Essays and Research Papers on Social Psychology

A 14 page discussion of the benefits of group therapy in dealing with children of divorced families. Emphasizes the need for well-trained and experienced group therapists in dealing with these sometimes complex situations. In addition to the qualifications of the therapist, however, a number of outside factors such as family cooperation and structure ...

A 5 page paper which examines and discusses what it is that makes a real friend, or what makes a friendship. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at a selection of factors which influence mood, such as colour, climate and the perceptions of others, the way in which mood can influence behavioural patterns and self-image, and the extent to which it is possible to change and regulate mood by specific strategies and techniques.

A 5 page paper which presents an examination of love and relationships. The paper focuses on the psychological, as well as social, aspects of love and relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at two views of civilization. Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents" is discussed along with Haggard's "She." An overview of each book is provided and civilization as opposed to freedom is discussed. The paper also considers gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper is a case study of an older adult that looks at many factors leading to their current psychological condition, including primary and secondary ageing, informal support systems, learned behaviour patterns, socialisation self perception. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses two of the “founding fathers” of modern sociology and compares and contrasts several of their best known ideas. A student of modern Western civilization must ask themself what combination of factors and circumstance resulted in today’s world and which of those are universal or determinants of significance and value. Both Durkheim and Weber expressed their unique perspectives ...

A 15 page exploration of the increasing violence and other societal factors which have led to the increased loss of loved ones and acquaintances to homicide. Details the impacts of such violence on child survivors in particular. Suggests that bereavement groups provide a much needed outlet for the survivors of these horrendous crimes ...

The art of observation is the single most important aspect of ethnographic research. This 5 page paper compares an essay on first observations by Jane Goodall with Nonverbal Courtship Patterns In Women from Monica Moore. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page report discusses how layoffs affect those who “survive” the layoff process and remain in their jobs with the organization. For example, do changes take place regarding a survivor’s organizational commitment, work effort, and job satisfaction? How are those changes different from the pre-layoff period? The report explores the larger question of: “What can an organization do to encourage the ...

A 12 page paper. Humans develop their personalities during childhood, thus, the environment in which they live as children is critical to the type of adult they will become. This paper discusses the roles children take on and the effects that having an alcoholic parent have on the child. The child carries these on into ...

A 10 page paper that discusses how parental alcoholism places the adolescent at risk. Adolescence is already a time of transition that causes confusion and numerous unpleasant feelings in a teenager. Having an alcoholic parent makes this time even more difficult for the adolescent and places him or her at great risk of numerous behavioral, ...

A 6 page paper that discusses Friedman's descriptions of Type A and Type B personalities. Characteristics and behaviors of each are outlined. The writer then discusses behaviors theories and social learning theories in relation to these two kinds of supervisors/managers and the effect on employees. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the problem of critical incidents in the lives of people, with particular attention to emergency services personnel. Overviews of critical incident debriefing and PTSD are included. Examples provided reference the September 11th disaster. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Talking about death and the issues that surround this event is never a simple effort; dealing with them on a personal level is that much more difficult for, say, an adult grandson who has just lost his grandmother. Many books that deal with this subject do so in such ...

A 5 page paper. More than 60 percent of the American public is overweight or obese and more than 280,000 people die every year as a result of obesity. Obesity causes numerous physical, psychological and social problems. This paper discusses the causes of obesity and its effects on the obese adult. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

This 7 page report discusses the problems associated with dealing with problem-solving and change in light of a particular or persistent behavior. The report considers the fact that the focus on change is what differentiates problem solving from the ability to cope, which is oriented toward relieving stress related to that state of being. However, problems occur when persistence presents itself ...

This 15 page paper examines the causes of aggression, from pack behaviour and social influences, the use of drugs or alcohol and the physical effect on the brain to the role of a patriarchal society and aggression against women. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses how obsessive love can end up becoming violent and destructive, particularly when the obsessive lover believes he or she is being rejected by the object of his obsession. Examined is this type of love in real life and in literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the relationship between language and emotion. Contends that while many aspects of language are a part of our cognitive development, language is also a social constructionism. Consequently, language can vary according to societal stimuli. This is particularly true in regard to language’s relation to our expression of, ...

A 5 page discussion of the content and utilization of this book by the noted psychologist and author David J. Lieberman. Includes an overview of the techniques identified by Lieberman which can be used to reveal when an individual is intentionally deceiving you. These techniques are just as valuable in the business world ...

A 12 page analysis of the thesis that “Grief is a necessary and evolutionary process for recovery following a personal loss, there are many channels that facilitate and aid this healthy recovery”. Identifies the role of bereavement counseling in this process, emphasizing that it allows an avenue for the expression of grief and its ...

The nature of humankind in such that the will to seek pleasure and avoid pain is extremely strong. This 5 page paper provides guidance in the form of questions to answer that will help the student explore their own relationship to the social process of addiction. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page report discusses how psychoanalyst Erich Fromm (1900-1980) presented the philosophy and thinking of Karl Marx. Fromm was convinced that Marx was terribly misunderstood, especially by the communists of the former Soviet Union who attempted to co-opt his thinking. As Fromm explains Marx’s concept of socialism, the most important fact is that he interpreted Marx to mean that ...

How humans act based on their interactions with others is what defines the parameters of their collective reality and causes the individual to find that his or her separate existence is essentially defined by a combination of the repressive aspects of society in conflict with individual desires. This 9 page paper argues that the effects of divorce on children, while ...