Autism: How Developmental Psychology Can Inform Practice
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6 pages in length. Developmental psychology has long served to bridge the gap between knowledge and application when certain aspects of both are missing from a strictly medical perspective. Better understanding how to attain the right fit between autistic children and their individual abilities to learn, communicate and develop interpersonal skills has been magnified through such psychological concepts as theory of mind, executive dysfunction, central coherence and early transactions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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BARON-COHEN, MALE BRAIN AND AUTISM
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This 9-page paper deals with Simon Baron-Cohen's theories of autism and "male-wired brain." The paper discusses the theories, defines autism and then points out what the critics are saying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Basics of the Insanity Defense
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10 pages. This paper explains some theories of the insanity defense used in a court of law, including the first use of the insanity defense, some cases that actually used the insanity defense, and personal opinions regarding the use of the insanity defense. Note to student: This model paper gives the facts and findings of the pertinent research, but the personal opinions of the insanity defense is one the student will want to include based on his or her own feelings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Beck Depression Invetory
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A 4 page research paper that offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory. The writer draws on the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook to offer reviews and discussions of this psychometric instrument's reliability and validity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Behavior Disorders In Children
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This 7 page paper begins with the DSM-IV definition of disruptive behavior disorders and then discusses the three groups of disorders: conduct disorder (CD), opposition defiant disorder (ODD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Each is discussed in terms of incidence, symptoms, causes and treatment interventions. Also included are comments regarding the costs of these disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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This 3 page paper gives an overview of several different behavioral disorders including definition, treatment, current research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Benefits And Challenges Of Developing A Therapeutic Relationship With Clients With A Mental Illness
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4 pages in length. Developing therapeutic relationships with clients is a critical component to proper and appropriate counseling. That no two clients are treated in exactly the same manner illustrates the importance of establishing such a relationship so the therapist is able to gain the client's trust and, therefore, facilitate healing. When clients have a mental illness, however, the existence of therapeutic relationships can become a double-edged sword. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Betrayal and Suicide
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A 3 page paper which examines when betraying a friend is acceptable if they have threatened suicide. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Bipolar Disorder
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A 3 page overview of Bipolar Disorder. The author distinguishes between Bipolar Disorder I (unipolar) and Bipolar Disorder II. Bipolar II is more commonly associated with mania and more difficult to treat than Bipolar I. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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