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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.
Filename: PGpivyg.wps

A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPanorx2.wps

A Critical Analysis of Cognitive Dissonance Theory
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An 8 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the principles of Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and also critiques the theory based on the criteria for theories and the current debates regarding its applicability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cogdiss2.wps

A Family Analysis of Potok's The Chosen
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This 9 page paper looks at family systems and family relationships in Chaim Potok's well known work. A detailed analysis of each family in the work--the Saunders and the Malters--are outlined and evaluated. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA319Pot.rtf

A Five-Axis Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation
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This 6 page report discusses the five-axis diagnosis and recommended medication for a 47-year-old white man with chronic fatigue, high blood sugar, and no family history of depression who feels like he is having a mid-life crisis. Emphasis is made regarding the comprehensive nature of a five-axis diagnosis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BW5axis.rtf

A History of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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This 6 page paper examines this umbrella of cognitive theories. Various ideas from Beck, Ellis and others are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA508CBT.rtf

A Look at Genetic Enhancement
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A 9 page paper that examines the possibility of a future that allows parents to utilize the science of genetic enhancement in order to insure that their children will be born with enhanced intelligence and attractive physical features. The benefits of this procedure are listed as well as the main objections of those who oppose this science on moral, ethical, and religious grounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCGenetc.wps

A Look at Personality Theory
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This 5 page paper examines a variety of questions concerning personality. Various theorists are mentioned as personality is explored. Whether or not personality can be considered a science is discussed and an example is given about how the human being matures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA546per.rtf

A Look at Piaget's Theories in Developmental Psychology
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This 7 page paper focuses on Piaget but also looks at other schools of thought in psychology. The stages provided by this well known theorist are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA420Psy.rtf