Essays and Research Papers on Psychology Theories

A 4 page paper about person-centered theory and therapy/counseling. The paper provides a brief explanation of this model, how the approach works with a multicultural population, effectiveness of approach, limitations with ethical issues, and offers a brief overview of a person-centered counseling session with a client. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses gender identity disorder/dysphoria. It traces the history of the concept, and provides a literature review including research studies and other documents about this disorder, including the DSM-5. It also discusses the treatments that are usually provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that presents and discusses the highlights of the entitled book by George De Leon. The major points of the theory, the model, and the methods are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the stage of late adulthood. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses Yalom's eleven principles/factors for group success, briefly explaining each of the factors. The paper also identifies those factors that group members need to experience early in the group process to allow them to gain more information about their addiction. The essay discusses how Yalom's factors relate to addiction ...

This 5 page research paper/essay discusses the impact and legacy of Sigmund Freud particularly in regards to how his career affected the way society regards sexuality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. Emotional intelligence has been consistently linked to effective leadership. In this paper, the writer reports issues that can lead to negative emotions. The paper discusses self-awareness, identifying triggers that bring on negative emotions, controlling impulses and other issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay briefly discusses the Tarasoff case of the late 1960s, what the psychiatrist did, and what happened. The essay refers to three YouTube presentations that address issues of consent, confidentiality, and the Tarasoff case. The ACA Code of Ethics was also consulted. The writer explains what they would do ...

This 5 page paper discusses the first 3 chapters in Understand Motivation and Emotion by J. Reeve. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page paper. This essay discusses the concepts, critiques, comparative analysis, personal application, and professional application for each model. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of the Milgram experiments. The implications of situational behaviorism for ethical leadership are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper. Confidentiality is the hallmark of all mental health professionals but sometimes therapists and counselors just need to vent. This essay discusses an issue of confidentiality that is most likely more common than would be acknowledged. Specifically, can counselors share information about a case or client with family and friends if ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Erik Erikson's theories of human development. Using a first person format, the author demonstrates how her own life has followed along Erikson's guidelines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 paper that responds to five questions related to reliability, validity, mean scores, standard scores, normal curve and other issues. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that discusses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment developed to complement Jung's theories and principles. The purpose is to determine if the candidate has the knowledge, skills, and personality type that will add benefits to the company or not. This essay explains the assessment and how it is used. When ...

This 3 page paper discusses the difference between structuralism and functionalism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper summaries the careers of psychology pioneers William James, G. Stanley Hall, and Mary W. Calkins. The writer selects James as the most appealing as an educator. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page paper. This essay discusses a new therapist developing a personal identity, professional identity, legal identity, and ethical identity. The essay includes developing a community identity. Each is described and discussed in terms of a new therapist's evolution over time. The paper pays extra attention to certain issues like confidentiality, privacy, dual ...

A 4 page paper that discusses a number of issues and topics within the topic of behavioral research methods. Methods explained include: single-case, enhancing the credibility of single-case, quasi-experiment and confounding variables.one-group post-test, and others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 15 page paper. This essay discusses multiple issues about practicing ethically. The paper discusses at length developing an ethical sense, developing an ethical identity and professional identity, how an ethical sense is developed, the importance of ethical mindfulness practice with examples. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 4 page paper. Multicultural psychology is the scientific study of all aspects of behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different backgrounds encounter and interact with each other. This essay discusses ethnocentrism research and cultural bias, ethical dilemmas in multicultural psychology research, unique consideration when conducting multicultural research. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 3 page paper discusses behaviorism, in light of John B. Watson's legacy and with a focus on early childhood education. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper offers an overview of psychologist perceive intelligence and issues involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

There are numerous types of psychotherapy to help people through mental illnesses or just problems. The one discussed in this essay is cognitive therapy, which is founded on the principle that it is our thoughts and beliefs that causes us problems. When thought patterns are altered, a person's symptoms and condition will be reduced if ...

A 5 page paper. Two works are discussed, one is about the underestimation-of-compliance effect and the other is about Roger Williams Brown. Bibliography lists 2 sources.