. The writer discusses the Code of Ethics from the American Psychological Association and then goes on to describe a number of traditional psychotherapies demonstrating they are considered ethical because they are validated through scientific evidence. The writer then describes a number of fringe therapies ...

A 5 page discussion of techniques for achieving behavioral modification. Spanking as a form of correction is viewed very differently by different people. The more traditional approach to child rearing incorporates spanking as a mild form of punishment. Spanking is employed as a means of correcting inappropriate behavior. The more contemporary ...

Three Perspectives: 10 pages in length. This paper examines the theories and treatments of psychological disorders as viewed by three different well-known theorists: Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and Karen Horney. While their applications of treatment and theories of each of these psychologists might differ, each of them found varying measures of success in their methods. Included in this evaluation ...

A 12 page overview of the relative importance of nature verses nurture, genetics verses environment, on a child’s temperament and motivation. Emphasizes that research does indeed support the contention of a genetic predisposition toward certain behaviors but that this research does not dismiss the need to constructively format a child’s environment to enhance both ...

This 11 page paper considers the concerns of a mother who has just been told her child has been diagnosed as suffering form ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). The paper is written in the form of a letter addressed to her own mother, in which she discusses her concerns and information she has discovered about the ...

A 7 page paper offering a discussion of a small study done to determine the relationship between locus of control (internal or external) with the practice of following daily horoscopes. P.T. Barnum is credited with saying, "There's a sucker born every minute." Henry Ford expanded on this in saying that there was a posterior for every seat, ...

This 8 page paper delves into middle age, wit h an examination of a book called Life in the Middle, an enlightening work edited by Willis and Reid. Various ideas are explored inclusive of gender roles, health and a comparison to young adulthood. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper that provides a general overview of overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The writer distinguishes between normal "obsessions" and those that are within the diagnosis of OCD. Examples are given. Causes, incidence and treatments are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 20 page paper. This paper is a modification of PGthfrn.rtf. This research paper includes court cases in which therapists have been charged with misconduct, often breach of confidentiality. Additionally, this paper includes a section on repressed memory therapy and the damage it has caused. Ethics or lack thereof are interspersed throughout the paper. ...

A 5 page paper. The theories that are discussed include: the three aspects of the psyche and how they conflict with each other; the unconscious and its role in repression; the meaning of different neuroses, according to how Freud defined neurosis; the meaning of psychosis; a definition of psychoanalysis; and more. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

7 pages in length. Cognition has been studied in many factions as to how it works in regards to reading and comprehension. There are many theories as to what goes on within the brain during the process of cognition, and some of those studies will be included herein. The emphasis will be on cognition in reading ...

A 7 page discussion of some of the more negative aspects of the World Wide Web. The World Wide Web can be a phenomenal tool for adults and children alike. It has limitless possibilities in regard both to information access and entertainment. Like most things in life, however, the World Wide Web ...

This 5 page paper argues that attachment style parenting is superior to the authoritarian or permissive styles prevalent in the United States today. Discipline appropriate for three year olds, utilizing attachment parenting concepts, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper is a case study of an older adult that looks at many factors leading to their current psychological condition, including primary and secondary ageing, informal support systems, learned behaviour patterns, socialisation self perception. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides information on the greater risks for special needs children in relation to physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Child abuse and neglect is defined and explored. Several studies are cited showing that special needs children are more at risk for child abuse than other children. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 6 page report discusses the processes associated with developing and using a personality test to seek out a particular trait -- creativity. Because creativity can be thought of in both subjective and objective terms, the question may even be asked as to whether or not it can be measured, predicted, or appropriately analyzed. Then the issue may be ...