Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Mixed

A 3 page research paper that discusses child development, which is typically evaluated according to three interrelated areas, which are the physical, cognitive and social/emotional domains. The following examination of these three domains over the course of the first two years of life demonstrates the complex ways in which these areas overlap. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 3 page consideration of the question of whether police personality revolves around unique traits that are predispositional or emerges as a result of socialization and experience. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 11 page paper which examines how fashion is a means of expression on a mass scale in many different respects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Whether one appreciates his somewhat unorthodox approach to the theories behind human behavior – both conscious and unconscious – or condemns the psychoanalyst's conjecture as nothing more than outdated nonsense, Sigmund Freud is a name everyone can readily associate with decades upon decades of research pertaining to how and why ...

A 4 page overview of this infamous psychological experiment. This paper explores the connotations this experiment has in terms of group dynamics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines qualities of good self esteem in Zora Neale Hurston’s essay “How it Feels to Be Colored Like Me.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper which defines conflict, explains the difference between task conflict and relationship conflict. The paper also examines the pros and cons of organizational conflict. The bibliography has 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the characteristic features of early, middle and late adulthood. According to Erik Erikson's stages of human development, a young adult can be considered to be a person between the ages of 16 and 39; middle adulthood covers ages 40 to 60 and late adulthood refers to persons 60 years ...

A 3 page paper which examines the theme of parent and child in development of identity in Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds.” No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The Behavior Assessment System for Children 2nd Edition (BASC-2) measures emotions and behaviors in individuals between the ages of two and college by way of a 10-20 minute test for Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) and Parent Rating Scales (PRS), 30 minutes for Self-Report of Personality (SRP). The findings represent ...

A 5 page paper. Parents would like their children to do what is right because it is the right thing to do but young children are not developed enough to do so. This paper provides a brief introduction to moral development theories of Kohlberg, Bronfenbrenner and Piaget, reporting only the stages relevant to a 6-year-old ...

This 4 page paper is a discussion of the book "Angry Young Men" by Aaron Kipnis, a look at today's troubled youth and how to turn them around. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page review of the many stressors presented by this natural disaster. The author notes both the short and long term impacts and contrasts them to the hope that relocation has given some refugees for a better life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the film "Good Will Hunting" and the relationship of Will and Sean from the perspective of psychological understanding; it also discusses Will's ego functions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not it is wrong to spank a child to discipline them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that responds to the question of how CBT can be evaluated. The writer discusses the theories upon which CBT is founded and reports research that demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this condition. Some examples are included. Diagnosis and treatment are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The purpose of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (BERS2), is to evaluate competency and strengths of children from ages five to eighteen. Primary measurements include interpersonal strengths, school functioning, intrapersonal strength, family involvement and career strength (Epstein, 2004). Test administration is such that the child ...

A 15 page paper that discusses possible causes of anxiety and fear in children. Anxiety is the most common emotional disorder in the U.S. and the seeds for it are planted in childhood. The paper comments on typical developmental anxiety, stressors, including the many additional stressors today's children experience, and fear. A special section discusses ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses important points, relevant issues and misconceptions as they relate to the message provided in this book. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Elly's characteristics did not differ from any other child who suffers from autism, inasmuch as she was a bright, vivacious child trapped inside a mind that would not allow her to learn or express herself. Park's strategies as both a mother and self-learned caregiver were instrumental in Elly's first ...

3 pages in length. School violence has long been an issue between cultural power play as much as it has been an issue of adolescent angst. Easy access to guns within the family unit is a primary instigator of juvenile violence against other juveniles, say some experts. Coupled with the surge of ...

A 3 page paper that begins by reporting the levels of Maslow's Hierarch of Needs. The writer then comments on housewives and Maslow's Needs for Belonging and Self-Esteem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is an analysis of the article “Toddler Discipline that Works” by Heidi Murkoff. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the concept of narcissism and how it is influenced by experiences and socialization and how it, in turn, influences choices and love relationships. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.