Parental Communication About Sensitive Subjects
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This 6 page paper focuses on literature pertaining to communication between parents and children as it affects religion, sex and drugs. The importance of intimate relationships is emphasized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Parenting in the First Person
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This 12 page paper is a first-person examination of various issues involved in parenting, such as parenting styles, punishment and discipline. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVParent.rtf

Peer Pressure
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One of Philip Zimbardo's theories is discussed in this 5 page paper that focuses on peer pressure. The theory that social situations make a difference and can powerfully influence human behavior is examined in the context of everyday life. One example focuses on peer pressure as it influences adolescents to use drugs and alcohol. Personality features are examined along with this theory in social psychology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Zimbardo.rtf

Peer Pressure in Adolescent Development
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This 11 page paper is a literature review looking at how peer pressure can be seen during adolescence, how it appears and how it influences development. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
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Peer Rejection and Aggression
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A 7 page paper discussing the origin of aggression among teens in terms of peer rejection. There have been countless studies linking excessive aggression with personality, most of which have concluded that heightened aggression can be positively linked with some personality types. Others have used specific personality traits as predictors of aggressive behavior, and several have suggested that peer rejection contributes to development of aggression. Among those teens already suffering from the real or perceived effects of peer rejection, those involved with drugs or alcohol are even more likely to suffer adverse effects. The authors discussed here all bring a different perspective to the issue of aggression arising from peer rejection, supplying possible origins of growing aggressive problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSaggReject.rtf

Personal Disguise
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A 7 page paper which discusses the experience of using a disguise, in relationship to pretending to be someone one is not. The situation is one where the writer illustrates a period in time, during late teen years, when the role of 'bad boy' was attempted. The reasons behind this and the experiences with such a disguise are discussed.
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Perspectives on Adolescence
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A 5 page analysis of research conducted by Enright, et al (1987) that proposes that the theories of psychologists, which relate how adolescents are perceived is, in several historical eras, directly related to the economic conditions of that time. The writer relates this to present day theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Piaget and Middle Cildhood.
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(5 pp). Jean Piaget wanted to understand how kids think. His reasoning was that, if he observed children's cognitive skills development carefully some patterns would develop. Recording and being aware of those patterns would then help him make some decisions about how we think and accrue knowledge as adults.This discussion will consider Piaget's theories of development for middle childhood. And for the sake of discussion we will define the age of that child between 7 to 11. It should be noted that humans, particularly children, seldom fit in any given development category one hundred percent of the time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBpiaget.doc

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.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Hurricane Katrina and its Potential Psychological Effect on Children
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A 5 page discussion of the impact Hurricane Katrina has had on its youngest victims. These impacts are, of course, both physical and psychological. With help, however, these children can be put back on the path towards becoming happy and productive members of society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Pregnant Teenagers, Relevant Counseling Theories, and Treatment Plans
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An 8 page paper which first presents a brief literature review discussing teen pregnancy and what professionals have found to be pertinent counseling issues, then a brief literature review that discusses the effectiveness of the person-centered theory and cognitive-behavioral interventions, then concludes by developing a theory-based treatment that best addresses the issues and effective interventions, and includes treatment goals, the role of the counselor, along with techniques and strategies that must be used to achieve treatment goals. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGpreg.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

PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW: LICENSED SEXUAL OFFENDER COUNSELOR
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This 5 page paper gives a fictionalized interview with a licensed sexual offender counselor, specializing in rehabilitation of the juvenille offender. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Proposed Study in Contributors to Smoking
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A 9 page research proposal investigating reasons that smokers smoke. Without exception, every active and committed smoker will say that the first cigarette was simply nasty. It smelled bad, it tasted bad, it made the would-be smoker cough. So why does the individual have a second? Why does s/he become addicted to the point of wheeling his IV tree outside hospital doors for the purpose of continuing to indulge? The paper includes a literature review and proposed methodology for conducting the study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSsmokeStu.rtf

Psychological Development In Adolescence
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A 10 page paper discussing adolescence in general. By far, the teen years are not all doom and gloom unless people around the teen attempt to make them that way, but by the same token, adults have no reason to tell teens that life never improves. Finishing up with the hormone wash and gaining the life experience that enables the individual to truly know who he is are freeing in the end, but both processes alone can be devastating to the teen who has only limited adult support and the safety net of a loving and accepting family. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Adolesde.wps

Psychological Evaluation: A Case Study of a Sixteen Year Old Black Male
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An 8 page document, the purpose of which is to provide a psychological evaluation, and propose treatment goals, for a sixteen year old black juvenile who exhibits severe behavioral problems and has a poor relationship with his mother and brothers. The patient is described and his past history, and that of his family is detailed. The author relies heavily on the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV and the professional literature. Bibliography includes 4 sources.
Filename: PPpsyBoy.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