Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 5 page paper which applies one of Fromm's theories to one of the characters in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club." The theory applied is that which applies to the marketing orientation and the character it is applied to is Lena's husband Harold. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

7 pages in length. Bulimia is one of the most widespread eating disorders among teenaged girls today. The classic victim of this disease is an overachiever, usually female, with demanding middle to upper class parents. This paper will consider the use of cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of a patient with bulimia. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page report discusses the processes associated with analyzing a dream and considering the various aspects of free association, symbolism, and action presented. Dreams are, in so many ways, an unexplored territory that presents itself, time and time again, as a world that may hold both secrets and answers for those doing the dreaming. No sources listed.

7 pages. Jennifer is a fifteen-year-old girl with a love for gymnastics. She has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa and suffers from extensive weight loss due to this. The bulimic episodes have been occurring for over one year and consist of a regimen of bingeing and purging co-mingled with the use of laxatives. The client ...

6 pages in length. This paper will examine what a conduct disorder is and two different ways to recognize one. Recognizing conduct disorder through the use of the cognitive process is one of these methods, and recognizing conduct disorder through the affective process is another way. Both methods are thoroughly covered in this ...

This 8 page paper provides an intricate look at assertiveness. An overview is provided to explain what it is and how one can become more assertive. Its usefulness in business, as well as its practical application in daily life, is discussed. How assertiveness manifests in children and whether it should be encouraged is discussed ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the six conditions that Carl Rogers supported as necessary for therapeutic change. This paper integrates a view of other theorists, who have challenged Rogers supposition and added thepossibility of another condition. This paper integrates a view of the broad perspective on existing arguments for therapeutic ...

A 6 page paper that discusses Friedman's descriptions of Type A and Type B personalities. Characteristics and behaviors of each are outlined. The writer then discusses behaviors theories and social learning theories in relation to these two kinds of supervisors/managers and the effect on employees. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

13 pages in length. There are myriad forms of medicine healing theories practiced in the civilized world, many of which have specific rituals that are followed for specific diseases. Indeed, there is no denying the fact that the mind is very powerful and has a significant role in the overall healing process. ...

This 5 page paper considers the specifics of child development presented by Piaget and Kolhberg and assesses the following question: at what point is a child's understanding of him or herself and the world he or she is in sufficient so that he or she can make a competent decision to accept Christ into ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Marsha Linehan's book Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, with a focus on a discussion of the theoretical elements of the book. This paper integrates a solid overview of both cognitive-behavioral treatment and the impacts on this particular disorder. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the interpretation of a dream where there has been a questioning of the subject using free association. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses psychopathy using Psycho's protagonist as a case study. Hannibal Lector is also mentioned as the paper delves into how the film industry portrays mental illness. Bates is evaluated in respect to his disorders according to accepted psychiatric criteria. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of an assessment of a child with pervasive developmental disorder. This paper goes on to integrate a group-centered perspective and the considers the impact of the views of Erik Erikson on the progression of PDD. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the problem of critical incidents in the lives of people, with particular attention to emergency services personnel. Overviews of critical incident debriefing and PTSD are included. Examples provided reference the September 11th disaster. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a hypothetical case study to evaluate the family paradigm. Several issues are discussed including changes which all marriages go through. A genogram is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Talking about death and the issues that surround this event is never a simple effort; dealing with them on a personal level is that much more difficult for, say, an adult grandson who has just lost his grandmother. Many books that deal with this subject do so in such ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of two different theoretical perspectives, behavioral and cognitive, and the application for understanding the sometimes evasive etiology of borderline personality disorder. This paper integrates a view of both of these theoretical perspectives and further determines the benefits in terms of the therapeutic process. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 5 page discussion of the mental and environmental factors which determine the specifics of grammar. Asserts that there are differences between the external considerations of grammar and the internal. The mental processes which occur in regard to our linguistic skills can vary dramatically from our capacity for oral language itself and the ...

This 11 page paper consider the perceptions, ideas, theories and potential causes that surround the conflict in adolescents between their parents and society. The writer considers the different perceptions, the way that conflict may develop and how the conflict may be interpreted as well as looking at the way that the adolescent may relate to ...

This 7 page report discusses the problems associated with dealing with problem-solving and change in light of a particular or persistent behavior. The report considers the fact that the focus on change is what differentiates problem solving from the ability to cope, which is oriented toward relieving stress related to that state of being. However, problems occur when persistence presents itself ...

This 10 page paper consider self esteem in a scholarly style. The writer examines the definition of self esteem and the way it develops before consideration the effect that the level of self esteem will have in the individual as well as the implications for society. The paper ends with a consideration of a more ...

13 pages in length. The pursuit of self-esteem – defined as satisfaction and confidence in oneself – is a lifelong objective that begins from infancy. Working through different stages of growth, individuals are constantly seeking reassurance in order to bolster their self-esteem; if the opposite is received, one's self-image declines. Indeed, this ...

An eight page paper which looks at some of the theories regarding the development of personality and the importance of biological impulses, reward and punishment, environmental influences and other extraneous factors in the way that personality traits manifest themselves and behavioural patterns are modified. Bibliography lists 3 sources

Sigmund Freud established the principle of psychologically and socially derived illnesses and treatment that was based on psychoanalysis. This 5 page paper explores the ability of psychoanalysis to explain neuroticism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.