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1.	Agoraphobia / Is it All in the Mind ? 5 pages discussing the symptoms, causes, possible hereditary factors etc; of this particular panic disorder. Bibliography lists 5 scholarly sources.

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Agoraphobia And Its Effect On Family And Friends A 5 page paper that explains agoraphobia and the incidence of this illness. The effects on family and friends are discussed. One table illustrates the incidence of disorders in children of agoraphobic parents compared to children of not agoraphobic parents. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PGagora.msw

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Agnosia This 10 page paper describes the different categories of agnosia. This is a condition that can affect any of the five senses and, in general, results in a dissociation between the sensory stimulus and the associative memory related to that stimulus. For instance, if a patient with visual agnosia were shown a picture of an object, he would be unable to recall the name of the object. It is not a memory disorder; it is a perceptual-associative disorder caused primarily by stroke and brain injury. The several classifications of agnosia are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Panic Disorder / Etiology & Treatment A 7 page research paper investigating the symptoms, causes, and treatments for panic disorder, an illness that strikes nearly 1 in every 50 Americans. While all people suffer through the anxieties and stresses of everyday life, the victim of panic disorder feels sudden, intense fear when there is no apparent reason to be afraid. The most effective treatment for this disorder has been a combination of mediating and psychotherapy. These and other issues surrounding the illness are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Claustrophobia A 5 page discussion of an article which researches claustrophobia. The article is titled 'A Dimensional Analysis of Claustrophobia.,' by Febbraro, G.A.R.; Clum, G.A.. and appeared in the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, December, 1995. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

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Analytic Treatment & Anxiety Disorders A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the application of analytic treatment for DSM-IV designated anxiety disorders, then considers the effectiveness of this treatment option for children in comparison to cognitive and behavioral treatments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Repressed Memories / True Or False? A 12 page paper that explores the controversy of repressed memories and the recalled memory therapy that brings repressed memory to the conscious mind. Thousands of cases of adults 'recalling' traumatic events, usually sexual abuse as children have been brought to light in the past decade. Did the abuse really happen or is it a figment of the adult's mind fostered by incompetent therapists? This is the core of the controversy. Case studies and other research reports both for and against the issue of repressed memory are discussed. The writer concludes by supporting one side and justifies that decision. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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The Addictive Personality A 3 page paper discussing the book by Craig Nakken (Hazelden Foundation, 1996). The paper briefly discusses the compulsive personality and the addictive process, which is characterized by beginning as a dependency. That dependency turns into a crutch, and addiction follows if the crutch breaks. The individual often will assign blame for personal failure to his dependency, relieving himself of any personal responsibility. Bibliography lists 1 source.

9.	Sexual Addiction This 8 page paper looks at the concept of sexual addiction. Definitions are derived from twelve step groups and therapists. The controversy involving the existence of such a syndrome is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Antisocial Personality Disorder A 6 page paper discussing different aspects of antisocial personality disorder. This disorder is confused with psychopathy and has been variously referred to as the psychopathic or sociopathic personality. Antisocial behaviors are not the same thing as this disorder either. An explanation of the disorder, the confusions regarding diagnosis and treatment programs are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Predicting Antisocial Behavior This 5 page paper provides a critique of a research study that focused on predicting antisocial behavior. The longitudinal study included more than 1,000 boys ages six and seven at the beginning of the study. Various measures were used to determine the type and degree of antisocial behaviors. Five years later, the initial measures were compared with actual behaviors to determine the most efficient predictor. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) This is a 6 page analytical research study that examines aspects of PPD (pervasive developmental disorder) pursuant to a discussion on the efficability of a study to determine the significance in the amount of misdiagnosed autistic adults and the likelyhood of endangerment in subsequent treatment. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

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Amnesia / Types & Causes A 12 page paper describing the different types of amnesia and brain conditions that cause the condition. A section describing the how the brain and memory work. Separate sections illustrating different causes are included. These sections consist of Alzheimer's, alcoholism, brain injuries, and traumatic experiences. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Mild Mental Retardation / Public Debate & Current Classification Terminology In 1992, the AAMR (American Association of Mental Retardation, offered a descriptor for the designation of mental retardation not based in previous perceptions of mental incompetence, but instead outlining specific limitations in terms of general intellectual functioning and corresponding limitations in terms of adaptive behavior. This 3 page paper considers the definition of mild mental retardation currently being utilized in Special Education designations, and considers the implications of the change in the AAMR focus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15.	Autism A comprehensive 6 page overview of autism. Paper includes history, symptoms, psychosocial characteristics, theories, research, treatment, etc; A well-referenced bibliography lists more than 15 scholarly sources.

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Autistic Children A 10 page research paper that investigates aspects of autism, including: what it is, diagnosis, etiology and treatment. Autism is a condition that continues from infancy through adulthood. The most effective treatment programs are discussed as well as those in experimentation. Bibliography included.

17.	Autism In Children An overview of the disorder is provided in this 5 page paper. Definition, symptoms, new research as well as the latest treatment options are provided. The controversial 'hard holding' technique is discussed. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.

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Autism / Changing Child's Behavior A 5 page analysis of three journal articles, each focusing on a different process for changing the behavior of children with autism. Two articles are 'review of the literature' types, one dealing with Cognitive Behavior Modification, the other dealing with Visuo-Spatial Cues; the third article is a case study teaching preschoolers self-monitoring techniques. All three present valuable information in this field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

19.	Autism & The Benefits Of Music Therapy A 6 page paper that considers the symptoms of autism, the complexity of reaching children with this disorder, and then supports the use of the music therapy as an effective treatment for some of the symptoms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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The Autistic Savant A 4 page paper discussing savant syndrome, that form of autistic mental retardation that remains a most intriguing field of study. The savant syndrome skews most theories of intelligence as they have been defined in that it refuses to neatly fit into any category short of the broadest one of mental retardation. These people have amazing talents in specific abilities that far exceed those that 'normal' people are able to achieve, such as instantaneously and mentally calculating 20-digit numbers or delivering the day of the week of any given date from any year. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

21.	Interventions For Autism A 15 page paper that provides an overview of possible interventions for autism, with a focus on how interventions facilitate communication and language skills. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Levels of Analysis A 5 page paper discussing micro, macro, and molecular analysis levels and how they apply to the analysis involved in examining a specific behavior. The behavior illustrated is that of anorexia. Micro-analysis is defined as involving a very small or minute group, macro-analysis involving a larger group which may well entail a demographic study, and molecular analysis is given two possibilities in definition, one being simple physiological, or the more complicated organizational, issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Neurotransmitters' Actions A 6 page paper discussing the role of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin and acetylcholine in diseases and disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Even when absolute cause cannot be determined, it is possible to treat the symptoms of these diseases with compounds that are narrowly targeted to affect the receptors specific for each of the known neurotransmitters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

24.	Catatonic Schizophrenia An 8 page research paper on catatonic schizophrenia . The writer details its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

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Diagnosing & Classifying Schizophrenia A 5 page research paper on schizophrenia in which the writer discusses diagnostic criteria using the DSM scale, the problem of varying symptoms, classifications & stages of schizophrenia, etc; Discussion of current research and trends is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

26.	Schizophrenia In Urban Black & Hispanic Populations An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the basic issues relative to higher rates of schizophrenic diagnosis among urban Black and Hispanic populations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

27.	Schizophrenia A 5 page research paper on the nature and treatment of schizophrenia. The writer details the symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and controversies over its causes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

28.	Schizophrenia # 2 A 6 page paper that provides an overview of schizophrenia. The writer provides a working definition, demonstrates the different types, causes and implications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

29.	Childhood Schizophrenia A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the issues relating to childhood schizophrenia and suggests the importance of effective treatment options. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

30.	Rickie 2 pages in length. The writer offers a brief account of Frederic Flach's book about his daughter's fight with schizophrenia. No other sources used.

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