Psychology papers

This paper examines the issue of abuse and looks at its effects on teenagers.

A discussion on girls bullying other girls, based on the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons.

An overview of the history and effectiveness of the American war on drugs.

A comparative analysis of inpatient versus outpatient drug treatment.

This paper discusses the coexistence of substance abuse and chronic mental illness within the same patient.

This paper explores the importance of motivation with regards to learning and acquiring knowledge.

This paper discusses the developmental coordination disorder known as dyspraxia.

A case study presenting a comparison of cognitive behavioral and attachment theory applications in treating generalized anxiety.

A discussion regarding focus groups in the arena of mental health.

A look at the potential effect of blatant sexist advertising.

A detailed examination of the uses, strengths and weaknesses of the Bender Gestalt test.

This paper presents a detailed examination of death and dying through an exploration of the Hospice Foundation of America.

This paper discusses the merits and effects of lifelong learning.

An observation of a child who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

A presentation of an interview with a Chinese-American woman, Eileen Lui.

An in-depth discussion on the makings of a good counselor.

This paper discusses the disproportionate rate of suicide among gay, lesbian and bisexual youth (GBLT).

A discussion of new theories on personality in psychology.

This paper examines Irving Janis' groupthink theory that shows how integration within a culture or group can result in increased conflict and defective decision-making.

This paper discusses the skill of ten-key by touch; being able to operate a ten-key calculator without looking at the numbers.

An analysis of "Adult Sensitivity to Children's Learning in the Zone of Proximal Development" by Amy Chak about Lev Vygotsky's theory on development.

This paper explores Sigmund Freud and Erik Erickson's stages of development and applies them to personal experiences.

An analysis of the psychology versus the philosophy of emotions.

This paper explores the extent of drug and other substance abuse in the United States today.

This paper presents a detailed examination of positive and negative reinforcement.

Discusses current research on individuals suffering from type 1 or 2 diabetes and depression.

This paper offers a case study of a couple and provides a diagnosis for the wife.

This paper presents details and analysis of the observation of a child's behavior.

An examination of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) test and its use in diagnosing schizophrenia.

An analysis of students' rights with regards to random drug testing in residence halls.

A discussion on how illicit drug use impacts the family of the abuser.

This paper reviews the self-help book "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson that encourages acceptance of change.

This paper discusses the individual brainstorming process known as mind mapping.

This paper discusses the various categories of personality and childhood disorders.

A discussion regarding the integration of psychotherapy with spirituality in the treatment of patients.

This paper describes how Peter Fonagy's construct of mentalization has been utilized in clinical research on personality development and affect regulation.

This paper discusses the field of counseling via the Internet in comparison to traditional methods of counseling.

This paper looks at Emile Durkheim's and Robert Merton's theories of society and anomie.

This paper examines Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs motivation theory.

A discussion on the importance of leadership qualities among United States Coast Guard members.

This paper discusses the theory of positive psychology in light of the various other psychology theories.

An analysis of coping strategies for veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

This paper offers an analysis of the various theories regarding human development.

This paper discusses the depression and creativity of Ernest Hemingway, considered by many as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

This paper discusses the importance and strategies of stress management in law enforcement.

An analysis of the concept of freewill, as described in the novel "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.

This paper examines a conflict resolution and stress case study of teachers at Sunnyslope High School.

This paper examines Emile Durkheim's "Suicide" and Donna Gaines "Teenage Wasteland: Suburbia's Dead-End Kids" that explore the relationship between individuals and their society.

This paper examines schizophrenia and looks at the related symptoms, effects and intervention.

A discussion regarding the legal and ethical issues surrounding workplace drug testing.

This paper describes the various types of drug rehabilitation programs used today.

An analysis of three approaches to understanding cognitive development in children.

A discussion regarding what Freud termed the 'Oedipus Complex' from a personal point of view.

A comparison of treatment effectiveness for substance misuse with the use of different treatment models.

An analysis of the past and current trends of the use and abuse of substances in the United States.

A look at the correlation between dress and sexuality.

This paper provides a profile of four groups of illegal drugs.

An in-depth evaluation of a study performed that examined the impact of brief cognitive therapy on test anxiety.

This paper reviews an article that evaluates the success of a peer-oriented drug and alcohol abuse prevention program at a major U.S. transportation company.

Examines how to improve self-esteem in school age children.

An in-depth analysis of the relationship between epilepsy and depression in Hispanic patients.

This paper examines the Myers-Briggs personality test, developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter.

An analysis of the etiology of the serial killer behavior.

An analysis of the role of shame and guilt in perpetuating eating disorders.

An analysis of the gender theories behind what drives serial killers.

This paper discusses Carl Jung's theory of collective unconscious.

This paper supports the legalization of marijuana.

This paper discusses theories relating to human language.

This paper reviews the research on group counseling and college students.

A review of the history of standardized testing.

A qualitative analysis of the origins of prejudice and discriminatory behavior in adolescents.

This paper discusses psychological interventions to be used by adolescents as coping strategies when involved in issues of love, sex and relationships.

A look at typical behavior of stereotyping people at a glance and the effects it has on the person.

This paper discusses treatment methods for co-occurring or co-existing disorders.

This paper explores the use of psychology in the German war machine of World War II.

A review of the effect that media images have on a women's perspective of body image.

An analysis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This paper discusses aspects related to the Asperger Syndrome patient.

This paper discusses the borderline personality disorder in terms of its origin and evolution.

A review of the relationship between clinical supervisors and supervisees.

A discussion regarding the nature versus nurture argument, focusing on the theories of Piaget, Erickson and Vygotsky.

A look at the negative effects of unemployment.

This paper describes the field of cognitive psychology and examines some criticisms of this field.

A review of Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning".

This paper discusses an anger management group for the abused or neglected teenage population.

A discussion regarding ADD, ADHD and the issue of reassurance seeking behavior.

This paper discusses whether binge drinking among youth is a right of passage or a public health hazard.

A proposal for a curriculum that focuses on character education for fourth grade children.

A discussion regarding the role of religion and spirituality in treatment interventions and outcomes for patients receiving end-of-life care.

Discusses an experiment examining human beings and the way that they reason depending on the types of questions asked.

An analysis of the effects of Internet addiction disorder on an individual.

A discussion on death and dying and why the topic of death and dying has become sequestrated in modern times from normal social times.

An overview of paranoid schizophrenia and its impact on nursing.

This paper examines the necessity of keeping employees motivated in an organization in order to assure its success. Several theories of motivation are presented.

A discussion regarding Friedrich Nietzsche's theory of the will to power as the driving force of human behavior.

A review of various articles and short stories discussing the subject of AIDS.

This paper presents a proposal to study how children are affected when a parent is deployed to a war zone.

A discussion regarding labeling with specific focus on the label of deviant.