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Forensic Psychology
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A 10 page discussion of the history and evolution of forensic psychology. Details the arenas within which this discipline is active, emphasizing its importance in practically every aspect of law enforcement and the judicial process. Maintains that while the field has evolved to incorporate detailed criteria and procedures, there is a high probability of variation as to the opinion and recommendation of any two forensic psychologists. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcrmPsy.wps

Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of forgiveness and reconciliation for two warring factions of a fictional country, Kundu. This paper outlines the theories put forth by two psychologists, who relate the need for the goal of reconciliation in inciting forgiveness. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MHForgi3.rtf

Four Varied Psychological Topics
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This 14 page paper addresses four diverse topics. The first is perceptual systems and how we might avoid misinterpretation. An example is provided. The second is a brief discussion of Freud's and Hobson's dream interpretation theories. A 'dream' is recounted with the writer discussing how each theorist might interpret it. The third topic is creativity and intelligence. Each is first briefly defined. The discussion then centers on how creative thinking and brainstorming might be used to solve a problem. The fourth topic is Maslow's Peak Experience. His hierarchy is identified with a longer description of the self-actualized person. An example of a peak experience is reported. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PG4psych4.rtf

Frankl's Man's Search For Meaning
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This 5 page paper explores the meaning of the phrase, He who has a 'why' to live can bear almost any 'how'" from the perspective of Victor Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTfrankl.wps

Freud & Jung / The Conscious & The Unconscious
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A 10 page paper discussing the differences between the theories of Freud and Jung as they relate to the conscious and unconscious. The writer takes the position that Freud's are easier to understand but that does not make them more valid than Jung's. The writer also reports recent work that supports both theorists concepts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Conscio.wps

Freud & Rogers on "Hidden" Personality
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A 4 pages research paper that discusses the personality theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers, relative to the part of personality that each theorist felt was "hidden," or suppressed. The writer argues that Freud sees human personality as a construct that is built atop basic instinctual behavior that has to be controlled, with personality resulting from compromises that are made between instinctual urges and social demands. Rogers feels that personality, that is, the "self," results from interactions between the person as an organism and the environment, with the individual motivated by a drive toward personal actualization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khfrgers.rtf

Freud -- The Interpretation of Dreams
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This 5 page paper discusses this historic and ground-breaking book by Freud. The writer provides specific examples of dreams Freud considered to be typical as well as a brief list of symbolic objects found in dreams and what they mean.
Filename: Dreamint.wps

Freud : The Costs of Civilization
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A 5 page paper which looks at the costs of civilization according to Freud’s Civilization and its Discontents. Topics include Eros and the Death Instinct, id, ego and superego, and the phenomenon of oceanic feeling. Bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: JLfreud.wps

Freud and Disease
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A 7 page discussion of Sigmund Freud's views on mental illness. Encapsulates his belief that the outward manifestation of all mental illness revolves around our inner savagery or repressed sexuality. Contrasts this belief with the modern belief that mental illness is a biochemical malfunction and addresses the question as to whether disease has a function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdiseas.wps

Freud And Dream Interpretation
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5 pages in length. In "Interpretation of Dreams," Sigmund Freud suggests many revolutionary theories that later become the cornerstone of his fundamental principles. Of all the issues addressed in his book, one of the most significant comes in the form of inquiries: What is mind? Do we have completely control of our actions? Do we really know ourselves? After posing these questions, the author turns his attention toward a more philosophical concern wondering that if we cannot even control our actions, are we still responsible for what transpires? Freud is effective in validating that the moral nature of man persists even in dreams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCFreud.rtf

Freud and Fun
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(5 pp) According to Boynton (2000) Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis has been challenged and revised from the moment it was conceived. What, we might now read as outrageous fiction, has become the fodder of light-night talk shows which perhaps is damning enough. This discussion will focus on some of Freud's creative ideas concerning the human psyche, and see where they stand today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBfreud.doc

Freud And Gender Identity
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9 pages in length. Freud's theories have catapulted this historic thinker to such tremendous heights within the psychological community that he often occupies these lofty levels without having to share the space. Granted, this status may have been the result of his contemporaries either loving or hating his somewhat obscure human development philosophies, but he remains at the forefront of modern theoretical thought nonetheless. One of Freud's most debated theories is that of gender identity about which he elaborates through his Oedipus and Electra Complexes; however, as with all his other theories, this one is not without those who question the simplistic nature of his assertion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCFreudGndr.rtf

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