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Phenomenology and Auditory Hallucinations, 2006.
A paper examining the contributions that phenomenology can offer the practice of clinical psychology.
4,140 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper takes a look at whether phenomenology can be an appropriate means of dealing with auditory hallucinations. The paper explains that the phenomenological approach to auditory hallucinations would be to suggest that people who hallucinate actually do have experiences of hallucinations and that hearing a voice when no one else is around is an actual experience just like any other. The paper further explains that from the phenomenological point of view auditory hallucinations should be considered normal for some people some of the time. The paper discusses phenomenology and its use in dealing with auditory hallucinations from the perspective of several well-known psychologists, from a religious viewpoint, a medical viewpoint and a shamanic viewpoint.
Table of Contents
Jung and Auditory Hallucinations
Shamanic Traditions and Psychotherapy
Religious Viewpoint of Hearing Voices, Vis-a-Vis Therapeutic Issues
Medical Considerations of 'Hearing Voices'
Social Work and Auditory Hallucinations
Other Opinions
CBT
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"Freud, of course, would have been "highly skeptical" of any such approach both because of the nature of subjectivity (which is clearly what the therapist would be dealing with, from any angle) and because of what he considered the latent content of experience that could not be drawn forth by reflection alone: The vast majority of psychic life is considered by psychoanalysis to lie outside of the person's awareness, at various levels of the unconscious. And even for Freud, the only access to this unconscious was through the (further) indirect means of interpretation" (Davidson, 2004, p. 149+). Clearly, then, to Freud and his followers, a phenomenological approach to auditory hallucination would be anathema."
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Auditory Hallucinations, 2004.
An analysis of the alternatives to pharmacological intervention in working with people who experience auditory hallucinations.
3,813 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper contends that alternatives to pharmacological interventions in working with people who experience hearing voices are often seen as secondary or adjunctive to the use of drugs. The paper assesses that these alternatives are the last and often best hope of relief for many people who are tormented by their experiences with voices. The paper discusses several interventions in this area with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy. The paper also examines distraction or counter-stimulation techniques. The alternatives to pharmacology in working with people that experience hearing voices are explored and expected outcomes compared.
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"Up to 5% of the population hear voices regularly. Some studies suggest over half the population have had the experience of hearing voices at some time. (Nelson 1997) Not all of these people consider hearing voices a form of mental illness. However the psychiatric profession more often views the experience of hearing voices as a psychosis which requires pharmacological intervention. There are some problems with the use of drugs to control voices. The most evident problem being the side effects of the drugs. Clientele often express that the side effects are worse than the experience of hearing voices."
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Hallucinations, 2002.
This research paper discusses several studies on the topic of hallucinations, as well as the role of the psychiatric nurse caring for patients with hallucinatory disorders.
2,453 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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Hallucinations are symptoms of different disease states and conditions can occur when brain metabolism is altered from its normal level. This paper looks at the two major types of hallucinations - dissociative type and the schizophrenic type, explaining that the schizophrenic type is more prevalent in auditory hallucinations. It looks at the two major available treatments, being pharmacological treatment and psychological strategies of a behavioral type to teach patients to cope with auditory hallucinations. It discusses how psychiatric nurses can aid hallucinatory patients through pharmacological means as well as behavioral treatment. This research paper discusses several studies on the topic as well as the role of the psychiatric nurse in the care of patients with hallucinatory disorders.
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"Schizophrenia is a major health problem, and it is estimated that one person in 100 will become schizophrenic (Abnormal Psychology, 2000). Most schizophrenics are young adults, but it can occur at any age. The disorder occurs in all cultures, and affects men and women equally. The most common symptoms are incoherent thinking, delusions, hallucinations (primarily auditory in nature), disturbance of affect or emotional experience, and bizarre behavior. Because they are preoccupied with an inner world, schizophrenics often withdraw and cease to function effectively in the real world.
Schizophrenia is often accompanied by persistent auditory hallucinations which can be very disturbing to the patient, and sometimes become life-threatening (Buccheri, Trygstad, Kanas and Dowling, 1997, p. 20). Behavior management strategies such as self-monitoring, watching TV, listening to music through headphones, or talking with other people, along with antipsychotic medications can help these patients cope with this distressing symptom of their disease. A study carried out by Bucceri, Trygstad, Kanas and Dowling (1997) compared the effectiveness of behavior management strategies in managing auditory hallucinations. The patients were randomly assigned to the treatment or the control group. Behavior management strategies made available to the patients included: self-monitoring; reading aloud and summarizing; talking with someone; watching TV; saying "stop" and naming objects; saying "stop and go away;" listening to a cassette with headphones; listening to a relaxation tape with headphones; wearing an earplug in the left ear; wearing an earplug in the right ear; and humming. The control group attended a regular day-treatment group for the duration of the study (p. 22)."
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Auditory Stimulation and ADHD, 2007.
This paper explores the effects of auditory stimulation on the ADHD student.
2,792 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper relates that the presence of students with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) in the classroom is an increasingly common occurrence. The paper explains that one commonly occurring characteristic of ADHD is defective processing of auditory information. The paper explores methods using or minimizing auditory stimuli, with an emphasis on how teachers can either implement certain techniques or refer students to practitioners for necessary treatment. The paper discusses the physiology involved in the processing of auditory information, as well as research into how sound can help or hinder the performance of children with ADHD.
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Auditory Processing and ADHD
Can Sound Help Students with ADHD?
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"The typical classroom environment is encompassed by several stimuli. General activity, talking, and background noise may all serve as distractions to students that need to pay attention in order to learn. Disruptive stimuli may especially pose a challenge for students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a debilitating learning disability characterized by distractibility, impulsiveness, and an inability to pay attention in a sufficient manner. ADHD has become an increasingly common problem among American children, and some would argue that the occurrence of this disorder in the general population is growing consistently (Jackson, 2003). Therefore, teachers need to have a heightened awareness of this disorder and how the classroom environment may be contributing to the difficulties experienced by children with ADHD, as well as how the atmosphere provided within the classroom may help to facilitate learning for these learning disabled students."
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Hallucinations and Illusions, 2002.
An examination into the definition, causes and treatment of hallucinations.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The author of this paper defines the term "hallucinations". The paper then discusses causes and symptoms of hallucinations such as drug use, stress and neurological disorders. Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of hallucinatory states are also examined. Finally, the paper touches on the main difference between hallucinations and transitory illusions.
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"The hallucinations that come with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders can often be controlled with medication. In addition, the patient can be counseled about the true nature of these experiences, and some people with these disorders can learn to live with the experiences and cope with them when they happen. Situation ally-induced hallucinations, of course, will disappear when the stressors causing them (severe fatigue, etc.) are dealt with. Some people seek out these types of hallucinations, believing them to bring enlightenment. Those people may attempt to induce the experience using medication, sensory deprivation or illegal drugs. They will see these episodes as controlled experiments in self-growth, desirable, and not as a source for concern."
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Phenomenology, 2002.
This paper discusses phenomenology as a science.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper defines phenomenology, the Continental philosophical school that attempted to rehash metaphysics in its entirety by presupposing consciousness and putting the study of the outside world in perceivable terms only. The author discusses the works of Its major proponents who each proposed different versions of phenomenology: Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger.
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Phenomenology and the Process of Reduction, 2006.
An analysis of phenomenology as a new approach to human understanding.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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Phenomenology can be defined as the study of structured experiences or consciousness. This paper attempts to demonstrate why the process of reduction can be rather difficult to accept and apply when trying to reach or attain a genuine phenomenological experience. In particular, it evaluates Jean Paul Sartre's dilemma with the reduction process.
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"Another issue of concern can be directed to "meaning" and "essences". Because reduction is a process that leads to the "primitive stage", which can "possibly" bring out the essence of the tree, essence defined earlier is something's essential meaning; the process of reduction can be defined as that which seeks essential meaning, at least in this context. Suffice to say, how can one find meaning if meaning is not given. At this time it is important that we push this issue a little further. The aim of the philosopher is to find "truth". In particular, the aim of the phenomenologist is to find truth in the form of experiences and its meaningfulness. "
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Anesthesia and the Auditory System, 2002.
Examines how anesthesia affects the auditory system.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 97.95
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It is the goal of this paper to define anesthesia, describe its uses and origin; and, finally describe its effects on the auditory system. This paper will describe in detail such effects and studies proving amnesia or the existence of surgery memory in spite of the use of anesthesia.
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Hypnagogic Hallucinations, 2007.
This paper explores night terrors, hypnagogic paralysis and hallucinations.
1,673 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines a case study of an individual who sees evil spirits and experiences out-of-body experiences. The paper discusses how these occurences can be understood by objective, scientific rationale. The paper's thesis is that these phenomena are components of a new parasomnia variant, conscious hypnagogic intermittent paralysis with spirit-like visual hallucinations secondary to post traumatic stress disorder.
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Thesis
Objectives
Review of Literature and Analysis
Conclusion
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"The author's experience may at first seem unrelated to the fields of psychiatry or the neurosciences and may seem more appropriate as a case of the supernatural. A critical eye would scrutinize the case and, without more information, arrive at the same conclusion. However, science is an ever-changing body of organized knowledge that seeks out to explain rather than condemn seemingly unexplainable phenomena."
"The phenomena above have scientific counterparts as per description. Seeing evil spirits, out-of-body experiences, uncontrolled bodily actions and the unpleasant realization that these manifestations seem more powerful are very subjective experiences and need to be balanced by objective, scientific rationale in order to fully comprehend their full nature."
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Phenomenology of the Spirit, 2002.
A look at Jung's views on the phenomenology of the spirit in fairytales.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is about Jung and the phenomenology of the spirit in fairytales. It has the outline and definitions of terms used by Jung. "The word "spirit" possesses such a wide range of application that it requires considerable effort to make clear to oneself all the things it can mean".
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Husserl's Phenomenology, 2005.
The natural vs. philosophical standpoints in Husserl's phenomenology.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper answers, with reference to a large body of Edmund Husserl's philosophical writings, the question of what, according to Husserl, is the properly philosophical attitude. It contrasts this with what he maintains is our 'natural attitude'. The paper argues that, for Husserl, a more philosophical attitude enables a 'first philosophy,' a rigorous and presupposition-less philosophy, and more pertinently, makes distinct the previously obscured realm of pure transcendental consciousness. The author of this paper offers his own brief criticisms of these views.
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"What Husserl will have us do with our uncritical natural attitude is 'bracket it' or 'disconnect it' via the phenomenological method of epoche. By this we do not-as Descartes did-merely repudiate it with denials ("I shall suppose I in fact have no body," etc.) we simply "put out of action the general thesis..." (Ibid. pp.110.) The natural question is: given the general thesis's fundamentality to us, how can we simply 'put it aside', and moreover, what do we achieve by doing this? I have already suggested that in regard to the latter question, we achieve a more presuppositionless attitude suitable to the project of (first) philosophy. But the former question apparently remains entirely unanswered: how can we possibly go about this?"
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Husserl's Phenomenology, 2005.
A critical analysis of philosopher Edmond Husserl's theories, with an exploration of its contemporary relevance.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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Husserl's phenomenology is difficult to grasp as the entire concept of ideas and things being known by the senses, while believable, is basically at odds with the way in which we have been programmed to think as people. This paper explains that we have been taught that we need first to learn, to acquire the knowledge that has been uncovered for us and passed down to us by the earlier generations, and then formulate our own ideas and opinions on the basis of that collective knowledge. This paper shows that the primary difficulty that a student faces when reading through Husserl's Phenomenology is that it puts forth a different process of knowledge acquisition and formulation of ideas than we have been conditioned to operate by. This paper explains that once we open our minds to Husserl's argument and his thoughts and consider them carefully, we realize that not only is Husserl's phenomenology open to modern interpretation but, in a way expressed and conceptualized in most cultures and in many schools of philosophy. To illustrate this and to emphasize the way in which we may currently interpret Husserl's phenomenology, this paper outlines his thoughts, examines their validity through reference to other philosophers who come somewhat close to expressing his ideas, and attempts to apply them to the modern world.
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"The nature of Husserl's philosophical thought, insofar as it outlines the power of the human mind and its inherent ability to arrive at fundamental truths and automatically process experience to arrive at knowledge has, according to Karl Ameriks, author of "Husserl's Realism," left him vulnerable to two alternate interpretations. On the one hand, some have claimed that he is an idealist, justifying their judgment through reference to the fact that he seemed to place a great deal of value on the power and worth of the human mind and its ability to arrive at knowledge and use the senses to arrive at ideas."
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Phenomenology, 2007.
A study on leadership in organizations using the phenomenological approach.
1,266 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the methodology chosen for this research, one of a qualitative nature. This research is of the type that attempts to understand the views and perceptions in specific situations and uses a method described as phenomenological research in which the question of the research is answered through experientially acquired knowledge. The paper explains that in the phenomenological method of research the researcher has inside knowledge of that being researched and gains knowledge through viewing multiple perspectives of the same situation, which allows the research to make generalizations. It offers methodology, data and data analysis. The paper also includes tables to quantify points made.
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Introduction
Study Design - Phenomenological
Research Questions
Research Instrument
Sampling
Rationale for the Study
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Bibliography
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"The design of this study is phenomenological and is the proper methodology for study in this type of research. The Phenomenological approach has as its purpose the illumination of the specific and the identification of phenomena "through how they are perceived by the actors in a situation." (Lester, 1999) In the work entitled: "An Introduction to Phenomenological Research" Stan Lester states that phenomenological research: "In the human sphere this normally translates into gathering 'deep' information and perceptions through inductive, qualitative methods such as interviews, discussions and participant observation, and representing it from the perspective of the research participant(s).""
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), 2003.
Discusses the treatment and management of CAPD.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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Defines the disorder as a deficiency with several behavioral manifestations including Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Examines the importance of early assessment and interventions. Examines audiologic practice.
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"Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a disorder characterized by difficulty in processing and interpreting auditory stimuli in the absence of a peripheral hearing loss. .."
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Phenomenology, Heuristics, Ethnomethodology & Symbolic Interactionism, 1999.
Defines & examines four schools of psychology: epistemological assumptions, methods of inquiry, research environment, leading figures and major concepts.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 15 sources, $ 127.95
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" RESEARCH TRADITIONS
Introduction
The field of psychology has evoled in the 20th century from what many considered the magical work of Sigmund Freud to a respected scholarly discipline. A great deal of research appears in psychology journals every year, and four of the methodological traditions are the focus of this paper: phenomenology, heuristics, ethnomethodology, symbolic interactionism. For each tradition, epistemological assumptions, methods of inquiry, and research environment are described.
Phenomenology
Phenomenology is the unbiased description of immediate experience just as it occurs. The experience is not abstracted or analyzed into elements, it is uncorrected observation. It.."
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