Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

8 pages in length. The stigma attached to obsessive compulsive disorder often brings people to a level of anxiety over their inability to control their behavior, which only serves to exacerbate the anxiety compelling them to display the repetitive actions inherent to OCD in the first place. So intense is this angst that ...

A 12 page discussion of the varying theories of behavior that have been presented over time. The author compares and contrasts the theories of Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Ivan Pavlov, and Charles Darwin. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy, its criticisms and how it stands apart from humanistic and psychodynamic theories. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper examines a variety of questions concerning personality. Various theorists are mentioned as personality is explored. Whether or not personality can be considered a science is discussed and an example is given about how the human being matures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Identifying and understanding a person's temperament is a tremendous tool in many areas of contemporary society where people are grouped together for reasons of employment and education. Determining an individual's predisposition helps to align him or her with the best fitting subcategory in a particular industry or which career ...

Thbis 26 page paper provides an overview of a research study of the impacts of social support on the recovery process for people who are victims of violent crime. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 4 page research paper that contrasts and compares Alfred Adler's approach to therapy with the Transactional Analytical approach, in regards to bipolar disorder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines statistics about high risk behavior from one source, summarizes three articles that discuss various types of risky behavior, and compares the original statistics with those given in the articles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. That the student purposely abandoned virtually every negative characteristic her mother embodied speaks to the way in which she was ultra sensitive to making the same mistakes as – and ultimately living like – her mother. This was an unacceptable proposition for the student to consider, which may have ...

A paper which considers misperception and misinterpretation of feelings, with particular reference to self-fulfilling prophecy and the development of self-concept. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at addiction, and gives a personal perspective on being addicted to comics and the Net, and strategies which might be used to break the addiction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a reearch study on metacognition. This paper provides an analysis of this study. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article or research paper on the purpose and significance of memory function. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. To understand what some might consider the opposing perspectives of social work's epistemological approach and the conceptual framework of posttraumatic growth, one must realize the common denominator inherent to both aspects of personal development: That greater knowledge comes with tremendous - albeit unexpected - change. The extent to which ...

A 3 page overview of the question of whether our genes or our environment is responsible for human intelligence. This paper examines some of the major theories on intelligence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Dealing with grief and loss may be a natural part of life, however, it is also one of the most challenging. The extent to which people experience different emotions as they travel through the process is both grand and far-reaching; that some expedite themselves through it while others linger ...

A 12 page paper which defines the condition and then examines issues pertaining to being mentally challenged, including aggression, nature/nurture, treatment, and recommendations. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses different issues related to Erikson's psychosocial theories. The paper does not explain the 8 stages of development. Instead, the writer explores Erikson's philosophy, themes found in his stages, testing or validating the accuracy of the theoretical assumptions, how the theory, i.e., psychosocial stages might be used professionally and a report ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the use of REBT (rational emotive behavioral therapy) in the treatment of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review of the damages that have been inflicted by this national disaster. The author contends that only if we analyze their situations from the Ecological Systems Theory perspective can we truly understand the depth of the scarring. That same theory, however, can serve as an outline in helping us pick ...

4 pages in length. William Glasser's Choice Theory is one of myriad approaches to instilling the ability to learn through the cognitive development of responsibility and self-discipline. Cornerstone to Glasser's theory is the notion that people behave certain ways given their particular circumstances; these behaviors, however, are all motivated by the choices made ...

A 4 page paper discussing how perception can affect logic and critical thinking skills, leading to skewed decisions, actions or attitudes. On a personal level, it is easy to look back to see instances when perception has colored logic and confounded critical thinking processes that could have been quite valuable in resolving problems. ...

This 7 page paper discusses the entitled movie, the differences between the movie and the reality of John Nash's life, and paranoid schizophrenia. The writer reminds the reader of some of the scenes in the film and how the movie lures the audience into Nash's delusions. Some of the many events not depicted in the ...

A 7 page paper which applies Erich Fromm’s personality theory to protagonist Euliss ‘Sonny’ Dewey in Robert Duvall’s film, “The Apostle.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the impact Hurricane Katrina has had on its youngest victims. These impacts are, of course, both physical and psychological. With help, however, these children can be put back on the path towards becoming happy and productive members of society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.