Comparison of Research Approaches / Family Psychology
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A 5 page paper discussing the method in which four researchers have approached the issue of family cohesiveness and its effect on the children of the family. Most of the studies reviewed revolve in some way around previously established models, and one was little more than a basic literature review of previously published work. Because the focus of each of the others was that of attitudes and feelings, the researchers were unable to employ definite measures of specific qualities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Famre.wps

Conduct Disorder: A Review of the Literature and a Proposed Study
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A 17 page overview of conduct disorder. This paper relates that the author's own childhood experiences cemented their interest in this disorder. A detailed review of five articles is provided as is a proposal for additional research. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Conduct Disorder: The Cognitive/Behavioral Approach of Alan E. Kazdin
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A 10 page discussion of the psychosocial condition labeled 'conduct disorder'. Defines the condition using DSM IV criteria and the work of researcher Alan E. Kazdin. Distinguishes between conduct disorder and commonly confused conditions such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. Points out both the strengths and weaknesses of Kazdin's work, emphasizing the applicability of Kazdin's suggested interventional method of involving parent and community in the prevention of conduct disorder. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Conflict Resolution Among Toddlers and Preschool Aged Children
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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of conflict resolution as it applies to very young children. For the most part, it appears as though most adults do whatever they can to stop any conflicts that toddlers and young children might have. This is predominantly due to the fact that most adults prefer to avoid conflict as well, and as such they are uncomfortable when young children are involved in conflict. The discussion herein revolves around allowing children to experience conflict so as to be better prepared for such conflict that constantly arises in life. Only through experiencing it, and developing skills, can children hope to have good conflict resolution skills in their adult years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAtoddler.wps

Connection Between Child Sexual Abuse & Dissociative Identity Disorder
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A 65 page dissertation that outlines the history and causative factors related to dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a focus on childhood sexual trauma. This research study focuses on the treatment of sexual adjustment as an outcome of the research provided. Bibliography lists 43 sources.
Filename: Dissid.wps

Corporal Punishment
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A 5 page essay discussing the pro's and cons of corporal punishment. The debate about the use of corporal punishment, i.e., spankings, by parents as a form of discipline has rages for thirty years. Studies and opinions on both sides of the issue are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Corporal Punishment / Its Effect on Child Development
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4 pages. An overview of the choices in child punishment and a review of the effects of physical punishment. Concludes that such punishment is not only counterproductive but potentially harmful. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Corporal Punishment / Pros and Cons
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An 11 page paper that presents the arguments regarding the use of corporal punishment. This paper focuses on the negative psychological impacts and suggests a number of options to this kind of action. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Counseling Minors And Confidentiality
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A 7 page paper that addresses the issue of confidentiality when licensed professional counselors are counseling minors. There is a dearth of literature that deals with the topic of confidentiality when counseling minors outside of the school setting. Neither the Code of Ethics for the American Psychological Association nor the Code of Ethics for the American Counseling Association address this issue specifically. What little literature that could be found is discussed in this essay. The writer comments on the APA and ACA Code of Ethics. The issue of privilege is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Crime in the Making
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A Critical Essay: 5 pages. This paper gives a broad overview of the book Crime in the Making by Robert Sampson and John Laub. Gives an eye-opening look at what starts children on the path to crime. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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D.H Winnicott And Melanie Klein: Psychoanalysis Of Children
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27 pages in length. Winnicott (1960) and Klein (1932) share many of the same philosophies when it comes to the manner by which children's psyches are molded during childhood; however, they also stand apart in some very fundamental ways, as well. Winnicott (1960) borrows from Klein's (1932) theories when postulating his Object Relations Theory, building upon its tenets in order to point out the need for a 'good-enough mother' to see her child through what he calls the "psychic space between the mother and infant" (Robbins 1999a). In short, the mother does not need to be perfect, just good enough to answer the inherent needs and demands of her infant. Klein (1932), by comparison, fashions an inherent connection between the way in which children strive to cope within an oftentimes challenging existence and the behavior of psychotic adults. This truth behind such a correlation, while seemingly far removed from each other, is brought to light by Klein's (1932) assertion that adults never really release the emotional trauma they go through as children, instead calling it forth in times of coping and paranoid/depressive anxiety. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: TLCPsychCh.rtf

Dave Pelzer/ A Child called 'It'
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A 5 page research paper that focuses on Dave Pelzer's autobiographical account of a tortured childhood, A Child called 'It'. In examining this book, the writer first looks at how Pelzer's account fits in with current theory relating to family violence. Then, the writer addresses the factor in society that she would change in order to aid in preventing child abuse, and, finally, she describes her reaction to the book. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dealing with Difficult Personalities
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A 6 page analysis of the Florence Littauer book, How to Get Along with Difficult People that gives a comprehensive overview of this work. Littauer uses the four personality classifications described by Hippocrates and applies to them recognizable modern characters that one might meet at church. Although written as a popular work, the writer argues that recent research tends to substantiate Littauer's categories and observations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Diffpers.rtf

Depression and Suicide: The Youngest Victims
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A 9 page overview of two extremely alarming phenomena: childhood depression and suicide. Concerns regarding the use of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the most widely prescribed drugs for childhood depression, a category that includes fluoxetine (Prozac[R]), fluvoxamine (Luvox[R]), paroxetine (Paxil[R]), and sertraline (Zoloft[R]), are addressed.
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Depression in Children and Adolescents
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This 10 page paper provides recent research in depression in children and adolescents. Depression is discussed specifically for this age category. This is a paper that comes with PowerPoint slides. Speaker notes are included at no additional charge. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA745dep.rtf

Depressive Symptoms and Suicidality Among Physically Abused Children
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An 8 page literature review investigating the psychological impacts of physical child abuse. The author emphasizes that the variables involved in this relationship are numerous and that the literature fails in delineating each of these variables. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPchldSu.rtf

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