Children Who Run Away From Home
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3 pages worth of information on runaways including some of the socio-psychological reasons why kids leave home, the legal definition of what constitutes a "missing child," and more. Bibliography lists over 20 suggested sources.
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Communication: The Interrelationship of Mode and Situation
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An 8 page discussion of the interrelationship of mode and situation in conversation. Uses examples from politics and the workplace to demonstrate that the mode of communication can vary considerably according to the situation. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Comparing the “Oedipus Complex” with the “Electra Complex”
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This 6 page report discusses the idea that a child is fascinated, obsessed even, with the parent of the opposite sex has served as a literary and psychological debate since, literally, ancient times. Freud saw this as a universal part of childhood development, which in most children is resolved during late childhood. For Freud, the beginnings of the Oedipus complex are the same for males and females. They love their mother because she satisfies their needs, and they hate their father because he competes for the mother's attention and love. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparison of Research Approaches / Family Psychology
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A 5 page paper discussing the method in which four researchers have approached the issue of family cohesiveness and its effect on the children of the family. Most of the studies reviewed revolve in some way around previously established models, and one was little more than a basic literature review of previously published work. Because the focus of each of the others was that of attitudes and feelings, the researchers were unable to employ definite measures of specific qualities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Conduct Disorder: The Cognitive/Behavioral Approach of Alan E. Kazdin A 10 page discussion of the psychosocial condition labeled "conduct disorder". Defines the condition using DSMIV criteria and the work of researcher Alan E. Kazdin. Distinguishes
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Conduct Disorder: The Cognitive/Behavioral A 10 page discussion of the psychosocial condition labeled "conduct disorder". Defines the condition using DSM IV criteria and the work of researcher Alan E. Kazdin. Distinguishes between conduct disorder and commonly confused conditions such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. Points out both the strengths and weaknesses of Kazdin's work, emphasizing the applicability of Kazdin's suggested interventional method of involving parent and community in the prevention of conduct disorder. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Conflict Resolution Among Toddlers and Preschool Aged Children
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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of conflict resolution as it applies to very young children. For the most part, it appears as though most adults do whatever they can to stop any conflicts that toddlers and young children might have. This is predominantly due to the fact that most adults prefer to avoid conflict as well, and as such they are uncomfortable when young children are involved in conflict. The discussion herein revolves around allowing children to experience conflict so as to be better prepared for such conflict that constantly arises in life. Only through experiencing it, and developing skills, can children hope to have good conflict resolution skills in their adult years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Connection Between Child Sexual Abuse & Dissociative Identity Disorder
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A 65 page dissertation that outlines the history and causative factors related to dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a focus on childhood sexual trauma. This research study focuses on the treatment of sexual adjustment as an outcome of the research provided. Bibliography lists 43 sources.
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Corporal Punishment
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A 5 page essay discussing the pro's and cons of corporal punishment. The debate about the use of corporal punishment, i.e., spankings, by parents as a form of discipline has rages for thirty years. Studies and opinions on both sides of the issue are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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