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“Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams”
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A paper which looks at Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, with reference to his theories regarding wish-fulfilment, repression, the mechanisms of internal censorship, the symbology of dreams, and the relationship between the development of the individual from id to super-ego and the way that this development is reflected in the elements of dreams.
Filename: JLdreams.wps

“Gender and Cultural Differences in Partner Selection”
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which gender differences and cultural constraints influence individuals’ selection of their partners, and how much significance is attached in different societies to factors such as physical attractiveness, intelligence, social status and other salient elements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLpartnerselect.wps

“Herbal Treatment of Depression”
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A five page paper which looks at the chemical and neurological causes of depression and the potential value of herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort in the treatment of such conditions, as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs such as Prozac. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: JLherbs.wps

“How Can We Know if Psychoanalytic Claims are True?”
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This 10 page report discusses this question and whether or not psychoanalysis is a valid form of scientific investigation. The overall premises and practices of psychoanalysis are still quite controversial among numerous psychological professionals. Some “experts” claim that psychoanalysis is good science, others that it is bad science, and still others that it is not science at all. Interestingly, those actually in the psychology field who see psychoanalysis as good science may be the rarest group of all. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWpsytru.rtf

“Humanistic Psychotherapy”
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A five page paper which looks the way in which new models of psychotherapy have evolved out of earlier theories of Freudian psychoanalysis and behaviourism, and concentrated instead on stressing the importance of a more holistic approach, in terms of the interaction between individuals and society. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLhumanistpsych.wps

“Independent” Living at Parkview Seniors’ Apartments
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A 20 page paper presenting an interesting exercise: write of something “psychological” in a detailed and personal narrative describing a setting to which psychological principles can be applied. The paper describes the structure and the people of Parkview, a seniors’ independent living apartment building. Though Parkview does not offer assisted living, it does offer many conveniences of great value to the elderly, as well as the security that so many elderly people find comforting. Residents have their own private apartments, but they have built a community within the building, one that helps others when they need help and provides a rich social life for individuals. The paper uses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as its psychological base. At Parkview, seniors are free to progress through all five levels of Maslow’s pyramid. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSpsycParkview.rtf

“Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini
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A 4 page report on Robert Cialdini’s book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. No additional sources cited. (A German Translation is available under the file name RAcialdg.rtf).
Filename: RAciald.rtf

“Influences on mood and behaviour”
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A paper which looks at a selection of factors which influence mood, such as colour, climate and the perceptions of others, the way in which mood can influence behavioural patterns and self-image, and the extent to which it is possible to change and regulate mood by specific strategies and techniques.
Filename: JLmooods.wps

“Love’s Executioner”: A Review of the Psychotherapeutic Work of Author Irvin D. Yalom
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A 5 page review of “Love's Executioner: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy” written by psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom. The book reveals some of the most personal reflections of his patients’ desires and motivations. The book is much more than a revealing look at the minds of disturbed patients, however, it is also a record of the struggles, mistakes, failures, and successes, of the psychotherapist. Indeed, it is this revealing aspect of “Love's Executioner” which makes the book a tremendously useful and constructive resource to practicing psychotherapist as well as to those who wish to gain insight on the relationship which exists between psychotherapist and patient. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPpsych2.rtf

“Lucky” by Alice Sebold
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A 3 page paper which discusses the reactions to the rape that characters had in the book “Lucky” by Alice Sebold. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlckseb.rtf