Essays and Research Papers on Abnormal Psychology

This 3 page paper explains this illness, including the symptoms. The paper includes information from an actual patient and what she lived through. Possible causes are reported. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The mind and body do not work independently of each other but rather reflect a synergistic union that depends upon the health of each entity to fortify the connect. When the body is not receiving appropriate nutrition for proper development, the brain - one of the largest and most ...

This 3 page paper discusses some of the psychological probems that are presented in a fictional account about a young man named Glen. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. Each of the identified disorders is defined with the types within that category. The writer comments on symptoms for some of the disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the physical and psychological impact of 9/11 on those who were first on the scene. It also mentions how rescue operations have changed because of the attack. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

4 pages in length. Patients who present with clinical symptoms of a condition or disease that do not correlate with standard protocol for diagnosing these incidents are considered to have conversion disorder, a situation whereby psychological burdens manifest themselves in the form of physical ailments. At issue is definitively knowing when a patient ...

This 3-page paper examines major depression and the symptoms associated with the disorder. There are 3 sources cited.

11 pages in length. The essential underpinning of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a discussion that involves the overall concepts of life's purpose and meaning, a dialogue that focuses upon compensating for opposites such as balance/imbalance, thesis/antithesis (Marra, 2005). It also incorporates the painful components of conflict and opposition inasmuch as "the needs ...

A 6 page research paper that contrasts the mental disorders of Paranoia and Schizophrenia. Diagnoses of mental disorders, as standardized by the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), distinguished between Schizoid Personality Disorder and Paranoid Personality Disorder, yet these two diagnoses have very similar symptoms. This brings up the question of ...

3 pages in length. Pharmacotherapy is all too often the first and more than likely only treatment approach prescribed for bipolar patients, a reality this study's authors show as only partially effective in reaching the goal of recovery. To depend solely upon the limited medicinal benefit when addressing the often debilitating impact of ...

This 4 page paper explores the definition of mental illness, who should decide on it, and what it means to be “normal.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses this condition: characteristics of OCD, examples, diagnosis, incidence, and treatment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses OCD, its symptoms, treatment, and how non-sufferers view those who admit to having the disease. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the relationships between Deborah and Dr. Fried. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses human development and socialization, and the impact of bipolar disorder on these topics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes Crazy by Pete Earley. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Some people are better equipped to handle the daily inquisition and interruption of privacy that accompanies celebrity status; in fact, there are those who actually thrive upon the unrelenting attention. Princess Diana was not one of these types of individuals, a reality that was punctuated by her ongoing struggle ...

This 4 page paper explores numerous psychological disorders as they relate to their multi-axial classification. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This five-page-paper discusses and explores the current plight of the mentally ill homeless population. It opens with suggested research about the needed support system for this growing population and lists the benefits for society in providing this support. Four sources are listed.

An 18 page paper. The sections of the paper include: introduction, definition, causes, statistics, diagnostics methods, symptoms, behaviors, treatments and interventions. The paper ends with an analysis and future trends in research. Bibliography lists 22 sources.

A 5 page paper. Much more attention has been paid to the psychosocial effects of bipolar than to the cognitive effects. This essay discusses research about how bipolar affects cognitive functioning even when the patient is in remission. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 26 page paper responds to several questions and concludes with a 17 page essay on schizophrenia. The questions include discussions of the ethics of prescribing medications to children, psychological interventions with children, the biopsychosocial model, the diathesis stress model, and what the student learned in the course. Bibliography lists 30 sources. PGdsc6sc.rtf

4 pages in length. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is to alleviate the stigma and struggle associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Daily life can be quite a struggle for adults and children who live with this disorder inasmuch as their ability to ...

This 6 page paper reviews the literature to discern links between a child being abused and their later developing bipolar disorder. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of this mental illness. Criteria for diagnosis is reported as are the different types of schizophrenia. The writer considers the biological, emotional, cognitive and components of this disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.