Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

This 3 page paper looks at how and why non-rational escalation of commitment takes place considering the influences of different types of bias and applying them to an example to demonstrate their influence. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that includes a job analysis of a family intervention specialist. The paper reports the criteria and what this person does. The writer discusses a few performance appraisal methods and comments on the benefits and vulnerabilities of each method. Bibliography lists 6 sources,

A 3 page paper. The word death has taken on the negativity of profanity in some people’s minds. There are numerous metaphors for this word, such as passed on and crossed the great divide. The questions under discussion in this paper are: Are you anxious about death? If so, which aspects produce the most anxiety? ...

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of drunk driving. The psychological roots of drunk driving are explored in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provide analysis of Brene Brown's "The power of vulnerability" TED talk. Bibliography lists only this source.

This 3 page paper explains and discusses these two models of research, including the specific techniques used in each. Comments regarding why these methods would be a good beginning step to explore variables are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 31 page paper that provides an overview of psychological advertising. Negative impacts on women and ethnic minorities are explored in the context of a qualitative research design; abstract and outline are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

The behavior of individuals is known to be impacted by their social circumstances. In this 4 page paper the writer looks at the way in which behavior may change, or be influenced, as a result of two different social circumstances, where an individual is subject to perceived authority, and where an individual is given ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of intelligence. Discussion questions provide insights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of deciphering mind maps of values. Various theories are put forth and related to a critical reflection of personal values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the bio-psychological approach. The usefulness of the approach in treating chronic illness is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page hypothetical interview provides details concerning the grieving process and focuses on how a mother copes with the loss of her child. No sources are cited.

A 5 page paper. This essay has two main parts. The first one focuses on the narcissistic personality type versus the positive self-esteem personality type. A transcript of the Virtual Office is reviewed with the narcissist identified and justification for this selection. The second part focuses on three self-concept maintenance theories, which are compared. ...

A 4 page paper. This essay is about smoking cessation among patients in a mental health hospital. The essay discusses the theory upon which the program is based, a literature review, the importance of a needs assessment, from what sources the data will be obtained, and a short conclusion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper. This essay presents the evaluation plan for the smoking cessation program in a mental health hospital. The paper identifies the evaluation theory to be used, the specific evaluation related to the objectives, an updated program design elements to include evaluation, and an updated Gantt chart to include the evaluation processes. ...

This 3 page paper focuses on a fictitious interview with an elderly gentleman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on the biopsychosocial approach of assessment and assessing, and its impact on determining and treatment of ADHD. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 7 page paper. There are hundreds of smoking cessation programs in the country. Most of the smokers who attend these programs fail to quit. This essay is about a statewide smoking cessation for adults. The program is multifaceted. The essay includes the theory upon which the program is based, a literature review, the ...

This is an 11 page paper that provides an overview of the attachments between humans and animals. The psychological and neurophysiological significance is explored. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

An 8 page paper. This essay explains Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance and its causes. The paper reports a number of research studies on this theory and notes how they relate to the core concept in the theory. The essay also explains how a person would reduce or eliminate the dissonance. Examples are included. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper weighs the relative value of capitalism as it is represented by advertising in the fashion and beauty industries and human health. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that provides a summary and reflection on a journal article that reported a research study focusing on emotionally abused women. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper presents the contention that violent video games can negatively impact human behavior and this impact extends not to just children but also to adults. The media portrayal of this impact is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Many changes have been made in terms of first responders since Hurricane Katrina and then since 9/11. One of the emerging trends is to have a crisis counselor who is trained in crises and traumas to be a member of the first response team. This paper discusses these issues and ...

A 4 page paper. This paper carries on in a set of papers on smoking cessation for patients in a mental health hospital. This paper includes: stakeholders and their involvement, the stakeholders who will be directly involved, program design explaining that the Theory of Planned Behavior is the foundation along with the design of the ...