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Anorexia: Media, Society, or Psychology, 2005.
The paper discuss the causes of anorexia nervosa.
3,001 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The author examines the causal factors of anorexia nervosa. Through the presentation of scientific evidence, the author argues that, while the media plays a profound role in the spread of this particular eating disorder, one cannot discount the role played by society and family.
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"More and more young girls and women are suffering the effects of life-threatening eating disorders. According to the Coalition for Eating Disorders, millions are diagnosed every years with an eating disorder with the real problem being that it has the highest death rate among any of the known psychological disorders (Ice). Although the world has only recently recognized and paid attention to the dangers of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, the phenomenon has been researched and examined from numerous psychological, sociological and physical perspectives in order to help doctors acquire a better understanding of its causes and effects."
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Anorexia Nervosa and the Media, 2002.
A look at the media's responsibility in the development of eating disorders.
2,758 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines how the media has played a significant role in the spread of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa among adolescent females, by conditioning them to believe that ultra-thin is beauty. It also looks at how the measurement of success and psychological factors also play a role in the development of this deadly disease.
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"While one cannot claim that media deliberately target adolescent females with their images of ultra thin models, imposing upon them standards of beauty and ideal body standards that they must achieve, research does show that they target women in general with that message. As stated in a National Eating Disorder Association article, "media messages screaming thin is in may not directly cause eating disorders, but they help to create the context within which people learn to place a value on the size and shape of their body" ("The Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders"). The frequency with which women receive the "thin is in" message is a leading cause of the development of anorexia."
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Psychology in the Media, 2005.
A discussion about the way media has turned the practice of psychology in pop-psychology.
1,284 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper offers an examination and criticism of the trend to air people's psychology problems on the media. Focusing on shows like "Dr. Phil" and radio talk shows, the paper argues that psychology has gone public. It states that the success of these types of shows is not about psychology itself, but about the viewer or listener coming out feeling good about themselves.
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"The television and radio waves are clogged with programming devoted to helping viewers and listeners sort through their personal and emotional problems before an audience of millions. Log online and a whole world of "help" becomes available for anyone who feels the need to chat about a problem. Bookstores now have entire sections devoted to emotional health and well-being. And even the most mainstream magazines devote space to solving personal problems, whether relationships, phobias, or self-improvement."
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Psychology in the Media, 2005.
This paper examines the problem of media violence and how it affects the rights of children around the world.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the various aspects of classical conditioning, aggressive personality acquisition and other psychological factors that compromise the total scope of racial and ethnic stereotypes that are currently generated by the media. The paper maintains that by learning of the high negativity that media attributes to racially charged images of children, these children are also influenced to become these stereotypes through a lack of regulation and policy within corporations and governmental forums.
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"This psychological study will examine the problem of media violence, and how this pertains to the rights of children around the world. By realizing the power and scope of media in the world, one can realize the psychological ramifications and lack of safeguards that prevent violence from affecting and influencing child behaviors. In this manner, the statistics and regulations that relate to the over saturation of violence against children will be analyzed. Through the psychological premise of behaviors and theory, one can realize the need for more regulations that prevent children from viewing violence in the mainstream media and when viewing various programs. In beginning, one can see the age groups that are targeted by media violence, and how they are influenced by the method of media that exploits them."
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Social Psychology and the Media, 2008.
An overview of three well known social psychological theories.
4,608 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper examines three famous social psychological theories and attempts to find their proofs in a variety of media, including novels, magazine articles, print ads and tv shows. In addition to looking for proof, the author also attempts to come to a deeper understanding of the theories by examining how they function in their contexts.
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"Robert Zajonc's drive theory explains the audience effect, which is the effect that an audience has on a person performing a task. If the person is highly proficient at the task, doing it in front of an audience will induce them to perform much better at it than they would if they were alone. At the same time, an audience's effect on a person who is unfamiliar with, or not particularly adept at, a certain task will mean that they perform much worse than they ordinarily would. These disparate outcomes are due to the heightened arousal that a person will experience in front of other people, and this heightened arousal, caused by the stressful situation of being in front of others, will either spur us on if we feel sure if success, or inhibit us if we fear failure."
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Community Psychology And Traditional Psychology, 2002.
Examines the differences between the two schools of psychology.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 9 sources, $ 39.95
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Examines the differences between the two schools of psychology. Community as grounded in roots of ecological psychology & the social sciences. Traditional as based upon principles of psychoanalysis, behaviorism & humanistic psychotherapies. Uses actor Robert Downey, Jr. and his chronic substance abuse problems to illustrate how both schools of psychology would analyze his difficulties.
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"Community psychology is a specialization within a larger realm encompassing psychology and the social sciences that is grounded in the roots of ecological psychology (What is community psychology..., 2000). Traditional psychology, on the other hand, is based upon fundamental principles of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic psychotherapies (Garfield & Bergin, 1986). The two approaches differ in terms of views, values, and focus. The purpose of this report is to examine the differences between these two schools of psychology with reference to a specific individual seeking help for a life problem. The individual selected is the well-known actor, Robert Downey, Jr., whose substance abuse problems have been tracked in the popular press over the course of the last several years."
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Psychology and the Psychological Study of Human Aggression, 2000.
A look at various psychological studies and opinion on human aggression.
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 54.95
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"Psychology is a science dealing with behavior and mental processes. It concerns the hows and whys of individual human behavior. Psychological research employs the scientific method, which utilizes the techniques and procedures of naturalistic observation and experimentation to deal with facts, data, and their interpretation according to certain principles. In a given study, the dependent variable under study is considered to be a function of the 'independent variables. Typically, one independent variable is manipulated - the experi-mental variable, while the other independent variables are controlled. Statistical methods are then employed to anal, the research data to ascertain if the findings support or refute the experimental hypothesis......."
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Positive Psychology, 2007.
This paper discusses the theory of positive psychology in light of the various other psychology theories.
3,553 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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The paper explains that positive psychology is a newer branch of psychology that primarily deals with what is 'right' with humans instead of what is 'wrong' with them. The paper discusses how positive psychology is a science that is growing rapidly. The paper explores how it compares to various other forms of psychology and how this new kind of psychology integrates itself with personality traits and theories that are commonly dealt with and addressed when it comes to psychology. The paper concludes that with positive psychology, more medications and therapies are being utilized and many problems that were previously considered to be imagined are being recognized as biological and behavioral problems that need therapy and other means of help.
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Introduction
Brief Definition of Positive Psychology
How Does Positive Psychology Compare to Other Forms of Psychology?
Integration with Personality Traits and Theory
Conclusion
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"The concept of positive psychology has been around for some time, but not under that specific name and not in exactly the same way as it is now. There have been changes made in the area of psychology in recent years, and positive psychology is at the forefront of these changes, because it looks at joy and happiness instead of depression and other mental problems and issues. Not everyone agrees with this type of psychology, however, and some individuals that work in the field of psychology believe that those that work with positive psychology are doing a disservice to their patients because they are not focusing on the real problems that the patients have, and instead just trying to get their patients to 'think positive' and avoid negative thoughts and ideas."
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Ego Psychology, 2005.
An examination of what ego psychology is and how it is applied in the field of psychology.
1,759 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper begins by explaining what the ego psychology theory is and who the main theorists were behind its development. A history of its development is provided as well as a study of the primary components of the theory. The writer then looks at how the theory can be applied to human behavior and development. Criticisms of ego psychology are discussed and the paper concludes with how human behavior can be better understood with the theory.
Paper Outline
Theorists of Ego Psychology
Development of Ego Psychology
Primary Components of Ego Psychology Theory
Ego Psychology Applied to Human Behavior and Development
Strengths of Ego Psychology Theory
Criticisms of Ego Psychology Theory
Understanding Human Behavior through Ego Psychology Theory
References
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"Ego psychology comes under the neo-analytic theory. Neo-analytic theory recasts and broadens psychoanalytic theory by underplaying sexuality, and by underplaying the significance of the unconscious. Instead it highlights the role of the ego. There are some neo-analytic theorists who concentrate on the process of the ego, while some concentrate on how the ego relates with and is influenced by other individuals or society or culture. Freud thought that the main job of ego was to intervene among the id, superego and external realism. Ego psychologists vary from Freud by stating that: The ego is concerned in adjustment, i.e. that the aim of behavior is adjustment to the surroundings and that the ego is powerfully concerned; and that the ego prevails from birth. Based on Freud's early works, a number of famous ego psychologists have done their works, but with a better and diverse prominence on ego. These ego psychologists can all be categorized as Neo-analysts. Examples are: Adler; Erikson; Freud; Hartmann; Loevinger and White. (Major Neoanalytic Theories & Theorists)"
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Christopher Peterson's "Primer for Positive Psychology", 2007.
This paper reviews the textbook "Primer for Positive Psychology" by positive psychologist Christopher Peterson, one of the founders of the discipline of positive psychology.
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This paper explains that Christopher Peterson in "Primer for Positive Psychology" not only attempts to define positive psychology but also shows how it can be applied to a person's daily life and how it is instrumental in the understanding of happiness. The author points out that the initial purpose of Peterson's narrative is to explain how positive psychology evolved from the primary study of social and cognitive psychology. The paper relates that Peterson makes clear that, while traditional psychology has focused on illness, positive psychology takes a "longitudinal" approach to the examination of happiness and well-being.
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"Within Peterson's analysis he attempts to adopt a mediation and unity between the new field of positive psychology and social psychology. He specifically identifies several theories and relationships found in both fields. One of these fields is the understanding that "close social relationships are essential to well-being". Research into the field of human interactions and social dissonance has shown that social relationships are one of the strongest correlates to positive emotions. This is one of the primary mechanisms by which individuals can achieve a positive state of mind."
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Balinese Society Viewed through Psychology, 2006.
This paper examines Balinese culture through two differing psychological theories, holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper uses two differing psychological theories to examine Balinese culture. Balinese society is examined through the lens of both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology. The author contends that by applying these two differing theories, the usefulness of each approach can be determined.
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"The purpose of this study is to provide useful and functional definitions of both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology through an examination of Balinese culture. By specifically applying both of these psychological theories to a specific culture, in this case that of Bali, it will be more evident the usefulness of each approach. Though considered by many to be non-mainstream forms of psychological investigation, in fact both of these conceptual frameworks have significant contributions to make to the study of human psychology and behavior. The following exposition will be built on the critical stance that both holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology, despite existing misgivings in the academic community, are important theoretical tools for the 21st century psychologist. Both in a theoretical and practical sense, these approaches to the study of human behavior have much to offer."
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Elements of Psychology, 2002.
A look at some of the the different fields of psychology such as psychological disorders, memory and problem solving.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is a brief overview of the field of psychology. It discusses the elements of perception, memory, problem solving, emotion, personality, and psychological disorders that comprise the different fields of psychological study.
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Educational Psychology, 2002.
Discussion of the relationship of neuropsychology, cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence to educational psychology.
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The study will give the relationship between cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive psychology and Artificial intelligence, and its application for education in psychology. By revealing the differing aspects of three elements of psychology, we can see how they intertwine and create a cohesive bond in educational psychology.
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Abraham Maslow and Third Force Psychology, 2006.
This paper examines the studies of psychologist Abraham Maslow and third force psychology also known as the humanistic approach to psychology which believes that all people are inherently good.
3,029 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This in-depth paper explores Maslow's career as a trained experimental and quantitative psychologist who rebelled against the current model of abnormal psychology and began to investigate normal individuals for aspects of mental health. This paper also discusses Maslow's critical view of Sigmund Freud's theories. During his career Maslow studied great figures in history including: Abraham Lincoln, Albert Schweitzer and Mahatma Gandhi while he concentrated on the healthy aspects of the human psyche.
His theory of hierarchical needs and the concept of self-actualization arose out of this historical investigation.
Topics covered in this report include:
A Short History of Psychology
Maslow's Rebellion Against Freud, Watson and Skinner
Maslow's Emphasis on the Healthy Personality
The Hierarchy of Needs
Peak Experiences Defined
Maslow's Research on Self Actualizing Personalities
Maslow and Management - a Renaissance of Third Force Psychology
How Can Self-Actualization Assist Societal Growth in the Future?
Conclusion
Footnotes
References
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"Abraham Maslow was one of the great personality theorists to emerge from the school of Neo-Freudism. This was a period when therapists were attempting to go beyond Freudian concepts and redefine clinical psychology through other techniques. Some of the reasons they felt compelled to try new ways of communicating with their patients were multi fold. First, psychoanalysis was a very long and expensive process for the patient and it also required that the therapist become a Doctor of Medicine before studying psychoanalysis."
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The Bible & Psychology, 1999.
Applies Bible's principles & views of human nature to study & practice of psychology. Christian & secular psychology, role of personal experience in integration of biblical & psychological perspectives.
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" THE BIBLE AND PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction
In brief, Bible interpretation can be defined as an ongoing attempt to gather more and more precise knowledge of what God is saying to people about the nature of reality, the nature of the world, and the nature of human beings both individually and collectively. It is the latter categories of God's Word, as revealed through the Bible, that appear to make it directly applicable to the study and practice of psychology.
However, arriving at the most precise (and hopefully most valid) interpretations of the bible in general and its applications to psychology in particular is difficult because, as noted by Myers (1986):
The language of the Bible is varied, ranging from the.."
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