Group Counseling Methods
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A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overall discussion of group counseling. The advantages of group counseling over individual therapy are discussed, as well as delineating various types and approaches to group counseling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Group Development And Effectiveness
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A 14 page paper that discusses the stages of group development, elements of effective groups, and group processes. The discussion includes Tuckman's stages of group development and other authors. The essay applies these theories to Families with Children from China (FCC), an international support group with chapters in numerous places. The essay reports a hypothetical observation of an FCC chapter and indicates how effective the group was and why. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Group Dynamics and Pop Culture
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A 16 page paper applying social theory to pop culture. It has long been argued that pop culture rises from social conditions, but it can also be argued that social changes drive pop culture changes as well. Hip Hop can be seen as being a subculture that developed in a narrow geographical area and then extended to the rest of the country in clothing style and rap music, but the reverse can be argued as well. The success of Hip Hop also can be seen as developing as a need arose within the adolescent community that adolescents filled with rap albums and baggy pants. In the space of only a few months, Americans turned to patriotism with amazing speed. Groups dedicated to collecting money for the families of victims of heart-stopping terrorist attacks appeared and swung into action. Our shallowness and self-absorption gave way nearly instantly in the face of a true crisis. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSsocPopCult.rtf

Group Dynamics in “Queen Bee” and “Lord of the Flies”
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This 6 page paper examines Rosalind Wiseman’s writing on “queen bees” and their courts and compares it to the group of boys William Golding creates in “The Lord of the Flies.” Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Group Dynamics of Summer Camp Staffs
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This 4 page paper discusses some of the issues facing the staff of summer camps. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Group Homes For Children And Adolescents
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A 42 page comprehensive research paper. This paper begins by reporting data regarding the incidence of mental, emotional and behavior problems among children and youth and comments on the controversy regarding residential placement for youngsters. The next section reports the history of group homes in this nation, beginning in the 1700s and following through to the latest trends in the structure of group homes. The third section reports on the different models of residential facilities and their typical characteristics for children and adolescents, which is followed with a discussion of the services each of the residential settings provides. The next section reports the outcomes for the different residential placements beginning with the fact that there is a dearth of empirical studies to validate the efficacy of these kinds of placements. This is a comprehensive discussion that includes the research that is available, including surveys of the perceptions of children and youth who are in group placements, and the opinions of many experts, including the Surgeon General's Office. The general consensus is that residential treatment centers and other types of public children's/youth residential placements may do more harm than good. The last section includes recommendations for research that is very much needed in this field. Throughout the paper are reports about the funding and the laws regarding some of these kinds of placements. There is also a discussion about the success of Boys Town. Data are included. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Group Norms As Depicted In American History X Film
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A 5 page paper. Every group develops norms of behavior. Group norms are the behaviors that are expected of each member of the group. This essay discusses three group norms that were demonstrated in the group of friends in this film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Group Process
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A 5 page paper. This essay discusses the stages of group development and the group roles that must be assumed if the group is to be successful in reaching its goals. There is also a beginning tutorial about group process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Group Psychotherapy
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This 6 page paper investigates three modes of group therapy: meaning-centered family, cognitive restructuring and gestalt. It also argues that the element of change - either of a behavior, thought pattern or an understanding of the world is the primary goal in working with incest/sexual abuse, eating disorder and substance abuse populations using these three modes of therapy. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Group Therapy/Heart Patients with Depression
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A 25 page research. Depression can greatly complicate the processes of recovery after a coronary episode. Furthermore, the presence of depression has been known to precede the development of heart disease. This following proposal outlines research on how to organize and lead a small group of heart patients, which concludes with offering personal reflections on the group experience. This outline introduces the topic and areas addressed by the proposed group, the rationale for the group, objectives and projected outcomes, the screening and selection process of group members, as well as other factors associated with forming and conducting group therapy session for heart patients with depression. The literature review offers an extensive discussion of research pertaining to this topic, and included is a section detailing what is known concerning the relationship between heart disease and depression. A brief abstract is included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Growing Up As A Young Child Throughout Adulthood
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly chronicles the life of an elderly woman from early childhood through adulthood. No bibliography.
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Grunge
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A 10 page paper which examines the history and culture of grunge. Grunge originated in Seattle as was essentially a part of Generation X. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Guidelines for Ethical Decisions and Human Service Workers
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This 7 page report discusses the challenges faced by human services workers are unique in terms of the ethical dilemmas and situations with which they are regularly confronted. Because human service workers deal with the daily life problems are widely divergent groups of people, he or she is often placed in a position of having to make decisions that have the potential to be physically and emotionally harmful. As a result, the need to be fully aware of ethical considerations is what that cannot be over-emphasized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Gun Control As a Crime Deterrent ? A Sociological Examination
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A 7 page paper in which the writer assesses -- based upon library research -- whether or not gun control is truly an effective deterrent. Control & opportunity theories are introduced into the discussion and it is ultimate determined that the laws are not effective in curtailing crime. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.
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Gun Control: Research Project Proposal
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This 10 page paper examines the issue of gun control. Aside from including a specific proposal with methodology, a comprehensive literature review is part of this paper. The paper supports the idea of gun control. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA447gun.rtf

Gun Control: Rights
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses both sides of the gun control issues, ultimately supporting the antigun control position. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Guns and Children
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The effects that guns, their imagery, and popularity have upon children is discussed in this 7 page research paper. Solutions to such problems are explored as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Gwatkin's Health Inequalities and the Health of the Poor (Article Review)
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This 4 page paper examines an article in light of general ideology on the poor. Health concerns are discussed as well as a general look at the distribution of the wealth. No addition sources cited.
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Habits of the Heart
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This 6 page paper considers the book edited by Robert N. Bellah called ' Habits of the Heart : Individualism and Commitment in American Life'. The paper considers the second half of the book that considers the public side of society and looks at each chapter, its meaning and how it relates to the book as a whole. The bibliography cites 1 work.
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Habituation and Dishabituation
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8 pages in length. Individuals have varying abilities to assess the degree of variation between either related or unrelated events. Habituation is the technical psychological equivalent of 'get used to it,' and is important in industrial applications involving environmental noise and chemical odors. Some workers do indeed 'get used to it' more quickly than others, while some are affected to the point of illness. The underlying difference may be no more than personality type, a point that could be effectively and economically important to industrial manufacturers and affect worker placement according to personality type. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Habituation and Dishabituation #2
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6 pages in length. Observed behavior can result from habituated responses. Habituation is the technical psychological equivalent of 'get used to it,' and then exhibit a resulting change in behavior. Many researchers directly apply the results of animal studies to human behavior, but at least one cautions against doing so. The underlying difference may be no more than personality type, a point that could be effectively and economically important to industrial manufacturers and affect worker placement according to personality type. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Half & Half
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This 4 page paper is a general review of the book Half & Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial + Bicultural” edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn. The paper considers the general theme in the different stories, how they depict the differences and similarities between the different races, cultures and classes. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Harriet Martineau as a Key Social Theorist
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A 3 page essay on Harriet Martineau (an English writer), who the author of this essay believes deserves to be remembered in the same light as Karl Marx and other great social theorists for her insightful contributions. Martineau's critique of Charlotte Bronte is cited as are several other key examples. Bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Harry Crews’ “Life of a Georgia Innocent”
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A 5 page discussion of the reasons behind Harry Crews’ writings. “Life of a Georgia Innocent”, like most of Crews’ work is captivating and many times shocking. Perhaps the most interesting thought repetitively emphasized by Crews is that in many ways there are few distinctions between man and animal under these harsh conditions. This paper asserts that Crews’ goal is to provide an unglamorized, unsanitized view of the subject he knows best, life in rural poverty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Has 'The American Dream' Come True ?
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A 4 page discussion of the proverbial 'American Dream,' what it meant.. and what it has come to mean today. The writer is particularly concerned with obstacles to achieving the dream and whether or not it still may constitute a definitive reality for all in this country. No bibliography.
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Has Welfare Reform Worked?
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This 11 page paper looks at the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act that was initiated under President Clinton's direction. Welfare reform is evaluated in light of economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Hate Crimes
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This 8 page paper considers what is meant by hate crimes, the way in which they occur, and gives examples, before looking at the causes of these types of crime. The writer includes the subject of desensitisation, examples set by authority, general prejudice, the role of law and societal acceptance and expectations. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Hate Crimes in the United States
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7 pages. Overcoming the stereotypical racial and class images is not an easy accomplishment; indeed, to achieve this goal and ultimately bring more equal treatment within the scope of humanity today will require a great deal of personal soul searching. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Hate Speech on the Internet
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A 3 page paper which examines hate speech on the internet and argues that it should be allowed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hate Speeches
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8 pages. This is a controversial topic concerning the freedom of speech. There are many hate groups in the United States, and they maintain they have the freedom to speak about what they want to. This paper will consider what hate speech involves, the proponents of hate speech, as well as the disadvantages and the writer's personal opinion regarding hate speech. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Hazing and College Fraternities
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This 5 page paper the problem of hazing on college campuses and the role that college fraternities play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Head Start Program Research Proposal
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A 63 page paper that presents a research proposal project. Includes abstract. Chapter 1 includes: introduction, background, problem statement, purpose, definitions, hypothesis, research questions. Chapter 2 is the literature review, which is subdivided into the historical and legal background of Head Start and Early Head Start, including the program's mission, goals and outcome exceptions, and a report of research conducted over the years. Research studies that support and do not support the program are reported. The writer also points to the contradictions not only between research studies but also in the interpretation of the same data by different "experts." The writer also points to the expectations in terms of the original purpose of the program and he disparity between these. Chapter 3 is the Methods section and begins with comments and recommendations from the Head Start Bureau regarding research projects. The population to be studied is identified, assessment process, demographics to be considered. The results section comments on what the researcher might want to do. The Discussion section provides a hypothetical discussion of the study's results. Data are included. Bibliography lists 29 sources.
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Health Care Distribution in Society
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This 6 page paper looks at the American health care system. Why the Clinton health care proposal likely failed is included. A look at why the current distribution of services is fair is a focal point of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Health Care For The Homeless
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This 5 page paper begins with the most recent estimate of the number of Americans who are homeless. The essay discusses the health problems of this population and includes examples of some homeless health care projects. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Helping behaviours
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An assessment and comparison of genetic determinism and altruism in reference to helping and bystander behaviours, with specific reference to the Kitty Genovese case and other real life examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources
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Herbst et al: "My Head Says Yes But My Heart Says No: Cognitive And Affective Attraction As A Function Of Similarity To The Ideal Self"
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7 pages in length. The intrinsic connection between the ideal self (IS) and the interchangeable aspects of attraction and repulsion is, according to Herbst et al, what makes a person initially attracted to someone with his or her own similar traits but then ultimately come to reject those same similarities when the love interest surpasses their IS. My Head Says Yes But My Heart Says No: Cognitive And Affective Attraction As A Function Of Similarity To The Ideal Self delves into the cognitive and affective elements of attraction as they relate to the level of one's own IS, basing one's choices of lover interests upon the coupling of comparisons and conflicts that serve to contradict each other; as one's partner meets up to and then surpasses one's IS, this tendency to exceed proves disastrous to one's self-image due to the inability to live up to the newly raised bar of upward comparison. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Herder & Spencer/Concepts of Social Change
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the positions held by Herbert Spencer and J.G.W. von Herder relative to social change. No bibliography is available for this report.
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Heritage and Prejudice; A Comparative Study
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This 4 page paper looks at the work of two very different women authors, he Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong and In My Place by Charlayne Hunter-Gault and compares the way in which the autobiographical stories relate to issues of heritage and produce a the message of hope and determination, and of over coming the odds. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Heroes And Icons
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5 pages in length. What is it that people look for when they seek out heroes and icons? Some search for characteristics with which they can identify, while others probe for traits the represent the person they would most like to emulate. Whether money, fame and material wealth is indicative of hero worship, or if that praise is more appropriately placed with those who make a difference in society, is something that is quite personal in nature. The writer discusses the definition of the word hero, as well as offers an example of such a person. No sources cited.
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Hidden and Public Transcripts/Use of Power
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A 5 page research paper on James Scott's model of discourse that delineates between hidden and public transcripts. Basically, public transcripts are the face that subordinated people assume for those in power, while hidden transcripts are what they really think and feel. Scott makes an excellent argument that this model for considering discourse illuminates the dynamics of social power structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Hip Hop: Past, Present and Future
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A 13 page paper which examines the significance and position of Hip Hop music as it relates to the past, present and future. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Hip-Hop’s Effect on Society
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A 6 page paper discussing positive aspects of hip-hop’s influence on society. At present, at least the “clean” versions of much of today’s rap is beneficial to society in that it diminishes the effects of racial prejudice, as predicted by Lewin’s theory. It has the ability to overturn the typical power pattern common in the US in all other areas of life in that rappers overwhelmingly are African-American, being followed by legions of white teens. They are followed by black teens as well; the surprising factor is that millions of whites fall so easily into the step called by the music industry in general and hip-hop specifically. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocHip-Hop.rtf

Hippies: 1960s and Today
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the hippies of the 1960s to the modern day hippies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Historic Fiction Based on Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto
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This 4 page paper is comprised of several letters between a boyfriend who works in the city, and a girlfriend who lives in the country. The letters include information from the Communist Manifesto and are each dated sometime during December of 1848. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Historical Materialism
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This 4 page paper delves into the concept and provides an overview of this Marxist theory. Contemporary views, and alterations of the nineteenth century theory, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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