Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This paper examines Freud's theories on life spans, and how they pertain to development of the child into a human being. Freud postulated the theory that intervention with any of the life spans could mean problems as an adult. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper that provides a general overview of Erikson's stages of personality development from birth to old age. Erikson was the only personality theorist who discussed the importance of the transitions in later life to maintaining an integrated personality. Also discussed: the basis for Erikson calling this a "psychosocial" theory and the ...

This 5 page paper argues that psychotherapists should be required to undergo psychotherapy prior to practicing. The problem of countertransference is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at psychological testing as it relates primarily to counseling situations. Its usefulness is highlighted. Problems with testing are duly noted as are problems with computerized testing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper focuses on the sociology and pscyhology of marriage, relationships and family, especially in the 21st century. Much of the supporting citation comes from the book 'Sociology of Marriage and the Family,' with additional citations coming from other sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing right association in parsing and the construal theory relationships in linguistics. In discussing the issue of parsing within the right association model, Phillips found that certain ambiguities did exist within phrase structures regardless of their placement along the sequence and must therefore follow independent conditions. The same can ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing probability sampling. To properly understand inferences within a population, researchers have developed methods of sampling which combine with the concept of probability to acquire the desired results. There are various types of probability sampling each of which has its own advantages in regards to capturing a specific trend ...

A 5 page book report on Goleman’s 1995 informative psychological text. No additional sources are used.

This 6 page paper gives a brief overview of the play from which this complex is named. The Oedipal complex is explored as a basis for progression and development of a person's psychological maturity. ID, EGO and SUPEREGO are discussed in relation to the complex, Electra is mentioned, same sexed marriages commented upon, and opinions ...

5 pages. The feminist perspective of the article Whose Body is This by Susan Bordo is described and discussed in this paper. Based on eating disorders, this paper explains why this is a gender-based problem as much or more than the fact it is biological or psychological in nature.

7 pages in length. A child of seven years who kills animals, is disruptive in class and bullies other children is demonstrating severe antisocial behavior. In order to gain a significantly better understanding of the basis upon which such negative demeanor has developed, it is important to examine the theories of behavior specialists ...

This 8 page paper looks at behavioral therapy as used in counseling situations. Many examples are provided. CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the evolution psychological therapy has undergone over its history. The author observes that while sometimes a therapist is able to achieve trememdously positive results in regard to the mental well-being of their patient, other times the therapeutic environment can not only be characterized by failure but can even be ...

A 5 page overview of the techniques and applications of hypnotic therapy as developed by the “father of American hypnosis”. Dependent on suggestions delivered during a trance-like state, the technique can be either self-employed or guided by a therapist. In the latter instance, however, the success of the technique is dependent on a ...

This 5 page paper discusses Tomlinson's book, Globalization and Culture, chapter six, and the cosmopolitization as a result of global endeavors. Quotes and citations included from the text.Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of John Colapinto’s “As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised As a Girl.” No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses depression in general and then goes on to describe the particulars of teenage depression. This paper discusses the role depression plays in the life of Holden Caufiled (Catcher in the Rye) and Conrad (Ordinary People). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the issue of childhood bullies. Research findings are offered as to what makes a person become a bully, how their behavior can be modified, what a school can do to prevent the behavior, and how counselors and caregivers can deal effectively with a bully problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page overview of the phenomena of dreaming. This paper explores the views of Freud, Skinner, Jung and Yalom to contend that dreams can how dreams can be used to evaluate the inner turmoil of a patient in the therapeutic environment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses theories about depression and resultant treatment interventions. Depression is the second leading cause of disability in the United States affecting as many as 19 million adults each year. Although the exact cause of depression is still a mystery, recent advanced research has demonstrated that disruption in the functioning of the ...

A 7 page paper which discusses the psychological conditions regarding hunger and weight control. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing dreams, nightmares and night terrors in children. Children may dream as early as infancy but it is not until the age of 3 or 4 that most children report having dreams. Even at this stage, the children believe the dreams are external to their existence. From the ages ...

A 10 page paper designed to assist in the psychoanalysis of organizations. Group development, group dynamics and the group process are integral elements in any organization. This essay explains the stages of group development and discusses group processes as part of the general topic of group dynamics. Comments are then made under each category as ...

This 5 page paper explores Gestalt therapy as a method to treat those psychologically affected by the terrorist attacks. The incidents on September 11th are discussed as well as the specific psychological effects people in America have experienced since that time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which looks at some of the issues surrounding childhood abuse and the different way in which it affects adult survivors, including the types of trauma and emotional damage which may be suffered, the importance of therapy, the use of hypnosis in accessing repressed memories of abuse and the way in which survivors ...