Psychology papers

A paper on the use of violent imagery in the media.

This paper argues that the discovery of the gene does not change the traditional discussion of "nature verses nurture"

A discussion on bereavement focusing on people in their late adulthood.

An analysis of the best therapeutic treatment for adolescents with depression.

A discussion on the reliability of the eyewitness testimony.

An analysis of the impact of managed health care on mental health treatment.

An assessment of resistance to group therapy and methods to overcome it.

An analysis of the role of supervision in the counseling process.

An analysis of the impact of advocacy on the counseling profession.

A look at some of the psychological issues in this film starring Bill Murray.

An overview of the definition, cause and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Describes two of the most common and widely accepted personal theories used by clinicians in diagnosing mental disorders.

This paper analyzes the views and opinions of psychologists Hans Eysenck and Raymond Cattell ,as well as other experts, as they pertain to introverted and extroverted personalities.

A reaction paper to Donald Atkinson's book about providing counseling to minority groups in the U.S.A.

This well-researched paper focuses on the latest theories, methods and philosophies relating to the fields of both humanistic psychology and psychotherapy.

A research paper examining whether optimism benefits patients.

A paper examining the contributions that phenomenology can offer the practice of clinical psychology.

A paper surveying stereotypes and their effects on society.

A paper on the psychological aspects of sports training.

Examines how selected learning theory impacts curriculum design.

An overview of the code of ethics put together to guide coaches and counsellors regarding the treatment of sports players.

An analysis of the impact of optimism on quality of life and patient outcome.

An in-depth discussion on recall in elementary students.

Discusses the mental health problem of depression, including a look at how serious it is, the two categories of depression and its symptoms.

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.

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 examines the lacking health care system in rural communities in the United States.

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.

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 this therapy which uses dance as a means of treatment.

An overview of the causes and treatment of ADHD.