Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theories
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This 8 page paper discusses different issues related to Erikson's psychosocial theories. The paper does not explain the 8 stages of development. Instead, the writer explores Erikson's philosophy, themes found in his stages, testing or validating the accuracy of the theoretical assumptions, how the theory, i.e., psychosocial stages might be used professionally and a report on the development of an Inventory to rate ego strength. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theories

Erik Erikson: Biography and Theory
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20 pages in length. Erik Homberger Erikson, born near Frankfort, Germany in 1902, was the son of Danish parents whose collective aspirations amounted to a tremendous impact upon better understanding human behavior. The foundation of Erikson's prolific influence upon mankind's developmental activities began in an unconventional manner by virtue of art and language courses when one might readily expect him to be immersed within the bounty of science studies more indicative of his ultimate contributions. His distaste for conventional education compelled him to glean a more worldly instruction as only life experiences can provide; as such, he eschewed formal schooling and went to Europe. Erikson's intersection with psychology arrived when he began as an art instructor for American children whose parents traveled to obtain Freud's enlightenment in Vienna. From there he attended the Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute, which led the way for his entrance into America and ultimate status as the first child analyst of Boston; a position at Harvard Medical School soon followed with others at Berkeley, Yale and the Menninger Foundation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Erik Erikson: Biography and Theory

Erikson and Freud
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the theories of Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Erikson and Freud

Erikson v. Freud
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A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the theories of personality development formulated by Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson, pioneers in psychology. The writer summarizes their theories and then focuses on how each man regarded the nature versus nurture debate and moral development. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Erikson v. Freud

Erikson's Developmental Stages
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of the stages found in Erikson's well known paradigm. Attention is paid to meeting physical, social and emotional needs at each phase of life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Erikson's Developmental Stages

Ethical Issues For Psychologists
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For this 9 page paper, the writer was asked to create and discuss issues that could be viewed as a violation of the six principles of the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The writer begins by listing those principles for the most recent edition and the 1992 version and also by citing the APA that states these principles are aspirational goals. The writer then reports brief descriptions of issues that could be perceived as violating those principles and what the psychologist who observes the issue should do about it. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Ethical Issues For Psychologists

Ethics in Psychotherapy
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A 20 page paper. This paper is a modification of PGthfrn.rtf. This research paper includes court cases in which therapists have been charged with misconduct, often breach of confidentiality. Additionally, this paper includes a section on repressed memory therapy and the damage it has caused. Ethics or lack thereof are interspersed throughout the paper. Tutorial comments are also included. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Paper Title: Ethics in Psychotherapy

Experimental and psychodynamic approaches to the study of groups
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A paper which considers the advantages and disadvantages of two approaches to the study of groups, within the context of social psychology, and concludes that there are valid reasons for the employment of both methodologies. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Paper Title: Experimental and psychodynamic approaches to the study of groups

Factors Influencing Personality
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A 5 page analysis of the many factors which can influence personality and the degree to which personality either stays stable or varies over time. While there is undoubtedly a connection between genetics and personality, a far more important determinant is culture and the manner and degree to which an individual interacts with others. It can be proposed, in fact, that the degree to which an individual’s personality changes over time is determined by such factors as social interaction, experiences, and sometimes even disease or the use of drugs or alcohol. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Factors Influencing Personality

FALSE MEMORIES
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This 4-page paper offers a discussion of false memories, in other words, memories "suggested" by psychological and therapeutic professionals, rather than the real memories that might have occurred. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: FALSE MEMORIES

FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS AND COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS
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This 8-page paper is a summary on Love's Hidden Symmetry by Bert Hellinger. The essay discusses Hellinger's theories, than compares those theories with the collective unconscious theory, as introduced by Carl Jung. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS AND COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS

Forensic Psychology
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A 10 page discussion of the history and evolution of forensic psychology. Details the arenas within which this discipline is active, emphasizing its importance in practically every aspect of law enforcement and the judicial process. Maintains that while the field has evolved to incorporate detailed criteria and procedures, there is a high probability of variation as to the opinion and recommendation of any two forensic psychologists. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Forensic Psychology

Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of forgiveness and reconciliation for two warring factions of a fictional country, Kundu. This paper outlines the theories put forth by two psychologists, who relate the need for the goal of reconciliation in inciting forgiveness. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Four Varied Psychological Topics
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This 14 page paper addresses four diverse topics. The first is perceptual systems and how we might avoid misinterpretation. An example is provided. The second is a brief discussion of Freud's and Hobson's dream interpretation theories. A 'dream' is recounted with the writer discussing how each theorist might interpret it. The third topic is creativity and intelligence. Each is first briefly defined. The discussion then centers on how creative thinking and brainstorming might be used to solve a problem. The fourth topic is Maslow's Peak Experience. His hierarchy is identified with a longer description of the self-actualized person. An example of a peak experience is reported. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: Four Varied Psychological Topics

Frankl's Man's Search For Meaning
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This 5 page paper explores the meaning of the phrase, He who has a 'why' to live can bear almost any 'how'" from the perspective of Victor Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: Frankl's Man's Search For Meaning

Freud & Jung / The Conscious & The Unconscious
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A 10 page paper discussing the differences between the theories of Freud and Jung as they relate to the conscious and unconscious. The writer takes the position that Freud's are easier to understand but that does not make them more valid than Jung's. The writer also reports recent work that supports both theorists concepts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud & Jung / The Conscious & The Unconscious

Freud & Rogers on "Hidden" Personality
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A 4 pages research paper that discusses the personality theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers, relative to the part of personality that each theorist felt was "hidden," or suppressed. The writer argues that Freud sees human personality as a construct that is built atop basic instinctual behavior that has to be controlled, with personality resulting from compromises that are made between instinctual urges and social demands. Rogers feels that personality, that is, the "self," results from interactions between the person as an organism and the environment, with the individual motivated by a drive toward personal actualization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud & Rogers on "Hidden" Personality

Freud -- The Interpretation of Dreams
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This 5 page paper discusses this historic and ground-breaking book by Freud. The writer provides specific examples of dreams Freud considered to be typical as well as a brief list of symbolic objects found in dreams and what they mean.
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Paper Title: Freud -- The Interpretation of Dreams

Freud : The Costs of Civilization
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A 5 page paper which looks at the costs of civilization according to Freud’s Civilization and its Discontents. Topics include Eros and the Death Instinct, id, ego and superego, and the phenomenon of oceanic feeling. Bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud : The Costs of Civilization

Freud and Disease
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A 7 page discussion of Sigmund Freud's views on mental illness. Encapsulates his belief that the outward manifestation of all mental illness revolves around our inner savagery or repressed sexuality. Contrasts this belief with the modern belief that mental illness is a biochemical malfunction and addresses the question as to whether disease has a function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud and Disease

Freud And Dream Interpretation
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5 pages in length. In "Interpretation of Dreams," Sigmund Freud suggests many revolutionary theories that later become the cornerstone of his fundamental principles. Of all the issues addressed in his book, one of the most significant comes in the form of inquiries: What is mind? Do we have completely control of our actions? Do we really know ourselves? After posing these questions, the author turns his attention toward a more philosophical concern wondering that if we cannot even control our actions, are we still responsible for what transpires? Freud is effective in validating that the moral nature of man persists even in dreams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud And Dream Interpretation

Freud and Fun
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(5 pp) According to Boynton (2000) Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis has been challenged and revised from the moment it was conceived. What, we might now read as outrageous fiction, has become the fodder of light-night talk shows which perhaps is damning enough. This discussion will focus on some of Freud's creative ideas concerning the human psyche, and see where they stand today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud and Fun

Freud and Human Nature.
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(5 pp) according to Freud (1930) human nature is "the struggle between Eros and Death, between the instinct of life and the instinct of destruction, as it works itself out in the human species. This struggle is what all life essentially consists of, and the evolution of civilization may therefore be described as the struggle for life of the human species. He adds that the sense of guilt is the most important problem in the development of civilization’ and that ‘the price we pay for our advance in civilization is a loss of happiness through the heightening of the sense of guilt’ Personal responses to this statement are given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Freud and Human Nature.

Freud and Jung
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents" and Jung's "The Undiscovered Self." No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Freud and Jung

FREUD AND LIFE SPANS
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This paper examines Freud's theories on life spans, and how they pertain to development of the child into a human being. Freud postulated the theory that intervention with any of the life spans could mean problems as an adult. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: FREUD AND LIFE SPANS

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