Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

8 pages in length. Achieving optimum health represents the primary goal of any given modality of medicine; when the disease to be treated is depression, however, there are two schools of thought pertaining to appropriate treatment options. Depression, which causes people to become despondent and pessimistic for no apparent reason, has typically been ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses Jung's collective unconscious and Freud's dream theories as they relate to the unconscious and its functioning. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

15 pages in length. This paper is based upon a comprehensive interview with an eighty-year-old African-American man who lives independently within a community setting. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses the issue of dual diagnosis patients and the need that exists for establishing comprehensive treatment programs that address the dualistic nature of their problems. This paper asserts that patients would benefit from the development of such specific services. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on elective mutism in children, its causes and potential treatments. The paper also discusses how elective mutism manifests itself in children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

15 pages in length. While the never-ending question of physical versus psychological origin is still ongoing even within contemporary medical communities, many experts who once thought substance dependency was only psychological in nature now support findings that indicate it is caused by a combination of both entities. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

4 pages in length. Like its Rorschach and MMPI counterparts, the thematic apperception test (TAT) seeks to uncover hidden facets of an individual's thought processes, attitudes, emotional responses and observational abilities. Christiana D. Morgan and Henry A. Murray, who designed the personality test at Harvard in the 1930s, has long been one of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the psychological effects of those who opt for weight loss surgery and those who are morbidly obese. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. People are inherently hardwired to subconsciously respond to meet with various olfactory stimuli; pleasant aromas bring about a heightened sense of pleasure and happiness, while offensive odors tend to do just the opposite. Why delicious smells like fresh-brewed coffee and baking cookies, as well as other agreeable odors as ...

A 10 page overview of the numerous stereotypes we employ when we consider middle aged men. This paper approaches middle aged behavior from both a physiological and a societal standpoint to contend that no one description can be provided. Explored are the concepts of mid life crisis and the Peter Pan Syndrome. Bibliography ...

A 6 page paper. Bipolar disorder is often treated with a combination of medication and minimal psychotherapeutic intervention. This paper reports the results from studies where cognitive behavioral therapy was introduced. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the problem that some children have who are either in foster care, or wards of the state, in respect to forming attachments. Relevant literature is reviewed but the paper suggests that more research needs to be done on this topic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the process of synaptic transmission. The paper starts with the historical view, looking at the way understanding has developed. The processed themselves are then outlined and the paper ends by considering how imbalances can result in clinical conditions. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines environmental influences that promote positive emotional and psychosocial development in 7 to 11 year olds. The developmental stage is discussed along with positive forces in families, peer groups and school situations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. When one hears the name Sigmund Freud, one makes an immediate association with the psychological discipline of psychoanalysis. The extent to which Freud shaped an entire industry based upon what at the time was considered a wholly outrageous assertion about human behavior is both grand and far-reaching; that his ...

This 5 page paper examines the differences between functional and dysfunctional families. Furthermore, this paper highlights the importance of overcoming obstacles created within the dysfunctional family framework. Bibliography lists 1 source.

27 pages in length. Winnicott (1960) and Klein (1932) share many of the same philosophies when it comes to the manner by which children's psyches are molded during childhood; however, they also stand apart in some very fundamental ways, as well. Winnicott (1960) borrows from Klein's (1932) theories when postulating his Object Relations ...

This 13 page paper examines the pros and cons of transracial adoption, specifically relating to African Americans and Hispanics. Furthermore, this paper examines the opposition of groups such as the National Black Social Workers who believe that such adoptions represent genocide of the balck race. Statistics are included in this report to illustrate ...

A 4 page paper introducing a Hispanic alcohol abuser; cultural characteristics; and implication for practice. Cultural characteristics can dictate individuals’ reactions to stressors and treatment, and those involved in treatment must be aware of the individual’s culture’s views of and reactions to substance abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the case of Michael. Michael will only go to sleep with his mother, either in his own bed or in his parents bed. The paper looks at how the parents can get Michael to sleep in his own bed alone. The plan gives a sudden and a gradual option fro ...

This 12-page paper describes the theories of three leading mental health experts -- Sigmund Freud, William Glasser and Albert Ellis. The paper also discusses comparisons and contrasts between the three men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines social contract theory from a specifically feminist perspective. This paper relies upon the theories of such notable theorists as Carol Pateman, Judith Butler and Michel Foucault. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

14 pages in length. To truly understand the extent to which depression reaches into virtually every recess of the global community, it is critical to realize just how comprehensive this disease is. Manifested in various behaviors by just as many inciters, depression takes on myriad forms that evolve from both a physiological and ...

A 4 page discussion of the problems we are facing in relation to violence. While a number of theories have been proposed to explain the increase in violence, one of the more interesting relates to the impact violence on television has on our nation's children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. Murray is quite insightful by stating "there is no personality characteristic that is not possessed and manifested at least occasionally, to a slight extent, by everyone," being that human beings have a tendency to put forth a better, somewhat contrived personality when in specific situations. This assertion is further ...