Jung's Theories as They Pertain to the Dreams of the Mentally Ill
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This 25 page paper evaluates Carl Jung's theories, particularly as they pertain to the mentally ill and to the nature of dreams. His concept of the collective unconscious is explored in depth. The meaning and purpose of dreams are ultimately discussed as they manifest in schizophrenics and the depressed. Information on Jung's personal life is included as appropriate. Annotated bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Jungian Psychology
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Jungian psychology. This paper outlines the impacts and views of Jung's perspective on dreams. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ken Wilber’s “Integral Psychology”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the major concepts in Ken Wilber’s Integral Psychology. Ken Wilber’s “Integral Psychology: Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy” (2000) includes a combination of various developmental psychological theories, -- “West and East, ancient and modern” to try and understand the “full spectrum” of the range of human consciousness. Through inclusion or integration of the various theories, Wilber develops a “brain-mind” theory that “does justice to both sides of the equation – the brain and the mind – because what follows can reasonably be expected to cover much of the ‘mind’ aspects that should be included, along with the ‘brain’ aspects derived from neuroscience, in order to arrive at any sort of sturdy and comprehensive model of consciousness”. Wilber’s work involves the discussion of holons, or hierarchical levels, or waves, which progress through three realms (prepersonal, personal and transpersonal) of development. The holons build on and yet are an interactive part of the other levels in development as well as including an integral relationship within the four-quadrant model representing phenomenon as relationships between the intentional, behavioral, cultural and social perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Leadership Characteristics: Learned, Innate or Both?
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This is an 8 page paper discussing leadership traits and whether or not the traits can be learned, are innate or both. Tutorial suggestions are inserted throughout the paper in square brackets. Theories of leadership whether historical or modern day all seem to include certain elements some of which appear to be learned and can be taught and others which can only be described as innate traits. Characteristics needed for good leadership include the ability to motivate people within an organization, the ability to communicate the mission of the organization and the ability to promote positive team work in order to increase production among other elements. Regardless of the fact that these elements can be taught within programs and are sought in individuals within organization, traditionally exceptional leaders also possess a vision for the future and ways in which to apply that vision successfully and a great deal of charisma. The elements of vision and charisma may be more difficult to learn and may be described as innate. Leadership courses will continue to be taught and guidelines for successful leadership will continue to be published which will contain essentially elements necessary in today’s leaders and leaders who have learned and apply these guidelines will no doubt be successful. However, based on historical leadership studies, those leaders who excel beyond the others will not doubt possess learned skills but also have the advantage of the innate elements of charisma and vision as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Lecture On Sigmund Freud
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This 7 page essay presents a tutorial on giving a lecture centered on Sigmund Freud to a group of older Jewish women.
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Main Principles Of Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theories
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8 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses main principles of many of Freud's theories. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Major Psychological Theories and the Cause and Effect of Oppression and Neglect in the African American Community
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This is a 5 page paper discussing major psychological approaches in relation to the result of oppression and neglect on the African American community. Currently, the African American population within the United States has been found to have high levels of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and high levels of self-destructive behavior. Psychologists and sociologists argue that the cause of generations of neglect within the educational and social systems and oppression may have led to these psychological problems. Using five major psychological approaches which include behaviorism, functionalism, psychoanalytical, structuralism and Gestalt, the differences in the application of the theories to the African American community basically show that in order to reverse the trend of these psychological and societal problems, mental health professionals and educators must be aware of the psychological factors unique to the African American community. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Marxism and Psychoanalytic Theory
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This 3 page paper looks at each theory separately and points to similarities and differences. Then, authors who embrace both concepts and evaluate them together are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs
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A 4 page paper that explains and discusses Maslow's hierarch of needs, including self-actualization and self-transcendence. 1 Illustration, Maslow's pyramid, is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Business
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A 5 page paper discussing application of Abraham Maslow's humanistic psychology to the needs of business. Maslow's theories may be overstated in the belief that people are intrinsically good and intrinsically motivated to improve themselves and their stations, but they have been found to be overwhelmingly useful in organizational management and employee motivation enhancement. Successful application in business depends on moving from one level to the next, however. As Maslow states, the qualities of any level cease to be motivational once the individual achieves and sustains that level. Includes one chart. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Maslow's Personality Theory
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This 6 page paper discusses Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. The writer comments on events in his life that influenced his work and the reason he looked to another approach to understanding human personality. The two highest levels in the hierarchy are discussed the most and are related to free will. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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MASLOW’S THEORIES
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This paper examines the psychological theories of Abraham Maslow, and discusses his hierarchy of needs and how they apply to what drives humanity. The paper also discusses how Maslow's theories are successfully used in business marketing and management. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Max Wertheimer's "Productive Thinking": Law Of Pragnanz
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7 pages in length. Human perception is based upon much more than merely the obvious; rather, what one perceives is often rooted in what one's mind expects to perceive of that particular entity. Gestalt theory helps provide answers as to the reasons why human beings perceive of things far beyond their physical limitations. The law of pragnanz addresses this extenuating perception by employing several other laws to complete its interpretation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Max Wertheimer's 'Productive Thinking'
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This 5 page paper considers this seminal work, published two years after the death of its' author. The writer clearly explains the theories and ideas put forward in the book, and uses analogies to bring them into an easily understood context. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Melanie Klein
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of the work of Melanie Klein, with a specific focus on the use of her work for the interpretation of research into child development and child sexual abuse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Mental Health Case Study
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This 27 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper considers the models of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson development of the stages of man, and applies these models to help understand a fictitious case study. The second part of the paper considers the current position of the client and looks at the importance of assessment for the patient and the treatments available The client is clinically depressed and had made suicide attempts. The treatment discussed includes cogitative behavioural therapy. The bibliography cites 19 sources.
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Mental Health Perspectives
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This 6 page paper explores the question of whether or not society will ever change its views on mental health by examining the changes of the past. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Mental Health: Recovery Focus and the Development of Partnership
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A 17 page overview of the move towards the emphasis of family in effecting client recovery. Discusses the President's New Freedom Commission's 2003 release of a report calling for the transformation of mental health services away from the fragmented service delivery and the stigma and limitations inherent in a system funded by private insurance and towards a more recovery-based focus. Emphasizes the importance of family in partnership, one key component of the recovery focus and illustrates that focus using a fictional case study. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Milton H. Erickson: The Basis and Application of His Hypnotic Theory
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A 5 page overview of the techniques and applications of hypnotic therapy as developed by the “father of American hypnosis”. Dependent on suggestions delivered during a trance-like state, the technique can be either self-employed or guided by a therapist. In the latter instance, however, the success of the technique is dependent on a relationship of trust and belief between therapists and patient. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Minette Walters' "The Scold's Bridle" and Freudian Theory
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This 5 page report discusses British novelist Minette Walters' 1994 book, The Scold's Bridle, and whether it provides a useful example of the theories of Sigmund Freud. The report suggests that Freud's theories are particularly applicable in Walters' story. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
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Multicultural Psychology
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This 4 page paper examines this branch of psychology. Its history is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Myers/Exploring Psychology/Chaps. 1-9
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A 10 page research paper that summarizes the first 9 chapters of David G. Myers' Exploring Psychology, 6th Edition. The writer also offers a personal reaction to each chapter. No additional sources cited.
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Myth and Reality: Middle Adult Development
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A 4 page paper which examines what is myth and what is reality concerning middle age human development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Narrative Therapy With Case Study
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An 8 page paper that begins by explaining what narrative therapy is, what premises it is founded on, what certain terminology means, like deconstruction, and how it works. The paper then incorporates a student-provided scenario of a family where there are many problems, so many the family and even members of the family are problem-saturated. Ideas about how the therapist will work with the family are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Nature of the Judicial Process
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A 5 page paper which reviews the book, “Nature of the Judicial Process” by Benjamin N. Cardozo. In this book the author, who was a judge himself, illustrates many of the realities that many people do not even know exist in regards to the legal system. Cardozo illustrates how judges are unique in many ways and also illustrates how they must be open to change, while educating themselves about their individual inclinations and opinions. No additional sources cited.
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Nature or Nurture: Theorists and Their Theories
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A 10 page paper which examines various theorists and briefly discusses whether their theories involve nature, nurture, or both. The theorists discussed are Thomas Kuhn, Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Arnold Gesell, Charles Darwin, Konrad Lorenz, Niko Tinbergen, Petrovich Pavlov, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, Albert Bandura, Sigmund Freud, Erik H. Erikson, Mary D. Ainsworth, and John Bowlby. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Neurosis According to Freud:
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This 4 page paper examines neurosis according to Freud, as well as his concept of psychoanalysis. Furthermore, this paper explores the difference between neurosis and psychosis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nietzsche and Psychology, The Queen of Sciences
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This 7 page paper considers the development of Nietzsche's premise that psychology is the queen of sciences. This paper considers Nietzsche's premise, and seeks support for this argument through distinctions made by other psychologists. This paper underscores the justification of Nietzsche's claims. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Panpsychism: Disproving The Theory
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8 pages in length. Panpsychism has long been the object of fierce debate with regard to its validity. Thomas Nagel was the driving force behind the principles of panpsychism; as such, it is his reasoning at which this paper looks to challenge the theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Pavlov's Classical Conditioning
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Approximately 6 pages analytically discussing Pavlov's theory of "Classic Conditioning" and the theories & philosophies which followed. Report goes into great technical detail. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Peak Experiences: Abraham Maslow
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10 pages in length. Of the myriad contributions humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow made to provide a better understanding of that which is the human experience, his description of intangible highs not only stands out as one of the most courageous of psychological postulation in an otherwise scientifically-based industry, but also as a readily applicable elucidation of what mankind had heretofore been making a great effort to explain. Maslow's peaks experiences theory has come under a great deal of critical judgment since its inception, not unlike the vast majority of other alternative theories that challenge the very foundation of scientific provability, but nonetheless has withstood the fierce condemnation to still prove worthy in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Perception
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of perception. While the paper focuses on psychological aspects--definitions of perception and purposes it serves--it also addresses the long standing philosophical questions on the subject. Several philosophers are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Person-Centered Therapy, Transtheoretical Change Model, Maslow's Hierarchy
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A 4 page paper that explains the major concepts in Roger's person-centered therapy, the transtheoretical stages of change model and Maslow's needs hierarchy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Personal Theory: Integrative
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15 pages in length. Myriad popular theories share a number of common denominators that afford a much greater opportunity for integration. First and foremost where goals are concerned with the integrative theory is establishing a basis upon which this approach incorporates the best components of each existing theory. The extent to which complete mental/emotional balance equates to a healthy person is both grand and far-reaching; that chemical imbalance, stress or trauma represents some of the most common reasons for dysfunction to set in speaks to the combined internal and external aspects directly associated with mental health. An integrative therapeutic approach serves to address the fact that people often suffer from more than one issue occurring to ultimately tip their mental stability. As such, the primary focus of an integrative theory is to offer the individual several potential avenues toward healing so as not to pigeonhole any one cause as being the single facilitator of imbalance. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Personality and Intelligence
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of the concepts of personality and intelligence and considers whether intelligence should be considered a part of personality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Personality Development and Origins of Behavior
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A 5 page paper discussing some of the ongoing points of debate in psychology. The concepts of genetic versus environmental influences; conscious versus unconscious behavior; and free will versus determinism are matters that have been debated for decades. Consensus thinking about each has been different in the past than it is now, and it likely is possible that it could revert to previous beliefs. Each concept has its proponents and detractors, individuals arguing an all-or-nothing position on one side or the other. If the absolute truth could be known about each of these concepts, however, likely it would be found to lie somewhere between the extremes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Personality Schools of Thought
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the major personality schools of thought. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Personality Theories: Explanations For Behavior
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7 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Maslow, Freud and Piaget as they relate to personality theories. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Personality Theory: The Biological Perspective Verses the Humanistic Perspective
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A 5 page discussion of the factors which influence human behavior. The author compares the contentions of theorists like Hans Eysenck, Carl Rogers, and Abraham Maslow to conclude that both biology and factors like environment and individual experience are important in shaping an individual’s behavior and, indeed, their chances of succeeding in life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Physiognomy: A Correlation Between Personality and Physical Traits?
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A 5 page overview of the beliefs of Samuel R. Wells (a prominent psychologist of the nineteenth century) as purported in "The Temperaments" an article first published in 1873. Outlines Wells belief that a person's character and personality are shaped by certain biological factors and that these characteristics are reflected in a person's facial features. Wells believed temperament, in particular, to be clearly associated with biological parameters which were revealed in a person's facial characteristics. While his beliefs have, of course, been disproven; Wells" "The Temperaments" offers a captivating historical background in one application of psychological theory blended with physiology. No additional sources are listed.
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Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory: Strengths And Weaknesses
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses two strengths and two weaknesses of Piaget's theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory And How It Has Shaped Current Understanding Of Human Behavior
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5 pages in length. Psychologists like Jean Piaget have come to understand how the human mental condition is part of a complex connection between the environment and biology, pointing to a direct link between brain chemistry and structure that ultimately dictates behavior and the function of developmental stages. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Piaget, Bandura & Erikson: Adolescent Psychology
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10 pages in length. Adolescence is a period of struggle through the painful steps of self-discovery. Hormonal changes, social mores and parental discord all spell a very challenging time for teenagers on the path toward learning about life and themselves. Theorists like Piaget, Bandura and Erikson have contributed significant understanding about how this development phase is fraught with trial-and-error learning as youth become adamant about the freedom to conduct their lives as they see fit. Of course, such quest for independence coupled with vulnerability, immaturity and naïveté does not always make for the most responsible choices, all of which serves as the real life learning curve virtually all adolescents experience on their way to adulthood. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Piaget, Vygotsky, Skinner and Their Developmental Theories
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This 6 page paper discusses the developmental theories of Skinner, Vygotsky and Piaget and their points of similarity and difference. It also discusses the interaction of cognitive, physical and emotional development and its impact on the child, and why it’s important to understand normal child development in order to assist children to reach their potential. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Poe and Freud
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A 5 page paper which examines what Freud’s analysis would be of Edgar Allen Poe’s stories “The Black Cat” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” as they relate to Poe’s attitudes and beliefs towards women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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