Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

A 6 page paper that explores the differences between genders. Despite two or more decades of people saying they do not want their children to behave and think in stereotypical ways, research consistently concludes that parents treat their children differently based on the child's gender. Since initial gender roles are assumed during infancy and young ...

A 6 page consideration of the question of whether gender affects our ability to remember certain objects, whether in fact we have a gender bias for certain objects. The author utilizes the literature to establish the fact that gender can be an important factor in cognition then designs a simple experiment to test gender ...

This 10 page research paper explore the powerful emotion of jealousy. Specifically, the writer looks at gender differences and studies that have related to the types of differences that exist. Additionally, length of relationship is investigated revealing there is a correlation between this factor and the feeling and expression of jealousy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the correlation between gender and human aggression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. According to Freud, there is little good in the world that arises naturally and without coercion of one form or another. Man’s existence is rooted in aggression, and all individual concepts Freud originated through his study of the mind he found he could apply to social theory. The ...

This 5 page paper looks at the research which has been conducted in Europe regarding non-verbal communication. This includes children and adults as well as different genders. The finding appear to indicate that there are cultural differences, but that these are not the only differences to be found. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the development of identity by the human being. George Orwell's 1984 exampled as well as leading experts in the field of media/government propaganda as well as language experts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the importance biological, sociological and psychological factors play in human behavior and mental health delivery. The biopsychosocial sciences have added tremendously to our approach to the delivery of mental health care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. It is well-known that psychosocial factors have a direct impact on one’s health, usually a negative impact. This essay offers psychosocial factors related to health in the literature. Strategies to mitigate the effects are discusses. The paper then briefly comments on Elliott and colleagues’ article about chronic pain and Oppenheimer’s ...

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses and explains what emotional intelligence is, including its five components. The paper provides examples of how emotional intelligence has increased productivity and how it can be used in healthcare organizations to improve physician/nurse-patient relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. This essay reports a smoking cessation program in a mental health hospital. This paper reports revenue and where it will come from for the program, financial analysis, including costs of the supplies (electronic cigarettes and enough cartridges for the 8-week program and costs of personnel. The costs are detailed and ...

This 10 page paper targets the community of Brooklyn, New York for consideration of treatment and, or, intervention policy regarding health measures specific to women in the lower socio-economic grouping. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page overview of the current status of mental health in the UK. The author contends that the public perception of mental illness and the governmental constraints under which we must operate do not always allow us the most effective intervention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 17 page overview of the move towards the emphasis of family in effecting client recovery. Discusses the President's New Freedom Commission's 2003 release of a report calling for the transformation of mental health services away from the fragmented service delivery and the stigma and limitations inherent in a system funded by private insurance ...

An 18 page paper which discussed 4 psychological elements which make up a healthy marriage. The 4 elements or perspectives are communication, decision-making, managing finances and conflict management. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper explores five family theories: Development theory, Systems theory, Social Conflic theory, Life Course theory, and Phenomenological theory. The history of these theories as well as their purposes and applications are presented in terms of how they apply to healthy families. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 11 page paper presents a psychosocial assessment of an 88-year=-old stroke patient. The writer explains why this patient was selected for the study, the social history of the patient, diagnostic summary, intervention plan, the writer's role in the case and the writer's personal reactions to it. The writer is the social worker. ...

This 5 page paper examines Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as well as touching on other anxiety disorders. Specifically, this paper discusses the history, source, symptomology, and treatment of GAD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the ideas of Bruno Bettleheim’s 1976 “The Uses of Enchantment” and establishes a thematic connection between it and “Japanese Fairy Tales” edited by Philip Smith (1992). No additional sources.

This 4 page report discusses the ideas of Bruno Bettleheim’s 1976 “The Uses of Enchantment” and establishes a thematic connection between it and “Japanese Fairy Tales” edited by Philip Smith (1992). No additional sources.

A 6 page exploration of the value of eyewitness testimony in a court of law. This paper notes the fact that such testimony can vary according to a number of diverse sociologic factors in its accuracy. The contention is presented that while this variation should not be used as a reason to blanketly ...

A 5 page exploration of the personal issues entailed by the controversy swirling around the practice of euthanasia. The author contends that euthanasia should be a personal option and not one dictated by either law or hospital policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. When the time comes where man and machine morph into one entity devoid of any individuality, this is the point at which laws can be justified on the basis of personality since there will be but one static, emotionless imprint to represent human nature. Until this time, however, the ...

A 4 page discussion of the importance of Native American languages. This paper reviews the article by William L. Leap titled "American Indian Languages". Emphasis is placed on Leap's points about the intimacy which exists between language and culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing close relationships and how many different situations, or conflicts, affect the individual's self esteem. There are many reasons to feel insecure in a close relationship. Sometimes there is a real reason why people should be insecure, such as cases where past infidelity or lying has been a reality. but often ...