Article Critique/Expectancy on Subliminal Perception
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A 3 page article critique that examines a study performed by Benoit and Thomas (1992) on the relationship between the belief that a subliminal message can affect behavior and the outcome of such perception. This study did not explore the validity of subliminal messaging, but rather how the belief in subliminal messaging could effect perception. The writer summarizes the research, discusses its importance to psychology and offers personal observations. No other sources cited.
Filename: khexsub.rtf

ARTICLE REVIEW ON THE TOPIC OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING
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This 3 page paper discusses two articles about the benefits to cohesiveness in a society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBcomm1.rtf

Assumptions About The Male Gender And Eating Disorders
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3 pages in length. Assumptions, created from stereotypical thinking, can be as misleading as they are incorrect. For the most part, assumptions are based upon incomplete information, embellishment of what little information there is and failure to confirm the information as being accurate before stating it as fact. One popular assumption is that males are all but immune from having an eating disorder, inasmuch as females are the only ones who suffer from this psychological sickness. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth; while boys and men may not hold as high a statistical presence as girls and women, they are nonetheless just a capable of fighting an eating disorder. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCmaleeat.rtf

Attachment Theory
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A 7 page paper. The attachment theories of Bowlby, Ainsworth, Rutter and Bronfenbrenner are explained and discussed. Different issues are also discussed in terms of attachment, such as divorce, deprivation, and abuse. A brief critique of some of the theories is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Attitudes
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A five page paper which looks at the various ways in which the development of attitudes is influenced by both internal and external factors, and the relationship between attitudes, opinions, beliefs and preconceptions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLattitud.rtf

Attitudes Towards Mental Illness: Correlational Analysis Based on Age, Gender and Attitudinal Components
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a study of attitudes towards mental illness. This paper specifically considers the factors that can influence attitude, including age, gender, race and educational attainment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHMentIL.rtf

Babe Secoli in Studs Terkel’s “Working”
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A 5 page paper which examines the working relationship that Babe Secoli describes in Studs Terkel’s “Working.” The paper also incorporates the Phenomenological Model Of Work and Culture provided in a fax from the student. Source for this unknown. No additional sources cited.
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Bandura & Piaget / Two Perspectives on Learning
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A 5 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the essential points of Bandura's social-learning theory and Piaget's developmental learning theory. This paper compares and contrasts these two perspectives and their implications for understanding psychology and cognition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bandpia.wps

Bandura's Concepts of Determinants in Social Learning
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A 5 page research paper on Bandara's ideas. The writer details antecedent, consequent, and reciprocal determinants and gives examples. No bibliography.
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Behavioral Interventions For Disruptive Behavior
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A 5 page paper that explains and discusses specific concepts and approaches. The concepts explained are positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment. The two interventions explained are Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) and Response Cost, including examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGdrorc.rtf

Behavioral Motivation In Offender Population
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In the beginning, there was Abraham Maslow. This 5 page paper considers the lack of motivation within the offender population and argues that before autonomy and independence may be considered, the need for social acceptance and a personal sense of worth must be accomplished. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Belief In A Just World Theory
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A 3 page paper. The writer discusses a journal article entitled "Children and the belief in a just world" by Kristjansson. The essay provides a brief overview of this theory and relates its principles to the Book of Job. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Bereavement Groups for Survivors of Homicide
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A 15 page exploration of the increasing violence and other societal factors which have led to the increased loss of loved ones and acquaintances to homicide. Details the impacts of such violence on child survivors in particular. Suggests that bereavement groups provide a much needed outlet for the survivors of these horrendous crimes and suggests that the effective design of such groups is imperative to the emotional healing of these victims. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPbereav.rtf

Bio-psycho-social Assessment/Fictional Character
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A 10 page research paper that is built around the portrayal of a fictional character. Kate Phillips' novel White Rabbit (1996) offers a detailed psychological, biographic and social portrait of a tough, eccentric 88-year-old woman, Ruth Caster Armstrong Hubble. The novel recounts the events of Ruth's last day of life. Through flashbacks, the author recounts the transitions that constitute the life of this woman. Examination of Phillips' detailed characterization demonstrates how various psychological facts about women can be dramatized and this illuminates and adds insight into their meaning. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Body Image and American Society
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This 3 page essay explores body image in American society and how it is important in respect to self-esteem. Several issues are broached, inclusive of how media views women. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Body Image and Self-esteem
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The relationship between body image and self-esteem is explored in this 6 page paper. Age, sex and culture are considered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Body Image: A Literature Review
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This 6 page paper outlines a review of literature on the issue of body image. This paper considers the impact that body image has on the development of eating disorders. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHBodyIm.rtf