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possible essays

• 1. Explain schizophrena's symptoms, etiology,
  and treatment. (vs. multiple personality
  disorder)
• Most people agree that drug abuse has become a
  major problem in our culture. Discuss drug use
  relative to brain function and as it is affected
  by learning. Include the concepts of tolerance
  and withdrawl and how both organic and learning
  principles apply to addiction.
• 3. Discuss personality theory from
  psychodynamic, trait, behavioral, and humanistic
  perspectives.

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• Outline the developmental theories of Freud,
  Erikson, Piaget, and Kohlberg.
• 5. How did Asch and Milgrim attempt to
  understand events that had happened during WW II?
• 6. Explain critical periods from the biological
  and developmental point of view.

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• How is the multiaxial systems in the DSM IIIr
  used to diagnose disorders?
• 8. Trace the path of visual stimuli as it enters
  the eye to where it is realized in consciousness.
  Explain in electro-chemical as well as
  anatomical terms.
• 9. How does the nature vs. nurture debate relate
  to psychology in general. Show both sides as
  they apply to development and intelligence.

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• 10. Compare theories of motivation and emotion
  from social and biological perspectives. How do
  nature and nurture interact with these theories?
• 11. Cognition plays an important role in our
  daily lives. Describe how schemas and concepts
  are used to process and organize information.
  Include how this information can then be
  processed by memory.
• 12. Describe and contrast genetic abnormalities
  and teratogenic hazards that may harm the
  development of a human fetus. Cite at least two
  examples of each and explain why they are
  considered genetic or teratogenic.

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• 13. Compare and contrast laterality and
  contralaterality. Discuss the research that has
  demonstrated these phenomena and how they may
  apply to daily life.
• 14. How are tests used to measure intelligence?
  Include description of validity, reliability, and
  standardization. What are the uses and abuses of
  these tests?
• 15. Human subject research is an integral part
  of psychological studies. Outline an actual or
  hypothetical experiment with human subjects.
  Include experimental design, variables, and
  control. How do ethical considerations come into
  play and what measures are taken to address these
  issues?

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• Describe the workings of a human neuron.
  Specifically detail action at the synapse.
  Include neurotransmitters and neuromodulators and
  how they interact with drugs.
• One of the most difficult areas of psychology to
  study is consciousness. One form of
  consciousness is sleep. Discuss theories and
  stages of sleep and explain it in terms of brain
  activity. Include examples of sleep disorders.
• 18. etc.