Psychology papers

A study of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in males.

Discusses how philosophical theories on human nature are defined in the popular television program, "South Park".

Examines the tragic 1988 crash and the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A discussion on the effects of psychoactive substances.

Examines research which deals with the benefits of music therapy among autistic children.

This paper is a literature review of avoidant personality disorder (APD), which is now characterized, which allows for diagnosis and the start of effective treatment.

Explains the meaning and significance of psychological assessments.

An analysis of the theories of Jerry Fodor and his approach to physicalism and folk psychology.

This paper examines the hypothesis that strong motivation is important to the successful function of a professional counselor.

This paper analyzes how interaction and traces of interactions between humans and animals can aid archaeologists in studying human behavior throughout history.

A research paper that attempts to identify the optimum compensation and benefit packages for workers in IT departments.

This paper explores research to determine the efficacy of Piaget's conservation and childhood justification theories.

This paper discusses mental retardation, including educational needs.

An overview of the nature vs. nurture debate.

This paper examines the key factors involved in diagnosing learning disabilities in students of various ages.

This paper focuses on the largemouth bass fish which are primarily indigenous to slow moving bodies of water found in prairies, wetlands and woodland areas in the United States and Australia.

This paper examines the correlation between nutrition and exercise which are key to maintaining one's health and weight.

An overview of a new psychotherapy model which focuses on uncovering and utilizing client strengths as the foundation for therapeutic improvement.

A case study on phobias in adolescents.

An overview of Albert Adler's theory on the connection between birth order and personality.

This in-depth paper analyzes the issues and problems facing minorities in the U.S. while focusing on the critical need for counselors who are trained to effectively handle and counsel people of various ethnic backgrounds.

This well-researched paper analyzes the various causes of severe depression ranging from biological to genetic to environmental while also focusing on the variety of effective treatments currently available.

This paper reviews and analyzes Charlotte Perkins Gilman's novel "The Yellow Wallpaper" which focuses on the topic of mental illness.

This paper is an extensive literature review of research tests and experiments relating to the relationship of physical and psychological fatigue and aviation accidents.

A review of the life and legacy of Anna Freud.

Examines the etiology and treatment of major depression from a psycho-analytical and cognitive-behavioral perspective.

Examines the inclusion of autistic children in classrooms.

This paper analyzes the nature of solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) and its effectiveness in both couples and family therapy.

This paper analyzes the concept of 'police personality' by detailing the distinctive personality traits shared by many law enforcement officers.

This paper is an extensive literature which discusses autism, its cause and rehabilitation.

A critical analysis of the behaviorism theory of learning and its relevance to current workplace learning.

This paper discusses the mental health and scientific application of meditation.

An analysis of the relevance of deverbalization to both consecutive and dialogue interpreting.

Examines boot camps as effective forms of intermediate sanctions.

This paper discusses emotional labor, the management of feelings by individuals to contain their emotions to create an outwardly pleasant visible facial and bodily display.

This in-depth paper details the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, while assessing its impact on education as well as the strategies available to best manage this particular condition.

An analysis of the link between internet usage and loneliness among adolescents.

Examines the social and psychological concept of identity.

A review of literature regarding the effect of marijuana and alcohol on the human memory.

This paper examines analytical psychologist Carl Jung's personality theory and its relevance to the plot of Michel Gondry's 2004 film, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

An overview of different eating disorders, their symptoms, effects and treatment.

This paper analyzes the dominant role of the media on women and eating disorders.

This paper examines psychologist Robert Sternberg' triangular theory of love based on his 1986 article "A Triangular Theory of Love".

This paper discusses the story of Nobel Prize winner John Nash and his struggle with paranoid schizophrenia as told in Ron Howard's film "A Beautiful Mind".

This paper analyzes the correlation between depression and drug addiction in women.

This paper discusses misbehavior, or delinquent behavior, in elementary school children and approaches for corrective discipline.

This well-researched paper examines the various causes and effects of anorexia-nervosa as well as the media's impact on women, self image and eating disorders.

An analysis of PMDD, a severe variant of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).

This well-researched paper analyzes the growing problem of childhood obesity in America.

An examination of how media effects the minds of young children and what can be done to prevent it.

An analysis of Eros or primal love.

This paper reviews and discusses Jane Goodall's book "In the Shadow of Man" which details her research of primates in Africa.

This paper discusses the life and theories of psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.

This well-researched paper examines the correlation between China's economic growth and the increasing suicide rates amongst the Chinese population.

A personal exploration and definition of knowledge.

Examines learning theory from a psychological approach.

A review of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".

This in-depth research paper provides a qualitative examination of the physiological and psychological effects of obesity among American children as well as the factors contributing to this growing epidemic.

This paper analyzes the various reasons actress Renee Zellweger gained a significant amount of weight to play the title character in "Bridget Jones' Diary" and the potentially dangerous message this sends to young women.

A brief overview of different theories for the stages of child development.

An analysis of several motivational theories and the importance of motivation in the corporate world.

This research discusses the root causes of stress and depression in adolescents and the way it affects their schooling.

A discussion of experimental psychologist William McDougall.

A study of social development throughout the lifespan.

Argues that students who study will have higher grades than students who don't.

A discussion of evolutionary psychology as the bridge between social science and Christianity.

This paper analyzes the causes and effects of anorexia nervosa while also exploring the available recovery and treatment options.

This paper examines the correlation between unemployment and various mental health disorders.

Presents arguments in favor of legalizing marijuana.

A review of the book, "Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life" by Spencer Johnson.

An assessment of the influence of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Need.

An overview of the causes and treatment of ADHD.

This paper examines the controversial and much debated issue of executing mentally ill individuals who were sentenced to death in capital punishment trials.

This paper discusses methods of dealing with the angry child.

A look at whether various forms of classical and operant conditioning can be used to extinguish undesired habits.

This well-researched paper examines the long-term and at times severe effects of divorce on children of all ages, while focusing primarily on middle childhood.

This paper examines whether or not a link exists between race, IQ and intelligence or if this is just a myth known as the imaginary white-black gap.

This paper examines the risks and consequences associated with the misuse of alcohol which can be serious, as well as life-threatening.

This paper is a critical review of an article from the "Journal of Nursing Scholarship" (2001) by J.H. Horowits and M. Bell, et. al. describing their research to promote responsiveness between mothers with depressive symptoms and their infants.

This paper analyzes the symptoms, causes and treatments for generalized anxiety disorders, also known as GAD.

Examines the issue of screening potential police officers for psychological problems.

This paper examines the available research regarding the impact to soldiers of extended military deployments which include: Divorce, mental illness, substance abuse and domestic problems.

An overview of this book by renowned psychologist Dr. Phillip McGraw.

A case study of Rachel, a fifteen year-old girl who had attempted suicide.

This paper examines the various causes of aggression in students as well as prevention and intervention strategies.

This paper focuses on the ongoing debate as to which is more influential, nature or nurture.

Applies Sigmund Freud's theory to a character from the movie, "Star Wars".

A comparative analysis of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytical theory and his interpretation of dreams.

An overview of an exercise program for police officers and their families called "Live Stronger, Longer".

A look at the long-lasting and serious psychological damage caused by terrorism.

A look at the issues surrounding violent video games.

Examines emotional development from toddlerhood through elementary age.

A look at the concept of the shadow in Jungian psychology.

This in-depth paper analyzes the correlation between depression, suicide and nutritional deficiency.

This paper examines the laws and regulations as well as the various revisions made, over the years, to the juvenile justice system.

This paper supplies a behind the scenes look of the in-patient psychiatric unit at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California.

A definition and overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), its symptoms and treatments.