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Papers On History Of Psychology /Psychology Theorists & Theories
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Death and Dying : Stages and Phases
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A 5 page paper which examines various aspects
of death as presented in the book “Death, Mourning, and Caring” by Robert Marrone. In
this examination we discuss how our perceptions of death have changed through the
years, and how we fear and ignore the reality of death more than we, as a society and
people, did in the past. We discuss Marrone’s book in relationship to Elisabeth
Kubler-Ross’ stages of dying, Marrone’s phases of mourning and other various aspects
which illustrate the alterations we go through in regards to death, dying, and grieving. No
additional cites provided.
Filename: RAstages.wps
Defense Mechanisms
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This 6 page paper provides an overview on defense mechanisms, and highlights the following: repression, denial, rationalization, reaction formation, projection, isolation, regression and sublimation. Each mechanism is defined and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA723def.rtf
Depression: Analyzed From A Micro, Molecular And Macro Level
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6 pages in length. From environmental to social and
cultural to chemical, divergent factors categorize
depression as having separate indicators and consequences. The writer discusses how chemical imbalance, compulsive behavior and perpetual poverty might influence depression. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCdprsh.wps
Determining the Absolute Threshold
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This 5 page paper looks at psychophysics with particular attention to determining the absolute threshold. Examples are provided.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA242psy.rtf
Determinism And Indeterminism In Psychology
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6 pages in length. Is one's life and liberty truly determined or is it primarily the result of mankind’s free will? The writer discusses this issue by addressing humanistic and cognitive theories, as well as Roger Wolcott Sperry, Thomas More's "Utopia," Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" and B.F. Skinner's "Walden 2." Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCindet.wps
Developmental Psychology: Research on Adaptation
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This is an 8 page paper discussing research on adaptation in developmental psychology. Within the field of psychology, adaptation describes “the process of change in organisms or species to accommodate to a particular environment, enabling their survival”. From a developmental, biological and sociological level, there are considered to be two main types of adaptive behavior: closed programs which basically are transmitted from generation to generation and remain relatively unchanged; and, open genetic programs which are greatly influenced from environmental factors (Gale, 2001). In addition, adaptation can be discussed in terms of individuals or in terms of how groups adapt to new environments. Often individual adaptation is studied in regards to the biological or physiological components which are carried from generation to generation and largely these factors are inflexible and remain relatively unchanged. However, there are many studies which examine how social or environmental factors can also affect adaptive behavior and increase the survival in new situations. These studies examine the cultural, family and socioeconomic relationships in groups and individuals and indicate that while initially some individuals may not be flexible or adaptive to new environments, positive adaptation factors such as strong culture bonds, strong family relationships and resilience can increase adaptability in individuals suggesting that individuals are flexible and can be highly adaptive in new environments; factors which increase their chance of survival.
Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TJadapt1.rtf
Direct and Constructivist Theories Of Perception
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This 5 page paper outlines the direct and constructivist theories or perception, considering the similarities and differences and which, if any, may be seen as the superior hypothesis. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEpercep.rtf
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