Parenting the Three Year Old
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This 5 page paper argues that attachment style parenting is superior to the authoritarian or permissive styles prevalent in the United States today. Discipline appropriate for three year olds, utilizing attachment parenting concepts, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Personality
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A 10 page paper discussing Sigmund Freud's and B.F. Skinner's theories of personality. The issue is addressed as to how much biology, or heredity, plays a part in the development of personalities. The theorists defined are of the opinion that all, or nearly all, of the individual's personality is formed and created by outside influences. They believe that the environment is the shaper of personality, not genetics or biology. A discussion of each individual theorist is included, followed by a section analyzing the two theorists and their beliefs in regards to personality and environment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Piaget
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses some of the theories of Piaget that relate to adolescence. Jean Piaget was a psychologist that formulated many common theories pertaining to children and their learning. A great deal of his work dealt with the adolescent. Those theories have practical value for one's understanding of adolescence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Piaget & Vygotsky
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This 20 page research paper compares and contrasts the theories of these two great thinkers. The main points of each theory is provided with a discussion to compare and contrast their ideas. The writer suggests that their ideas may have been more in synch than disparate, after one considers the theories carefully and also after reviewing specific statements made by each man. The points on which they definitely did not agree are cited. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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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.
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Propsal -- Working Mothers vs. Non-Working Mothers / Impact Upon Children
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This 7 page paper discusses a proposal for a research study to investigate the psychological impact on children of working mothers and non-working mothers. The hypotheses are that the impact is minimal and, in fact, children from homes where the mother works may even have some advantages. Bibliography includes 2 references.
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Raising Children With Special Needs
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A 6 page research paper investigating the stress parents experience raising a child who has exceptional needs. Topics include types of stress, family functioning, social support, implications for parents and counselors. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Raising Your Spirited Child
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A 5 page paper which discusses the validity of Mary Kurcinka's book, 'Raising Your Spirited Child.' Although this book is not necessarily written by a academic specialist, it is a book which has taken a great deal of scientific research, and behavioral research into consideration in providing a very complete book that enables the parent or adult to deal with the spirited child. Kurcinka provides many examples of children and their experiences in a successfully illustrative way which gives the reader the notion that there is hope for these spirited children, without having to resort to the more commonly used method of control these days, medication. No additional sources cited.
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