Direct and Constructivist Theories Of Perception
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This 5 page paper outlines the direct and constructivist theories or perception, considering the similarities and differences and which, if any, may be seen as the superior hypothesis. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Donald Kiesler and Outcome Studies in Psychotherapy
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This 5 page report discusses the work of Donald Kiesler in psychotherapy research. Kiesler points out that work in personality theory that is derived from the variety of interpersonal circles inventories is supportive of many of the personality theories that drive integrative models of psychotherapy. He also referred to research that does not recognize the importance of such numerous factors as the “myth of uniformity.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dream Analysis And Free Association
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This 5 page paper addresses two techniques in psychoanalysis. The writer begins by presenting a dream scenario as presented by a client and how the clinician might react and interpret the components of the dream. The second scenario is a free association session with the client's comments and how the clinician may break down the comments and interpret the thoughts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dream Interpretation: Alfred Adler, Sigmund Freud And Carl Jung
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15 pages in length. The notion of dreams and their elusive meaning has long intrigued those who have tried to unlock the mystery behind man's sleeping world. Adler, Jung and Freud represent well-rounded – albeit sometimes conflicting - perspectives of how and why dreams infiltrate the human mind during slumber, all of which have stood the test of time. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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Dream Theories -- Comparing Freud, Hobson, and McCarley
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This 6 page report discusses: Sigmund Freud’s interpretation, assumptions, and beliefs about dreams; Allan Hobson’s objections to Freud’s findings and his research into various pathways that lead from conscious to unconscious states; and, Robert McCarley’s vast amount of research and writing on the activity of the brain, especially in terms of physiological linkages that exist between consciousness and extreme mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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DSM-IV-TR Changes For Clinical Depression
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An 8 page paper that begins by explaining what the DSM is and what the TR revision was about. This introduction to the DSM explains the five axes of the manual. DSM criteria for depression are presented, which is followed by a discussion of the incidence of the condition. The writer takes issue and charges over-diagnosis. The essay ends with recommended changes for the diagnostic criteria. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Eastern and western approaches to personality
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A six page paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the western perspective on personality theory and the eastern. The paper focuses particularly on Jungian and gestalt theories as compared to Buddhism. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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Eclectic Functionalism In Counseling
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A 3 page paper that discusses the origination of functionalism, the eclectic nature of this theory and the major beliefs of functionalism. The writer ends with personal comments regarding the usefulness of this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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EMDR therapy
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A paper which looks at the development and use of EMDR therapy, and at the studies which have been carried out on patients with post traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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