Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 16 page discussion of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. The author delineates the Gardner's classifications and explores them in relation to what has been reported in the literature on the learning process. The author emphasizes that while individual's are often stronger in certain areas of intelligence than they are in others, Gardner ...

4 pages in length. The writer discusses how symbolic interactionism, which strives to control member behavior as a means by which to represent the core element of the self, concentrates not so much upon the building up the behavior of the social group in terms of the behavior of the separate individuals composing it. ...

An 8 page emphasis of the importance of early identification and intervention in behavioral disorders. The author stresses that while medical professionals are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of these diverse conditions, parental involvement is critical to treatment success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of autism, including the current theories regarding its cause. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the process involved in CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, especially as it relates to the therapeutic relationship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the relationship between animal cruelty and other antisocial behaviors. The studies that are beginning to emerge along with the publicity that the Humane Society strives to bring to the matter can be expected to raise awareness of the link between animal and human abuse, not only in professional circles ...

20 pages in length. Fighting clinical depression at any age can represent one of the most challenging struggles an individual faces throughout his or her entire life. When the sufferer is an adolescent, however, those challenges automatically multiply due to the early stage of life depression is experienced, as well as the inability ...

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the psychological problems of anxiety and depression, especially as they relate to the development of psychological disorders. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of assessments of two research articles, and considers factors like the validity of claims made by the researchers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the benefits and problems with the use of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a comparison with Solutions-Based Therapy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper examines the stages of grief as they have been described by people such as Elisabeth Kubler-Ross; it also examines other models of the grief process; the way people of different ages react to death; and whether it is better to die quickly or slowly. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 14 page paper which provides a topic overview, then focuses on the reasons abusers give for abuse, describes the feelings an abused child experiences, and discusses the long-term effects on the child. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the theories of Freud and Jung and their impacts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of some views on violence and PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to the experiencing of a variety of different types of violence. Children who have been exposed to sexual violence, to parental interpersonal violence, to gang violence and ...

This 7 page paper considers the issue of a family culture of violence. Children are often exposed to a wide variety of experiences that can be viewed as violent. Studies since the 1990s suggest that there is an increasing amount of violence in the home, with a growing number of children being raised ...

This 4 page paper demonstrates how to present a verbatim dialogue and create reflections regarding the triad counseling experience. Bibliography lists 3 soures.

This 6 page paper discusses schizophrenia, what it is, who gets it, the biological and environmental factors that may contribute to it, the effects of the disease on the schizophrenic's family, treatment options and side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses groupthink and its position in the standard academic organization. The paper discusses how groupthink manifests itself in the classroom, and how it could be avoided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how work influences a person’s identity, or the identity they chose to adopt because of work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of stress and how it relates to aircraft safety. The author introduces Cockpit Resource Management as a means of reducing stress and the pilot error that can occur with it. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 14 page discussion of the cause, diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder. The author describes the prevalence of this condition; the biological, psychological, and environmental causes; and the recommended interventions. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic arguments in Berzon's book Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships that Last. This paper outlines the significance of her arguments and their application for counseling. Bibliography lists 3 pages.

A 5 page examination of the considerations that autism entails from both a patient and a family perspective. This paper emphasizes that family involvement in the treatment plan is a critical component in enhancing not just patient but family welfare as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 20 page paper critiquing a therapy session with Rose, a concerned mother of a preschooler. Rose has approached Dr. Berenson for assistance with the problem of her five-year-old daughter waking during the night and expecting to spend the rest of the night with her mother. Dr. Berenson barely acknowledges the issue at ...

This 12 page paper considers the subject Psychosynthesis. The paper examines the idea that central to psychosynthesis practice is the distinction of the ‘I’ from the ego, the establishment of its’ autonomy and the realisation of ‘I am that I am’. The paper examines the way in which psychosynthesis, which can be complimentary to psychoanalysis ...