Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

7 pages in length. The global society is comprised of myriad subgroups that reflect offshoot populations demarcated by a specific characteristic; whether deliberately formed as a way in which to draw together those who are of the same ilk as with religious factions or manifestly established because of a socially fringed connotation, subgroups ultimately ...

This 16 page paper responds to specific student-provided questions. The essay describes and discusses aspects of family systems theory, structural family therapy, constructive family therapy, narrative therapy, solutions-focused and strengths-based approaches. The writer comments on reflection. The last section discusses working with children and adolescents using a constructive framework. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 7 page overview of the relationship that exists between increased media violence and child aggression. This paper explores the causes and the potential solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that identifies and explains the five basic types or models of conflict and five basic conflict resolution approaches. The writer comments on each of these. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The concept of normality is perhaps one of the most difficult to define in any capacity, yet it is even more challenging to characterize when the mind is involved. To be normal in the broadest sense is one who possesses "soundness of mind needed for a responsible, punishable act, ...

A 10 page paper. The essay begins by explaining cognitive therapy, its foundations and major premises. The writer comments on the relationship between cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. The focus turns to using both approaches with substance abuse. The writer then discusses the use of cognitive therapy with trauma victims. Bibliography lists 11 ...

A 5 page paper which examines elements of oppression in the work of Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, John Dewey, Herman Hesse and Paulo Freire. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses diversity, ethnocentrism, skepticism, fallibility of inquiry, contextuality of knowledge, objectivity, transformative and fragility of ideals as they relate to critical thinking. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the topic of assertiveness and why it is a good thing. Assertiveness is defined and explored. Various situations such as the workplace, a restaurant and the family are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers some of the unwritten rules that concern the management of social situation by the parties involved. The situation examined is that of a dinner party and look at the expected behavior of the hosts and the guests. The paper cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Contemporary society is in such a hurry and has so much to accomplish that getting certain tasks done in a timely fashion has created some dangerous habits for today's drivers. Added to the long-standing list of distractions people have when driving - unruly kids, being late, impatience - drivers ...

A 3 page overview of the theories of Erik Homberger Erikson and Howard Gardner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page review of the theories of Erik Homberger Erikson and George Herbert Mead. The author finds Mead the most interesting because of his applicability to our contemporary world. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper. The first half of this paper explains and describes qualitative research, in general, and ethnographic research, in particular. The second part of the paper discusses why this research model would be useful in exploring children's perception of God through their art work. The writer cites certain literature that addressed children's concepts ...

10 pages in length. The process of human mate selection is as vast and diverse as the global communities from which people hail. Physical attributes, sexual stimuli, life objectives, personality traits, cultural mandates and biological components are just some of the criteria that comprise the foundation of how humans choose their mates. ...

A 10 page paper which examines theories relating to school violence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the terrorists as well as those who are prejudiced against Arab Americans. Causes of prejudice are addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 30 page paper. The catalyst question is how can the ideas and premises in these three areas help African American students to be more effective in public speaking. The essay is divided into specific sections: a discussion of creativity, how it is defined and described and what it means to be creative; systems ...

A 5 page paper that begins by explaining and discussing the four styles of creative intelligence. The writer then discusses mental models or mind sets and how they are related to creative intelligence. Porter's Five Force model is discussed in terms of creative intelligence. The paper ends with the writer discussing their own mental models ...

An 8 page overview of this groundbreaking theory in mental health. This paper delineates the major constructs of this theory and emphasizes its importance in restoring healthy family function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

35 pages in length. The struggle between positive and negative forces is a challenge that has besieged mankind since he first came to be upon this planet. The dichotomy of this duality that lives inside the deepest recesses of the human psyche is considered by some to be wholly out of the realm ...

A 5 page paper that begins by reporting national data on the use of meth among adolescents and some of the consequences. The essay reports a large study that is receiving a great deal of publicity for its success in reducing meth use in rural communities with a short-term intervention program. The writer also ...

A 3 page paper that begins with comments about human life cycles. The one used for this paper is Erikson's stages of psycho-social development. Two transitions are discussed: from employee to manager, and the transition to graduate school. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses results from the student's stress scale test and a fictitious vignette. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper begins by reporting the incidence of bullying and defining what a bully is and describing the types of aggressive behaviors they exhibit. The paper considers the cognitive, social and developmental perspectives of bullying, explaining how they interact. Bibliography lists 4 sources.