Psychology papers

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".

An analysis of teaching students with Attention Deficit Disorder.

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.

An overview of pedophilia, its perpetrators and how the Internet has affected the activities of pedophiles.

A discussion on the problem of defining the psychological concept of graded structure.

A look at the increased attention multiculturalism and diversity training have drawn in the world of psychology.

An opinion paper that explains that ADD does exist and treatment is almost always required.

An examination of applying object relations therapy in family therapy sessions.

An analysis of verbal and nonverbal behaviors between nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and their primary visitors.

A paper on metacognition and the role it plays in a person's beliefs and attitude about learning and behavior.

This paper discusses the relationship of low self-esteem to personality disorders.

A look at helpful and unhelpful behaviours of supervisors and their trainees.

Defines job satisfaction and looks at how job satisfaction and productivity relate to nursing retention.

Argues against the legalization of marijuana, even for medicinal purposes.

Examines the theories of David Kolb and John Holland to determine how learning styles affect career choices.

Examines the history of several psychological theories and disciplines.

A look at strategies educators can implement to minimize the impact of stress on their services.

Research paper defining the characteristics in a leader that make her most effective at motivating her employees.

A discussion about the way media has turned the practice of psychology in pop-psychology.

This paper discusses the inevitability of social stereotyping and the way the stereotyping can be changed.

A psycho-analytical interpretation of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw".

An analysis of stalking and its relation to domestic violence.

An analysis of the development of a person's personal identity.

An investigation into methods of counseling that are most effective within the context of cross-cultural counseling.

An examination of critical concepts of the APA code of ethics.

Analysis of "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.