Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A paper which looks at the various factors which might contribute to adolescents demonstrating challenging behaviours in school, and at some of the psychological and sociological models which have been developed to address these issues. Bibliography lists 26 sources.

This 5 page paper provides examples of developmental activities for infants (9-12 months), toddlers, ages 1 - 2 years, toddlers, ages 3 - 4 years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses 4 techniques for reducing perceived pain; parenting style; biological/conditioned fear; and recovered memories. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses four things that a person might do to increase their levels of happiness and satisfaction, and what level of skill these things represent. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the factors that influence identity. The social identity theory is defined and an explanation provided as to the importance of group membership in identity formation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper addresses four diverse topics. The first is perceptual systems and how we might avoid misinterpretation. An example is provided. The second is a brief discussion of Freud's and Hobson's dream interpretation theories. A 'dream' is recounted with the writer discussing how each theorist might interpret it. The third topic is creativity ...

A 4 page paper which examines to what extent grandparents and other relatives, aside from parents, help shape and develop children and their lives. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines different coping styles for family and friends who are caring for a terminally ill individual. The paper also examines how nurses can assist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. Job loss is one of life's most traumatic experiences. This essay reports the emotional and psychological effects of losing one's job and discusses the grief cycle. The writer then provides an outline of the steps a counselor would take to help a client through this loss. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page paper describing an individual and relating the collection of personality and character traits to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, work expectations, motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic), personality and operating according to a systems approach. The individual who has been the ultimate subject of this paper is one cognizant of the need for change ...

A 3 page paper on trauma as it involves disempowerment and disconnection. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the insanity defense, also called "not guilty by reason of insanity." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses Post-traumatic stress disorder in detail. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the application of two lifespan theorists, John Watson and John Bowlby, in an assessment of the personality of Edgar Allan Poe. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper examines what things make people feel secure in childhood, adulthood, and old age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the major personality schools of thought. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The extent to which culture and cultural identity play a significant role in the counseling process is both grand and far-reaching; that people relate differently within the counseling setting based upon their personal cultural upbringing speaks to the need for counselors to incorporate specific methods that readily address these diverse ...

This 4 page paper looks at the effects of technology on society. Communications is highlighted. Various issues discussed include machines replacing people, the use of the cell phone, cloning, DNA technology, and cameras. A quote from Orwell's 1984 is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the specific illnesses and symptoms experienced by these young mothers, the impact on these women and others, offers historical perspective, and provides a complete DSM-IV five-axes diagnosis of Margery Kempe. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page exploration of the concept of community. This author discusses the physical, sociological, and psychological aspects of community. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which argues the validity of multiple personality disorder. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a very brief synopsis of 6 journal articles about depression. Although the emphasis is adolescents, some articles discuss the thinking processes of depressed persons as the incidence of depression in the world, as well as articles specifically about adolescents. Following a synopsis of each article, the writer discusses the issues ...

This 4 page paper examines decision-making. The book Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is discussed along with rational decision making models. Satisficing behavior is also explained. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

10 pages in length. Human nature harbors myriad anxieties that make it difficult for some people to make it through the day. While some angst is kept in check by virtue of a relatively low level of anxiety, others are full-blown phobias that serve to paralyze their victims when it comes to confronting ...

5 pages in length. The Adolescent Coping Scale (ACS) was created as a means by which to evaluate the types of coping strategies adolescents most commonly utilize. With eighteen factors of coping mechanisms and seventy-nine items, the ACS was developed by virtue of a combination of "qualitative questioning and quantitative piloting" (Neill, 2004) ...