Psychology Term Paper Wetherell, Julie L., Gatz, Margaret, & Craske, Michelle. (2003). Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in older adults. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 31-39. The article I chose to read is titled “Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Older Adults” and it was written by Julie Wetherell, Margaret Gatz, and Michelle G. Craske for the

Child Pornography “I would like so much to have something to sell, instead of selling myself ” This was said by a girl named Jennifer who was rescued from prostitution by Virlanie Foundation. She is just one of millions of children who are involved in the child sex trade, prostitution. These children were innocent, they were not given a choice when they entered a life of prostitution.

Molding Gender Roles Molding Gender Roles "What is gender' It is something everyone has, but rarely thinks about. They know they are either a man or a woman and simply take it for granted. Does it mean genetic status as XX or XY, or does it mean the sum of our development up until birth' Or is it simply the social label applied to us by our birth certificates'" (About Gender). In on

Abortion To murder, to kill, and to eliminate might all mean the same thing to some people. However, are these three things wrong to do depending on the situation and how it’s done' Well, what about abortion' Is abortion considered a wrongdoing' Is abortion even considered as one of the negatives listed above (to murder, to kill, to eliminate)' Probably everyone has their different opini

Gay Public High School I believe it is a good idea to establish a public high school for gay students. Gay students as opposed heterosexual students face difficult issues every step of the way. They get verbally harassed, physically abused sometimes even with a weapon. It must seem as if in the whole world they are the victims. Eventually all of this leads them to skip school often t

Gender And Relationship Of Children Introduction The topic of sex differences in the play preschoolers has been explored by many researchers in the past. Studies have been conducted on basic sex differences such as what toys and gender of playmates do young boys and girls prefer. The size of children's play networks, as well as if these networks change in the size during the pres

Reach Out And Touch Someone...Or Not The issue of sexual harassment is not a new one. It has existed since the beginning of time; however, it has not gained notice until recently. In fact, women did not “start winning sexual harassment lawsuits until the mid 1970s” and the “first sexual harassment lawsuit to reach the Supreme Court was not decided until 1986” (Brown 43). The exact rea

Children And Sex I feel as children they should not engage in sexual activity at such a young age. Children have enough time to grow up and deal with their own sexuality and all the issues involving sex. As children I think they need that time to play and do all the things that are associated with children. For example, you see very young children having the responsibility of taking

Restructuring Introduction Nowadays related to newspapers, magazines, radios and television programs are increasingly deal with organizational change. This is due to the competitive in the marketplace, globalization and technological advancement. To survive in the global market, organizations have to change themselves. Businesses that do not change will disappear while those who do will

Pre-Martial Sex Pre-Marital Sex: Is It Worth The Wait' Pre-marital sex, young Catholics know it is wrong. So why do they do it' Most teenagers have heard or coined the phrases “everyone’s doing it.” “If you loved me you’d do it” and also “It’s okay I have a condom.” Sex before marriage can be harmful to your body, your future, but the scariest of all your eternity. In this paper we

Sex Now And Then Sex Now And Then Sex Now and Then Sex is one of the most heated issues in our society today. Obviously sex has always been here, but in the past people were at least a little more discreet and respectful, and it was much more common for sex to be honored in marriages only. Now, sex education is taught to junior high school students, teachers are giving out condoms, an

Sexual Harassment Although recognition of sexual harassment, along with prevention methods for it, has profoundly increased in the past twenty years, stronger measures need to be taken to completely eliminate sexual harassment and its harmful effects from the workplace. This paper introduces the definitions and forms of sexual harassment, along with other noteworthy background informati

Sex I find it fascinating how different societies have different opinions on how sexual behavior should be viewed. While one theme is about sex only being for reproduction, the other is about women and men having rigid gender role legacies. I find it interesting and amusing how women and men totally switched roles from in the past into the present. Women used to be regarded as more po

Sex Education! Is It Wrong Or Right' Ignorance of sex education has left our world suffering from a variety of diseases, abortion, neglected children, and sadly enough, even death. This is a very serious problem not only for our children today but also for children of the future generations. Sources of education are available almost everywhere, but there are not useful if they go unnoti

Sex- Actions And Reactions SEX- Actions, Feelings, Reactions- In the Past Century Sex, just like any other action that is taken, is perceived differently depending on the person, place and timing. Everybody have there own reasoning’s, most of which are logical, as to why they perceive sex, or any kind of sexual intercourse for that matter, the way that they do. Anything from looking a

Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is one of the biggest problems facing our schools, sporting events, and businesses today. It is very rare that a significant amount of time goes by without some kind of reminder that sexual harassment is a social problem. Sexual harassment is a growing problem in government agencies, schools, sporting associations, and the many businesses of the worl

Sexual Liberation Women’s Roles as Sexual Beings Throughout most of history, the notion of women and sex was simply unheard of. Women were forbidden to demonstrate a sexual prowess and sexual oppression took many forms from female circumcision to society-issued gender roles. In the last twenty-five years or so, women have started their own sexual liberation. However, women are still

20th Century Sex THE twentieth century, as we know, has frequently been called ``the century of the child.'' When, however, we turn to the books of Ellen Key, who has most largely and sympathetically taken this point of view, one asks oneself whether, after all, the child's century has brought much to the child. Ellen Key points out, with truth, that, even in our century, parents may for

Oral Sex Among Adolescents Oral Sex Among Adolescents: Is It Sex or Is It Abstinence' Over the past few decades, nationally representative surveys have accumulated a wealth of data on levels of adolescent sexual activity. Thanks to such surveys, we know how the proportion of 15-19-year-olds who have ever had intercourse has changed over the y

STD Prevention Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention on College Campuses Sarah Barsi College campuses are a breeding ground for sexually transmitted diseases. Students are free to do what they want and make their own decisions; for the first time in many students’ lives, parents are not behind the students’ decisions. Most high school seniors expect that college will be a big

STD Many People have waken up in the morning, gone to the bathroom and noticed a burning sensation or strange boils or rashes on their genitals. These individuals have or have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The estimated total number of people living in the US with an incurable STD is over 65 million. Every year, there are approximately 15 million new cases of STDs, a few of w

Statutory Rape What is happening to the relationships we once thought were all OK' What are these relationships that are so appalling, that it’s illegal' It is known as Statutory Rape. It is considered to be a relationship with a boy or girl that is under the age of 18, who are wrongfully having a sexual relationship with a boy or girl who is over the age of 18. But these “such a

Marijuana Harms Sexual Maturation and Reproduction MARIJUANA HARMS SEXUAL MATURATION AND REPRODUCTION Marijuana has been said to interfere with the production of hormones associated with reproduction, causing possible infertility among adult users and delayed sexual development among adolescents. THE FACTS There is no evidence that marijuana impairs male reproductive function

Teen Behavior There are many different problems that teens face in today’s society. Some of these problems are great like drugs and alcohol, while some are minor like pimples. But among these problems teen pregnancy is a major one. Teenage girls that get pregnant in our community become overwhelmed with the pressures of supporting their children financially while trying to instill morals

Teen Sexuality Today The subject of Human Sexuality involves many different aspects such as ethical, cultural, psychological, social and political issues related to sexual relationships and sexual behavior. These issues include, sexual responsibility, sexual harassment, pornography, impact of film and literature on sexual relationships. Parents encounter different difficulties tod

Teen Pregnancy Teen pregnancy can be attributed to low income families, single parent families, and welfare recipients. The main factor in doing this is to review the socio-economic consequences and factors that contribute to teen pregnancy. Research has emphasized the importance of considering racial, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic variables. Research indicates that women who b

Teen Pregnancy Teen Pregnancy and Prenatal Testing Teen pregnancy is when a girl between the ages of twelve and nineteen become pregnant. Teen pregnancy is very common in young girls’ nation wide. Some girls become pregnant to keep a boyfriend. But in actual fact the choice is up to the boyfriend weather or not he wants to still be with the girl. Some girls get pregnant to fe

Teen Pregnancy Teenage Pregnancy Despite the recently declining teen pregnancy rates, 35% of teenage girls get pregnant at least once before they reach age 20, resulting in more than 850,000 teen pregnancies a year. The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the fully industrialized world. Teen pregnancy is bad for the mother. Teen mothers are less likely to complete

Teen Sex Teen sex is a major problem in our society which is all too often overlooked. Although the number of teens engaging in sexual activity is down from just a few years ago, that number is still too high. The decision to engage in sexual activity as a teen is influenced by the media and a lack of parental guidance. The media has an effect on everyone is one way or another. I

Teenage Pregnancy Teenage Pregnancy The subject of teenage pregnancy is a very personal subject for me because one of my best friends is currently pregnant. She was 17 years old when she became pregnant with her ex-boyfriend. And I have been very involved in all the aspects of what she is going through right now. She is due in January so it is getting very close and I am very in