Psychology papers

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 Peggy Papp's book "The Process of Change".

An analysis of the issues concerning the integration of Christian beliefs with accepted practice in family counseling.

A psychological evaluation of a fictitious person, diagnosed using the DSM-IV-TR multiaxial assessment process.

A analysis of online infidelity.

An analysis of a study entitled "The Effect of Movie Portrayals on Audience Attitudes About Non-traditional Families and Sexual Orientation" conducted by M.A. Mazur and T.M Emmers-Sommer.

A critical review of the book "Getting Together: A Guide for Good Groups," by Em Griffin.

A comparative analysis of ethics codes of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the American Counseling Association (ACA).

An analysis of alchemy as a Jungian psychological concept.

A look at the physical symptoms of stress.

Examines a variety of sources to relate the confrontation of the collective shadow with the archetypal of American culture.

An account of how modern psychology evolved.

This paper discusses the role of the scientific method in psychology research.

An explanation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and how patients can be helped.

A review of the impetus behind drug use and addiction.

A discussion about how we perceive and evaluate the people with whom we come into contact.

An analysis of "Technology, Trauma and the Wild" by Chellis Glendinning and "The Ancient Ones," a chapter about the Anasazi in Jared Diamond's book "Collapse".

Discuses the writer's preference for existential and Gestalt therapies over person-centered therapy.

Examines the development of language in humans.

Explores if Rene Descartes would view psychology as a science.

A comparative analysis of existential therapy versus reality therapy.

A discussion of the characteristics of depression, examining the causes and comparing the effectiveness of the treatments available today.

A discussion of the question as to whether reality TV brings out the worst in American culture or is it merely an example of what American culture is all about?

A review of "I Never Promsed You a Rose Garden" by Joanne Greenberg.

A study proposal to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction on adolescents' body image and sexual esteem.

A look at substance abuse in healthcare professionals, in particularly, nurse anesthetists.

A look at the arguments for and against drug-screening programs in high schools.

A comparison of cognitive development of deaf children with and without cochlear implants.

A review of the efforts of Kenneth Bancroft Clark in combating racial segregation.

Describes the process by which the Child Health Care Relief Act (HR-1106) became public policy.

An examination of the theory that rape is an evolutionary reproductive strategy, and is a natural, biological phenomenon.

A look at the theories of Lawrence Kohlberg, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud in reference to the film "Bambi".

An explanation of the technique used for certain types of behavior modification, known as operant conditioning.

An overview of multisystemic therapy (MST) for serious juvenile offenders.

A description of depression, its causes and treatments, and the efficacy of exercise in treating it.

An application of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to mathematics education.

This paper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, using Daniel Goleman's "Working with Emotional Intelligence" as a basis for the discussion.

An exploration of studies on the relationship between language and cognition in young children.

This paper discusses self-empowerment in the treatment of diabetes and obesity.

This paper discusses the issue of school violence concentrating on violent behavior in American schools.

A persuasive paper on the need to control our youth's exposure to violent video games.

An in-depth overview of Karen Horney's psychoanalytic social theory.

A critical review of the book "Why People Don't Heal" by Catherine Myss.

A research paper exploring police treatment of the homeless and mentally ill.

A paper exploring how genetics, brain damage and environmental stresses interact to cause schizophrenia.

This paper examines labeling theory concentrating on this issue as it relates to juvenile offenders.

An analysis of the memory abilities of animals and non-human primates.

An analysis of three articles on the mental imagery abilities in the blind and visually impaired.

Argues that the rational theory does not explain the crime in Charlotte-Meklenberg, NC.

This paper looks at the impact that Down's syndrome has on cognitive functioning and the connection between Down's syndrome and dementia.

This paper discusses aging and reorganization of the human brain throughout life.

An analysis of a case study of violence against women.

A look at the subject of child development.

An argument that a divorce between a couple is sometimes better for their children than maintaining an unhappy marriage.

An overview of the genetic neurodevelopmental disorder known as Williams syndrome.

A discussion on the belief that that educational provision is equal to all children, in all schools, in the United States.

A critique of Richard Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" and Jonathan Kozol's "Savage Inequalities".

An account of Mary Ann Cotton, a serial killer in the 1800s, together with some psychological explanations for her behavior.

A discussion on the various aspects of marital counseling.

A psychoanalytical examination of the character of Medea from Euripides' "Medea" and a discussion of the effects of her betrayal.

A literature review of the five factor model, which posits five different variables that constitute a conceptual mode for describing human personality.

This paper discusses drug addition and looks at the PROMETA method of treatment.

This paper discusses disordered eating among college students and looks at the roles of attachment to fathers, depression and self-esteem.

A review of the self control theory of criminal behavior.

A case study examination of the treatment goals and success for a client with a history of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and alcoholism.

A literature review to investigate the relationship between worker intelligence and organizational behavior.

An in-depth review of Asperger's syndrome in young students.

A study proposal on emotional intelligence and its incorporation by the American and British governments.

A research paper on effective treatment for and the motivations behind sexual offending behavior.

A discussion on the possibility that addictive patterns of behavior are a disease.

A review of the article "Video Modeling for Individuals with Autism: A Review of Model Types and Effects," by K. McCoy & E. Hermansen.

An analysis of the main character from Chaim Potok's novel, "My name is Asher Lev".

This paper explores the literature surrounding the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in psychiatric care.

A look at the issues involved in nursing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) outpatients.

A discussion on some of the most famous serial murderers who have been subjected to forensic psychology.