Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 6 page paper which first examines one of Erikson’s stages from “Childhood and Society” and then discusses how his perspectives concerning Native Americans can be related to people of color in our society today. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the validity of Fox Butterfield’s criminal theories in “All God’s Children.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 10 page paper discusses the effecacy of family literacy programs incorporated into the welfare to work programs. Examples offered, quotes cited. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the emerging social problem of internet addiction amongst teens and young college students. The APA as well as other expert sources are quoted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the nature of people and the counseling theory that can be used to understand behaviors. This paper integrates a view of the role of the counselor and the theory of change that can be applied to understanding individuals seeking help. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses Betty, a 40-year-old African-American mother of five children who has an overwhelming abundance of problems and a complete inability to deal with them. Cognitive therapy approach is applied. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper applies a view of death and dying to Shreve's book. Anita Shreve’s book The Pilot’s Wife is an excellent example of the grieving process and the depiction of the grieving process begins at the onset of the novel. This book was selected as a means of applying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and applies it to an understanding of the character Alex in Fatal Attraction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper focuses on B.F. Skinner, the basic concepts of behavior modification and stimulus-response theory, and how this theory can be used for various phases of childhood development. Also discussed are Skinner's theories with "atypical" children, such as children with autism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper provides one view of the character of Turtle in Barbara Kingsolver's "Pigs in Heaven". This paper applies Freud's Ego Defense to an understanding of Turtle. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which what it means to have respect for authority as it applies to an individual in the 5th grade. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which presents two relationships, one that is successful and one that is not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing research into the psychological effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the concurrent effects of MS is that of depression. Other psychological effects arise from MS as well, but more in terms of individuals’ reactions to their diagnoses. Where depression is different is that it can qualify ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a study of subjects regarding the nature of dress (provocative, conservative and sporty) and the impacts on assessments of intelligence, attractiveness, confidence, and promiscuity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the psychological descent of the protagonist of Faulkner's A Rose for Emily. Quotes cited from the text. Brief synopsis included, symbolism, characterization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses what it would be like to work at the agency, what it would be like to be a client at the agency and recommendations for change at the agency and policy levels. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Freud's theories of oral fixation as well as his views on psychoanalysis to determine why he was pessimistic about the benefits of psychoanalysis in treating the alcoholic. This paper also reveals differences in social norms that contributed to this viewpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper examines FAS and FAE and how it affects children in middle childhood. Implications for social work are explored. Psychological models that come from Piaget and Erickson and others, are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the application of CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, as a treatment for nail biting. This paper also considers one other behavioral therapy, self-monitoring, and the implications for treatment outcomes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper that addresses the serious issue of violence in the workplace. The number of homicides dropped in 2002 as compared to 2001 but still, more than 600 employees lost their lives as a result of violence at work. It is estimated that only about half the incidents of violence on the ...

A 3 page overview of the hypnotic process. The author suggests this process can be applied to the task of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many problems which are inherent in understanding language. The author answers the question: Given the number of syllables and even words which sound exactly alike but which have different meanings, how do we cognize sound? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper. Stress has become epidemic in the workplace. This essay first discusses the definitions of stress and then reports results of surveys in the U.S. and the U.K. on the degree of stress employees feel at work. The essay also presents some of the most common causes of job stress and comments ...

This 3 page paper takes a look at this new T. Berry Brazelton book before release. Brazelton's child-rearing philosophy and some of his other works are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of one child and his experience with certain toys. This paper integrates an observation with the developmental views of theorists like Piaget and Bandura. Bibliography lists 3 sources.