Psychology papers

An analysis of the ability of service networks to improve substance abuse treatment access and delivery to adult female offenders.

Uses the article "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood" by Leon Botstein to show how teen school goers can be assisted.

This paper examines the various child development theories that have been a prime focus of psychology, psychoanalysis and child care experts for decades.

The writer of this paper details the differences between historical facts and memory.

A discussion of the theories of personality development developed and established by Karen Horney, a preeminent figure and founder of modern psychoanalysis.

Examines the differences between Type I and Type II alcoholism.

Details the rising trend of heroin use in America and its accompanying problems.

An argument against the legalized sale of alcohol in America.

An analysis of decision making in organizations regarding current and alternative procurement methods.

This paper examines the methods and strategies used in predicting future job performance.

A discussion of the emotional impact of postpartum depression on the mother and child bond.

Considers the hypothesis that the decriminalization of drugs in America would ultimately reduce crime and, therefore, improve society.

A paper examining social interaction among intergroup collaborative relationships.

This paper examines the concept of alcoholism and its possible contributing factors, related research studies and medical diagnoses.

A modern take on Sigmund Freud and Albert Bandura's differing theories of behavioral patterns. The author uses their beliefs to examine the main character in the movie "Analyze This".

An essay on the importance to society of making sound parenting a priority in our lives and teaching our children to do so as well.

A look at the problem of child sex offenders, its prevalence in society and the tendency to overlook the seriousness of the problem.

This paper discusses the issues of art and reality in the mental health film "Girl Interrupted", based on the book by Susanna Kaysen and directed by James Mangold.

The paper critiques Marie Winn's essay, and argues against her use of the word addiction.

This paper reviews the literature on the concept of reconstruction of the individual and the definition of self.

A description of a study on the psychological effect of noise in one's home.

This paper asks and answers the question: How does the media fare in its treatment of abnormal behavior?

A look at how the media provides an unrealistic body image for women.

This paper discusses the research and results in the article "Mother and Child Perceptions of Child Anxiety: Effects of Race, Health Status and Stress."

An explanation of brain wounds as described in the book "The Man with the Shattered World: The History of a Brain Wound" by Aleksandr Luria.

This paper discusses common factors that can contribute to an individual becoming a serial rapist, while dispelling misconceptions and theories.

Assesses the attitudes toward and treatment of the insane in Medieval Europe.

Examines Carl Gustav Jung's creation of the archetype and how it impacted psychology and literature.

Examines the impact of collective remembering on national identity.

A look at the condition termed "post-traumatic stress disorder", suffered by many returning Vietnam veterans.

A review of Melanie Klein's article "The Role of the School in the Libidinal Development of Children".

This paper discusses the pros and cons of transracial adoptions as well as the resulting impact on both children and parents.

A research paper looking at the best management strategies to implement when large corporations merge or acquire small hospitals.

Examines how cognitive psychology applies to the occupation of aircraft technician.

This paper examines how sexual identity helps to define one's identity regardless of sexual orientation.

Examines the human trait of relinquishing control in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".

This paper examines David Popenoe's book "Life Without Father" and the issue of single-parent families.

This paper examines the major schools of psychology which are comprised of psychoanalysis and force psychology.

This paper examines the intensely personal relationship between patient and counselors, which renders these professionals prone to complicated ethical dilemmas.

This paper examines the causes and treatments of obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD).

A brief study of various cognitive theories.

Examines theories on the origin and development of the musical absolute pitch.

Presents contemporary proof of the imperfections in Sigmund Freud's "Interpretations of Dreams".

This paper discusses that the increase in coronary heart disease (CHD) is caused by societal induced stress.

An examination of the process of goal setting and its advantages.

This paper discusses psychologist Lev Vygotsky's theory of leading actions and its application to the understanding of the play of children.

This paper reviews and discusses the book "Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism" by James R. Milan.

Examines the ethical and logistical issues surrounding drug testing in the workplace.

This paper examines and defines various learning disorders.

A discussion on whether violent repeat offenders should be committed beyond the limits of their jail terms.

A look at the difficult life-adjustments ex-police officers make once they leave the police force.

This paper explores the meaning of intelligence, how it is defined and assessed while examining how well intelligence tests measure current and future performance of students.

A discussion on dissociative identity disorder.

This paper discusses the cultural differences in dealing and treating mental disorders, while examining a specific case study. Also includes information on the views and effects of Western medicine, Buddhism and religious perspectives.

This paper examines the causes and symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the various treatments available.

A critical assessment of the nature-nurture debate with reference to a variety of domains within psychology.

This paper discusses the anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which was once considered a rare disorder but now is among the most common psychiatric diagnoses.

An overview of the genetic disorder known as fragile X syndrome.

Discusses the influence of psychotherapist Carl Whitaker on family therapy.

Explains the similarities between a paramedic's profession and a clinical psychologist's profession.

This paper discusses the work of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980), one of the giants in the field of cognitive theory.

An overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

A description of how the absent father in different children's stories is representative of the Jungian yearning for a father figure.

A look at ADHD and the ways in which it is being addressed within an educational as well as social learning theory context.

Examines how stress in our lives can affect our physical health.

This paper discusses the effect of corporate downsizing on employees, who are dismissed and who are retained.

An overview of the treatment, symptoms and causes of depression.

A examination of the topic of stress in the workplace from the author's personal viewpoint, as well as from a literature review.

A sociological analysis of divorce and separation.

A look at marijuana use in the United States and whether it should be legalized.

An overview of the principles and the founding theorists of scientific psychology.

This paper reviews, especially the first eight chapters of the 8th Edition, Dr. Stephen P. Robbins' textbook "Organizational Behavior", first published in 1979, which has undergone seven revisions.

A general overview of the disease schizophrenia.

An overview of hysteria and an argument against it being a woman's disease.

An insight into how child development theory can explain how a person reacts to certain situations.

This paper discuses the problem of binge drinking on campus.

This paper reviews two professional articles, which evaluate the family systems test (FAST).

An overview of the background and uses of structural family therapy.

A discussion on whether music influences the unborn child.

This paper reviews an experiment relating to false confessions as conducted and reported by Saul M. Kassin and Katherine L. Kiechel (1996) in the article "The Social Psychology of False Confessions: Compliance, Internalization, and Confabulation".

This paper discusses the work of the three major creators of psychotherapy: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Erik Erikson.

An examination of ethical issues in counseling and the status of counselor ethics at present.

A look at various aspects of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caretakers.

Discusses the need for installing child sexual abuse prevention programs in elementary school.

Relates the classic film, "The Boondock Saints" to modern social psychology.

A discussion on whether all uses of MDMA should be prohibited.

An overview of the symptoms and diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of anorexia nervosa.

A personal position paper on what is required to become a successful counselor.

A critical overview of the foster care system in the United States.

A definition of culture shock and its various stages and strategies for coping with it.

A look at the early influences and contributions to psychology of C.G. Jung.

This paper discuses various anger management techniques that students can use in the classroom.

A research paper to assess the effect of age and steroids on an athlete's performance, aggression and anxiety.

This paper analyzes, through observation, the social behavior of teenage boy's ages fourteen and fifteen practicing and playing baseball at a local park.

An opinion piece on how materialism is ruining today's society by robbing people of their time and freedom.

A look at how child development has changed since the beginning of the 20th century and how the media is part of this development.

An essay on whether there is a connection between genetics and happiness.

An analysis of the therapeutic value of animal-assisted therapy programs.