S/PS/163. Discuss the varying role of therapeutic relationship in three different approaches to therapy

The paper looks at various approaches to therapy based on the psychodynamic theory of Freud, the humanistic theory of Carl Rogers and the behaviourist/cognitive theory of Watson and Skinner, respectively. Differences in the relationship between patient and therapist associated with these approaches are examined.

S/PS/164. Obesity in teenagers: Introduction and rationale for selecting the topic and the target group

The paper addresses the problem of obesity among children describing the measures that may help to arrest the spread of obesity among teenagers in the UK. The aims and principles of the initiative are developed and outlined; literature review on the topic is provided including the theories of health promotion, health beliefs, etc. The outcomes of the initiatives are evaluated.

S/PS/141. Psychology is of no use in the real world. Discuss

The paper looks at the applications of psychological research in the real world describing the scope of applied psychology with the focus on health psychology. The benefits of psychosocial therapy are examined including relaxation rituals, psychological techniques of controlling pain, the treatment of eating disorders, etc.

C/PS/55. Theories of Aging

The paper examines theoretical aspects of the aging process reviewing the theories of disengagement and activity, and discussing physical and psychological changes associated with menopause, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Myocardial infarction (MI), Pulmonary diseases, Arthritis, loss of skin elasticity, etc.

C/S/86. Attitudes to mental health with particular reference to the needs and experiences of women

The paper examines the issues of mental health in women reviewing related psychological theories and practices and discussing gender differences in mental health problems (MHP), the prevalence of MHP in women and the causes of these MHP. Possible treatment options for MHP in women are evaluated.

S/PS/133. To what extent and in what ways are mood and memory related with reference to both clinical and non-clinical populations?

The paper examines the relationship between mood and memory reviewing research into the development and maintenance of depressive episodes, and arguing that happy moods enhance happy memories and vice versa.

C/PS/43. Usage of health and exercise psychology to encourage participation in sports

The paper examines the issues of health and exercise psychology including the health belief model, the theory of reasoned action, the theory of planned behaviour and other approaches to exercise behaviour and exercise motivation. The links between exercise and self-esteem, and exercise and physical and mental well-being, for a variety of populations, according to gender, culture and ethnicity, age and social status, are outlined; the ways of encouraging participation in sports are discussed in terms of social marketing and community strategies including current interventions, such as Kids Excel and Sportslinx.

S/PS/87. Critically evaluate the contribution of health psychology to the study of eating disorders

The paper examines psychological roots of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) describing both types of eating disorder, reviewing scientific approaches to AN and BN in humans and animals, and arguing whether these conditions are related to early childhood experiences.

S/PS/109. Anxiety Disorders

The paper examines the condition known as 'anxiety disorder' identifying its types, symptoms, causes, etc. Psychological, behavioral, biological, cognitive and therapeutic approaches to anxiety disorders are reviewed.