Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

A 2.5 page paper which considers how today’s youth should combat negative moral influences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. The statement "at the heart of all relationships there is an unequal powerbase" is relevant to counseling skills because of the imbalance inherent to an association between a vulnerable patient and a seemingly all-knowing therapist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses the impact of divorce on children, both from a short-term and long-term perspective. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper assessing the case of Client X, a 52-year-old Puerto Rican American woman having difficulty dealing with the absence of the traditional Hispanic extended family support structure so closely attached to the Hispanic culture. Unmet expectations can be devastating for the individual taken unaware. Client X should be able to ...

A 4 page exploration of why some individuals engage in criminal activity. Sociologist Timothy Brezina contends that there are "benefits" of crime for those who commit them. Jack Katz would agree. This paper argues that to excuse criminal activity on the basis of environmental factors is unjust. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing “neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness” (Judge, Thoresen and Barrick, 1999; p. 621) as the collective origin of intrinsic motivation, and how an individual can set about enhancing that which s/he already has. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10-page paper discusses some aspects of Barie's book Peter Pan, namely, Pan's need for mothering, Wendy's fulfilment of that role, and the "Peter Pan" syndrome. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper utilizes the Jung archetypes and the four functions to illustrate why the 2004 campaign turned out as it did in America. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

As Bany-Winters (2000) points out, games are a fun way of learning how to perform, whether you’re a musician, a corporate manager or an actor. Games teach rules, participation, personal achievement, and precise skills. This is why games are often employed in the corporate environment for training purposes. Many view game shows as a natural ...

A 7 page tutorial which presents possible experiences with invisible theater. No sources cited.

A 6 page paper reporting the results of a survey of individuals regarding their knowledge of personal finance. The study surveyed three groups of 28 individuals each, in age groups ranging from 30 to over 50. The hypothesis, that financial IQ increases with age, was not supported by the results of statistical analyses ...

This 3 page paper evaluates the well known article. The idea of categorization, and its arbitrary nature, is discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines identity, primarily from a constructionist point of view. The paper discusses the opinions of such theorists as Ken Gergen and Dan McAdams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is based upon the idea that a 46-year old male who has a high-level position in his company is now required to reside in a foreign country. This paper explains what culture shock is, what the phases of culture shock are, what the causes are, and also what are possible ...

This 13 page paper examines the impact of personal values on a counselor's professional duties. This paper cites many studies that reflect the tendency of personal values to influence professional advice as well as providing information on ways to mitigate this effect. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 20 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of development between birth and age 5 with a focus on the development of self-esteem. The essay begins with a discussion of the self, what is the self, how the infant and toddler develop a sense of self, what is the existential self, the categorical self? The ...

This 11-page paper examines some myths, based on literature review, and determines if they are true or not. Myths examined include the relationship of Hinduism to violence, college education as a positive thing and helping others. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the argument of nature vs nurture, and which is better (or if the argument itself is a waste of time. Bibiliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper covers issues that counselors must face when treating substance abuse in the homosexual population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. With violence a wholly prevalent and commonplace reality in today's global community, it is not the least bit surprising to find how the impact of witnessing such brutality on a daily basis has both an obvious and concealed impact upon one's reaction. From recoiling in horror to being distracted ...

An assessment and comparison of genetic determinism and altruism in reference to helping and bystander behaviours, with specific reference to the Kitty Genovese case and other real life examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources

A 10 page research paper that is built around the portrayal of a fictional character. Kate Phillips' novel White Rabbit (1996) offers a detailed psychological, biographic and social portrait of a tough, eccentric 88-year-old woman, Ruth Caster Armstrong Hubble. The novel recounts the events of Ruth's last day of life. Through flashbacks, the author recounts ...

6 pages in length. A family is not a stagnant unit; rather, its perpetual growth is indicative of just how ongoing change can represent a stead stream of adjustment problems. Such is the case with Krystal and the undesirable behavior she exhibits both at home and in school. Applying the family life ...

3 pages in length. Genetic composition, while a strong indicator of behavior, is not the only means by which conduct is developed; rather, the synergistic influence of environmental factors coupled with genetic makeup serves to provide the equation that ultimately shapes an individual's behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses dealing with the death of a family member and having to divide up the personal effects upon cleaning out the house of the deceased. Bibliography lists 1 source.