Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

This 5 page report discusses Temple University’s Philip C. Kendall’s Childhood Disorders. The book offers what is clearly topical information about the current understanding of different psychological disorders of childhood. Kendall offers his commentary and research that is then tied into the most “traditional” of the major models of disorders and uses both existing literature and case studies ...

This 10 page paper explains and discusses the expectancy theory of motivation. The major premises of valence, expectancy and instrumentality are explained. Vroom noted two prerequisites for effort to occur and these are explained. Other researchers have offered formulas to demonstrate how the basic components in expectancy theory relate to each other in order to ...

This 14 page report discusses some of the ways in which Sigmund Freud addressed the “shadows of dreams” and the ways in which he reached some of his conclusions and the ways in which he defended them. Freud’s well-known Interpretation of Dreams is only referred to in passing and is not part of the overall discussion. Two ...

A 5 page analysis of the book “The First Session with Substance Abusers” by Nicholas A. Cummings and Janet L. Cummings. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page discussion of the causes, manifestations, and treatments of this serious psychological disorder. While many consider this condition as one solely associated with the amusing types of behavior such as that portrayed in the popular television program “Monk”, OCD is a serious psychological condition and one which can manifest itself in ...

A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a clinical assessment based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition (DSM IV) criteria for Asperger's Disorder, which is similar to the criteria for Autism. The writer pictures a hypothetical patient as a means for demonstrating the assessment process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not psychotherapy works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the impact of gender on the rebounding ability of a child placed in foster care. Several studies quoted and cited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper selects the character of Cedric in Ron Suskind's book, A Hope in the Unseen to analyze according to Erikson's model of development as well as other alternative models. Quotes cited and noted. Applications of theories in real world practice suggested. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of anxiety disorders and their genetic basis. The author describes the various manifestations of anxiety disorders and identifies the specific gene (SLC6A4) believed to be responsible for these conditions. Pharmacological as well as cognitive therapy are discussed in regard to options for treatment. Includes a one page Roman ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that certification of substance abuse counselors serves as an important new model in rehabilitation. Members of the counseling profession have become increasingly specialized in dealing with certain areas of human problems. Substance abuse must certainly be one of those areas of specialization. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 20 page paper presenting an interesting exercise: write of something “psychological” in a detailed and personal narrative describing a setting to which psychological principles can be applied. The paper describes the structure and the people of Parkview, a seniors’ independent living apartment building. Though Parkview does not offer assisted living, it ...

This 10 page report discusses psychological testing and measurement and the fact that such a broad-based topic includes numerous and specific frames of reference in relationship to different types of measurement or assessment. Despite arguments that psychological testing cannot be truly thought of as “hard science,” the fact remains that psychological measurement is a quantifiable and legitimate and ...

A 5 page paper discussing the influence of administration and manager consultation in gaining access to available social services. The existence of social services programs provides only the beginning point for service delivery. Public budgets are such that programs are being increasingly limited in their ability to serve all of those individuals who ...

A 3 page research paper that defines the role and significance of visual/perceptual motor skills and then discusses its importance in learning. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of a family as an interrelated series of components. Presenting a fictional case study, this paper provides a genogram of the major relationships and an analysis of the family unit under Minuchin’s theory of the structured family. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This is a 5 page paper discussing major psychological approaches in relation to the result of oppression and neglect on the African American community. Currently, the African American population within the United States has been found to have high levels of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and high levels of self-destructive behavior. Psychologists and sociologists argue ...

3 pages in length. People are motivated toward doing different things for different reasons, however, when it comes to motivational factors behind achievement, hunger and sex, there are often common denominators that establish a clear understanding of such motivation. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper which examines relationships between Sigmund Freud’s essay on femininity and Evelyn Fox Keller’s “Gender and Science.” No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper discussing the layers of bias contained in the development of IQ tests. It was nearly a half century ago that professionals began questioning the reliability and validity of IQ tests that existed at the time and began to look more closely at the influences of environment and socioeconomic standing. ...

This 5 page paper looks at psychoanalytic theory and how it applies to the field of criminology. Both victims and criminals are discussed in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page investigation of the Stroop phenomena, that phenomena involving certain peculiarities in serial verbal reactions. The author explores the original literature investigating this phenomena and provides contemporary evidence as to why it occurs. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines various theorists and briefly discusses whether their theories involve nature, nurture, or both. The theorists discussed are Thomas Kuhn, Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Arnold Gesell, Charles Darwin, Konrad Lorenz, Niko Tinbergen, Petrovich Pavlov, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, Albert Bandura, Sigmund Freud, Erik H. Erikson, Mary D. Ainsworth, and John Bowlby. Bibliography lists 12 ...

A 5 page paper which examines the condition of death as a stage of human development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how a person may change due to being a victim of some crime. Bibliography lists 2 sources.