Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 25 page paper evaluates Carl Jung's theories, particularly as they pertain to the mentally ill and to the nature of dreams. His concept of the collective unconscious is explored in depth. The meaning and purpose of dreams are ultimately discussed as they manifest in schizophrenics and the depressed. Information on Jung's personal life is ...

6 pages. This paper acquaints the student with nonverbal learning disorders as found in children in public schools. Nonverbal learning disorders in children affect ten percent of all children with learning disabilities. Nonverbal learning disorders are thoroughly described herein as well as descriptions given as to what to look for in children ...

A five page paper which looks at the relationship between maternal care and the development of psychological problems in later life, in terms of the way that negative childhood experiences may contribution to excessive loneliness, depression and other conditions in adulthood. Bibliography lists one source

5 pages in length. Employing the Complete Narrative Intake Evaluation guide, minus both axis I and II, the following assessment is presented for Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus) in Miracle on 34th Street. No bibliography.

17 pages in length. The human memory is best described as a receptacle for events that occurred in one's past. Utilizing both short- and long-term memory, people draw upon a vast catalog within their minds as a means by which to recall desired retrospection. Research has illustrated how certain aspects such as ...

A 7 page paper which presents information regarding postpartum depression and then argues that it is not a valid excuse for committing murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

2.5 pages in length. The writer discusses cognitive aspects of Santa Claus. No bibliography.

A five page paper which looks at some ways of defining the nature and function of consciousness in relation to various theories which have been put forward to investigate the way in which it has evolved and its relationship to cognitive function. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 5 page paper considers the personality of Kris Kringle, who believes himself to be Father Christmas. The writer looks at his cognitive abilities, hallucinations and delusion and ability to relates to the world around himself.

5 pages. More people suffer from anxiety disorders than we realize, since many of them do not realize they have an illness. Too many times anxiety disorders are mistaken for laziness such as when a teenager refuses to go to school. This paper gives an overview of anxiety disorders and how family ...

This 5 page paper looks at motivation and supports the assumption that people are generally motivated by self-interest and fear. Social learning theory is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, and discusses how these theories can be used to help treat substance abuse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the hierarchy of needs theory formulated by Abraham Maslow and how this theory relates to depression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper. This paper presents interviews with two middle school students, both of whom are in the 6th grade and are 11 years old. The writer then analyzes the developmental progress of each girl by citing developmental stages of Freud, Erikson, and Piaget and commenting on whether the students were within the ranges. ...

A 12 page paper. Humans develop their personalities during childhood, thus, the environment in which they live as children is critical to the type of adult they will become. This paper discusses the roles children take on and the effects that having an alcoholic parent have on the child. The child carries these on into ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the hierarchy of needs theory formulated by Abraham Maslow and how this theory relates to depression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers a literature review of narcissistic personality disorder. The writer summarizes several research studies on this topic and various aspects of this disorder are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper describes the different perspectives of personality development of these two schools. Looking at theorists such as Rogers, Maslow and Eysenck the writer outlines the similarities and differences and the rationale behind the theories. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines and discusses Kurt Lewis's force-field analysis model, which this psychologist developed in the late 1940s as an aid for solving problems and adapting to change. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Reaction to critical incidents, such as tragedies, deaths, serious injuries, hostage and/or threatening situations, require the human being to respond in a way that intensifies the inherent stress related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Those within the rescue field are prone to inordinate levels of stress over and above ...

6 pages. Many well-known psychologists have developed theories of motivation, and this paper takes a close look at five of these theorists. The theories of motivation discussed herein are those of Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, McClelland, and Vroom. Their theories are popular in the workplace and serve well in developing the self as well ...

5 pages in length. Hollywood is well known for depicting real-life health concerns as a means by which the public may become more educated on the given topic. In James L. Brooks' As Good As It Gets, Jack Nicholson plays an obsessive-compulsive writer whose life is somewhat hampered by his involuntary disorder.. ...

5 pages in length. Assessing the five sociological theories that pertain to the theme of juvenile delinquency in Rebel Without A Cause – Differential Association, Social Control theory, Cultural Conflict Theory, Strain Theory and Labeling Theory – the student will readily note how the characters Buzz, Jim and Plato may be associated with at ...

8 pages in length. The concept of a rational society, in which the entire community is greatly influenced by principles its members completely and accept without challenge -- has indeed proven to be one of the most powerful standards of our culture. However, there is a faction of this population that does not ...

A 10 page paper that discusses how parental alcoholism places the adolescent at risk. Adolescence is already a time of transition that causes confusion and numerous unpleasant feelings in a teenager. Having an alcoholic parent makes this time even more difficult for the adolescent and places him or her at great risk of numerous behavioral, ...