Forensic Mental Science
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An 8 page paper which examines the field of forensic mental science as it relates to, and as it is presented in, the situation involving Ted Kaczynski, the unabomber. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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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.
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Forensic Psychology: Issues of Morality and Justice
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A 5 page overview of the role forensic psychologists play in issues of morality and justice. Notes that in effect forensic psychology is a court of law, a system designed to weigh the mental processes of some against those of the masses. Psychology is really a means of justification, the presentation of evidence or facts which support our views or beliefs. This "evidence" or "fact" varies considerably, however, according to what arena it is presented. A rigid testing and diagnostic regime is therefore critical to justice. The issues of morality and justice are integrally tied to the “court of law” of forensic psychology. It is by gauging one’s morality and concept of justice, in fact, that allows us in many instances to distinguish normal from aberrant. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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.
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Freud as a Novelist
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A 12 page paper which discusses the concept of Freud's work reading like a novel. The works of Freud's that are used to illustrate this are his studies involving "Rat Man" (Ernst Lanzer) and "Dora" (Ida Bauer). Freud was incredibly opinionated and in his case studies he often put in his own words, rather than the words of the subject, attempting to focus the text on one aspect or another of the study. In doing so, in light of the unique characters he studied, much of his case studies seemed to read like novels. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Gender and the Manifestations of Eating Disorders
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This 11 page paper considers why it is that there is a large gender gap between the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The writers examines why males are less prone than females to the condition using existing studies including consideration of influences such as self images, self esteem, confidence, depression, family and even social or economic factors. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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Hannibal Lecter: A Lesson in Psychological Classification :
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An 8 page analysis of the character presented by Thomas Hardy in his novel "Silence of the Lambs". Utilizes the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association IV" to classify Hannibal Lecter's mental disorder. Concludes that , although Lechter does exactly "fit the mold" for any one disorder outlined in the DSMIV, he exhibits many characteristics of "antisocial personality disorder", a significant number of characteristics in fact to be considered criminally insane. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Insomnia
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of insomnia, including a DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, the presentation of symptoms, prevention methods, and current treatments. This paper discusses how insomnia is assessed and treated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jung's Theories as They Pertain to the Dreams of the Mentally Ill
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This 25 page paper evaluates Carl Jung's theories, particularly as they pertain to the mentally ill and to the nature of dreams. His concept of the collective unconscious is explored in depth. The meaning and purpose of dreams are ultimately discussed as they manifest in schizophrenics and the depressed. Information on Jung's personal life is included as appropriate. Annotated bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Kleptomania
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10 pages in length. Why would people steal when they have enough money to purchase the item? Indeed, this is the question that puzzles law enforcement officials as they attempt to figure out the motivation behind kleptomania. Many times, however, shoplifters do not have money to buy the goods, which addresses an entirely different perspective of kleptomania. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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