Psychology papers

An examination of the problem of nurses suffering from burnout.

This paper explores the psychological aspects of happiness and well-being.

A critical review of the research on the relationship between schizophrenia and marijuana.

This paper examines the issues of obesity in America, focusing on the youth.

An analysis of the impact of environmental cues on the genetic predisposition of personality development.

An analysis of the relationship between maternal filicide and mental illness.

This paper looks at the impact of television violence on aggression in children.

A case study, which demonstrates the correlation between military deployment and spousal abuse.

This paper provides an analysis into the financing of terrorism, including motivation and the influence of the media.

A descriptive essay evaluating character traits with respect to the employment of suitable personnel in the business world.

A case study, which uses rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) in treating the elderly.

A look at how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help a person to quit smoking.

Analyzes the 2008 Smoke Free Ontario Act, which requires all retailers to cover tobacco products from the public's view.

An analytic essay on the psychological work of Cal Jung, leading to a modern humanistic approach still used in psychology.

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders.

This paper examines how patients cope with chronic renal disease and provides a personal view.

A case study of a woman diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A review of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse by mothers as portrayed in "Prozac Diary" by Lauren Slater and "Falling Angels" by Barbara Gowdy.

Explores the existence of a mind/body relationship as demonstrated in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI).

Looks at the definitions and characteristics of personality disorders.

This paper looks at the sleep cycle and studies dreaming.

An analysis of verbal acuity in persons with schizophrenia.

Looks at theories of drug addiction, particularly crack cocaine addiction.

Discusses three separate case vignettes related to therapy and counseling.

This paper discusses post traumatic stress disorder, focusing on children and disasters.

A biography of the life, work and theories of psychologist Albert Ellis.

Looks at the problem of drug use among teenagers, including personal interviews.

This paper discusses perceptual principles with reference to the film "Yellow Submarine".

A discussion of the method of constant stimuli used in various psychological experiments.

This paper explains eight different theories of human development.

A report on an individual's state of mind and the impact on responsibility for criminal activities.

An analysis of the significance of the lack of research into drug treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A look at the drugs Xanax and Xanax XR (extended release), brand names of a tranquilizer produced and marketed by Pharmacia & Upjohn, whose generic name is alprazolam.

This paper analyzes the goals and conclusions of John Bargh and Melissa Ferguson's article, "Beyond Behaviorism: On the Automaticity of Higher Mental Processes."

This paper looks at sleep disorders discussing infant and adolescent polysomnography.

Looks at the development, failure and ultimate repeal of prohibition, which was a period of illegalization of alcohol consumption in the U.S.

A discussion about what a person strives for in his lifetime based on an analysis of Sigmund Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents".

Reviews literature relating to public relations approaches for school leaders coping with crisis situations.

An explanation of the various nested systems in the family unit involved in the psychological development of a child.

A discussion of the therapeutic relationship between psychiatric nurse and patient.

This paper discusses the effects of smoking on the individual.

Examines Susan McCaslin's poem 'The Call' from her book "Flying Wounded".

This paper discusses the danger of dual relationships in the counseling field.

This paper discusses Roy Tarpley's substance abuse issues and his subsequent suspension from the NBA (National Basketball Association).

An exploration of the history and current theories regarding autism and the possibility of a spectrum of autistic disorders.

An argument against the development of casinos and other gambling institutions.

An analysis of the long-term effects of young children's exposure to media sex and violence.

Examines the assumption that the violence in video and computer games contributes to aggression and violence among young players.

An argument for the continuation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) drug prevention program.

A discussion of how diversity influences an individual's personality and behavior.

This paper discusses that certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that lead to higher levels of disability, fatigue and depression will result in lower quality of life for MS patients.

This paper discusses and explains different theories of criminology.

An examination of childhood emotional development and how the social environment plays an important role in emotional development.

An overview and personal application of existential psychology.

This paper analyses the health and well being outcomes for young people leaving care, looking at mental health, physical and learning disabilities.

This paper argues that a combination of introvert and extrovert personality types is essential for creating software programs.

This paper discusses whether psychoactive drug use is synonymous with dependence.

This paper reviews and reacts to Lonny Shavelson's book "Hooked: Five Addicts Challenge Our Misguided Drug Rehab System".

This paper discusses two methods of intervention applicable to working with children and young people with obsessive compulsive disorder.

This paper provides a critical conceptual analysis of the referral, pre-admission and admission stages of a young person going into care within the framework of a care plan.

This paper discusses the perils of spanking as a disciplinary method.

A strong argument that the ban on marijuana is illogical, hence marijuana should be legalized.

A biography of psychologist Jean Piaget and a look at his work in cognitive development.

A discussion of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) among Americans.

This paper looks at the motivations behind those in positions of power in the workplace.

An examination of how homesickness affects international students in a higher education setting.

An analysis of the role and responsibility of the mental health nurse in forming a relationship with a client.

This paper discusses the history of the approach to intersexuality cases, an unusual physiological condition in which the genitalia are ambiguous, also known as hermaphroditism.

This paper looks at the case of an older male who is being treated for schizophrenia.

An examination of the re-framing of the concepts "sex" and "gender".

This paper is a personal essay reviewing the intersection between an individual's cultural inheritance and the formulation of his personal identity and persona.

An analysis of effective programs for recidivism reduction in substance abusers.

This paper discusses the causality of youth violence from the perspective of the social sciences disciplines of anthropology, psychology and sociology

A research study on the meaning of life.

This paper uses medieval dream analysis to unravel multiple themes in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Nun's Priest's Tale".

An analysis of the benefits and criticisms of the therapeutic approach of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).

This paper is a teaching plan for nurses to address the problem of bulimia nervosa, especially during pregnancy.

A discussion of two books dealing with the bleakness of human nature -"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding and "1984" by George Orwell.

An analysis of the role and effectiveness of the mental health nurse in adult inpatient settings and the community.

An analysis of the laws regarding pedophilia in the state of California and a review of the treatment options that are available.

An explanation of the expectancy violation theory through the interpretation of a film "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

An analysis of possible therapy programs for mothers who abuse drugs and their children.

This paper provides an overview of the history of psychoanalysis and its general components.

An examination of family dysfunction and drug abuse among young people.

This paper analyzes Erik Erikson's life stage theory by using the 2004 film "The Notebook", as a test of the validity of this theory.

This paper discusses S. Coppola's Film, 'Lost in Translation', and Daniel J. Levinson's ideas on midlife adulthood.

A discussion of the different views of the meaning of life.

This paper assesses three different articles on language, cognition and psychology and discusses just what the human mind really is.

A review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment related exercise to show the facets of the theory.

This paper examines the concept of representativeness and availability heuristics.

This paper explores the problem of mental health issues, especially substance abuse, among Native Americans.

Discusses the author's personal theory of and approach to counseling.

This paper examines how gift giving and bartering represent two of the many ethical problems that can occur in the delivery of counseling services.

This paper examines the painting "Oedipus Rex" (1922) by Max Ernst.

An examination of contemporary stressors in children and adolescents.

This paper discusses Lawrence Kohlberg's theories of moral development and their importance for counseling.

An explanation of some causes of development disorders in children.

This paper discusses textual construction of gender differentiation in texts of Sigmund Freud, Nancy Chodorow and Michel Foucault.

An examination of the different ways that Michel Foucault, Frantz Fanon and Jacques Lacan address oppression in their works.