Behavioral Psychology / Theories, Techniques, & Application
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12 pages worth of essays on Cognitive/Behavioral Psychology. Topics defined and explored include the use of different approaches to "organizing" human behavior, the application social theory, criticisms of behavior modification techniques, etc; No Bibliography.
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Behavioral Redirection
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This 2 page paper looks into this subject, inclusive of both nonverbal and verbal methods. Ideology regarding the use of other methods besides behavioral approaches are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Behavioral Treatment Methods in Self Injurious Behavior In the Autistic and Mentally Retarded - Treatment Effectiveness and Implications for Further Research
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A 15 page paper exploring self injurious behavior, its causes, and possible interventions. This paper describes the current state of knowledge and introduces several considerations for future research. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Behavioral/Operant Theory in Language Acquisition
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Theorist B.F. Skinner, one of the central behavioral scientists who developed his operant theory, argued that the process of learning and language acquisition was subject to the same element that impact operant responses to stimuli and that individuals are shaped by their environment and the responses of others to their process of language acquisition. This 5 page paper reflects the central arguments of Skinner regarding verbal behavior and considers the implications for the acquisition of language skills. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Behaviorism
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10 pages in length. To fully understand the nature of behaviorism is to realize that while there is a fundamental basis upon which all human beings act and react, there are still factors outside the traditional concept of conditioned response that play a role - albeit more limitedly - in how people behave and respond to various stimuli. That twins separated at birth and raised in entirely different family structures displayed a combination of shared and diverse behavioral traits illustrates the dual impact environmental and hereditary factors have upon demeanor. Annotated bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Behaviorism/B.F. Skinner
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the foundational assumptions of behaviorism and the influence of B.F. Skinner. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Behaviorist and Cognitive Theories on Childhood Aggression
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Behaviorist and Cognitive Theories on Childhood Aggression:This 8-page analytical essay compares the subject of childhood aggression relevant to the theories espoused by B. F. Skinner, John B. Watson and Jean Piaget. The merits and insufficiencies of each school of thought is examined. Childhood aggression and subsequent violence: Is there any one definitive solution? Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNCognit.doc
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Belbin’s Team-Role Self-Perception Theories
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A 14 page review of Belbin’s theories regarding the importance of self-perception in team efficacy. The author considers the criticism of Belbin’s approach as it has been waged by others and points out that both the inductive and deductive approaches have value in psychological research. A brief review of the literature on teamwork reiterates Belbin’s concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Big Five/Five-Factor Model Of Personality
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A 5 page paper that begins by explaining the different terms associated with this model. Each of the five factors is identified and explained. The essay reports the results of studies that attempted to link these five factors with effective leadership. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Biological And Humanistic Approaches Personality Assessment
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses biological and humanistic theories of personality development. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Biological And Humanistic Perspectives of Personality Development
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This 6 page paper describes the different perspectives of personality development of these two schools. Looking at theorists such as Rogers, Maslow and Eysenck the writer outlines the similarities and differences and the rationale behind the theories. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Biology and Language
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This 7 page report discusses human biology and human language and the ways in which language has evolved in human beings and the biological foundations of such evolution. The argument being presented is that human language is unique in virtually all characteristics and must be seen as part of the advanced development of human cognition and the social nature of the species. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Biology and psychology
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A five page paper which looks at the relationship between biology and psychology, and the way that behavioural and cognitive patterns interact with physiology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Biopsychosocial Development In Adolescence
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A 7 page paper that discusses the development of early adolescence. Adolescence represents one of the most critical developmental periods in life. It is a time of profound changes on all levels. Theories of these changes are discussed. 1 table included that compares Freud's, Erikson's, and Piaget's adolescent stages of development. The biopsychosocial model is explained and described. The importance of both family and peers during these years is also discussed. 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: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Legal, Ethical and Cultural Considerations
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and legal, ethical and cultural considerations in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, currently affects over 2 million people in the United States. The disorder consists of a combination of mania, hypomania, and depression. The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) provides a good outline for clinicians and psychiatrists to diagnose the disorder and recommendations for treatment of symptoms for patients with bipolar disorder. However, further research in the area of mental illness also stresses the need for therapists and clinicians during the treatment of the disorder to take into consideration the stresses of the family members, medical ethical and legal issues in the treatment of mental illness, as well as race, age, gender, socio-economic and cultural issues which may also play a large role in the treatment of a patient with bipolar disorder and the general mental health of the society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Birth Order
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A 7 page paper that addresses the social studies of the effects of birth order in behavior. The paper talks about what Birth Order theory is and what some of the differing opinions on Birth order are. The writer also discusses some of the research studies that have been done in birth order and what the findings were. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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