Group Methods in Behavior Modification / Changing Racist Behaviors of Public Servants
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The problem of racism and the use of racial slurs by public servants has gained considerable representation in recent years, as public servants from police officers to the governors of a number of states have been reprimanded for their inappropriate behaviors. This 12 page paper considers the problem of the use of racial slurs by police officers in a suburban community and applies a group behavior method presented by Sheldon Rose, as a means of addressing the problem in a police department. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Racebeh.wps
Paper Title: Group Methods in Behavior Modification / Changing Racist Behaviors of Public Servants

Computer Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
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A 3 page essay in which the writer analyzes a specific journal article which explains the disparities that exist between human and computer 'intelligence.' It is posited that although they may be able to execute certain functions with much greater speed, computer intelligence still can not match or replicate true human intelligence. No Bibliography.
Filename: Intelcom.wps
Paper Title: Computer Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence

Human Motivation
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A 5 page research paper which focuses on Alfie Kohn's book Punished by Rewards. The writer analyzes Kohn's stance regarding the fallacies in behaviorist psychology as it applies to both education and the workplace, concluding that while Kohn is right in many instances, not all aspects of his philosophy are applicable to the work environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90motivn.rtf
Paper Title: Human Motivation

B.F. Skinner/ Science of Human Behavior
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A 5 page analysis of the principles of behavioral psychology as discussed by B.F. Skinner, a pioneer in this field. The writer gives a summation of Skinner's theories relative to the dynamics of operant conditioning and operant behavior. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90sknner.rtf
Paper Title: B.F. Skinner/ Science of Human Behavior

"Decisions Without Blinders"
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A 3 page review of the article by Max H. Bazerman and Dolly Chugh. Published in the January 1, 2006 edition of Harvard Business Review, this article explores the tendency for humans to ignore factual information when making decisions. This tendency is described by the authors as being a phenomena of "bounded awareness". No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPdecisi.rtf
Paper Title: "Decisions Without Blinders"

"Mindfulness" by Ellen J. Langer
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A 5 page paper which discusses how people are often unmindful in reference to Ellen J. Langer's book "Mindfulness." bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAunmind.rtf
Paper Title: "Mindfulness" by Ellen J. Langer

"The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Goldhor Lerner
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A 5 page paper which examines Harriet Goldhor Lerner's book, "The Dance of Anger," and illustrates how its contents are applicable to life and psychology. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdance.rtf
Paper Title: "The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Goldhor Lerner

A Biography of Erik Erikson
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A 9 page overview of the life and work of one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the twentieth century. This paper traces Erikson’s life from birth to death, noting his major contributions in the theory of human development. Specific attention is paid to Erikson’s eight stages of human development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPeriksn.rtf
Paper Title: A Biography of Erik Erikson

A Case Study in Depression
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A 9 page case study in depression. Relates the specifics of a case involving an eighteen year old Caucasian female. The subject is a college student who presently lives in a freshman dorm sharing quarters with one roommate. Treatment options are explored and cognitive therapy identified as being the most promising. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPswCase.rtf
Paper Title: A Case Study in Depression

A Comparison Between Needs Based and Process Based Motivation Theories
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This 5 page paper looks at the differences between needs based theories and process based theories, including the theories or Maslow, Vroom and Adams, discussing whether the processes and needs are substantially different or complimentary to each other. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEmotthe.rtf
Paper Title: A Comparison Between Needs Based and Process Based Motivation Theories