Psychology—Is it the Queen of Sciences?
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes whether or not psychology deserves the title "queen of sciences," given to it by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The writer considers the history of psychology and the main philosophies that motivate the major perspectives in this discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research in Psychology
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This 8 page paper examines the quantity/quality debate. The concept of social science is discussed but the paper focuses primarily on psychology. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Radio & Maslow's Theory
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A 5 page research paper that examines the film Radio in psychological terms, drawing on the theory of human behavior developed by Abraham Maslow. The writer argues that this film exhibits several psychological principles, which illustrate human nature at its most basic level and at its highest. The spectrum of human behavior in the film, however, can be understood via the prism provided by psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy & PTSD
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A 14 page research paper. This paper has four parts: Post-traumatic stress disorder in which this disorder is described along with causes and psychological and physical effects and symptoms. The incidence of PTSD is also included. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, as originated by Albert Ellis. The philosophy and foundation of the theory is explained as is the approach to patients. How REBT is used to help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, including specific examples. The final section offers five recommendations for the study of combining other cognitive behavior therapies with REBT for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck’s Models of Personality
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This six page report discusses the work and models created by Hans Eysenck (1916-1997) and Raymond Cattell (1905-1998). Each developed specific theories regarding human personality. Eysenck’s is best expressed in the Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) while Cattell’s 16PF or Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire serves as the best representation of his work on personality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Reality and relativism
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A ten page paper which looks at social psychology theories concerned with the concepts of realism and relativism, particularly in relation to empirical and subjective research methodologies. Bibliography lists 10 sources
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REBT and PTSD
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A paper which looks at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, how it is defined and the ways in which it is treated, with particular reference to the use of REBT. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Reconciliation of Psyche and Collective Unconscious
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A 5 page paper discussing the Jungian terms of soul, psyche, archaic mind and collective unconscious. Jung's theories were outrageous when he first presented them, but they appear to be far less so today. His description of a collective unconscious and the psyche as its home allows humankind to progress yet still retain instinctual aspects of existence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Reflective Practice in Psychiatric Nurse Training
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A 24 page overview of the reflective process in psychiatric nursing. Includes an extensive literature review and a proposal to evaluate the degree to which psychiatric nurses at a major psychiatric hospital are exposed to the reflective process in on-the-job training and the degree to which they consequently employ the reflective process in their professional lives. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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Relaxation Through the Hypnotic Process
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A 3 page overview of the hypnotic process. The author suggests this process can be applied to the task of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Reliability & Validity
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A 4 page research paper that examines the terms "reliability" and "validity" as they are used in regards to psychological research. The writer differentiates between these terms and shows how each factor is essential to good research design. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Reliability and Validity in Measurement
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Reliability and validity, two crucial dimensions of empirical measurement, enable researchers to say that whatever they are measuring can be relied upon to be dependable, and that whatever is measured is being measured accurately. Reliability can be proved, while validity must be inferred and can never be perfectly verified. Yet, despite this probability, credible and worthwhile research is still performed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. jvMeasrm.rtf
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Religion & Psychology: Freud, Jung, James, Frankl
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This 5 page paper discusses the issue of religion and psychology. Religion and psychology itself is a relatively new discipline having been first mentioned by Freud. This essay discusses the beliefs of four theorists towards religion and religious experiences – Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, William James and Viktor Frankl. Each approached the subject in a different way, for example, Freud thought religious experiences were illusions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Research In Psychology
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This 5 page paper discusses the following aspects of research in psychology: values, how it can be misused, the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods, effects of epistemological framework and the impact of demographics and culture on the research method and conclusions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ritual: Meditation For Healing
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4 pages in length. The power of the mind is one aspect of life that some cultural populations understand better than others do, particularly when it comes to healing the human body. One well accepted theoretical principle in spiritually advanced communities is the ritual of meditation, a fundamental basis towards reducing stress and encouraging healing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Schools of Thought in Modern Psychology
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This 1 page paper presents an overview of modern psychology and the various categories contained within the field. Newer specializations such as forensic psychology are listed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Schools of Thought on Personality
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This 9 page paper expands on an earlier paper on schools of thought on personality, including details like the major principles, the timeframes and the influences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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