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Papers On Adolescent Psychology
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One size fits all? NOT!
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(6pp) I thought of her
one-size-fits all story when we were talking
about "zero tolerance." If this were not a school
paper, I would just say that it "sucks," and
leave it at that, because I think that the zero
tolerance policy is similar to that one size fits
all shirt deal. I can understand that parents
have been freaked out by all the violence stuff
that has been on the news and at other schools.
It is a scary thing. I agree with that. I do
not think that guns or alcohol belong in school,
but our school handbook says that there will be
"zero tolerance" for "unacceptable behavior;
disrespect to staff," or guns. Anybody who needs
to bring a gun to school has zero brain cells -
so they should get into trouble for that
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BB zerotl.doc
Parental Alcoholism - Adolescents At Risk
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A 10 page paper that discusses how parental alcoholism places the adolescent at risk. Adolescence is already a time of transition that causes confusion and numerous unpleasant feelings in a teenager. Having an alcoholic parent makes this time even more difficult for the adolescent and places him or her at great risk of numerous behavioral, psychological, emotional and physical problems. It also places the youngster at risk of becoming a substance abuser themselves. The writer also discusses how environmental theory accounts for the adolescent's personality development Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGadopnt.rtf
Parental Communication About Sensitive Subjects
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This 6 page paper focuses on literature pertaining to communication between parents and children as it affects religion, sex and drugs. The importance of intimate relationships is emphasized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA049Com.wps
Peer Pressure
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One of Philip Zimbardo's theories is discussed in this 5 page paper that focuses on peer pressure. The theory that social situations make a difference and can powerfully influence human behavior is examined in the context of everyday life. One example focuses on peer pressure as it influences adolescents to use drugs and alcohol. Personality features are examined along with this theory in social psychology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Zimbardo.rtf
Peer Pressure in Adolescent Development
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This 11 page paper is a literature review looking at how peer pressure can be seen during adolescence, how it appears and how it influences development. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEpeerpr.rtf
Personal Disguise
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A 7 page paper which discusses the experience of using a disguise, in relationship to pretending to be someone one is not. The situation is one where the writer illustrates a period in time, during late teen years, when the role of 'bad boy' was attempted. The reasons behind this and the experiences with such a disguise are discussed.
Filename: RAdisguise.wps
Perspectives on Adolescence
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A 5 page analysis of research conducted by Enright, et al (1987) that proposes that the theories of psychologists, which relate how adolescents are perceived is, in several historical eras, directly related to the economic conditions of that time. The writer relates this to present day theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Persadol.wps
Piaget and Middle Cildhood.
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(5 pp). Jean Piaget wanted to understand how kids
think. His reasoning was that, if he observed
children's cognitive skills development carefully
some patterns would develop. Recording and being
aware of those patterns would then help him make
some decisions about how we think and accrue
knowledge as adults.This discussion will consider
Piaget's theories of development for middle
childhood. And for the sake of discussion we will
define the age of that child between 7 to 11.
It should be noted that humans, particularly
children, seldom fit in any given development
category one hundred percent of the time.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBpiaget.doc
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children And Adolescents
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An 8 page paper. There are far fewer studies of PTSD in children and adolescents than there are for adults. The literature that is available suggests that post traumatic stress disorder may be more prevalent than previously believed. This essay provides a general overview of this disorder, incidence, traumatic events that may lead to PTSD, symptoms and treatment. The writer also discusses why this is important for educators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGptsdkd.wps
Pregnant Teenagers, Relevant Counseling Theories, and Treatment Plans
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An 8 page paper which first presents a brief literature review discussing teen pregnancy and what professionals have found to be pertinent counseling issues, then a brief literature review that discusses the effectiveness of the person-centered theory and cognitive-behavioral interventions, then concludes by developing a theory-based treatment that best addresses the issues and effective interventions, and includes treatment goals, the role of the counselor, along with techniques and strategies that must be used to achieve treatment goals. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGpreg.rtf
Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs To Children
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A 12 page paper. The ratio of children who are diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and the numbers who are taking psychotropic drugs has soared in the last ten to fifteen years. In fact, prescriptions for Ritalin alone rose by 600 percent since the late 1980s. The writer provides a comprehensive investigation of the diagnosis and the use of prescribed drugs. Some studies allege that children are overdiagnosed and overmedicated, some concluded that many children slip through the cracks and are not diagnosed and treated, while still others suggest it is an issue of misdiagnosis and improper medication. This essay concludes with a discussion that addresses the ethics of prescribing these medications to children, when many have not been approved for use below the age of 18. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGkidrx.rtf
