Child Development Theories
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A 5 page paper discussing the grand and notable dichotomy in much of the psychological research surrounding child development. It would seem that many psychological researchers would fully discount any correlation between practical experience and empirical research. Increasingly, early theorists such as Rotter, Piaget, Montessori and Winnicott are being supported by the same empirical method that earlier condemned many of their theories as being invalid. The use of child development theories requires application of common sense as much as it does the empirical method, as this paper argues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Child Development Theories
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A five page paper which looks at theories of child development from Freud to Bronfenbrenner, showing the ways in which models of development have moved away from an emphasis on biological factors and towards a greater understanding of how socio-cultural interaction affects developmental achievements. Bibliography lists 13 sources
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Child Development, Birth to 2 Years
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A 3 page research paper that discusses child development, which is typically evaluated according to three interrelated areas, which are the physical, cognitive and social/emotional domains. The following examination of these three domains over the course of the first two years of life demonstrates the complex ways in which these areas overlap. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Child Development: Recent Theories
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This 3 page paper discusses the book "Children" by J.W. Santrock, the theories of Albert Bandura and Erik Erikson and how they relate to the book "Raising Cain" by Kindlon and Thompson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Child Discipline / Spare The Rod & Understand The Child
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A 5 page research paper in which the writer cites the opinions of numerous authorities who oppose physical punishment for children. The psychological implications of inflicted violence are stressed and alternatives are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Firestarters
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A 4 page paper which examines the behavioral characteristics of the child who likes to start fires. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Language Acquisition: Babbling
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This 11 page paper explores what babbling is, and whether or not it is language. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Child Personality Development Analyzed
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This 10 page research paper examines the evolution of child personality development. The conclusion that a child's personality is firmly in place at birth is based upon presented evidence. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Child Prodigies/Social Problems
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A 4 page research paper that investigates how being a musical "child prodigy" can affect the emotional health and social skills of a gifted child. Extrapolating from research regarding gifted children in general and also from anecdotal evidence, the writer argues that being in the spotlight at an early age can cause social maladjustment and emotional problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Psychology and Schools of Thought
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of different schools of thought in psychology as it looks at a hypothetical case involving a child with behavioral problems. Behavioral, cognitive and traditional approaches are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Sexual Abuse / The Predator
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An 8 page research paper in which the writer considers the issues of child sexual abuse. This paper explores what is abuse, who are abusers and what the effects of abuse are to the children. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Chabuse.doc

Childhood / Theories of Moral Development / Literature Review
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A 12 page comprehensive review of journal articles related to theories of moral development in children. The writer reviews different works from experts in the field of child development. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Childhood / Theories Of Moral Development / Literature Review # 2
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A 12 page review of current literature that supports Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan and Piaget's theories relative to moral development. The writer divides the information into categories that have an impact on development, from gender specificity to socio-economic influences. Current journal articles are used to support the writer's theory that there are many influences on moral development and that this development takes place within a culture, a society, and a family structure that influences development. Bibliography lists approximately 25 sources.
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Childhood Behavior
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A 7 page research paper that gives a summation on the current research regarding the influences of environment and genetics on the development of childhood behavior. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Childhood Depression and Suicide: The Appropriate Role of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in Treatment
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A 10 page discussion of depression and suicidal tendencies among children. While the suicide rate has actually declined since the introduction of SSRIs, there is a growing concern that these drugs many contribute to suicidal thoughts and behavior among some children. Is it possible that the declining suicide rate is not a reflection of SSRI usage but of some other factor? This paper explores the validity of the concerns over SSRIs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Childhood Growth And Development: Birth Through Three Years Old
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6 pages in length. The extent to which birth through three years old is a critical period with regard to individual development is both grand and far-reaching. Myriad theorists have charted this time frame by means of cognitive and emotional development, with the common denominator among them all being that what is learned during this period will shape the child's entire adolescent and adult life. Piaget and Erikson, whose respective works represent two of the most widely acclaimed theories of childhood development, illustrate just how crucial certain stages are between the ages of birth to three years old. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Childhood Mental Illnesses
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This 3 page paper discusses two recent articles about ADHD. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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