Psychological Disorders and Treatments
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Three Perspectives: 10 pages in length. This paper examines the theories and treatments of psychological disorders as viewed by three different well-known theorists: Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and Karen Horney. While their applications of treatment and theories of each of these psychologists might differ, each of them found varying measures of success in their methods. Included in this evaluation is a review of literature, analysis, synthesis and other applicable research. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Psychological Paradigms of Inquiry and Explanation: The Influence of Values
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A 15 page discussion of the role of values in psychological research. Details the philosophical debate which has surrounded this question since the seventeenth century, particularly the rationalist/empiricist debate. Distinguishes between the qualitative approach and the quantitative approach and between inductive and deductive reasoning. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Psychological Testing
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A 6 page research paper that includes references to the Code of Ethics as published by the American Psychological Association, comments by psychologists and examples of studies in which the ethics of the researchers were questioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Psychologists Skinner and Thorndike: A Comparative Analysis
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This 12 page paper provides an outline of each theorist's work and compares and contrasts their ideas. Issues related to behavior are discussed. Other topics addressed include ethics and the measurement of intelligence. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Psychology Is The Key To Unlocking The Mind
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This 5 page paper discusses the topic question by tracing the contributions psychology has made to understanding the memory, learning and behavior. The writer offers examples of the work done and the insight gained, including the most recent theories on intelligence and learning. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Psychology of "The Piano"
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A 5 page paper discussing this film from the perspective of Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, Abraham Maslow and Lawrence Kohlberg. Those viewing "The Piano" can easily recognize its value as an all-around spellbinding film. A look at it from the perspective of several psychologists demonstrates it validity in human thought and behavior patterns as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Psychology—Is it the Queen of Sciences?
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes whether or not psychology deserves the title "queen of sciences," given to it by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The writer considers the history of psychology and the main philosophies that motivate the major perspectives in this discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy & PTSD
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A 14 page research paper. This paper has four parts: Post-traumatic stress disorder in which this disorder is described along with causes and psychological and physical effects and symptoms. The incidence of PTSD is also included. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, as originated by Albert Ellis. The philosophy and foundation of the theory is explained as is the approach to patients. How REBT is used to help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, including specific examples. The final section offers five recommendations for the study of combining other cognitive behavior therapies with REBT for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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