Group Methods in Behavior Modification / Changing Racist Behaviors of Public Servants
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The problem of racism and the use of racial slurs by public servants has gained considerable representation in recent years, as public servants from police officers to the governors of a number of states have been reprimanded for their inappropriate behaviors. This 12 page paper considers the problem of the use of racial slurs by police officers in a suburban community and applies a group behavior method presented by Sheldon Rose, as a means of addressing the problem in a police department. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Racebeh.wps

Computer Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
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A 3 page essay in which the writer analyzes a specific journal article which explains the disparities that exist between human and computer 'intelligence.' It is posited that although they may be able to execute certain functions with much greater speed, computer intelligence still can not match or replicate true human intelligence. No Bibliography.
Filename: Intelcom.wps

Human Motivation
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A 5 page research paper which focuses on Alfie Kohn's book Punished by Rewards. The writer analyzes Kohn's stance regarding the fallacies in behaviorist psychology as it applies to both education and the workplace, concluding that while Kohn is right in many instances, not all aspects of his philosophy are applicable to the work environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90motivn.rtf

B.F. Skinner/ Science of Human Behavior
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A 5 page analysis of the principles of behavioral psychology as discussed by B.F. Skinner, a pioneer in this field. The writer gives a summation of Skinner's theories relative to the dynamics of operant conditioning and operant behavior. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90sknner.rtf

“All God’s Children” by Fox Butterfield
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A 3 page paper which examines the validity of Fox Butterfield’s criminal theories in “All God’s Children.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAfoxbtt.rtf

“Childhood and Society” by Erik Erikson
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A 6 page paper which first examines one of Erikson’s stages from “Childhood and Society” and then discusses how his perspectives concerning Native Americans can be related to people of color in our society today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAerikch.rtf

“Consciousness”
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A five page paper which looks at some ways of defining the nature and function of consciousness in relation to various theories which have been put forward to investigate the way in which it has evolved and its relationship to cognitive function. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLconsc.wps

“Expertise and the teaching of novices”
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which expertise can be acquired through the development of cognitive learning strategies and the importance of research into expertise in relation to the teaching of novices. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: JLNovice.rtf

“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”: A Review of the Book by John Gray
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A 5 page overview of this book on gender relations. The author of this paper contends that once you get beyond the catchy title of this book many flaws surface. Gray’s almost constant use of comical analogies and metaphors serve more to dilute the important content of the book than to effectively illustrate it. As an added annoyance, Gray insists on repeating his core ideas over and over in almost identical scenarios throughout his book. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmarsVn.rtf

“Never Be Lied to Again: How to Get the Truth in 5 Minutes or Less in Any Conversation or Situation”: A Review of the Book by David J. Lieberman
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A 5 page discussion of the content and utilization of this book by the noted psychologist and author David J. Lieberman. Includes an overview of the techniques identified by Lieberman which can be used to reveal when an individual is intentionally deceiving you. These techniques are just as valuable in the business world as they are in the personal world and can mean the difference between the early detection of either a casual or chronic liar and successful intervention in the emotional and economic destruction that often accompanies the behavior. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPliar.rtf