Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 5 page paper discusses Dave Pelzer's book, The Lost Boy. This autobiographical book outlines the author's experience in the foster care systems of the US. Written from a psychological standpoint, this book's character is analyzed and solutions offered. Quotes cited. Examples given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper tackles the age old question of 'Who Am I?' primarily from the perspective of Erving Goffman and his book, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. Examples, quotes and citations included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates some studies on cognition as they respect alcohol or personality. The theories are discussed and it is asserted that there is no proof of a significant effect, but there are some valid connections. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents" and Jung's "The Undiscovered Self." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the leadership styles of Fidel Castro and Robert F. Kennedy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the benefits of treating depression with the drug Serzone. Other treatment options are also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. An issue of great concern to the counseling field is that of the patient/therapist relationship. Such issues as dual-relationships, sexual behavior and bartering for services are just a handful of considerations to make when examining the unethical behavior found in Irvin D. Yalom's "Every Day Gets A Little Closer," ...

5 pages in length. In "Interpretation of Dreams," Sigmund Freud suggests many revolutionary theories that later become the cornerstone of his fundamental principles. Of all the issues addressed in his book, one of the most significant comes in the form of inquiries: What is mind? Do we have completely control of our ...

This 5 page paper presents a fictionalized conflict between two people, offers psychological discourse about the underlying causes for the conflict and offers solutions about unmet expectations. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the creative process and using the example of cooking throughout to highlight points. Includes discussion of the benefits of the creative process as well as why cooking is a creative activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effect of childhood abuse can affect the adult survivor as evidence in the book, The Prince of Tides. The Wingo children are shown as examples of how adults cope in varied ways to the abuses as children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer touches upon operant conditioning as it relates to mental illness and seemingly normal behavior, postpartum psychosis in relation to mothers murdering their infants, as well as various aspects of mental instability pertaining to motherhood. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the causes and impacts of depression among teenagers. The author of this paper discusses both the environmental and biological causes of depression, noting that each cause can manifest itself differently according to the individual and the circumstances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper examines Virginia Axline's book Dibs in Search of Self, and also analyzes other psychological theories that tie into the problem that Dibs had. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the differences between Freud, Jung and Perls on the meaning and interpretation of dreams Bibliography lists 3 sources.

12 pages in length. The American Psychological Association has identified six general principles that govern professional behavior: 1) competence, 2) integrity, 3) professional & scientific responsibility, 4) respect for people's rights & dignity, 5) concern for other's welfare, and 6) social responsibility. The writer develops a case study for each area as a ...

A 5 page paper. The first relationship an infant has is with his or her mother or other primary caregiver. It is this relationship that will be the foundation for relationships the individual is able to develop throughout life. This is the foundation because it leads to attachment. Without it, children will develop attachment disorder. ...

A 5 page research paper that examines two forms of psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral and narrative therapy, as to how they pertain to the treatment of low self-esteem. The writer contrasts and compares the basic stance of each discipline. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Observing a group of adolescents just embarking upon their adulthood provides the student with an opportunity to experience human physiological and psychological changes at their most profound state. When the student chooses the four groups of classifications associated with adolescence, it will be important to keep in mind all ...

This 8 page paper asks the question and answers it in the affirmative. A psychological perspective is utilized. Several aspects of punishment are explored and punishment is viewed in terms of family life, education and criminal justice. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5.5 page paper illustrates Erikson's ages and stages of his model for human growth and development, with congruent examples from everyday life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of perception. While the paper focuses on psychological aspects--definitions of perception and purposes it serves--it also addresses the long standing philosophical questions on the subject. Several philosophers are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper details the thought processes now found to exist in the very young infant. Examples of the testing and the experiments which yielded the results as well as quotes from leading experts in the field are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the recent developments in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders which include the six types of depression. Most treatments involve a combination of pharmacological and psychological factors but recent studies are investigating the possibility of one day regeneration the destroyed neurons in the brain lost during ...

A 5 page paper that discusses research addressing the effects of dual-earner/income families on the members of the family. Includes data about the proportion of children in day care settings. The research regarding the effects on the children are mixed. According to some, children become more independent and benefit in other ways. According to ...