Sibling Relationships; Closeness or Conflict
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This 5 paper looks at the role of communication between siblings and the way it may influence their later lives. The role of conflict and parental intervention is considered and an interview between two siblings is used to ascertain the accuracy of the literature review. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Single System Design and Intervention -- A Four-Year-Old’s Biting Behaviors
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This 20 page report discusses the study of one four-year-old child’s antisocial biting behaviors, a study of her, and the recommended intervention. Single system with an ABA design is used and evaluated in terms of altering the child’s behaviors. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BWsinsys.rtf

Social Identity Issue: Rich v. Poor
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This 6 page paper explores the realities and experiences of the socialization process between wealthy children and poor children. The differences between rich children and poor children is not something a child is born knowing. He or she is simply a child among other children regardless of how much money mommy and daddy make. It is the values imposed upon children by adults and, sadly, other children (who themselves have been overly influenced by adult values) that determine how a child views herself and others.
Filename: BWsoc$id.doc.

Some of the Effects of Child Abuse on Self Esteem
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A 10 page research paper. Statistics reported by the Menninger Perspective in 1995 point to the belief (true numbers cannot be absolutely known) 'that one child in ten is the object of violent abuse by a parent or caregiver; and one out of every three women report sexual abuse as children' (Helm, 1997; p. 551). There were over one million reported cases of child abuse and neglect during the year of 1993 alone, 20% of which typically will lead to serious psychologic disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Abuselfe.wps

Sources Of Child Abuse
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A 5 page research paper that examines the basic trauma that abuse imposes upon children and the prevailing theories as to what causes this behavior. The writer argues that the theories that pertain to the psychological makeup and background of the abusive parent appear to have the most validity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Spanking & Subsequent Violent Behavior
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This 11 page paper explores the question: does spanking result in violent behavior in the child who is spanked? The writer posits there is no relationship between spanking as defined in the essay and a child's future violent or other antisocial behavior. An extensive literature review was conducted which revealed some significant gaps in the investigations that have taken place. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Spankvio.wps

Spare the Rod?
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A 5 page paper on corporal punishment. Spanking has been used by parents as a form of discipline since the beginning of time but that does not make it right. Research has, more often than not, shown that spanking actually increases negative behavior, rather than putting an end to it. A specific study is illustrated which demonstrates how poorly the spanked child's behavior remains the same, or worsens, because of the spanking. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Spank.wps

Television Violence: Adverse Impacts of Juvenile Development
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A 5 page discussion of the growing tendency of television, and the media in general to present more and more graphic detail in regard to violent acts in the news and other programming content. This trend is given that its allure to young children, although incontestable, is one of the prominent societal concerns of the time. The author contends that such graphical violence has been demonstrated again and again to incite children to violence and to increase such adverse societal phenomenon as drug use and drinking. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPtvViol.rtf