Analysis of Catherine Maurice's Autobiographical Book, "Let Me Hear Your Voice"
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A 5 page paper which examines one family's first-hand account of finding appropriate intervention for children with autism, the family's reaction to the diagnosis, factors leading to success or failure, the effectiveness of the treatment, the outcomes for the children, the attitudes about this disability, as well as concerns for the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Analysis of Personality:
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This 7 page paper dicusses personality according to 3 operationally defined constructs. Furthermore, these constructs are analyzed in terms of behaviorist, humanist, and existential theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Analysis of Sher’s “Psychological characteristics of children of alcoholics”
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This is a 5 page reaction paper to Kenneth Sher’s article “Psychological characteristics of children of alcoholics” (1997). In a analysis of Kenneth Sher’s article “Psychological characteristics of children of alcoholics” (1997), a good description of historical studies and categorizations can be found in regards to mental health issues involved in the study of children of alcoholics (COAs). In his article, Sher comments that despite the growing research in the area, results have been inconclusive and inconsistent and with examination of other research studies this claim has been found to be correct. Because of these inconsistencies, Sher basically does not try and tackle the controversial area of cause and effect of psychological characteristics in COAs but rather decides to adequately describe consistent characteristics found in COAs such as anxiety, depression and impulsivity among others. What Sher does not do extensively however is look at more of the research in the area which compares COAs psychological characteristic with those of non-COAs. When researchers have done this in more detail in their studies, it would seem that many of these characteristics may not be based on the fact that these are children of alcoholics but in fact that these are children of a negative role model environment and were not taught appropriate methods of coping and support. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Analysis of the Ally McBeal Kiss
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This 8 page paper takes a look at the inner psyche of Ally and Ling of the situation comedy Ally McBeal and what the kiss they shared meant psychologically. Freudian theory is used as well as work done by Nancy Chodorow. Bisexuality in society is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Brothers Charlie and Raymond Babbitt in “Rain Man”
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the relationship between brothers Raymond and Charlie in “Rain Man”. The story “Rain Man” was originally conceived by Barry Morrow and written as a screenplay by Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow for a movie directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman as Raymond and Tom Cruise as Charlie. The novel “Rain Man” was written by Leonore Fleischer and based on the screenplay by Bass and Morrow. Regardless of the source, the story involves the developing relationship between the central characters of brothers Charlie and Raymond. Charlie, a self-obsessed, materialistic car salesman who had long since abandoned a relationship with his father discovers that upon his father’s death the inheritance has been left to a brother he never realized he had, Raymond. Raymond, an autistic savant has been institutionalized since he was a child and considered a threat to the young Charlie. Charlie “kidnaps” Raymond from his institution and the remaining story is based on their growing acceptance and relationship as they drive across the country in six days. The development of both characters is unique but dependent on the growth of the other. Charlie becomes more sensitive to Raymond’s needs eventually realizing that he values the relationship with his brother more so than money. Raymond also lessens the restrictions of his routine only to realize that the brother he once believed he had harmed is allowing him freedom to discover new aspects of himself he never knew were possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Analysis of “Opening Up” by James Pennebaker
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A 6 page paper which examines 4 different aspects of James Pennebaker’s “Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions.” No additional sources cited.
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Analytical Business Paper: Emotions and Leadership
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(5 pp)This article proposes that emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and manage moods and emotions in the self and others, contributes to effective leadership in organizations. Four major aspects of emotional intelligence: 1) the appraisal and expression of emotion, 2) the use of emotion to enhance cognitive processes and decision-making, 3) knowledge about emotions, and 4) management of emotions, are described. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Analyzing and Diagnosing Mental Disorders Using the Case Studies Of Margery Kempe and Elizabeth Perkins Gilman in Rebecca Shannonhouse’s “Out of Her Mind”
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the specific illnesses and symptoms experienced by these young mothers, the impact on these women and others, offers historical perspective, and provides a complete DSM-IV five-axes diagnosis of Margery Kempe. No additional sources are used.
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Anger & Aggression
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This 12 page paper looks at anger and aggression, its manifestations and the impact of punishment and reinforcement on behavior. Media is explored as being a reinforcer of aggression. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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