Psychology papers

A look at the nature vs. nurture debate regarding the development of criminal behavior in children.

An analysis of the development of policies that address the autism epidemic.

This paper describes some of the processes involved in individuals forming hasty and/or inaccurate impressions of each other.

This paper discusses obesity and how it creates feelings of personal inadequacy in our society today.

Examines the protagonist Henry in Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage".

A review of whether diversity affects empathy levels in children.

An in-depth study of the cognitive and psychological aspects of pain perception.

A review of the biological and cognitive theories of depression and the evidence which supports or contradicts these theories.

An exploration of the causes, effects and treatments of amnesia.

An examination of issues concerning obesity in high risk groups using the health belief model.

Discusses the relationship of depression to congestive heart failure (CHF) .

Presents a research study to examine the use of music as a reinforcement for behavioral treatment of autism.

A example of the usage of the process critical thinking and decision making to evaluate the decision of re-entering graduate school.

An overview of the nature and formation of long-term memories.

An analysis of psychotherapy theory from the Evangelical perspective.

An analysis of drug interventions methods for adolescents.

A research proposal to study the interrelationship of substance-abusing parents and their abuse of their children.

A research paper looking at how managers can help subordinatates attain individual development plans (IDP).

A case study of an application of family stress therapy to a fictional extended family.

An analysis of the concept of ego in understanding psychology and the concept of personality.

Looks at the author's experimentation using the managing individual performance simulation to understand team dynamic theories.

Discusses legislative care option recommendations for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

A look at oppositional defiant dsorder and the strategies and treatment methods for it.

A review of procedures for behavior modifications for children suffering with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

An exploration of the forces affecting the political socialization process.

Describes an empirical research study among university students investigating the relationship of clinical depression and illegal drug use.

This paper focuses on the interaction of personality and communication in an effective negotiation.

A look at Oprah Winfrey's successful use of the seven characteristics of leadership.

A case study on self-care practices to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of a patient.

An argument against laws, that would restrict smoking in private cars, as an infringement on privacy.

An overview of the fundamental concepts of cognitive psychology.

This paper looks at Sigmund Freud's approaches, concepts and theories.

An overview of hypochondriasis and the debate concerning its reality.

A research proposal for maximizing employee motivation.

A review of a fictional case conceptualization of an individual suffering from symptoms of anxiety.

A review of a proposed research on issues relating to children in various situations in single parent homes.

This paper discusses the psychological motivations behind Middle Eastern individuals' decision to join terrorist organizations.

An examination of the effects of nicotine addiction on smoking cessation.

A research proposal to study the impact of alcohol abuse in the workplace in the United Kingdom.

Explores the relationship of marijuana use and juvenile crime by telling about a burglary in the writer's home.

A research on on how organized crime may be controlled.

The paper is a discussion and review of an alternative research method into the mental health problems of Australia's Aboriginal community.

An outlook on intimate psychotherapy, reality therapy and person-centered therapy.

A study on autism, autism spectrum disorders and their diagnostic conditions.

Presents the author's reflections on his own personal Kouzes-Posner leadership practices inventory (LPI).

An analysis of Erik Erikson's psycho-social theory.

A look at the argument that the U.S. drinking age should be lowered.

This paper looks at the the problem of prison violence and possible solutions.

Analyzes the psychology of a Harlequin romance novel, Violet Winspear's "Time of the Temptress".

An analysis of the impact of suggestibility in young children.

Explores the research literature investigating online dating.

A review of the article "Intelligence and Other Predisposing Factors in Exposure to Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Follow-up Study at Age 17 Years" by N. Breslau, V. Lucia, and G. Alvarado.

An examination of the life of musician, Jerry Garcia according to the theories of Carl Jung.

An explanation of how people are able to adjust their behavior to meet necessary expectations for different situations.

A research paper on how men deal with the issue of abortion and the help available to them when they must deal with abortion on a personal level.

An overview of schizophrenia and its treatment today.

This paper looks into the three 19th century child development psychologists Jean Piaget, Mary Rothbart and John Bowlby.

This paper researches the situated cognition theory and how it translates into classroom instruction.

A review of the etiology, treatment and prognosis of schizophrenia.

A look at the subject of autism and some treatment strategies.

The paper examines the theory that antisocial and violent behavior can be caused by chromosomal abnormality represented by the XYY configuration.

The paper is a review of the book "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey.

A discussion on whether drug addiction is a cultural category or a biological reality.

A research proposal to study the coping skills and the traumatic effects on New Orleans seniors following the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.

A review of the modern significance of sleep and circadian disorders.

The author of the paper examines the topic of family therapy and in particular the two prevalent therapy models - mutisystemic and systemic therapy.

A discussion of panic disorder

An exploration of the merits and drawbacks associated with positive psychology and mindfulness.

A review of "Prevention of Traffic Accidents: The Assessment of Perceptual-Motor Alterations before Obtaining a Driving License. A Longitudinal Study of the First Years of Driving" by Fermina Martin and Angeles Estevez.

The paper discusses behaviorism, psychoanalysis, and humanistic psychology and compares and contrasts their differing views of human nature.

A study of two different family therapy models applied to the treatment of "at-risk" adolescents in a home-based intervention program.

The paper discusses aspects of child development and learning and specifically deals with teachers' influence on primary school motivation.

This paper discusses the integrated approach for treating patients with the dual disorders of addiction and mental health problems.

An outline of five of the nine psychological disorders which are classified by the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders".

An analysis of the language acquisition and phonological processes in young children.

This paper discusses the application of Erikson's child development theory in the classroom.

A review of Asperger's Syndrome and autism highlighting the differences between these two conditions.

An exploration of the psychosocial and physical benefits of exercise in the elderly.

An overview of the literature concerning obsessive compulsive disorders in adolescence.

This paper looks at four common human characteristics and examines their impact on an individual's behaviour.

This paper discusses that the use of cellular phones while driving can cause severe impairment to the cognitive abilities of drivers, in turn leading to an increased risk of accidents and driving errors.

This paper looks at animal cruelty, focusing on the issue of the abuse of dogs.

An overview of the struggles of Eleanor Gibson in her psychology career in the early twentieth century.

An exploration of whether and why yawning is contagious.

This paper argues in favor of counseling before the use of cosmetic surgery among teenagers.

Discuses the theory of operant conditioning, which is attributed to B.F. Skinner, the 'Father of Behaviourism.'

This paper discusses some of the myths concerning bullying and looks at the problem of bullies and victims.

This paper looks at the issue of motivation within the workforce as a way of maintaining productivity levels.

A look at the psychology theories on the stages of human development.

A discussion on the treatment of the mentally ill in prisons in the United States.

Analyzes the psychological case of Will Hunter as presented in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting".

This paper explores the subject of facial expressions and looks at the importance of the understanding of such expressions.

A discussion about amnesia and delayed recall in sexual abuse cases.

A brief comparison of the person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers and the Gestalt approach to psychotherapy.

Reviews Chellis Glendinning's "My Name is Chellis and I'm Recovering from Western Civilization", about the trauma of human domestication.

Reviews Theodore Roszak's collection of essays in his book "Ecopsychology: Restoring the Earth, Healing the Mind".

Examines a deliberate way of life called voluntary simplicity.

A review of the book "The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy" by A. Y. Napier and C. Whitaker.