Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 5 page paper focuses attention on describing and providing criteria for the disorder form the DSM-IV. Treatment options are included. Prevalence of the disease is discussed as well as a tendency for certain populations to be more prone to manic-depression. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses “Frankenstein” as a literary work from the psychological perspective of criticism. . Although “Frankenstein” has developed a life of its own (just as the monster did) separate from the original story, each version of the “myth” contains one primary and enduring factor, regardless of the context in which the story is re-invented and re-told. That ...

An eight page paper which looks at the way in which expertise can be acquired through the development of cognitive learning strategies and the importance of research into expertise in relation to the teaching of novices. Bibliography lists 8 sources

This 15 page paper examines the causes of aggression, from pack behaviour and social influences, the use of drugs or alcohol and the physical effect on the brain to the role of a patriarchal society and aggression against women. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

This 6 page report discusses: Sigmund Freud’s interpretation, assumptions, and beliefs about dreams; Allan Hobson’s objections to Freud’s findings and his research into various pathways that lead from conscious to unconscious states; and, Robert McCarley’s vast amount of research and writing on the activity of the brain, especially in terms of physiological linkages that exist between consciousness and extreme mental disorders such ...

A 5 page review of “Love's Executioner: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy” written by psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom. The book reveals some of the most personal reflections of his patients’ desires and motivations. The book is much more than a revealing look at the minds of disturbed patients, however, it is also a ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disorder. Symptoms and treatments are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the diagnosis and intervention required to detect and alleviate cases of abuse involving the fabrication of a non-existent illness or injury in another for the purposes of gaining attention and sympathy for the victim’s caretaker. This paper provides a concise definition of Munchausen by Proxy and descriptions of activities ...

A 20 page paper. The use of corporal punishment by parents is a topic that always results in heated debate. That debate has been raging for at least 30 years. This research paper reports and discusses research addressing the effects of corporal punishment as well as theorists and philosophers who speak to it. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page assertion that there are a number of cultural variables which affect the counseling environment. Many aspects of counseling which are taken for granted with the mainstream predominantly white population become more complex when multicultural issues are introduced. Counseling techniques can become particularly complex in the case of traditional cultures and ...

A 7 page paper. The common belief is that children learn to be prejudiced against those who are different than themselves through socialization. In other words, they learn these negative racial and ethnic attitudes from their parents and other important persons in their lives as they are developing. The research says differently. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 5 page paper discusses how obsessive love can end up becoming violent and destructive, particularly when the obsessive lover believes he or she is being rejected by the object of his obsession. Examined is this type of love in real life and in literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at some of the elements of theories of cognition, and the way in which studies of the cognitive processes may give some insight into behavioural disorders. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A 6 page paper which examines the film "Nell" in relationship to the loss of an identical twin. While not much research has been done on this subject, the character of Nell serves to provide many clues to what an identical twin may experience at the loss of a twin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the relationship between language and emotion. Contends that while many aspects of language are a part of our cognitive development, language is also a social constructionism. Consequently, language can vary according to societal stimuli. This is particularly true in regard to language’s relation to our expression of, ...

An 8 page discussion of Microcephaly, a rare condition in which the cranium fails to grow in relation with the rest of the body. The condition is associated with a wide range of problems ranging from minor motor impairment to severe mental retardation. This paper attempts to help the student narrow down the ...

A 5 page paper. More than 60 percent of the American public is overweight or obese and more than 280,000 people die every year as a result of obesity. Obesity causes numerous physical, psychological and social problems. This paper discusses the causes of obesity and its effects on the obese adult. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 5 page discussion of the content and utilization of this book by the noted psychologist and author David J. Lieberman. Includes an overview of the techniques identified by Lieberman which can be used to reveal when an individual is intentionally deceiving you. These techniques are just as valuable in the business world ...

This 5 page report discusses the psychiatric disorder known as “Borderline Personality Disorder.” BPD affects an estimated five million Americans. Patients with borderline personality disorder make up 20 percent of psychiatric inpatients and ten percent of psychiatric outpatients. A diagnosis of having a borderline personality generally means that the individual experiences a combination of symptoms such as being unstable in mood, self-image, ...

A 12 page analysis of the thesis that “Grief is a necessary and evolutionary process for recovery following a personal loss, there are many channels that facilitate and aid this healthy recovery”. Identifies the role of bereavement counseling in this process, emphasizing that it allows an avenue for the expression of grief and its ...

A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of bipolar disorder. In this mental illness the sufferer experiences incredibly high emotional and creative levels which are followed by devastatingly low depressions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Cross Cultural Counseling: The counselor must take into consideration the aspects of multiculturalism, as well as the basic tenets of practice, in order to provide services to all that may come to them for help. This 9 page paper explores and expands on the idea that all counseling is cross cultural. Bibliography lists 10 sources. KTdivcns.wps

7 pages. This paper addresses the issues surrounding those diagnosed as mentally retarded. Includes the physical, academic and behavioral characteristics of students with this disability. Includes outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Dolphins and "Personhood" (8pp) Bibliography lists 3 sources. BBdolphn.rtf

This five page paper looks at anxiety disorders from the normal every day anxiety disorder through to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, discussing symptoms and conditions of the disorders. Then continuing with cognitive and drug medication as methods of aiding the patient. The bibliography cites 5 sources.