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Papers On Psychology
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The Sudden Death of a Child / Siblings Coping With The Fact
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A 9 page paper discussing the death of a young child in a sudden and often violent manner. The siblings and the fact that they have been neglected in terms of research and counseling are the main focus. Children can be simple and not understand what has happened like adults do and it is important to approach them correctly according to their cognitive abilities. Bibliography lists10 sources.
Filename: Sudeath.wps
The Psychological Aspects of Victor Frankenstein
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5 pages. Discusses the psychology of the man behind the monster. Ever since the birth of Shelley’s book in Geneva in 1816 the world has been drawn to this tale of the creating of life in a scientific laboratory. Based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAfrank.doc
Juror Gender and Capital Punishment Propensity - A Determinate Proposal
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A 10 page paper that argues the thesis that women jurors are less likely to vote for capital punishment than are male jurors and presents a basic determinate proposal projecting results that will substantiate this claim. Discussed are the maximalist and minimalist approaches that have been taken in the study of gender differences in criminal sentencing, with emphasis being placed on the effectiveness of the minimalist approach. The proposed research involves the study of a sampling of first and second level university students and outlines the steps necessary to carry out this survey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCJuror.doc
Rubin/Intimate Strangers
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A 5 page analysis of the book Intimate Strangers: Men and Women Together by Lillian B. Rubin. The writer demonstrates how Rubin uses a Freudian perspective to explore the reasons behind traditional gender role identification and how this impacts with changed societal expectations. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90rubin.rtf
ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder / Parent Interview, Observation, & Comments
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A 7 page research paper that includes an interview with a parent, observation of a child with ADD and comments based on research. A distinction is made between ADD and ADHD pursuant to DSM IV. This writer comments of the interview and observation as compared to the descriptions offered by researchers. This can be a difficult diagnosis and behaviors do not always fit within the parameters established. How this child's behaviors compare and contrast with the diagnosis is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kork.wps
Behavior Therapy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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A 5 page overview of the benefits of behavior therapy in treating attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Defines the physiological basis of these conditions, their behavioral traits, and emphasizes the importance of changing this behavior through behavioral therapy rather than relying exclusively on drugs. Provides a brief review of the literature on the subject. Annotated bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPADDbeh.wps
Philosophical Foundations Of Psychology
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A 5 page paper that discusses some of the philosophical foundations of psychology beginning with the first psychological experiment of deprivation conducted by Herodotus. Philosophers discussed with their contributions to psychology include: Socrates, Sir Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Mead and Locke. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGphilpsych.wps
Neurotransmitters' Actions
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A 6 page paper discussing the role of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin and acetylcholine in diseases and disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Even when absolute cause cannot be determined, it is possible to treat the symptoms of these diseases with compounds that are narrowly targeted to affect the receptors specific for each of the known neurotransmitters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Neuroact.wps
Effective Parenting / Model Essay Answers
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4 pages worth of free response essays to questions from case stories (actual cases are no longer available) concerning parenting techniques and methods. Discussed are the impossible goals of 'perfect parenting,' permissive vs. authoritative styles, Freud's views on parental love & control, and more. No Bibliography.
Filename: Parntpft.wps
Justice And Ethical Decision Making
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This 7 page paper describes how justice is defined in Plato's The Republic and in The Holy Bible. These explanations are then discussed in terms of ethical decision making. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGjust.wps
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