Psychology papers

An overview of the parapsychological phenomena known as ESP.

A look at the considerations behind setting up a therapy group.

A study on eating disorders among Asian-Americans that looks at why the number of Asian-Americans suffering from such disorders is on the rise.

Examines the counseling of mentally ill offenders in the criminal justice system.

This paper is an extensive narrative about multicultural counseling training and application as well as descriptive information about major minority groups.

This paper describes the challenging behavior of persons with dementia.

Explores the concept of emotional intelligence and how it can be utilized by leaders in their organization.

This paper discusses the field of inferential statistics and its application.

This paper seeks to identify characteristics of problem solving and creativity and the nature of their interaction.

A unique perspective on how Kurt Lewin's Field Theory may be applied to modern day work in the field of autism in respect to Theory of Mind as outlined by S. Baron-Cohen.

A summary of some developmental issues shown in the movie "The Breakfast Club".

An overview of the issues concerning the use prescription drugs such as vicodin by teenagers.

An analysis of healthcare issues of the transgendered community.

Examines some of the long term effects of child abuse.

A look at legal and social ramifications of the practice of time-out on students with disabilities.

An exploration of the impact of gender stereotyping on toy preferences in a five-year-old subject.

A survey of criminal theories in an attempt to explain the racist crime motivation.

This paper discusses the use of psychedelic drugs by people in the arts.

Examines the effect of religion on family life.

This paper discusses eating disorders especially their early prevention.

An overview and discussion on the ethical issues surrounding the psychological disorder apotemnophilia.

A look at what motivates sales people, administration and production workers.

This paper discusses internet gaming addition focusing on three genre: MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games), RTBS (Real-Time Battle Strategy) and FPS (First Person Shooters).

This paper analyzes Andrew Cunanan, a spree killer who killed several people including Giovanni Versace.

This paper discusses abnormal psychology as related to the character Dr. Helen Hudson played by Sigourney Weaver in the film "Copy Cat" (1995) produced by Arnon Milchnar.

An in depth research paper that explores inadmissible evidence and the ability of a jury to filter it.

A look at the theories of Charles Peirce on love and evolution.

A discussion on whether media violence is to blame for the Columbine Massacre.

Examines the current state of research in childhood language acquisition.

A research proposal for studying how post-traumatic stress syndrome alters the lives of returning war veterans.

Discusses people who use "self-mutilation" as a form of release.

An analytical and subjective essay on the advancements of technology and how it adversely affects our society's ethical views, focusing on DNA and privacy issues.

A discussion of the issues of mental disease, suicide and death, as they pertained to poet Sylvia Plath.

A study on the recreation and leisure habits of Korean college students and how this aspect of their lives interrelates to their general life satisfaction.

This paper discuses integrative psychotherapy and its application to client therapy.

This paper discusses schizophrenia, especially the relationship of this mental disease with drug abuse.

A look at the increasing use of drugs to treat children with mental disorders.

Presents the results of an experiment which combines the matching theory with the studies of infidelity, to determine if there is a causal relationship between the attractiveness level of the male adulterer and that of his mistress.

An analysis of different theories behind the learning process.

Examines the effect of divorce on children.

An examination of the needs for higher quality of life in the population group which suffers from mental illness.

An examination of learning theory principles.

A discussion of social loafing theories and concepts and applications to reduce the occurrence in an educational environment.

A negative critique of David Pelzer's autobiographic tale of child abuse.

This paper discusses the concept of logotherapy as presented by Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning".

Write-up of GSS data depicting different attitudes toward marijuana legalization among varying demographic groups.

This paper discuses postpartum depression as portrayed in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper".

Discusses the reasoning behind two beliefs - whether or not mental health should be treated on par with physical health.

This paper discusses the use of monetary compensation as a motivation tool in the workplace and alternatives to monetary compensation to improve performance without increasing costs.

An overview of the importance of good communication skills.

A look at behaviour modification and its application to a variety of behaviours within a special education setting.

An analysis of the Gestalt therapy.

A research proposal examining the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.

An analysis of stress management.

A comparison of two studies on substance abuse, mental health and youth.

An overview of various diagnoses and possible treatments for a nine year old African-American 4th grader suffering from psychological problems.

An assessment of Stroop interference and gender differences in relation to reaction times.

A case study analysis of prominent theoretical models relating to behavior modification.

An analysis of how teenage substance abuse affects the home, the school and the community.

A review of several studies looking at the causes and consequences of shyness.

An overview of methamphetamines including a look at how it acts on the body physiologically, as well as how it can affect one socially.

An overview of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, its symptoms, etiology and treatment.

Explores the ideas of a "core deficit" in autistic people (the main thing that impairs autistic people).

Examines how changes in lifestyle during later adulthood can effect relationships.

An overview of three experiments to determine the depth of perception in animals.

An overview of the argument which questions whether one's genetics or environment affects one's character.

An examination of the art of negotiation needed in hostage situations.

A look at the effects of violent video games on memory and cognition.

This paper discusses premarital counseling from a Christian perspective.

A creative writing essay about a victim of sexual abuse.

An experiment looking at the effects that personality and appearence have on how people perceive attractiveness.

A look at the different factors that can impact an individual's behavior.

An analysis of the nature versus nurture debate with reference to the theories of Freud, Erikson and Darwin.

This paper discusses the impact that the phenomenon of natural remission and other approaches has on addiction treatment and therapy.

This paper discusses the concept of birth order effect by analyzing each category and how each relates to the family and society.

An examination of what peer pressure is and its impact on teenagers.

An overview of the meaning of intelligence, how it is defined and how it is assessed.

A look at the challenges that children and adults with autism face regarding communication and speech development.

A research study examining the relationship between participation in sports and self-esteem.

A summary of the current literature available on this mood disorder.

An analysis of Emile Durkheim's study of suicide.

An overview of the developmental disability known as autism as it relates to children affected with the disability.

A paper on the use of everyday activities to reduce inappropriate behavior displayed by children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

A discussion in relation to the research whether an altruistic personality exists.

A look at the existential method of counseling clients with anxiety.

This paper discusses that, although there are numerous resources available, being a parent can be an overwhelming experience, most often leaving parents wondering if their parenting skills are good enough.

An application of the Reason 'Swiss Cheese' Model to accident investigation: A case study of the Quantas QF1 accident.

Traces the development of self-esteem from infancy and until adolescent years.

An analysis of the effects of video games on the social development and the motor performance of children.

Describes the effects that aging can have on the cognitive functions of the brain.

This paper argues against the legalization of marijuana.

Analyzes the services offered by this health agency.

An analysis of the issue of medicating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

An analysis of the effects of viewing violence in the media on children's behavior.

A look at psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm's view of the nature of humanity.

A holistic vision on assessing young children on entry to school.

A research proposal for exploring the use of hallucinogenic drugs as a treatment for certain mental illnesses.

A look at one of the most notorious serial killers of all times, Jeffrey Dahmer.