Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Theories

In twelve pages this paper presents a detailed discussion of Alfred Adler’s many theoretical contributions to the field of psychoanalysis. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper that summarizes this 1968 article by Lawrence Kohlberg. In this article, Kohlberg explains his stages of moral development, commenting on each and including specific examples. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In this 7 page essay, the writer introduces the topic, explains Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Kohlberg's stages of moral development, and discusses how they are alike and different. The writer also includes tutorial comments for addressing how these theories affect the person. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper examines the issue of blindness in organizational analysis with reference to gender blindness. The paper starts out by defining what is meant by organizational analysis and then considers some of the approaches, models and frameworks used in organizational analysis to examine whether or not blindness is present. The paper looks at ...

In four pages this book summary identifies the text’s major thesis and discusses various points the author uses to develop his thesis, with examples provided. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

A 7 page paper that explains the theories of each of these behaviorists. The paper compares and contrasts the theories and reports examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the cultural aspects of love and how it impacts upon intimate and marital relationships with the Jungian psychological concept of individuation and its impact on relationships among the topics discussed. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts these two scales. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the basic theories of transference and countertransference and applies Petruska Clarkson's views to an understanding of the issues related to these. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

5 pages in length. The precedent setting properties of Freud's psychoanalytical theory is such that it all but restructured the way in which psychologists approached treatment for and understanding of the human mind, its heretofore unidentified behavioral subdivisions, as well as its capacity to subconsciously protect people from their fears. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 3 page paper looks at false memory syndrome in a number of ways. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the developmental theories of Skinner, Vygotsky and Piaget and their points of similarity and difference. It also discusses the interaction of cognitive, physical and emotional development and its impact on the child, and why it’s important to understand normal child development in order to assist children to reach their potential. ...

A 10 page paper that reports and describes Hans Selye's, the father or modern stress theory, ideas and explanations of stress, including physical and psychological responses to stressors. The writer includes the evolution of PTSD from its origins in the Civil War as Soldier's Heart and traumatic neurosis. Physiological and psychological responses to stress are ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the concepts of personality and intelligence and considers whether intelligence should be considered a part of personality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This concept analysis paper provides an overview of the views of child bonding in the current literature and provides an theoretical definition of child bonding. Bibligraphy lists 15 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins by explaining what the DSM is and what the TR revision was about. This introduction to the DSM explains the five axes of the manual. DSM criteria for depression are presented, which is followed by a discussion of the incidence of the condition. The writer takes issue and ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of three specific questions on classical conditioning and conditioning theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. A number of different theories espouse the various ways in which human behavior is influenced; while they all have specific perspectives and at times intersect when explaining how and why people respond in a given set of circumstances, some encapsulate the vast array of behavioral components in more promising ways ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the concept of assortative mating and considers the value of relating social elements to the concept. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper that discusses several issues in family therapy. The paper begins with an explanation of the Milan Systemic Therapy approach and how it evolved; The next section compares and contrasts postmodernism and social constructionism in terms of family therapy. Paradoxes, directives and paradoxical directives are defined. The key elements in solution-focused ...

An 8 page paper. The basic premises of Gestalt theory as developed by Perls and Perls are identified and discussed, including the type of therapy it is. The phenomenological and existential qualities are briefly explained, including the different forms of dialogic interaction between therapist and client. The writer discuses how Gestalt is used in family ...

A 7 page research paper that offers an overview of the scientist-practitioner model of training, describing how this model originated with Shakow's report of 1947. The writer describes why the model was accepted, its tenets and approach, as well as the new models of training that have been introduced. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Reality Therapy. This includes philosophical principles, axioms, goals, techniques and strengths and weaknesses of this approach. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overview of the approach to therapy developed by Alfred Adler, as well as the client-centered approach developed by Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses specific issues. The writer comments and discusses the advances in brain scanning. The next section discusses the interactionist model for behavior rather than nature vs. nurture. Embryonic gene testing is discussed and the writer comments on the topic of using genetics to select a child’s characteristics. The next ...