Essays and Research Papers on Child Psychology

This 6-page paper is an analysis of the study, "Drawing Out Children's False Memories," which determined if encouraging children to prepare drawings to remmeber events actually creates false memories.

A 5 page paper which discusses the position of the youngest and the oldest child in a family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. Children have no fewer rights than their adult counterparts; as such, it is extremely critical that their rights are kept separate and apart from their parents' emotional stability. That intervention – both legal and emotional - has become a critical component in addressing the prevalence of child abuse speaks ...

This 3 page paper discusses and compares the differences between grief patterns of adults and children. Suggestions for research included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on elective mutism in children, its causes and potential treatments. The paper also discusses how elective mutism manifests itself in children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the problem that some children have who are either in foster care, or wards of the state, in respect to forming attachments. Relevant literature is reviewed but the paper suggests that more research needs to be done on this topic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines environmental influences that promote positive emotional and psychosocial development in 7 to 11 year olds. The developmental stage is discussed along with positive forces in families, peer groups and school situations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...

This 13 page paper examines the pros and cons of transracial adoption, specifically relating to African Americans and Hispanics. Furthermore, this paper examines the opposition of groups such as the National Black Social Workers who believe that such adoptions represent genocide of the balck race. Statistics are included in this report to illustrate ...

This 5 page paper examines the differences between functional and dysfunctional families. Furthermore, this paper highlights the importance of overcoming obstacles created within the dysfunctional family framework. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the case of Michael. Michael will only go to sleep with his mother, either in his own bed or in his parents bed. The paper looks at how the parents can get Michael to sleep in his own bed alone. The plan gives a sudden and a gradual option fro ...

A 4 page discussion of the problems we are facing in relation to violence. While a number of theories have been proposed to explain the increase in violence, one of the more interesting relates to the impact violence on television has on our nation's children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the influence of the very young child's environment. Nature versus Nuture debate is examined, cognitive development and major theories offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 20 page paper is an in-depth look a the case of Little Hans, a case that concerned a five year old boy who developed a phobia of large animals, especially horses. The paper looks at the background and history of Hans, with his sexual development and interest in his "widdler", the castration anxiety, ...

A 4 page paper which argues that boys may well take longer to potty train than girls. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the behavioral characteristics of the child who likes to start fires. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes Truddi Chase’s “When Rabbit Howls” and discusses its relevancy to psychiatric nursing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page comparison of child rearing practices. While the traditional Israel Kibbutz emphasized the importance of communal child rearing, in the modern kibbutz the Children’s House no longer exists. Children now live with their families and, consequently, their lives have evolved to center around the family rather than the community. It ...

This 5 page report discusses the background, causes, effects, and treatments of Social Anxiety Disorder or SAD (also known as "social phobia") during childhood through adolescence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the influences that determine how and why a person, from adolescence to young adulthood develops the relationships he or she does with peers, teachers, authority figures and even potential love interests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the childhood cognitive development theory of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. Piaget showed conclusively what parents have always known, which is that children do not think in the same manner as adults. His studies on the origin and nature of childhood cognitive development profoundly impacted both childcare and educational ...

A paper which looks at children with behavioural disorders in relation to the school environment, with reference to the way in which such children should be assessed and the reasons why they underachieve in school.

This 3 page paper provides an overview and critique of the video about human behavior. The temperament of infants and toddlers is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the importance of early intervention and treatment consisting of medication and therapy in children with ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 3-7% of school children and overall it has been estimated that in the U.S. alone, 8 to 15 million Americans suffer from ADD. ADHD ...

A 6 page paper which examines how the so-called Oedipus Complex or a child’s sexual desire for the mother may be the symptoms of family dysfunction, and combines a textual reading with personal observation commentary and expert analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.