Death and Dying : Stages and Phases
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A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of death as presented in the book “Death, Mourning, and Caring” by Robert Marrone. In this examination we discuss how our perceptions of death have changed through the years, and how we fear and ignore the reality of death more than we, as a society and people, did in the past. We discuss Marrone’s book in relationship to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ stages of dying, Marrone’s phases of mourning and other various aspects which illustrate the alterations we go through in regards to death, dying, and grieving. No additional cites provided.
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Defense Mechanisms
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This 6 page paper provides an overview on defense mechanisms, and highlights the following: repression, denial, rationalization, reaction formation, projection, isolation, regression and sublimation. Each mechanism is defined and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Depression: Analyzed From A Micro, Molecular And Macro Level
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6 pages in length. From environmental to social and cultural to chemical, divergent factors categorize depression as having separate indicators and consequences. The writer discusses how chemical imbalance, compulsive behavior and perpetual poverty might influence depression. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Determining the Absolute Threshold
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This 5 page paper looks at psychophysics with particular attention to determining the absolute threshold. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Determinism And Indeterminism In Psychology
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6 pages in length. Is one's life and liberty truly determined or is it primarily the result of mankind’s free will? The writer discusses this issue by addressing humanistic and cognitive theories, as well as Roger Wolcott Sperry, Thomas More's "Utopia," Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" and B.F. Skinner's "Walden 2." Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Developmental Psychology: Research on Adaptation
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This is an 8 page paper discussing research on adaptation in developmental psychology. Within the field of psychology, adaptation describes “the process of change in organisms or species to accommodate to a particular environment, enabling their survival”. From a developmental, biological and sociological level, there are considered to be two main types of adaptive behavior: closed programs which basically are transmitted from generation to generation and remain relatively unchanged; and, open genetic programs which are greatly influenced from environmental factors (Gale, 2001). In addition, adaptation can be discussed in terms of individuals or in terms of how groups adapt to new environments. Often individual adaptation is studied in regards to the biological or physiological components which are carried from generation to generation and largely these factors are inflexible and remain relatively unchanged. However, there are many studies which examine how social or environmental factors can also affect adaptive behavior and increase the survival in new situations. These studies examine the cultural, family and socioeconomic relationships in groups and individuals and indicate that while initially some individuals may not be flexible or adaptive to new environments, positive adaptation factors such as strong culture bonds, strong family relationships and resilience can increase adaptability in individuals suggesting that individuals are flexible and can be highly adaptive in new environments; factors which increase their chance of survival. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Direct and Constructivist Theories Of Perception
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This 5 page paper outlines the direct and constructivist theories or perception, considering the similarities and differences and which, if any, may be seen as the superior hypothesis. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Donald Kiesler and Outcome Studies in Psychotherapy
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This 5 page report discusses the work of Donald Kiesler in psychotherapy research. Kiesler points out that work in personality theory that is derived from the variety of interpersonal circles inventories is supportive of many of the personality theories that drive integrative models of psychotherapy. He also referred to research that does not recognize the importance of such numerous factors as the “myth of uniformity.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dream Analysis And Free Association
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This 5 page paper addresses two techniques in psychoanalysis. The writer begins by presenting a dream scenario as presented by a client and how the clinician might react and interpret the components of the dream. The second scenario is a free association session with the client's comments and how the clinician may break down the comments and interpret the thoughts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dream Interpretation: Alfred Adler, Sigmund Freud And Carl Jung
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15 pages in length. The notion of dreams and their elusive meaning has long intrigued those who have tried to unlock the mystery behind man's sleeping world. Adler, Jung and Freud represent well-rounded – albeit sometimes conflicting - perspectives of how and why dreams infiltrate the human mind during slumber, all of which have stood the test of time. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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Dream Theories -- Comparing Freud, Hobson, and McCarley
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This 6 page report discusses: Sigmund Freud’s interpretation, assumptions, and beliefs about dreams; Allan Hobson’s objections to Freud’s findings and his research into various pathways that lead from conscious to unconscious states; and, Robert McCarley’s vast amount of research and writing on the activity of the brain, especially in terms of physiological linkages that exist between consciousness and extreme mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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DSM-IV-TR Changes For Clinical Depression
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An 8 page paper that begins by explaining what the DSM is and what the TR revision was about. This introduction to the DSM explains the five axes of the manual. DSM criteria for depression are presented, which is followed by a discussion of the incidence of the condition. The writer takes issue and charges over-diagnosis. The essay ends with recommended changes for the diagnostic criteria. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Eastern and western approaches to personality
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A six page paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the western perspective on personality theory and the eastern. The paper focuses particularly on Jungian and gestalt theories as compared to Buddhism. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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Eclectic Functionalism In Counseling
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A 3 page paper that discusses the origination of functionalism, the eclectic nature of this theory and the major beliefs of functionalism. The writer ends with personal comments regarding the usefulness of this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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