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Papers On Cognitive, Behavioral, & Personality Psychology (Developmental Psychology)
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B.F. Skinner/ Science of Human Behavior
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A 5 page analysis of the principles of behavioral psychology as discussed by B.F. Skinner, a pioneer in this field. The writer gives a summation of Skinner's theories relative to the dynamics of operant conditioning and operant behavior. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90sknner.rtf
"Mindfulness" by Ellen J. Langer
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A 5 page paper which discusses how people are
often unmindful in reference to Ellen J. Langer's book "Mindfulness." bibliography lists 1
additional source.
Filename: RAunmind.rtf
"The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Goldhor Lerner
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A 5 page paper which examines
Harriet Goldhor Lerner's book, "The Dance of Anger," and illustrates how its contents are
applicable to life and psychology. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdance.rtf
A Biography of Erik Erikson
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A 9 page overview of the life and work of one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the twentieth century. This paper traces Erikson’s life from birth to death, noting his major contributions in the theory of human development. Specific attention is paid to Erikson’s eight stages of human development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPeriksn.rtf
A Comparison Between Needs Based and Process Based Motivation Theories
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This 5 page paper looks at the differences between needs based theories and process based theories, including the theories or Maslow, Vroom and Adams, discussing whether the processes and needs are substantially different or complimentary to each other. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEmotthe.rtf
A Comparison Of Piaget And Vygotsky
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. Piaget argued that children must progress through a series of age-related stages. Vygotsky's primary focus was on the social interaction that led to development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGpivyg.wps
A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPanorx2.wps
A Critical Analysis of Cognitive Dissonance Theory
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An 8 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the principles of Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and also critiques the theory based on the criteria for theories and the current debates regarding its applicability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cogdiss2.wps
A Family Analysis of Potok's The Chosen
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This 9 page paper looks at family systems and family relationships in Chaim Potok's well known work. A detailed analysis of each family in the work--the Saunders and the Malters--are outlined and evaluated. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA319Pot.rtf
A Five-Axis Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation
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This 6 page report discusses
the five-axis diagnosis and recommended medication for a 47-year-old white man with
chronic fatigue, high blood sugar, and no family history of depression who feels like he is
having a mid-life crisis. Emphasis is made regarding the comprehensive nature of a
five-axis diagnosis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BW5axis.rtf
A Look at Genetic Enhancement
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A 9 page paper that examines the possibility of a future that allows parents to utilize the science of genetic enhancement in order to insure that their children will be born with enhanced intelligence and attractive physical features. The benefits of this procedure are listed as well as the main objections of those who oppose this science on moral, ethical, and religious grounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCGenetc.wps
