Positive and Negative Aspects of Daycare (Literature Review)
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This 4 page paper provides a literature review on daycare. Many studies are cited,each containing results to show both the positive and detrimental effects of daycare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA311edu.rtf

Positive Environmental Influences for Seven to Eleven Year Olds
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This 4 page paper examines environmental influences that promote positive emotional and psychosocial development in 7 to 11 year olds. The developmental stage is discussed along with positive forces in families, peer groups and school situations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children And Adolescents
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An 8 page paper. There are far fewer studies of PTSD in children and adolescents than there are for adults. The literature that is available suggests that post traumatic stress disorder may be more prevalent than previously believed. This essay provides a general overview of this disorder, incidence, traumatic events that may lead to PTSD, symptoms and treatment. The writer also discusses why this is important for educators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGptsdkd.wps

Potty Training: Boys vs Girls
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A 4 page paper which argues that boys may well take longer to potty train than girls. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApotty.rtf

Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs To Children
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A 12 page paper. The ratio of children who are diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and the numbers who are taking psychotropic drugs has soared in the last ten to fifteen years. In fact, prescriptions for Ritalin alone rose by 600 percent since the late 1980s. The writer provides a comprehensive investigation of the diagnosis and the use of prescribed drugs. Some studies allege that children are overdiagnosed and overmedicated, some concluded that many children slip through the cracks and are not diagnosed and treated, while still others suggest it is an issue of misdiagnosis and improper medication. This essay concludes with a discussion that addresses the ethics of prescribing these medications to children, when many have not been approved for use below the age of 18. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGkidrx.rtf

Problems In Parenthood
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6 pages in length. When couples first become pregnant, the romance surrounding the impending event often masks the realities that lie ahead for the happy parents-to-be. Looking beyond the excitement inherent to having a baby and focusing upon potential challenges involved with parenting helps mothers and fathers to better cope with the inevitable. One of the most difficult times of parenthood is when the child begins to test the boundaries of his world, which typically occurs around the age of two. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCProbPrnt.rtf

Proposed Study on Music & Critical Thinking
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A 14 page research paper, which is a follow-up to a previous paper (khmuscrt.rtf). The previous paper offered the Literature Review section of a proposed research study predicated on the hypothesis that music instruction will have a positive impact on the development of critical thinking skills in elementary school children. This paper offers (only) the Methodology and Discussion sections of that proposal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khmuscr2.rtf

Propsal -- Working Mothers vs. Non-Working Mothers / Impact Upon Children
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This 7 page paper discusses a proposal for a research study to investigate the psychological impact on children of working mothers and non-working mothers. The hypotheses are that the impact is minimal and, in fact, children from homes where the mother works may even have some advantages. Bibliography includes 2 references.
Filename: Promo.wps

Psychological Impacts on Children Whose Parents Are Incarcerated
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A 10 page discussion of how parental incarceration impacts children. The author emphasizes that he degree to which a child will be affected by parental incarceration varies according to a number of factors, not the least of which is the child's developmental level, the specific relationship that existed between the child and the incarcerated parent, and even the gender of both the incarcerated parent and the child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPchdPrs.rtf

Psychological Theory and How to Motivate Your Child to Keep a Tidy Room
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A 5 page discussion of how a mother can employ psychological theory to effect positive behavioral changes in her son. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpsyKidsRoom.rtf

Psychologists' Ethics & Children
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A 10 page research paper that examines ethical dilemmas that psychologists encounter working with children and adolescents. While specific ethical codes endeavor to be precise, ethical dilemmas, nevertheless, continue to arise, particularly in regards to working with children, which range beyond the boundaries of such codes, creating controversy and debate. This literature review examines and discusses some of these ethical issues, with a particular focus on children and adolescents who are abused, runaway or homeless. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khpekids.rtf

RAISING CAIN: DAN KINDLON/MICHAEL THOMPSON
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This 5 page paper is a response paper to the book:Raising Cain by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson. Issues explored and discussed include the definition of male and how boys are suffering emotionally in the United States. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBkinlon.rtf

Raising Children With Special Needs
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A 6 page research paper investigating the stress parents experience raising a child who has exceptional needs. Topics include types of stress, family functioning, social support, implications for parents and counselors. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Stressp.wps

Raising Your Spirited Child
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A 5 page paper which discusses the validity of Mary Kurcinka's book, 'Raising Your Spirited Child.' Although this book is not necessarily written by a academic specialist, it is a book which has taken a great deal of scientific research, and behavioral research into consideration in providing a very complete book that enables the parent or adult to deal with the spirited child. Kurcinka provides many examples of children and their experiences in a successfully illustrative way which gives the reader the notion that there is hope for these spirited children, without having to resort to the more commonly used method of control these days, medication. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAspirit.wps

Reading Your Baby's Mind: A Review of the Article by Pat Wingert and Martha Brant
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A 3 page review of some of the new findings in early infant development. This article outlines the major milestones in infant emotional development. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPbabyMn.rtf

Research Proposal: Correlation between Poor Grades and Aggressive Behavior in High School Students
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A 5 page paper discussing a proposed investigation. Aggression in high school students has been studied from several different perspectives, but it appears that there has been no attempt to relate grade expectations with aggression levels. In light of the increase in the incidence of violent events within high schools, the possibility that grade performance could have effect on the problem makes is worthy of study. The paper provides a hypothesis to be tested, a literature review, proposed methods and anticipated limitations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KShighSch.wps

Respect for Authority
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A 3 page paper which what it means to have respect for authority as it applies to an individual in the 5th grade. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAauth5.rtf