Essays and Research Papers on Abnormal Psychology

This 6-page paper discusses general intervention strategies concerning the treatment of anorexia among teenage girls. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper has four sections. The first discusses Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics. The second discusses antidepressants. The writer discusses depression versus bipolar and finally comments on ethical issues associated with psychotropic medication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of sociobiology. This view of criminology is contrasted against biological and psychological theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that responds to specific material provided by the student. Comments are provided about a paper on bipolar and depression disorders and the increase in prescribing psychotropic drugs to children. The writer also comments on antipsychotic drugs in general. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper offers a personal reflection of feelings and grief following the diagnosis of autism in a child. The paper includes literature on issues like grief process and depression and integrates the person’s own feelings and reactions. The essay includes comments on God and faith. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses different issues beginning with the strengths and weaknesses of the DSM, alternative diagnostic processes, differential diagnosis, impact of culture, substance abuse, dual diagnosis challenges, schizophrenia and the effects of deinstitutionalization. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the impact media images have on self-perception, body-satisfaction and eating disorders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Environmental influences play a significant role in the overall manner by which people develop, not only during their formative younger years but also in other stages of growth throughout the entire lifespan. These external influences can mean the difference between psychological, sociological and biological wellbeing if the stimulus is ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the analysis of a disorganized schizophrenic and his symptoms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of domestic violence issues including causes, etiology and treatment options. This paper relates several methods of counseling and includes a case study. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses the benefits of attending a professional psychological convention or conference. The ABCT (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies) is used as an example. The paper concludes with comments regarding a dissertation topic, training parents of autistic children in ABA. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses a number of issues and topics within psychopharmacology. Sections include anxiety disorders, insomnia, anxiolytic and hypnotic medications and alternatives, ethics, and special populations. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the postmodern approach to research including assumptions. The paper comments on conducting a postmodern study on depression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper. Biological factors have been suspected of causing criminal behaviors off and on for a century. While the early theories have been discounted, the most recent research in genetics has brought the issue to the forefront again. One conclusion of recent research is that there is no ‘crime gene’ but ...

A 12 page paper that explains and discusses cognitive behavior therapy and then reports numerous studies to support the efficacy of this type of therapy when treating patients with bulimia nervosa. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that explores psychological disorders. Different categories of disorders are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of parricide. Cases of parricide driven by psychopathy rather than abuse are explored. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 9 page research paper that summarizes and discusses studies that pertain to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and the treatment of schizophrenia. In the conclusions section, the writer argues that the studies reviewed support the position that CBT is an effective treatment modality for schizophrenic clients. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses different types of anti-social behaviors, including major disorders such as OCD. The paper discusses the links between anti-social behaviors and criminality and comments on preventing criminality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper that is in two parts. The first part describes symptoms and aspects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while the second part discusses trauma more generally, describing its negative effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of abnormal behavior. The relevancy of cultural norms to abnormal behavior is explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper that discusses several issues including: use of herbal medicine and complementary medicine to treat depression and anxiety, psychologists prescribing medication and a personal reflection of the psychopharmacology course. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 6 page research paper presents a concept analysis on self-harm. The topics of antecedent and consequences, definitions, and model, borderline, related and contrary cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page research paper offers an overview of recently research that pertains to Asperger Syndrome (AS). The writer offers discussion and observations after presenting a literature review. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the changing views of mental illness and abnormal behaviors over time. This paper considers how different societal constructs determine the views of mental illness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.