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Belbin’s Team-Role Self-Perception Theories
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A 14 page review of Belbin’s theories regarding the importance of self-perception in team efficacy. The author considers the criticism of Belbin’s approach as it has been waged by others and points out that both the inductive and deductive approaches have value in psychological research. A brief review of the literature on teamwork reiterates Belbin’s concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Belief in the Paranormal and Personality Traits
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An 8 page paper that investigates the relationship between personality and a belief in the paranormal. A number of studies are discussed that address the personality variables that are most closely related to a belief in the paranormal. The few studies that attempted to address the effect of such as belief on one's life are also reported. While there is disagreement regarding how such a belief actually affects a person's life, there is agreement regarding the personality traits that are correlated to such a belief. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGesp.doc

Benefits And Challenges Of Developing A Therapeutic Relationship With Clients With A Mental Illness
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4 pages in length. Developing therapeutic relationships with clients is a critical component to proper and appropriate counseling. That no two clients are treated in exactly the same manner illustrates the importance of establishing such a relationship so the therapist is able to gain the client's trust and, therefore, facilitate healing. When clients have a mental illness, however, the existence of therapeutic relationships can become a double-edged sword. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCClientMI.rtf

Bereavement Groups for Survivors of Homicide
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A 15 page exploration of the increasing violence and other societal factors which have led to the increased loss of loved ones and acquaintances to homicide. Details the impacts of such violence on child survivors in particular. Suggests that bereavement groups provide a much needed outlet for the survivors of these horrendous crimes and suggests that the effective design of such groups is imperative to the emotional healing of these victims. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPbereav.rtf

Betrayal and Suicide
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A 3 page paper which examines when betraying a friend is acceptable if they have threatened suicide. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Beverly Daniel Tatum: “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?”
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This 4 page paper summarized two chapters of Beverly Tatum’s book, “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVBTatum.rtf

Beyond Growth: Daly and Girard
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This 3 page paper gives an outline of Herman Daly's book "Beyond Growth" and a brief discussion of it, and speculates on what Rene Girard would think about it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVBGrRev.rtf

Biff and Buffy : A One Act Play
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This 9 page paper is a play but contains a slew of information about basic psychology. Biff is not interested in reading his psychology book, but runs into classmate Buffy--a typical Valley Girl-- in the mall. They discuss concepts in psychology as relayed only by the book How to Think Straight About Psychology by Keith E. Stanovich. Twelve concepts are discussed in the context of this light-hearted play. No additional sources cited.
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BILLY PILGRIM: PTSD OR SEVERELY PSYCHOTIC?
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This 7-page paper attempts to answer if Billy Pilgrim in Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five is suffering from psychosis/schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTbillrose.rtf

Bio-psycho-social Assessment/Fictional Character
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A 10 page research paper that is built around the portrayal of a fictional character. Kate Phillips' novel White Rabbit (1996) offers a detailed psychological, biographic and social portrait of a tough, eccentric 88-year-old woman, Ruth Caster Armstrong Hubble. The novel recounts the events of Ruth's last day of life. Through flashbacks, the author recounts the transitions that constitute the life of this woman. Examination of Phillips' detailed characterization demonstrates how various psychological facts about women can be dramatized and this illuminates and adds insight into their meaning. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khwhrab.rtf