Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 20 page report discusses the online implementation and effectiveness of psychometrics and in terms of individual achievement and aptitude tests. For many researchers, the idea of the relatively sterile environment of “cyberspace” presents a situation in which true measures cannot be accurately gathered since they take place outside the physical reality and interaction that takes place between the person administering the ...

A paper which looks at Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, with reference to his theories regarding wish-fulfilment, repression, the mechanisms of internal censorship, the symbology of dreams, and the relationship between the development of the individual from id to super-ego and the way that this development is reflected in the elements of dreams.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of this recognizable disorder, that is separate and distinct from OCD. The personality disorder is described and diagnosis is discussed. Treatment options as well as typical obstacles that sufferers face are also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4+ page report discusses group counseling in psychotherapy and how it involves numerous modalities, as well as conceptual implications. the types of group therapy are also varied and range from emotionally-based interaction to far more objective analysis. In many circumstances, the unconditional positive regard and acceptance among group members is more potent and meaningful than acceptance by an individual ...

A 14 page research paper. This paper has four parts: Post-traumatic stress disorder in which this disorder is described along with causes and psychological and physical effects and symptoms. The incidence of PTSD is also included. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, as originated by Albert Ellis. The philosophy and foundation of the theory is explained as ...

A 15 page exploration of the increasing violence and other societal factors which have led to the increased loss of loved ones and acquaintances to homicide. Details the impacts of such violence on child survivors in particular. Suggests that bereavement groups provide a much needed outlet for the survivors of these horrendous crimes ...

A 10 page paper which discusses psychoanalytic and existential psychotherapy. The focus of these two approaches is that which addresses the counseling needs of an adult survivor of childhood abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the issue of whether or not psychologists should have the ability to prescribe certain drugs for their clients. It consists primarily of a literature review on the issue and presents the opinions of those both for and against granting such privileges. Arguments on both sides of the issue address concerns such as whether or ...

Carl Gustav Jung -- A Life Shaped by Women: This 37-page essay details the life experiences of psychoanalyst, Carl Jung and the four women who left lasting impressions on this brilliant, often-tortured man and his work. Beginning with his mother, Emilie and recounting his marriage, one acknowledged mistress and one pivotal affair, Jung is ...

A 6 page paper that offers a speech that would be made to a lay audience. The topics include definitions of MBD and ADD/ADHD, how these conditions are diagnosed and how they are treated. The writer offers the opinion that drugs should be used when the child really does have ADHD and justifies this reason. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the Biblical perspective on demons and mental illness. Other issues regarding counseling and aspects of mental illness are discussed. No sources cited.

12 pages. The focus herein is on Christian counseling. Given from the perspective of the religious, pastorial view, the issues that will be primarily considered are those on marriage and family counseling as well as male and female based issues. Also included is discussion on the spiritual perspective and personality adjustment and maladjustment as they apply to the work ...

This 10 page literature review looks at material relevant to personality development and overachievement. The relationship between personality and achievement is highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An eight page paper which investigates the relevance of adoption in the psychological background of serial killers, and considers how important an influence it is in comparison to other aspects of family life and upbringing. The paper includes a comparison of two serial killers, one who was adopted and one who was not. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A fifteen page paper which looks at the concept of retirement, how it affects individuals in terms of stress, morale and self-esteem, and the ways in which the post-retirement period can be seen as a valuable and productive period rather than one which is psychologically detrimental to the individual. Bibliography lists 12 sources

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the two theories and opines upon their relative effectiveness. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 9 page paper which discusses guilt and other psychological problems that survivors experience as a result of disaster, war, and other devastating realities. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the code of ethics within the American Counseling Association, the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the American Associate of Pastoral Counselors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page review of the phenomenon of parental child attachment. Emphasizes that this attachment extends from the womb to later life and can affect many aspects of a child’s behavior. Indeed, the degree to which a child attaches to a parent during the early months of his or her life can determine ...

An 8 page discussion of conditioning theory. Outlines the theories of B.F. Skinner and provides examples from everyday life, examples such as that of a child learning appropriate table manners from his parents, to illustrate those theories. Explores terminology such as conditioned verses unconditioned stimuli and response, punishment, reward, instrumental, operant, etc. Bibliography ...

This 150 page paper outlines a dissertation on the restoration of the spirit as the primary element in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. This paper considers the overall problem of eating disorders in general and the impact that alternative treatment options, including natural health perspectives, have on the development of successful treatment for anorexia ...

This 5 page paper considers how Sigmund Freud's development of psychoanalysis explains the development of personality by way of motivation drives and wishes. The ideas of the id, the ego and the super ego are discussed with the function of the primary and secondary processes as well as the pleasure principle. The bibliography cites 7 ...

The future of mental health services is found within the two methods of provision: mainstream or through the same MCO that provides both health and mental health services and 'carve out' method whereby a separate MCO is used to provide mental health services on a contracted basis. This 20 page paper explores the issues involved in the increased reliance ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the specific problems faced by younger stroke victims, the many contributory factors which may contribute to the depression which is associated with recovery from stroke, and the way in which young stroke victims may suffer from a greater degree of isolation and negativity due to a lack of ...

This 6 page paper (including 2 page paper outline), considers this style of therapy. The modalities of the intervention and the processes involved in an existentialist approach. The paper examines how this is achieved and the process of the therapy and then goes on to look at the strangest and weaknesses of this approach. The ...