Assessments of the Central Components of Psychology Articles
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the central elements presented in three different articles from psychology journals. This paper considers their statistical components and the presentation of data as they relate to the central topic of each article. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Begley's Wired for Thought
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This 3 page paper evaluates an article provided by a student. The article concerns infants and their development. No bibliography.
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Behavior Therapy And Adolescent Drug Abuse
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This 5 page paper reports five journal articles that discuss the effectiveness of behavior therapy with adolescents using drugs. Behavior therapy, contingency management and family cognitive behavior therapy. Statistical data, when provided in the articles, is included in the essay. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Body Language
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This 8 page paper examines a popular article on the subject in light of two more sophisticated articles. The question at issue pertains to whether or not the popular work holds up under academic scrutiny. Specific aspects of body language are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Book Review of “Procrastination” by Burka and Yuen
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This is a 6 page book review of Burka and Yuen’s 1983 text “Procrastination: Why you do it, What to do about it” which provides an excellent overall review and practical knowledge of the understanding of procrastination and what can be done to overcome it. Many aspects of procrastination are a result of self-esteem and fear of failure, success, separation and attachment among other elements. The authors outline each fear and provide adequate examples from real life and professions useful to the readers who may see themselves in similar situations. Finally, the authors provide some techniques on how to overcome the procrastination cycles which include taking an inventory of consequences, setting and achieving goals, time and organizational management and enlisting support. The text also provides useful schedules and additional resources. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Case Study: Social Work Practice Theories
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A 6 page paper which examines a case study and then discusses what sorts of social work practice theories may be applicable to the case. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Childhood Mental Illnesses
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This 3 page paper discusses two recent articles about ADHD. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Children's Dreams: Journal Article Review
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A 5 page critique of a journal article entitled Children's Dreams by John B. Murray, which is about sleep and dreams. This essay provides a synopsis of the article and then a critique discussing the value of the article as well as the shortcomings of it. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGdrem.doc

Cognitive Processes Relating to Sensation and Perception and How They Affect Thinking
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This 7 page report discusses the fact that thinking, sensation, and perception are intimately linked and yet undeniably distinct from one another. One influences the other but one does not necessarily define the objective reality of the other. One of the most amazing examples is that in which an individual feels a great deal of pain in a leg or an arm that has actually been amputated from the person’s body. Is the sensation or the perception any less real even though that person understands that the limb is no longer part of him or her? However, other examples are equally valid and briefly presented in the paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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