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18758. FAMILY THERAPY. This paper reviews the literature on psychoanalytic approaches to family therapy. The individualistic approach of psychoanalysis must be adapted somewhat in the treatment of families. Nonetheless,... (more) |
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18757. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. This paper critically reviews the development of the theory and practice of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The first wave of CBT involved a purely behavioral approach to the treatment of... (more) |
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18703. GEORGE A. KELLY’S PERSONAL CONSTRUCT THEORY. This paper critically reviews the personal construct theory of George A. Kelly, in which it is claimed that people create mental constructions in response to events in their lives. The paper... (more) |
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18698. HARRY STACK SULLIVAN’S THEORY OF PERSONALITY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the personality theory of Harry Stack Sullivan, which emphasizes the role of interpersonal interactions in personality development. The paper includes... (more) |
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18653. JUNG’S MODEL OF THE PSYCHE. This paper notes that the psychological theorist Carl Jung was influenced by Sigmund Freud, but developed a model of the psyche that was somewhat different from Freud’s. According to Jung, the psyche... (more) |
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18313. GROUP COUNSELING FOR SOCIAL PHOBIA USING COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. This paper proposes a ten-session group counseling program, using a cognitive behavioral approach, for persons suffering with social phobia. The paper describes the group’s objectives, criteria for... (more) |
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18303. GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. This paper provides an overview and analysis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a persistent and common psychological disorder characterized by pathological worry. The central features and... (more) |
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18302. THE DUTY TO PROTECT SUICIDAL CLIENTS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the mental health professional’s duty to protect clients from suicide or attempted suicide. The analysis describes the current scope of the mental... (more) |
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18301. DUTY TO WARN AND PROTECT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the mental health care professional’s duty to warn and protect someone else from any imminent dangerous actions of the client. The legal and ethical... (more) |
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18090. AUTISTIC CHILDREN & FAMILIES. This paper discusses the unique challenges faced by families in which there is a child with autism. These challenges include behavioral problems, the blocking of family member needs, and social... (more) |
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18054. ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER & CRIME. This term paper examines the evidence on the number of criminal offenders (in correctional settings) that have been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD). The findings have been highly... (more) |
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17745. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SPOUSE ABUSE: CONTEXTUAL FACTORS IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SUFFERING OF VICTIMS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the psychological effects of spouse abuse, considering in particular the contextual factors which may serve to exacerbate, mitigate or protect against... (more) |
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17739. HELPING CHILDREN FOLLOWING A TERRORIST ATTACK: A CRISIS INTERVENTION PLAN. This paper outlines a crisis intervention response following a hypothetical multiple-target terrorist attack affecting several U.S. cities. The crisis intervention program is designed to alleviate... (more) |
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17738. THE WORK OF THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR: EXPANDING FUNCTIONS AND ROLE INCONGRUITY. . Drawing on an analytical review of scholarly and professional literature, this paper examines the functions of the professional counselor, considering both the proscribed roles and the actual... (more) |
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17728. EFFECTIVE LISTENING STRATEGIES IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. This paper provides an overview and analysis of effective listening strategies, a vital element of interpersonal communication. “Listening” is defined and distinguished from mere “hearing” and key... (more) |
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17714. PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN GIRL INTERRUPTED BY SUSANNA KAYSEN. This paper provides a psychological/psychiatric assessment of the main character and narrator of Kaysen’s memoir of her two years in McLean Psychiatric Hospital in the late 1960s. Following a... (more) |
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17506. LEISURE THEORY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the philosophical, sociological, and psychological views of leisure, and considers how the three different areas of concern of the theorists affect... (more) |
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17412. A PERSONAL APPROACH TO ADLERIAN SCHOOL COUNSELING. Writing from the first person, this paper describes how a school counselor would apply Alfred Adler’s theory of individual psychology and associated counseling techniques in a school setting. ... (more) |
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17411. AN ADLERIAN APPROACH TO SCHOOL COUNSELING. This paper presents a discussion and analysis of the application of an Adlerian theoretical orientation to school counseling. The paper discusses how Alfred Adler’s individual psychology (and its... (more) |
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17392. FAMILY THERAPY CASE ANALYSIS: A SYSTEMS VIEW OF THE JONES FAMILY. Taking the perspective of a family therapist adhering to systemic family therapy principles, this paper analyzes the existing problems in the Jones family. The analysis identifies three major areas... (more) |
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17385. ANGER MANAGEMENT: SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of anger management programs as they are currently used with adults and youth in the justice system (juvenile and adult), private practice (e.g., substance... (more) |
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17339. BOOK REVIEW: “PROCESS OF CHANGE” BY PEGGY PAPP. This paper provides a review of family therapist Peggy Papp’s book concerned with family therapy and the “paradoxical approach” to bringing about positive change in family systems. The paper provides... (more) |
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17296. EXPERIENTIAL FAMILY THERAPY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the experiential approach to family therapy which holds that the lives of both individuals and families are enhanced through the ability to share... (more) |
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17295. FAITH-BASED FAMILY COUNSELING AND FAMILY THERAPY. This paper takes a personal perspective on attempts to integrate faith and family counseling. An emphasis is placed on the concepts and techniques for integrating elements of the Christian faith into... (more) |
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17241. BIOSOCIAL THEORIES OF CRIME. This paper discusses how biological factors, personality traits, and social (or environmental) factors interact to contribute to crime. The paper includes a discussion of “biological harms,” twin and... (more) |
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17206. THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the problem of parents’ divorce on children. The paper first provides a summary overview of the literature examining the general impact of parental... (more) |
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17182. RESEARCH ON THE CAUSES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA. This paper provides an overview of research on the causes of schizophrenia, reviewing studies which hypothesize genetic, viral, biological, social, and other environmental causative factors. The... (more) |
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17181. EXISTENTIAL VERSUS FREUDIAN VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE. This paper provides a contrast and comparison of the existential and Freudian view of human nature. Specifically, the essay explores similarities and differences in the existential and Freudian... (more) |
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17180. GESTALT THERAPY. This paper provides a brief overview of the background, central principles, and distinctive features of Gestalt therapy. In looking at the background of Gestalt therapy, the analysis considers the... (more) |
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17177. RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of research methods in psychology. Following an overview of the scientific method and its application within psychological research, the processes of... (more) |
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17171. THREE APPROACHES TO FAMILY THERAPY: MADANES' STRATEGIC THERAPY, MINUCHIN'S STRUCTURAL THERAPY & PAPP'S SYSTEMIC PERSPECTIVE. This paper provides a comparative analysis of three different approaches to family therapy: 1) the structural approach, as outlined by Minuchin & Fishman (1981); 2) Papp’s (1983) systemic perspective... (more) |
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17170. PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACHES TO DREAM INTERPRETATION: FREUD AND BEYOND. Using Freud’s approach as a starting point, this paper provides an overview and analysis of dream interpretation. The basic principles of Freud’s approach are discussed and explained. The analysis... (more) |
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17168. STORIES IN COUPLES & COUPLES THERAPY: USING JANINE ROBERTS' APPROACH TO FAMILY THERAPY IN A COUPLE. Techniques and perspectives from Janine Roberts’ (1994) model of family therapy (which draws on the power of stories) are used to assess and design interventions for a couple. Following a brief... (more) |
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17163. THE PATHOLOGY OF A HOMICIDAL CHILD: MARY BELL. This paper profiles the English child criminal Mary Bell, who, in 1968 at age eleven, killed a 4-year-old and a 3-year-old boy in her hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Drawing in Gitta... (more) |
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17154. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR. This paper considers the essential characteristics of the professional counselor. Proceeding from the assumption that the characteristics of the ideal counselor must match the roles, responsibilities... (more) |
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17104. THE EXPERIENTIAL FAMILY THERAPY OF CARL WHITAKER. This paper presents an overview and analysis of Carl Whitaker’s symbolic-experiential family therapy. The analysis considers the theoretical foundations and goals of the therapy; describes the... (more) |
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15974. THE IMPACT OF CROWDING ON AGGRESSION. Describes aggression as a learned behavior, and looks at the theoretical views and research studies pertaining to the effects of crowding on aggression. It is noted that some people are more prone to... (more) |
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15957. "ANGEL BABY" (1995, MICHAEL RYMER, DIRECTOR). This paper discusses the challenges faced by the main characters in the Australian film, “Angel Baby” which focuses on two schizophrenics who fall in love and try to live a “normal” life. Also... (more) |
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15954. "AS GOOD AS IT GETS" (1997, JAMES L. BROOKS, DIRECTOR). This paper draws on examples from the film to show how the character Marvin Udall exhibits obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to the Freudian definition. Also discusses how some of Udall’s... (more) |
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15948. PSYCHOLOGY OF DREAMS. This paper discusses three major theories of dreams (psychodynamic, physiological, and cognitive). Each of the three dream theories is described and compared. The concluding section suggests that... (more) |
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15931. TRAUMATIC INCIDENT REDUCTION (TIR) TECHNIQUES. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) method and its associated techniques. TIR is a method developed by Frank Gerbode to help trauma victims,... (more) |
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15924. "BASIC INSTINCT" (1992, DIRECTED BY PAUL VERHOEVEN) (FILM REVIEW). This paper presents a psychological analysis of the main characters (Catherine Tramell and Nick Curran) in the 1992 film, “Basic Instinct”. Describes their signs of anti-social personality disorder,... (more) |
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15922. CONTEMPORARY YOUTH PATTERNS IN LEISURE. This paper reviews the literature on factors influencing leisure choices in youth (including constraints, social class, gender, etc.). It is noted that leisure patterns tend to change over the course... (more) |
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15921. THE IMPACT OF LEISURE ON IDENTITY FORMATION IN ADOLESCENTS. This paper discusses studies regarding the role of structured activities, the impact of gender on leisure choices, and the role of leisure in the development of work-related identities. The... (more) |
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15918. "FAMILY HEALING" BY SALVADOR MINUCHIN (BOOK REVIEW). This paper provides a summary review and analysis of Minuchin’s book. After first describing his own family background, Minuchin presents several case studies that illustrate his method of... (more) |
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15917. "GENOGRAMS IN FAMILY ASSESSMENT" BY MCGOLDRICK & GERSON (BOOK REVIEW). A genogram is a “map” of information regarding the relationships among family members. This book is designed to provide a handbook and reference guide for use of genograms in family therapy.... (more) |
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15916. THE INFLUENCE OF LEISURE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND IDENTITY. Emphasizing the findings of three scholarly studies, this paper discusses three major themes relating to leisure and identity formation. These are: 1) gender differences exist in leisure choices; 2)... (more) |
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15906. "THE FAMILY CRUCIBLE" BY AUGUSTUS NAPIER AND CARL WHITAKER (BOOK REVIEW). This book is described as an interesting and useful tool for leaning a particular approach to family therapy. Napier and Whitaker describe their work with a particular family (actually a composite of... (more) |
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15899. THE USE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD). This paper addressed the problem of mis-diagnosing ADHD and thereby unnecessary placing children on drug therapies. It is argued that psychological testing can be helpful, even if it is not always... (more) |
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15853. CHILDHOOD AUTISM. This paper describes the characteristics childhood autism and its rate of prevalence. Also discusses the potential causes of autism and the various approaches to treatment, including medication,... (more) |
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15852. BIPOLAR DISORDER (MANIC DEPRESSION). This paper provides an overview and analysis of Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depressive illness. Discusses the clinical features of the illness, its incidence, its possible genetic cause, and... (more) |
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15842. ALFRED ADLER. This paper discusses Adlerian theory and therapy, including the importance of life goals, treating each client as an individual, the steps and objectives in Adlerian therapy, Adler's views on gender,... (more) |
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15841. "SIGMUND FREUD'S CHRISTIAN UNCONSCIOUS" BY PAUL C. VITZ. This paper provides a review and analysis of this book in which Vitz argues that despite Freud's claims of atheism, he was in fact strongly influenced by Christian ideas. The paper includes a... (more) |
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15806. ACTION PLAN FOR INTRODUCING A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEASURE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. This paper provides a plan for adopting a guideline (contained in the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network) regarding the need to provide support and education to families and careers in cases... (more) |
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15779. ANALYSIS OF AN ARTICLE ON BULIMIA. Analyzes an article by Sandra R. Yarock that first appeared in a 1993 issue of The American Journal of Psychoanalysis. The article fills a gap in the literature by focusing on four psychological... (more) |
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15763. THE MEDICAL MODE OF MENTAL ILLNESS: ETHICAL ISSUES FOR THE SOCIAL WORKER. Drawing on a review of the current psychiatric, psychological and social work literature, this paper provides a synthesis of the argument that the medical model as now construed is often an... (more) |
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15757. DEVELOPMENT IN TWO ADOLESCENTS: THE "NORMAL" TURMOIL OF BEING FOURTEEN. This paper presents a comparative analysis of human growth and development in two fourteen-year-old adolescents. The two, one female and one male, are both ninth-graders who attend different junior... (more) |
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15742. BEHAVIOR THERAPY AS APPLIED TO A PARTICULAR CASE. The paper includes a brief literature review describing the theory and techniques of behavior therapy, and a description of the client (a troubled adolescent male with aggression and substance abuse... (more) |
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15698. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ALWAYS CATASTROPHIC? Based on a review of the academic literature, this investigation provides an overview and analysis of the long-term consequences of child sexual abuse for the adult of survivors of that abuse. In... (more) |
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15696. GAY TEENS: SEXUAL IDENTITY FORMATION IN THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. This paper explores gay and lesbian sexual identity formation during the high school years, looking at how high school youth come to their gay and lesbian sexual identities - the pressures, involved,... (more) |
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15663. ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the connection between substance abuse and one particular eating disorder - anorexia nervosa. Following an overview of the clinical syndrome of... (more) |
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15660. REVIEW OF FATAL FREEDOM BY THOMAS SZASZ. A favorable review and analysis of controversial psychiatrist Thomas Szasz's book on the ethics and politics of suicide. Summarizes Szasz's central thesis and major arguments favoring the treatment... (more) |
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15657. PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO VIOLENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: COUNSELING INTERVENTIONS AND COUNSELOR ROLES. This reesarch paper provides an overview and analysis of counselors' current and potential roles in addressing the problem of school violence in U.S. secondary (high schools) schools. The report... (more) |
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15656. THE BECK DEPRESSION INVENTORY (BDI): REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT TOOL. Following a brief overview of the clinical criteria used to diagnose depression and a discussion of the principle assessment techniques used to evaluate depressive disorders, this paper presents a... (more) |
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15655. ETHNICITY AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION: CULTURAL AND PERSONALITY FACTORS IN DIFFERENCES. This research paper reviews the current psychological literature on the personality and cultural factors influencing attitudes and receptivity towards psychological/psychiatric intervention/treatment... (more) |
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15645. TRAUMATIC BEREAVEMENT: CHILDREN'S RESPONSES TO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A PARENT. Taking a child development perspective, this paper provides an overview and analysis of children's responses to the traumatic death of a parent. Questions under consideration include the following: ... (more) |
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15569. MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING (VIKTOR FRANKL). Frankl's concept of "logotherapy" stemmed from his experiences as a concentration camp victim in World War II. In addition, his unique approach to psychotherapy was influenced by the philosophy of... (more) |
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15481. INSANITY: LEGAL VERSUS PSYCHIATRIC VIEWPOINTS. This research paper provides an overview and analysis of legal versus psychiatric/medical views of insanity with a particular focus on the insanity defense and the legal approach to mental illness in... (more) |
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15465. THERAPY IS LIKE A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP: A POSTMODERNIST VISION. This term paper presents an evolving theory/metaphor of therapy which states that therapy is like a good night's sleep. The essay explores the etiology of this metaphor and traces its roots to... (more) |
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15461. FOSTER CARE AND COGNITIVE-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. This term paper explores the impact of out-of-home placement (foster care) on the emotional and cognitive development of school-aged children, with a close focus on the impact of foster care on... (more) |
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15459. ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER & SERIAL KILLERS. This paper explores the personality of the serial killer, concentrating specifically on the role of one specific personality disorder – antisocial personality disorder – in serial murder. The... (more) |
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15455. ALBERT ELLIS AND RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Because REBT philosophy and practice is integrally linked to its founder, Albert Ellis, the overview begins... (more) |
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15450. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISABILITY. This paper looks at disability from a psycho-social context, examining in particular the psychology of people with disabilities. Drawing on established theory and recent research, the essay examines... (more) |
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15438. EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION REPROCESSING (EMDR) THERAPY: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. This paper provides an introduction to EMDR therapy and a review of its effectiveness by way of a critical review and analysis of three journal articles focusing on this controversial therapy.... (more) |
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15437. GENETICS AND CRIME. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the controversial theory that criminal behavior has genetic roots, considering the reasons why biological and and genetic in particular and theories of... (more) |
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15433. ADHD ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. This paper focuses on the assessment practices used with children identified as at risk for or suspected of having ADHD. The investigation provides a discussion and evaluation of three major... (more) |
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15432. ADOLESCENT HOMOSEXUALITY: THE ROLE FOR FAMILY THERAPISTS. This paper focuses on the much neglected topic of adolescent homosexuality from the perspective of the family therapist. The analysis examines the issues of gay adolescent sexual identity formation,... (more) |
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15247. CONTROVERSIES IN ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT: ABSTINENCE VERSUS CONTROLLED DRINKING. Based on a review of the current literature on alcoholism treatment, this paper presents a comparative analysis of the two opposing models of alcohol treatment: 1) the traditional model, which views... (more) |
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15231. THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1995). A plot summary of the film is given, followed by a discussion of how the character King George III exhibits five signs of abnormal behavior (infrequency, violation of norms, personal distress,... (more) |
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15230. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975). After a brief summary of the film's plot, the paper discussed the use of biological treatments as seen in the film (drug therapy, electric shock therapy and psychosurgery). These methods, used merely... (more) |
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15229. THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. Summarizes the study and treatment of mental illness from ancient times, and the belief in demonology, to modern times, when a variety of treatment methods have been developed. It is concluded that... (more) |
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15189. BULLYING. The scope of the problem is discussed, as well as the types of victims, the variables associated with bullying, the consequences of bullying, and suggestions for ways to work toward overcoming the... (more) |
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15179. ERIK ERIKSON ON INFANTILE SEXUALITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. Discusses Erikson's Freudian perspective on the issue, and argues that his 8 Stages of Development is a useful model. However, also criticizes Erikson's speculations and assumptions and his use of... (more) |
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14100. COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. This paper provides a profile and analysis of cognitive behavioral therapy from the perspective of a therapist-in-training. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is defined and its general approach and... (more) |
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14089. DEATH OF A SPOUSE. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the impact of the death of a spouse on the surviving marriage partner. Defines and explicates models of the grief process and grief reactions in... (more) |
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14039. BIRTH ORDER AND PERSONALITY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the current literature on the influence of birth order on personality. The analysis begins with an overview of the theoretical framework which supports... (more) |
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14007. PARENTAL ATTACHMENT AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR. This termpaper provides a review of the recent scholarly literature on parental-child attachment and children’s subsequent social development with a focus on the extent to which attachment style... (more) |
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14003. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CHRONIC DISORDERS. This essay provides a summary and critical evaluation of the research on the psychological effects of chronic disorders. The essay begins with an examination of the research with looks at the... (more) |
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13947. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JUNG'S PERSONALITY TYPES AND ASTROLOGY. The paper discusses some of the evidence that supports astrology, and then examines Jung's interest in the topic and the ways his personality types correlate with astrological signs and symbols. The... (more) |
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13940. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. This paper reviews the scholarly literature on developmental research of expressed emotion. Discusses the hypothesis of the universality of expressed emotions, the facial feedback hypothesis, and the... (more) |
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13939. COGNITIVE AND PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACHES TO DEPRESSION. This essay critically discusses cognitive (particularly CBT) and psychodynamic approaches to the treatment of depression. Following an overview of the major goals and techniques of these approaches,... (more) |
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13726. FREUD AND ADLER: THE PSYCHOANALYSTS AND THEIR THEORIES. Compares Freud and Adler (with brief reference to Jung) in terms of their views on human nature (Freud the pessimist versus Adler the realist), the role of the counselor and therapist, their views of... (more) |
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13714. FAMILY THERAPY OF ALCOHOLISM. Examines the theories, processes, advantages and disadvantages of using family therapy in the treatment of alcoholism. Considers how family therapy for alcoholism of necessity involves treatment not... (more) |
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13701. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE: A COMPARISON OF TREATMENT APPROACHES. Following a review of the because potential and dangers of alcohol and drug use and the diagnosis of alcoholism and/or addiction, this paper presents an overview of contemporary treatment philosophies... (more) |
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13699. ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA: SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS. This paper describes the symptoms and diagnosis of these two major eating disorders, along with the problem of compulsive overeating and dieting. Identifies the principal causes of the major eating... (more) |
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13652. ALCOHOLISM AND MARRIAGE. An investigation and review of literature on the impact of alcoholism on marriage, viewing the disease in its social context as a part of the marriage relationship and as a significant factor in the... (more) |
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13595. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS. This paper presents a review of the current literature investing psychological effects of natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires,etc.). Profiles the range of effects in both adults... (more) |
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13526. BRIEF THERAPY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PSYCHODYNAMIC COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL AND SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED APPROACHES. This paper provides an overview and comparative analysis of three models of brief therapy: 1) Psychodynamic approaches; 2) cognitive-behavioral; and 3) strategic/solution. Prior to discussing the... (more) |
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13512. DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of depressive disorders, reviewing the epidemiology; etiology; symptoms, natural history and sub-types; and current treatments (pharmacological,... (more) |
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13472. ANXIETY DISORDERS: THE BIO-PSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE. Following a brief overview of the classification and definition of the anxiety disorders group within DSM-IV (APA, 1994), this paper presents an overview of anxiety disorders from the biopsychosocial... (more) |
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