Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

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 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 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 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.

24 pages in length. The extent to which depression in women has myriad causes and theories speaks to the vastness of such a debilitating mental disease. Chemical imbalance, eating disorders, stress, emotional trauma and a whole host of other potential causes -- some genetic, others environmental and still others gender-related -- have made ...

8 pages in length. No single approach can be considered a catch-all for every component of mental health, which is why there are many divergent theories psychologists apply to any number of different situations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing some treatments for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is considered a life-long illness in which individuals experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or catatonic behavior among other symptoms. Without treatment, schizophrenics may be unable to cope with everyday experiences and this can negatively affect their social relationships, family function and occupational opportunities. ...

A 9 page paper which presents some questions and answers about lifespan development from the textbook “Life-Span Human Development” 4th edition by Carol K. Sigelman and Elizabeth A. Rider. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what Freud’s analysis would be of Edgar Allen Poe’s stories “The Black Cat” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” as they relate to Poe’s attitudes and beliefs towards women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses whether a person's romantic relationships are influenced by parents. Examples and recent research offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the topic of scapegoating as exampled in Joe Klein's book, The Natural. Quotes cited from text, and from other expert sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.