“When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults” by Edward Myers
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A 3 page analysis and review of Edward Myers’ book “When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdipr.rtf

"Decisions Without Blinders"
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A 3 page review of the article by Max H. Bazerman and Dolly Chugh. Published in the January 1, 2006 edition of Harvard Business Review, this article explores the tendency for humans to ignore factual information when making decisions. This tendency is described by the authors as being a phenomena of "bounded awareness". No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPdecisi.rtf

"Mindfulness" by Ellen J. Langer
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A 5 page paper which discusses how people are often unmindful in reference to Ellen J. Langer's book "Mindfulness." bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAunmind.rtf

"The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Goldhor Lerner
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A 5 page paper which examines Harriet Goldhor Lerner's book, "The Dance of Anger," and illustrates how its contents are applicable to life and psychology. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdance.rtf

A Biography of Erik Erikson
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A 9 page overview of the life and work of one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the twentieth century. This paper traces Erikson’s life from birth to death, noting his major contributions in the theory of human development. Specific attention is paid to Erikson’s eight stages of human development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPeriksn.rtf

A Case Study in Depression
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A 9 page case study in depression. Relates the specifics of a case involving an eighteen year old Caucasian female. The subject is a college student who presently lives in a freshman dorm sharing quarters with one roommate. Treatment options are explored and cognitive therapy identified as being the most promising. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPswCase.rtf

A Comparison Between Needs Based and Process Based Motivation Theories
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This 5 page paper looks at the differences between needs based theories and process based theories, including the theories or Maslow, Vroom and Adams, discussing whether the processes and needs are substantially different or complimentary to each other. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEmotthe.rtf

A Comparison of Developmental Psychologists Piaget and Vygotsky
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This 4 page paper examines the two theorists' points of view in terms of cognitive development. There is a focus on the developmental time frame of infancy through early childhood. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA436dev.rtf

A Comparison Of Piaget And Vygotsky
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. Piaget argued that children must progress through a series of age-related stages. Vygotsky's primary focus was on the social interaction that led to development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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