Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A paper which looks at the way in which different cultures regard sexual development and behaviour in young people, with particular reference to western and Muslim cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. Until the late 1950s, it was traditionally believed that an infant acquired language from the parent or caregiver, specifically, it was believed that infants simply mimicked the sounds that they heard from parents and other caregivers. In 1957, A. Noam Chomsky offered a different perspective. Language acquisition was innate, according to ...

A 10 page paper which examines whether or not memories are stored in our brains. 9 sources cited but no bibliography included due to the fact that articles were faxed and thus have no source information.

16 pages in length. The bonding that takes place between parent and infant is not only a natural occurrence but also a highly critical and consequential stage in the development of that child's entire personality. That infants are products of their immediate environment speaks to the importance of positive reinforcement and parenting skills ...

A 4 page paper which examines what influence psychoanalytical theory had on the representation of the body in 20th century art. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper providing an example of a Professional Disclosure Statement for a Licenced Professional Counselor. “Professional Disclosure Statements” for Licenced Professional Counselors vary somewhat from state to state but overall contain vital information relating to what details, history and qualifications the counselors must disclose upon introduction to the client and in ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview, and reaction to the book written by a schizophrenic who would eventually be cured. The gripping account of what it is like to be schizophrenic is relayed in the book. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper addresses two techniques in psychoanalysis. The writer begins by presenting a dream scenario as presented by a client and how the clinician might react and interpret the components of the dream. The second scenario is a free association session with the client's comments and how the clinician may break down the ...

This 10 page paper discusses the contributions of the Chicago School of Sociologists. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the many factors which can influence personality and the degree to which personality either stays stable or varies over time. While there is undoubtedly a connection between genetics and personality, a far more important determinant is culture and the manner and degree to which an individual interacts with others. ...

A 4 page paper. For clarity, this essay begins with the diagnostic criteria for depression as published in the DSM-IV. Research consistently finds that the incidence of depression is higher among adolescent girls than among adolescent boys. This paper reports data regarding the proportion of girls and boys who experience clinical depression, including the ...

This 7 page report discusses the 1997 movie, A Thousand Acres, that many critics referred to it as “King Lear in Iowa.” Instead of a typical film review, it is analyzed in terms of general systems theory concepts, Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, Life Cycle Theory, and Object Relations/Psychoanalytic Theory. Examples from the movie are used to highlight ...

5 pages in length. At a time when healthy couples are typically celebrating their blessings and awaiting the birth of their first child, infertile couples are saddened, frustrated and disconcerted about their inability to conceive. While one might surmise how this significant stressor might actually bring couples closer together in their quest to ...

This 3 page report discusses Jamison’s 1993 book and the ways in which it provides new insights into manic-depressive illness and how it may have had an impact on some of the world’s greatest artists. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at biofeedback with a focus on the psychological stress profile. The reliability and validity of the profile is evaluated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. After their mother's death, the eldest daughter (18) fell into the role of mother of her younger twin siblings. Up until recently, the twins used to ride horses everyday; their reason for stopping is unclear but presumed to be directly connected with the manner by which their entire lives ...

A 3 page paper discussing the eighth annual conference of Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. The conference was held in the organization’s home city of Springfield and attracted more than 1,500 attendees. The conference focused on education and service to parents as measures of prevention. It also included several break-out sessions for topics ...

This 6 page paper analyzes the loss of a sense of community and offers solutions for a return to it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper details the difference and similarities between Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder and Impulse Control Disorder. Also under discussion is trichotillomania and whether this disorder is considered obsessive or impulsive. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. Happiness – the state of well-being and contentment – has become an elusive commodity in contemporary society. This endangered human emotion that struggles against an overwhelming wave of negativity and hate has become a painful effort for many; that being happy takes exertion, while misery and disappointment are readily ...

This 9 page paper looks at family systems and family relationships in Chaim Potok's well known work. A detailed analysis of each family in the work--the Saunders and the Malters--are outlined and evaluated. No additional sources cited.

A 12 page paper. The ratio of children who are diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and the numbers who are taking psychotropic drugs has soared in the last ten to fifteen years. In fact, prescriptions for Ritalin alone rose by 600 percent since the late 1980s. The writer provides a comprehensive investigation of the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the dire consequences which arise from a clash of cultures in the medical profession and Hmong immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page overview of the life and contributions of this noted, yet largely forgotten, psychoanalyst. The early history of Erikson’s life is detailed as is his theories in human development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses DSM-IV-TR criteria pertaining to BPD and psychological disorders related to children of domestic abuse, as well as treatment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.