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Physiognomy: A Correlation Between Personality and Physical Traits?
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A 5 page overview of the beliefs of Samuel R. Wells (a prominent psychologist of the nineteenth century) as purported in "The Temperaments" an article first published in 1873. Outlines Wells belief that a person's character and personality are shaped by certain biological factors and that these characteristics are reflected in a person's facial features. Wells believed temperament, in particular, to be clearly associated with biological parameters which were revealed in a person's facial characteristics. While his beliefs have, of course, been disproven; Wells" "The Temperaments" offers a captivating historical background in one application of psychological theory blended with physiology. No additional sources are listed.
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Piaget
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses some of the theories of Piaget that relate to adolescence. Jean Piaget was a psychologist that formulated many common theories pertaining to children and their learning. A great deal of his work dealt with the adolescent. Those theories have practical value for one's understanding of adolescence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Piaget & Child Development
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A 5 page research paper that examines the childhood cognitive development theory of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. Piaget showed conclusively what parents have always known, which is that children do not think in the same manner as adults. His studies on the origin and nature of childhood cognitive development profoundly impacted both childcare and educational practice. This examination of recent literature on Piaget's theoretical perspective demonstrates that his work is still greatly influencing thought on childhood development. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Piaget & Vygotsky
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This 20 page research paper compares and contrasts the theories of these two great thinkers. The main points of each theory is provided with a discussion to compare and contrast their ideas. The writer suggests that their ideas may have been more in synch than disparate, after one considers the theories carefully and also after reviewing specific statements made by each man. The points on which they definitely did not agree are cited. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Piaget And Erikson
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In this 5 page paper, the writer briefly outlines the stages of development according to Piaget and Erikson. The two theories are then discussed, compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Piaget And Vygotsky
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A 5 page paper. Piaget's four stages of cognitive development stages are explained as are Vygotsky's thoughts about the need for social interaction when learning. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development is also explained. The writer comments on each theorist and suggests that while they are different, they could be viewed as complementary. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Piaget's "The Growth Of Logical Thinking" - Analysis
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3 pages in length. The writer provides a brief analysis of content and writing style. No additional sources cited.
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Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory And Gesell's Maturational Theory
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses the two theories and opines upon their relative effectiveness. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory: Strengths And Weaknesses
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses two strengths and two weaknesses of Piaget's theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory And How It Has Shaped Current Understanding Of Human Behavior
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5 pages in length. Psychologists like Jean Piaget have come to understand how the human mental condition is part of a complex connection between the environment and biology, pointing to a direct link between brain chemistry and structure that ultimately dictates behavior and the function of developmental stages. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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