Developmental Psychology: Research on Adaptation
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This is an 8 page paper discussing research on adaptation in developmental psychology. Within the field of psychology, adaptation describes “the process of change in organisms or species to accommodate to a particular environment, enabling their survival”. From a developmental, biological and sociological level, there are considered to be two main types of adaptive behavior: closed programs which basically are transmitted from generation to generation and remain relatively unchanged; and, open genetic programs which are greatly influenced from environmental factors (Gale, 2001). In addition, adaptation can be discussed in terms of individuals or in terms of how groups adapt to new environments. Often individual adaptation is studied in regards to the biological or physiological components which are carried from generation to generation and largely these factors are inflexible and remain relatively unchanged. However, there are many studies which examine how social or environmental factors can also affect adaptive behavior and increase the survival in new situations. These studies examine the cultural, family and socioeconomic relationships in groups and individuals and indicate that while initially some individuals may not be flexible or adaptive to new environments, positive adaptation factors such as strong culture bonds, strong family relationships and resilience can increase adaptability in individuals suggesting that individuals are flexible and can be highly adaptive in new environments; factors which increase their chance of survival. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Developmental Theories For Personal Development
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20 pages in length. Experiencing life requires much more than merely going through the paces of one's existence; rather, the various developmental stages inherent to personal growth require cognitive awareness in order to achieve a true state of being. Myriad people do not realize the abundant elements that comprise one's personal development, often incorrectly surmising that one's transition from childhood to adolescence, marriage to family and advanced education to career are all a matter of happenstance. This presumption, however, does not reflect the intrinsic responsibilities of external influence upon one's personal development, rendering any single theory devoid of comprehensive function over all individuals. The writer discusses Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, John Dewey's Progressivism Theory and the Development Model of Education. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Deviance as a Catalyst for Social Change
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This 8 page paper analyzes some of the functions of deviance and how the violation of norms actually contributes to social order. Bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Diagnosing & Classifying Schizophrenia
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A 5 page research paper on schizophrenia in which the writer discusses diagnostic criteria using the DSM scale, the problem of varying symptoms, classifications & stages of schizophrenia, etc; Discussion of current research and trends is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Diagnosing and Labeling the Mentally Ill / 18th & 19th Century Views
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An in-depth 12 page research paper on how poorly the mentally-ill were treated during the 18th and w19th centuries when terms such as "loony" and "insane" were common. Some of the ridiculous ideas from those years pertaining to how mental illness was caused are explored as well (i.e., partying, masturbation, criminal activity, etc;). Key historic figures involved in mental health labeling are identified and the writer presents some of the more common atrocities known to be found in the asylums of yesteryear. Excellent analysis is provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
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This 5 page paper focuses attention on describing and providing criteria for the disorder form the DSM-IV. Treatment options are included. Prevalence of the disease is discussed as well as a tendency for certain populations to be more prone to manic-depression. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the recent developments in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders which include the six types of depression. Most treatments involve a combination of pharmacological and psychological factors but recent studies are investigating the possibility of one day regeneration the destroyed neurons in the brain lost during long periods of depression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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DIBS IN SEARCH OF SELF
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This paper examines Virginia Axline's book Dibs in Search of Self, and also analyzes other psychological theories that tie into the problem that Dibs had. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MTaxline.rtf

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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Disassociative Identity Disorder
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This 11 page paper explores disassociative identity disorder from a dual prospective of cognitive and behavioral aspects. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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