Autism
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This 5 page paper provides a general overview of autism. The essay includes: description of the condition; DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis; a discussion of causes; incidence; intervention approaches; prognosis; and hope for the future. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Autism
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of autism, including the current theories regarding its cause. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Avoidant Attachment & Depression
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A 5 page research paper that examines empirical research relative to the affect of avoidant attachment on female behavior in later life. This examination of empirical research focuses on the possible connection between avoidant attachment in infancy and early childhood and depression for women in later life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Axline's Dibs And Rogerian Theory
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This 5 page paper explores the book, Dibs: In Search Of Self by Virginia Axline in terms of Rogerian and Gestalt theory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Barbara Kingsolver's "Pigs in Heaven"
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This 12 page paper provides one view of the character of Turtle in Barbara Kingsolver's "Pigs in Heaven". This paper applies Freud's Ego Defense to an understanding of Turtle. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Behavior Assessment System For Children 2nd Edition
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5 pages in length. The Behavior Assessment System for Children 2nd Edition (BASC-2) measures emotions and behaviors in individuals between the ages of two and college by way of a 10-20 minute test for Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) and Parent Rating Scales (PRS), 30 minutes for Self-Report of Personality (SRP). The findings represent a combination of these three components – parent, teacher and self – in order to produce a comprehensive, holistic outcome. Bibliography lists 6 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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Behavior Management - Case Study
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A 10 page paper. The paper begins with the behavior to be changed in a five-year-old boy. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning is explained because it is the foundation for behavior change programs. The steps for diagnosing the problem behavior are explained. A plan is then proposed to change the boy's behavior at home. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Behavior Modification in Youth Populations
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a selected behavior and considers both on-task behaviors and off-task behaviors as they relate to a behavior modification plan. This paper outlines the identification of target behaviors and the consequences of maintaining particular behaviors relative to an assessment process. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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