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

Pathological Gambling: Diagnosis and Treatment
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A 5 page outline of the diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling. Utilizes definitions found in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) to define the disorder and to compare it to associated disorders such as borderline personality and antisocial personality. Implicates the recent legalization of various forms of gambling as the primary stimulus for pathological gamblers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPgamble.wps

Patient Doctor Communication
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Doctors must be able to inform patients of their conditions and treatment needs, and thereby achieve successful diagnosis and treatment compliance. This 8 page paper presents a proposal for research that explores the question of whether an effective level of communication is exhibited between the doctor and the patient. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTdrtalk.wps

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory, and War -- Literature Review
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This 20 page report discusses the published literature relating to memory, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, and the impact of trauma and the recollection of such trauma. Both psychological and medical experts have researched the connections that exist between PTSD and memory. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: BWptsd.wps

Postindustrialism & Postfordism
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Both concepts are compared and contrasted in this 7 page paper. Application around the world is noted, with a particular emphasis on Australia. Also included is a discussion on psychological and sociological implications of both ideas. Bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: Fordind.wps

Procrastination
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A 4 page research essay on the benefits of doing things as they come, rather than procrastinating projects' completion. Psychologists have long said that the worst procrastinators are also perfectionists, and that they put off projects until the last minute because when time is the limiting factor, then perfectionism is not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Procra.wps

Propaganda
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This 5 page paper explores the possibility of propaganda in a discussion over evolution and creationism and then provides an opinion on 'politically correct' as propaganda. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTpropga.wps

Psychological Assessment of Older Adults
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This 12 page paper is a case study of an older adult that looks at many factors leading to their current psychological condition, including primary and secondary ageing, informal support systems, learned behaviour patterns, socialisation self perception. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEoldera.wps