Negative Coping Mechanisms for Suffering in Adolescence: A Concept Analysis
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A 9 page overview of coping behavior in adolescents. Defines the concept of suffering, distinguishing between physical and emotional suffering, and details how adolescents can sometimes chose negative means of dealing or coping with that suffering. Identifies violence and substance abuse (alcohol included) as two of the primary forms of negative coping behavior. Notes that it is the responsibility of the health care professional to intervene in aspects of a patient's behavior which can be detrimental to either health or welfare. Suggests that intervention to resolve negative coping mechanisms is therefore one of these responsibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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One size fits all? NOT!
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(6pp) I thought of her one-size-fits all story when we were talking about "zero tolerance." If this were not a school paper, I would just say that it "sucks," and leave it at that, because I think that the zero tolerance policy is similar to that one size fits all shirt deal. I can understand that parents have been freaked out by all the violence stuff that has been on the news and at other schools. It is a scary thing. I agree with that. I do not think that guns or alcohol belong in school, but our school handbook says that there will be "zero tolerance" for "unacceptable behavior; disrespect to staff," or guns. Anybody who needs to bring a gun to school has zero brain cells - so they should get into trouble for that Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Parental Alcoholism - Adolescents At Risk
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A 10 page paper that discusses how parental alcoholism places the adolescent at risk. Adolescence is already a time of transition that causes confusion and numerous unpleasant feelings in a teenager. Having an alcoholic parent makes this time even more difficult for the adolescent and places him or her at great risk of numerous behavioral, psychological, emotional and physical problems. It also places the youngster at risk of becoming a substance abuser themselves. The writer also discusses how environmental theory accounts for the adolescent's personality development Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Parental Communication About Sensitive Subjects
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This 6 page paper focuses on literature pertaining to communication between parents and children as it affects religion, sex and drugs. The importance of intimate relationships is emphasized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Peer Pressure
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One of Philip Zimbardo's theories is discussed in this 5 page paper that focuses on peer pressure. The theory that social situations make a difference and can powerfully influence human behavior is examined in the context of everyday life. One example focuses on peer pressure as it influences adolescents to use drugs and alcohol. Personality features are examined along with this theory in social psychology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Personal Disguise
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A 7 page paper which discusses the experience of using a disguise, in relationship to pretending to be someone one is not. The situation is one where the writer illustrates a period in time, during late teen years, when the role of 'bad boy' was attempted. The reasons behind this and the experiences with such a disguise are discussed.
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Perspectives on Adolescence
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A 5 page analysis of research conducted by Enright, et al (1987) that proposes that the theories of psychologists, which relate how adolescents are perceived is, in several historical eras, directly related to the economic conditions of that time. The writer relates this to present day theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Piaget and Middle Cildhood.
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(5 pp). Jean Piaget wanted to understand how kids think. His reasoning was that, if he observed children's cognitive skills development carefully some patterns would develop. Recording and being aware of those patterns would then help him make some decisions about how we think and accrue knowledge as adults.This discussion will consider Piaget's theories of development for middle childhood. And for the sake of discussion we will define the age of that child between 7 to 11. It should be noted that humans, particularly children, seldom fit in any given development category one hundred percent of the time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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