Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 9 page paper that begins by identifying the three domains in human development. The writer then explains the ecological theory of human development, the systems theory and how they relate. Social and deep ecology are briefly defined. Gay and lesbian adoption is then discussed as an example of how the exosystem can negatively ...

A 7 page overview of the concept of vulnerability in relation to the propensity to use illicit drugs. This paper provides an overview of the concept, identifying dependent and independent variables. A distinction is made between sociological and physiological/psychological vulnerability factor. The need for additional research is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 ...

An 8 page overview of the many factors which could translate into stress for a K-9 officer. The author asserts that these factors exist not only on the street but at the office. A working definition of stress is provided along with an overview of its symptoms. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper gives an overview of several different behavioral disorders including definition, treatment, current research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which describes the Stroop experiment in interference in serial verbal reactions, and the phi phenomenon of apparent movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 4 page paper which examines Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ “Death and Dying.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory. The writer draws on the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook to offer reviews and discussions of this psychometric instrument's reliability and validity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page exploration of boundaries in the therapeutic setting. Boundary issues revolve around conflicts between the completion of professional duties and social, sexual, religious, or business relationships. Boundaries are a necessary component of the therapeutic environment for both the professional and the patient. When overstepped, patient health and well-being are compromised. ...

A 10 page book report on the Christian approach to anger management. No additional sources are used.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of conversion disorder, including the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and treatment information. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews Edwin S. Shneidman's landmark book, The Suicidal Mind. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case study of Mary, a woman who has considerable problems based in her dual diagnosis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper addressing the difficulty of motivating individuals. When we speak of “motivating the workforce,” rarely does that phrase invoke images of individual workers, all of whom have their own personal stories and all of whom have specific goals. Instead, the “workforce” becomes a nameless, faceless aggregation of individuals who have ...

This 8 page paper discusses various scientific studies which support the idea that the moon affects human behavior. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

4 pages in length. The extent to which society impacted her opportunities, choices and decisions is both grand and far-reaching; that she was expected to live within the boundaries of a rational, civilized and ethical society when her damaging upbringing precluded that from happening speaks to the double-edge sword she faced her entire life. ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the MMPI-2, the MMPI-2, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition. The MMPI was created to assess personality characteristics with the expectation that specific personality outcomes could provide insight into psychological and psychosocial functioning. The MMPI-2, the revised second edition, was first published in 1989 ...

15 pages in length. The writer discusses Freud, Jung, Adler, Gestalt and transpersonal approach as they relate to holistic psychotherapy. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

17 pages in length. The writer discusses human nature, personality, wellness/illness/problems, therapeutic process and procedures, and research as they pertain to Gestalt therapy. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the position of the youngest and the oldest child in a family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page paper on, simply, love. For many, love is and remains an enigma for much of their lives. Several researchers have sought to explain aspects of love from various approaches, and all of the world’s leading religions give love a place of honor in individuals’ lives. The purpose here is ...

This 5-page paper analyzes LaPiere's 1934 study about symbolic versus real behavior, and its impact on the psychological field today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper considers the impact that disasters can have on those who are directly and indirectly involved, including those remote to the disaster seeing it through the media. This paper examines four recent research articles that examine the way in which stress and anxiety including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) emerge in different section ...

7 pages in length. Children have no fewer rights than their adult counterparts; as such, it is extremely critical that their rights are kept separate and apart from their parents' emotional stability. That intervention – both legal and emotional - has become a critical component in addressing the prevalence of child abuse speaks ...

A critique of two articles, by Fox & Levin and Rosenhan, on the subjects of serial murder and the diagnosis of mental illness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses and compares the differences between grief patterns of adults and children. Suggestions for research included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.