Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

An 8 page research paper/essay that discusses how Anne Frank's famous diary reflects her development as an adolescence. The writer specifically refers to Erik Erikson's model of personality development and argues that Anne was successfully negotiating the primary crisis of adolescent development--i.e., identity formation--quite successfully when her life was cut short by Nazi persecution. ...

A 7 page guide in the construction of a personal learning/teaching theory. The author contends that much guidance can be found in fields which on first appearance are very different from education. One such field is industry. It is from there that the theories of Bandura originated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper is a sample paper analyzing one's own personality utilizing the theories of Jung, Maslow and Eriksson. Bibliographpy lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the TSCS, the Tennessee Self Concept Scale and outlines the importance of validity and reliability.

This 6 page paper discusses the influence of the very young child's environment. Nature versus Nuture debate is examined, cognitive development and major theories offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 20 page paper is an in-depth look a the case of Little Hans, a case that concerned a five year old boy who developed a phobia of large animals, especially horses. The paper looks at the background and history of Hans, with his sexual development and interest in his "widdler", the castration anxiety, ...

This 10 page paper delves into counseling practice and how psychologists can be more sensitive to cultural issues. A fictitious case study is used but much of the paper looks at the concept using literature. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the examination of cultural differences between a therapist and clients. The differences are evaluated through the individual's world view. Personal background is the focus of the paper. How can professionals get past cultural differences? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper debunks the mystery of the Bermunda Triangle and takes to task the misinformation which is prevalent on the internet.Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the basic themes of the film Antwone Fisher, and considers the application of psychological theory to understanding the central character. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Jacob L. Moreno's breakthrough application to the field of psychotherapy served as an instrumental force by emphasizing "engagement through active role play and dramatic dialogue as the major factors which lead to transformational change" (Casey, 2001, p. PG). This heretofore unprecedented method represents a joining together of several approaches ...

This 25-page paper focuses on advantages and disadvantages of using social constructivism and grounded theory together for research purposes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page paper which argues that boys may well take longer to potty train than girls. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page examination of the age old question of whether it is our environment or our genes that shape our personality and behavior. The author examines both sides of this argument to conclude that a number of factors enter into the question of whether a parent or other factors of a child’s environment ...

This 20 page paper provides a look at studies concerning the success of peer leadership and tutoring programs on a variety of grade levels. The paper argues that despite drawbacks peer tutoring does have a positive influence on academics as well as other areas. Several pages of charts and graphs are included in the ...

This 8 page paper begins with an explanation of cybernetics, first order and second order cybernetics, leading into a discussion of constructivism, social constructivism and postmodernism and family therapy. Three specific therapeutic approaches are discussed in terms of family therapy: solution-focused, structural, and person-centered. Different aspects are discussed, including the therapist's role, the focus of ...

This 5 page paper provides an in-depth discussion of oppositional defiant disorder. Furthermore, this paper illustrates how destructive this disorder can be and how it is often associated with other psychological/behavioral disorders as well. bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the behavioral characteristics of the child who likes to start fires. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Coaching Burnout This 15 page paper looks at the topic of burnout with special emphasis as it applies to coaching. Definition of the concept is provided, along with methods of diagnosis. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Filename: SA025brn.wps

Coaching Burnout This 15 page paper looks at the topic of burnout with special emphasis as it applies to coaching. Definition of the concept is provided, along with methods of diagnosis. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Filename: SA025brn.wps

7 pages in length. Kohn (1996) considers conventional methods of assertive discipline to be nothing more than "a collection of bribes and threats whose purpose is to enforce rules that the teacher alone devises and imposes" (p. PG) that do little else but teach the student how everything in life can be negotiated by ...

This 4 page paper delves into the psychological concept of reinforcement. How it is used to train dogs and shape human behavior are aspects discussed. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing several scales intended to measure attitudes and perceptions. Each has benefits depending on the type of measurement being sought, but some have increased potential for introducing researcher bias into the study in which they are used. The purpose here is to discuss the relative merits of the Likert, ...

Despite the fact that research findings on birth order theory are contradictory and inconclusive, many researchers continue to believe that birth order is one of the most significant indicators of personal development. The question first arose in 1920 when Alfred Adler published his definitive study indicating that quantifiable personality differences occur in people because of ...

A 4 page paper which examines the contributions to ADHD, with attention to adolescent individuals, by Russell Barkley. Bibliography lists 3 sources.