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

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

"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

"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

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

A Comparison Of Piaget And Vygotsky
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. Piaget argued that children must progress through a series of age-related stages. Vygotsky's primary focus was on the social interaction that led to development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGpivyg.wps

A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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A Critical Analysis of Cognitive Dissonance Theory
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An 8 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the principles of Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and also critiques the theory based on the criteria for theories and the current debates regarding its applicability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cogdiss2.wps

A Look at Genetic Enhancement
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A 9 page paper that examines the possibility of a future that allows parents to utilize the science of genetic enhancement in order to insure that their children will be born with enhanced intelligence and attractive physical features. The benefits of this procedure are listed as well as the main objections of those who oppose this science on moral, ethical, and religious grounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Manager's Personal Development
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A 7 page paper discussing the usefulness of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in solidifying "who" an individual is and how that increased self-awareness can be used to improve leadership abilities. The paper explores personal history, strengths, vision and values of a real person (the writer) in light of MBTI categorization, and how that person can use the information to grow both professionally and personally. The paper concludes with specific steps for the student in how to arrive at his own assessment of himself, using his greater self-awareness in leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSmgrPersDev.wps