Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 4 page essay that analyzes two articles on the nature of "self," that is, consciousness and identity. The articles are "Evolutionary Necessity or Glorious Accident?" by Natalie Angier and "The Self as Sentiment and Reflection" by Charles Horton Cooley. The writer summarizes the main points and whether or not each author was convincing in ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the single subject design to the group study design in applied behavioral analysis.Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper. The catalyst for this essay is a statement from A. Williams: "Trainees in the supervisory process sometimes are required to face their innermost and mysterious self." The question is how this statement reflects effective supervision. The writer discusses the statement in terms of knowing oneself and calls upon Freud's own self-analysis, ...

This 6 page paper examines classical and modern studies/literature to prove the argument that mankind is a social creature, and examines man's need to belong.Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the ideas of Linda Mooney in her book, Understanding Social Problems. In particular, chapters 1,3,6 which cover theoretical sociological structures, ageism, and legalization of drugs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that examines the childhood cognitive development theory of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. Piaget showed conclusively what parents have always known, which is that children do not think in the same manner as adults. His studies on the origin and nature of childhood cognitive development profoundly impacted both childcare and educational ...

This 3 page paper analyzes the psychological ideas behind secrets as presented in the NY Times article: What Secrets Tell by Luc Sante. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page report discusses the cognitive behavior therapy model of psychiatric care and the problem of chronic chewing on fingernails and cuticles. Behaviors that may be dismissed as little more than a "nervous habit" or a childish defense or self-comforting mechanism are representative of deeper anxieties or concerns on the part of the individual with the behavior. In ...

A paper which looks at children with behavioural disorders in relation to the school environment, with reference to the way in which such children should be assessed and the reasons why they underachieve in school.

A 4 page annotated bibliography that describes the major points of four sources that discuss Maslow's foundational theory of motivation in regards to human development. This is just a bibliography.

A 5 page review of two web sites which present information on depression. The author emphasizes there is indeed vast volumes of valuable information on the World Wide Web but cautions that you must be careful of your source. Even web sites sponsored by advisory boards of true experts in a particular subject ...

A 3 page research paper that examines what Freud, Socrates and Plato thought concerning the connection between reason and "what is good," that is the nature of good and evil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the connection betwen the mind and body on the health of a person. Specific examples are given, conclusions drawn. Quotes cited from the text: Mind/Body Connection by Hafen, Karren, Frandsen, and Smith. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page book report on a taboo subject that remains a ‘dirty little secret’ in many families. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page paper which examines how the so-called Oedipus Complex or a child’s sexual desire for the mother may be the symptoms of family dysfunction, and combines a textual reading with personal observation commentary and expert analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper is a summary on Love's Hidden Symmetry by Bert Hellinger. The essay discusses Hellinger's theories, than compares those theories with the collective unconscious theory, as introduced by Carl Jung. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at seven hypothetical situations that could crop up for counselors. Various type of counseling practice, and many organizations, are looked at in developing scenarios and providing solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 15 page paper assessing the relationship between these two conditions among adolescents. The paper discusses ADHD followed by a discussion of depression, to conclude that there is a definite link between ADHD and depression. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 3 page paper examines both the least important and most important factors that determine intelligence. This paper provides examples to highlight its thesis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper with an example of an individual with the dominant traits of Carol S. Pearson’s “Innocent” archetype. Carol S. Pearson’s text “Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World” (1991) discusses the parallels of human psychiatric development with three stages of a hero’s ...

This 12 page paper discusses the symptoms and causes of Rape Trauma Syndrome as well as Post Traumatic Distress Syndrome. In particular is discussed the admissability of PTSD in court as opposed to RTS. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines neurosis according to Freud, as well as his concept of psychoanalysis. Furthermore, this paper explores the difference between neurosis and psychosis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the Code of Ethics changes made to the American Psychological Association in 2002 and what ramifications these changes have on the Australian Psychological Society. Furthermore, their implications on the ethical guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society are also examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the development and use of EMDR therapy, and at the studies which have been carried out on patients with post traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview and critique of the video about human behavior. The temperament of infants and toddlers is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.