Assessment of a 6 Year-old Child
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15 pages worth of observations relating to a 6 year old boy. The writer was studying child psychology and took notes on the child's naturalistic socialization, ability to interact & more. An interview with the boy's mother is included and the paper concludes with assessments based upon common knowledge and 4 supplemental articles cited in bibliography. It is concluded that the child has adjusted quite well from a psycho-social perspective.
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Assessment Of Aggressive Behavior In Preschool
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A 7 page paper that begins with a report of one study conducted in Spain where aggression and coping strategies were investigated. The assessment used was the Coping Strategies process developed by Kochenderfer and Ladd. Following the description of how the assessment was used, the writer discusses in which settings this assessment could be used, why it should be used in preschool, what else needs to be considered and if there are any ethical issues involved. The next part of the paper presents a guide for teachers using this particular technique, including how to use it and how to report the results to parents. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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At-Risk Children: Building Confidence And Ego
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6 pages in length. Myriad theories and approaches are applied on a daily basis to encourage the development of ego and self-confidence in at-risk children, defined as those who suffer from deep-rooted emotional issues that typically stem from a poor upbringing. Medical technology notwithstanding, going back to the basics of psychology illustrates how sometimes the simplest of applications are the ones that work best, with particular emphasis upon the intrinsic value of exercise and animals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Attachment and Separation in Abused and Neglected Children with Attachment Disorders
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the current literature on this topic. Startling reports indicate a verifiable rise in the incidents of child abuse over the past decade. In 1985, the number of suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect topped 1.9 million cases; by 1994, over 3.1 million children were reportedly abused. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Attachment Theory
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Attachment theory, although relatively new within the field of psychology, has become the basis for understanding the relationship between an infant and those around him or her, especially in terms of the primary caregiver, generally considered to be the mother. This 5 page paper explores the parent, child attachment according to attachment theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Attachment Theory
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A 5 page research paper/essay that offers a hypothetical guide to a student asking for advice on how to discuss a psychological theory in reference to the student’s life. The writer discusses the basic principles of attachment theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Attachment Theory & Carl Rogers
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A 4 page research paper that discuses these topics. Carl Rogers is one of the leading psychologists of the twentieth century. His therapeutic approach has been highly influential and can be seen as still applicable and relevant in work of psychologists who came after Rogers. The following examination, first of all, summarizes Rogers' theory of personality development and therapeutic approach and then discusses how it relates and connects to the attachment theory of James Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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The job of teacher is inclusive of a number of diverse variables that are ever evolving and in need of individualization to each student. This 10 page paper presents a study with the hypothesis: teachers can be influential in the detection and treatment of ADHD as well as providing effective teaching strategies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Attention Deficit Disorders
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A 4 page paper which provides a general overview of attention deficit disorders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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