Autism: How Developmental Psychology Can Inform Practice
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6 pages in length. Developmental psychology has long served to bridge the gap between knowledge and application when certain aspects of both are missing from a strictly medical perspective. Better understanding how to attain the right fit between autistic children and their individual abilities to learn, communicate and develop interpersonal skills has been magnified through such psychological concepts as theory of mind, executive dysfunction, central coherence and early transactions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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BARON-COHEN, MALE BRAIN AND AUTISM
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This 9-page paper deals with Simon Baron-Cohen's theories of autism and "male-wired brain." The paper discusses the theories, defines autism and then points out what the critics are saying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Basics of the Insanity Defense
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10 pages. This paper explains some theories of the insanity defense used in a court of law, including the first use of the insanity defense, some cases that actually used the insanity defense, and personal opinions regarding the use of the insanity defense. Note to student: This model paper gives the facts and findings of the pertinent research, but the personal opinions of the insanity defense is one the student will want to include based on his or her own feelings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Beck Depression Invetory
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A 4 page research paper that offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory. The writer draws on the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook to offer reviews and discussions of this psychometric instrument's reliability and validity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Behavior Disorders In Children
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This 7 page paper begins with the DSM-IV definition of disruptive behavior disorders and then discusses the three groups of disorders: conduct disorder (CD), opposition defiant disorder (ODD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Each is discussed in terms of incidence, symptoms, causes and treatment interventions. Also included are comments regarding the costs of these disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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This 3 page paper gives an overview of several different behavioral disorders including definition, treatment, current research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Benefits And Challenges Of Developing A Therapeutic Relationship With Clients With A Mental Illness
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4 pages in length. Developing therapeutic relationships with clients is a critical component to proper and appropriate counseling. That no two clients are treated in exactly the same manner illustrates the importance of establishing such a relationship so the therapist is able to gain the client's trust and, therefore, facilitate healing. When clients have a mental illness, however, the existence of therapeutic relationships can become a double-edged sword. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Betrayal and Suicide
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A 3 page paper which examines when betraying a friend is acceptable if they have threatened suicide. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder
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A 3 page overview of Bipolar Disorder. The author distinguishes between Bipolar Disorder I (unipolar) and Bipolar Disorder II. Bipolar II is more commonly associated with mania and more difficult to treat than Bipolar I. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder
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A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of bipolar disorder. In this mental illness the sufferer experiences incredibly high emotional and creative levels which are followed by devastatingly low depressions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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BIPOLAR DISORDER
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This 6-page paper offers a discussion about bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression). Topics discussed include the history, populations at risk (as well as social and economic challenges to diagnosing this disorder in various populations). Trends in diagnosis and treatment are also offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder
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10 pages in length. Misunderstood throughout history as a disease that - like so many other mental illnesses - required institutionalization, bipolar disorder is both common and treatable. The vastness of this mental illness is such that nearly six million people across the United States are diagnosed on a yearly basis, a statistic that equates to 2.6 percent of the entire American population. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder And Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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A 6 page paper. Bipolar disorder is often treated with a combination of medication and minimal psychotherapeutic intervention. This paper reports the results from studies where cognitive behavioral therapy was introduced. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder II And Substance Abuse
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A 3 page paper that reports the incidence of substance abuse among bipolar patients, identifies some of the triggers for a Bipolar Disorder episode and the effect of substance abuse on this disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder With Biographical Sketch
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A 14 page paper. The essay includes the definition, incidence, causes and symptoms of this mental illness and discusses the difficulty of diagnosing early onset of bipolar disorder. One of the issues with youth is the similarity to ADHD symptoms. The most effective treatment interventions are explained. The last section discusses suicide among bipolar disorder patients. A biographical sketch of a real person with bipolar disorder are intermingled in the text. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Body dysmorphic disorder
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A paper which looks at various aspects of body dysmorphic disorder including how it is distinguished from OCD and eating disorders and a range of the therapeutic options currently available. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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5 pages in length. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is primarily caused by a defect in early development and attachment. This disorder causes the individual to search for some type of protective, nurturing relationship that they feel ultimately makes up for what they did not receive during their formative years; however, this search most often leads to a superficial mend time and time again, rather than one that is substantive. By employing cognitive behavioral and family therapies, one can gain a significantly better idea of how involved treatment is for this particular mental disorder. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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