Psychology papers

A discussion on the increase in heroin use and trafficking in Canada.

This paper explores the debate concerning language ability; is it innate or does it have to be learned?

This paper explores the literature on the connection between support processes and postnatal depression.

An overview of the history of old and emerging child development theories in all their changing perspectives.

Looks at suicide and the writings of two leading existentialist philosophers Albert Camus and Arthur Schopenhauer.

A review of the book "Nobody Left to Hate: Teaching Compassion After Columbine" by Elliot Aronson.

An overview of Albert Ellis' contributions to psychology through his rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

This paper argues against cosmetic surgery for teenagers without parental permission.

A review of an innovative approach to the "enneagram".

A powerful argument that the US war on drugs is not justified and is causing more harm than good.

Reflects on the properties, value and representation of dreaming.

A look at the adolescent stages of development as defined by Erik Homburger Erikson.

This paper discusses Freud's concept of daydreaming and its application in creative writing.

A case study of a male adult with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

A look at how children develop an understanding of emotions.

A reflection on David N. Entwistle's book, "An Integrative Approach to Psychology and Christianity".

This paper explores the research on addiction and the addictive process.

An overview of the historical context of Carl Jung's analytical psychology.

This paper discusses the use of incentives in motivation program designs.

An analysis of serial killers as addicts and what we can learn about their nature if we perceive them in this way.

This paper discusses communication theory in light of the popularity of online news sources.

Reviews two articles about identity formation in adolescence: "The Development of the Sense of Self in Adolescence" by A. Blasi and K. Milton and "Styles of Identity Formation in Early and Middle Adolescence" by H. Flum.

This paper discusses the issue of compulsive hoarding due to childhood sexual abuse.

This paper explores the development, building and repair of trust.

A case study of a Vietnamese-American woman and her need for culturally specific counseling.

An examination of the various methods and theories used in the psychological study of religious leaders

An article review of "Preschoolers' Understanding of Simple and Complex Emotions: Links with gender and language" by S.L. Bosacki and C. Moore, which looks at how children learn to understand different emotions.

This paper illustrates the application of the transtheoretical model of change in encouraging a second order change in adolescent life.

An examination of the classical conditioning theory of Ivan Petrovich Pavlov and how it relates to behaviors of children.

A discussion on how to define the sociological term 'self-identity'.

Presents a psychological analysis of author and poet Sylvia Plath.

A review of the study "The Effect of Assessment Feedback on Rapport Building and Self-Enhancement Processes" by Andrea Allen, Marilyn Montgomery, Jonathan Tubman, Leslie Frazier and Luis Escovar.

This paper argues against increasing funding for prison-based drug addiction treatment.

This paper looks at the issue of post traumatic stress disorder, focusing on its presentation in the media.

This paper explores whether excessive use of the Internet should be considered an addiction.

An analysis of the study "The Outcome of Anxiety Disorders in Older People at 6-year Follow-up Results from Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam" by J. Schuurman, H. Comija, A. Beekman, E. de Beurs, D. Deeg, P. Emmelkamp and R. van Dyak.

This paper examines the theory of behaviorism in relation to motivation in the workplace.

This paper explores the role of perception in the decision-making process.

A look at ways to treat dysthymia, a mild form of depression.

A look at the benefits of using psychological methods to improve employees' motivation.

A look at motivation in the workplace with a focus on Maslow's "hierarchy of needs".

This paper discusses the issue of suicide within a modern western society.

A rhetorical analysis of an essay on alcoholism, entitled "Who are the Real Victims of Alcoholism," by Meredith Newman Blanco.

An overview and discussion on Philip Zimbardo's "Stanford Prison Experiment" with a focus on the issue of prejudice.

A discussion on the causes and treatment of anorexia nervosa.

A discussion on research done on various aspects of modern relationships.

A look at the use of harm reduction to minimize the harmful consequences of personal drug use and associated high-risk behaviors.

A discussion on the abuse at Abu Ghraib in light of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

A discussion on the issue of how college students can enjoy their leisure time to its maximum by managing time effectively.

A discussion on the importance of creating a plan for positive influence in the business environment.

A discussion on leadership and emotional intelligence within the workplace.

This paper analyzes the female protagonist's depression in Charlotte Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper".

This paper explores substance abuse among women and its treatment.

This paper looks at science learning focusing on special education students.

A discussion on motivational performance management.

Analyzes the case study of "Frank", who is experiencing transitional problems of not only the beginning of middle school but also of moving from an urban setting to a rather austere social environment in a rural area.

This paper examines studies on aging and identity and on the state of care transitions in Australia.

An analysis of the stigma surrounding depression and whether there is a gender influence.

Explores transgenerational patterns of maladaptive child rearing.

Explores human sexuality from the standpoint of the social learning theory.

A review of the movie "A Beautiful Mind" with a focus on the subject of
schizophrenia.

A discussion on the movie "Memento" with a focus on amnesia.

Compares the affective and Adlerian approaches to psychotherapy.

This paper looks at whether the use of Christian practices with behaviorist intervention is control, discipline or discipleship.

This paper explores the research on successful self-directed work teams.

This paper analyzes the book "Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble and Coming of Age in the Bronx" by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc.

A discussion comparing and contrasting what the views are in current literature on the subject of group counseling.

An overview of the person-centered theory and cognitive behavioral theory.

This paper discusses person-centered theory and cognitive-behavioral theory.

This paper explores drug addiction in relation to theories of disease.

A discussion that examines the type of individuals that molest children.

This paper studies the psychology of learning while examining the book 'Learning and Behavior' by Paul Chance.

This paper discusses the theories of Geer Hofstede, Franz Boas and Harry Triandis on culture in human relations.

An overview of the effect that playing video games has on children's behavior.

An examination of the importance of exercise and a positive mood for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

This paper studies the movie 'Forrest Gump' focusing on the psychology aspects of the film.

A review of the variety of theories that influence personality.

An analysis of the mother-daughter relationship in "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olsen.

An explanation and overview of a new therapeutic community program introduced into American prisons.

A discussion on whether merit systems really work.

A look at the motivation behind and the impact of supervision standards for professional counseling.

This paper looks at Erik Erikson's eight psychosocial stages, while focusing on the adolescent stage.

A study of self-monitoring and its ability to create compliance in those participating in the study.

A research paper examining the debate over secular, as opposed to religious, approaches to counseling.

A review of the reasons why persons enter into prostitution and the challenges facing them in exiting the "profession".

Explains that juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States and elsewhere.

This paper discusses Eric Erikson's theories and stages of development.

A summary and review of the book "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman.

A discussion on how the media influences women to be thin, affecting even those females who are not overweight.

A review of the articles, "Listening to Voices of High-Risk Antepartum Patients," by M. Richter, C. Parkes and J. Chaw-Kant and "Uncertainty and Stress in Women Hospitalized with High-Risk Pregnancy" by M. I. Clauson.

A research paper that investigates merging two anger management programs together to help resolve the growing violence in public schools.

A review of prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol abuse on college campuses.

An analysis of how memory affects the potential for learning.

A discussion on conflict resolution, which is an effective practice for assisting youth that have demonstrated self-destructive, antisocial, or violent behavior.

This paper demonstrates the use of consultation psychology as a means of creating business success.

A study on the relationship between gender and play carried out by observing toy selection in two classrooms of preschool children.

A study across multiple age groups on the perceptions of magical events.

A discussion on possible preventive measures that can be used to stop the rise of adolescent suicides.

A discussion on how managers can reduce and alleviate stress in the work environment.

A discussion on the meaning of the term 'identity crisis' according to Erik Erickson.