Behavioral/Operant Theory in Language Acquisition
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Theorist B.F. Skinner, one of the central behavioral scientists who developed his operant theory, argued that the process of learning and language acquisition was subject to the same element that impact operant responses to stimuli and that individuals are shaped by their environment and the responses of others to their process of language acquisition. This 5 page paper reflects the central arguments of Skinner regarding verbal behavior and considers the implications for the acquisition of language skills. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Behavioral/Operant Theory in Language Acquisition

Behaviorism And Preschool
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10 pages in length. Preschool is a time of many challenges for both student and teacher, inasmuch as this particular age group is just learning the tenets of social behavior outside the otherwise insulated aspect of family life. Utilizing the concept of behaviorism within the preschool setting provides the teacher - and parent - with the capacity to identify various behaviors and modify them in order to attain a better academic outcome. The extent to which behaviorism asserts that observable conduct represents the only true aspect of the science of psychology is both grand and far-reaching; that autistic preschoolers represent one population where behaviorism is particularly beneficial speaks to how this approach is both widespread and effective. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Behaviorism And Preschool

Being a Good Father
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A 3 page paper which discusses the qualities and characteristics of a good father. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Being a Good Father

Bipolar Disorder With Biographical Sketch
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A 14 page paper. The essay includes the definition, incidence, causes and symptoms of this mental illness and discusses the difficulty of diagnosing early onset of bipolar disorder. One of the issues with youth is the similarity to ADHD symptoms. The most effective treatment interventions are explained. The last section discusses suicide among bipolar disorder patients. A biographical sketch of a real person with bipolar disorder are intermingled in the text. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Bipolar Disorder With Biographical Sketch

Birth Order
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A 5 page essay comparing Adler's ideas on birth order with those on development by Erikson and Freud, using Erikson's study on Martin Luther. The writer also makes a brief comparison to Sulloway. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Birth Order

Birth Order & Its Effect on Cognitive Development and Learning
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A 20 page overview of the impacts, both perceived and assumed, of birth order on cognitive development and learning. Provides an extensive review of the literature and makes suggestions for additional research. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: Birth Order & Its Effect on Cognitive Development and Learning

Birth Order and Parental Attachment
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A 6 page overview of parental attachment and its relation to birth order. Discusses the need for additional research on parental attachment. Uses the literature discussing the importance of family structure to individual development and achievement to illuminate the importance of birth order. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Birth Order and Parental Attachment

Birth Order/Reaction, Critique of a Research Study
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A 7 page research paper that focuses on a study article by Falbo (1981). The writer addresses how the study was conducted and what it tells readers concerning achievement and interpersonal personality characteristics as they relate to birth order. This examination also relates this study to the general topic of birth order, current research and theories of personality development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Birth Order/Reaction, Critique of a Research Study

Books, Movies And Child Development
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A 6 page paper. The writer discusses what can be learned about child and adolescent development through the Harry Potter books and two movies, Pokemon and the Iron Giant. The essay also discusses how these venues reflect human development stages according to certain theorists and why these titles are so appealing to children and adolescents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Books, Movies And Child Development

BPD and OCD: The Case of "Jenny"
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the case of "Jenny," a girl who has manic depression. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: BPD and OCD: The Case of "Jenny"