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Addressing mental health issues requires a detailed analysis of the factors that affect the manta development of an individual, including not only the cognitive aspect of the brain’s functioning but also the emotional one. The necessity to appeal to the emotional state of the patient often serves as the justification...
The article in question is entitled “Cognitive Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism and Irritable Behavior” (Aman et al., 2008). As the title implies, the goal of the research was to determine if using risperidone can affect cognitive performance in pre-adolescents and adolescents with autism. The researchers hypothesized that...
Abstract Emotional abuse is one type of intimate partner violence experienced mostly by women. This paper discusses the emotional abuse of women by their intimate partner with a focus on some categories of women that have received inadequate attention from researchers. It begins by defining emotional abuse as a form...
The Topic The general topic we wish to research in more detail is the relationship between the body and the mind. Our study of this theme will be based on the assumption that the mind and the consciousness are generated by the body. On the other hand, we will also...
Nearly fifty percent of adults experience mental health issues at some point in their lives; however, only twenty percent of them receive effective professional help. At present, mental health problems are thought to be provoked by hereditary and environmental factors. While researchers have explored the problem of addressing mental health...
Identifying the stages of development, which an individual passes, is essential for the further analysis of one’s progress and the location of the possible issues that may impede the further evolution, including intellectual, emotional and spiritual ones. Although it is traditionally presumed that the adoption of one of the theories...
Living in a certain environment, one inevitably observes it and interacts with its components. A human being exists among other people, communicates with them, and finally inquires what differs each person and particularly themselves. Under the conditions of the constantly changing world, self-perception is also fluid and context-dependent (Dickerson, 2012)....
Recent studies have indicated that vicarious trauma is a major challenge capable of affecting counselors’ professional and personal outcomes (Ray, Wong, White, & Heaslip, 2013). The term “vicious trauma” refers to the distressing reaction to the experiences of a client (Ray et al., 2013). First responders and counselors are usually...
Introduction The efficacies of psychotherapies differ according to the type of psychotherapy employed. Hence, this assessment seeks to establish if psychoanalysis therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have different efficacies in the treatment of anxiety. Research Question Does psychoanalysis therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have different efficacies in alleviating anxiety among...
Managing Misbehavior The classroom is a social environment, and teacher-student and peer interactions within any academic context largely impact the course of children’s development (Ratcliff et al., 2011). Students’ misbehavior in this micro-social environment represents a great problem because it may create barriers to the establishment of trustful relations between...
Introduction In recent years, multiculturalism has become a recognized aspect of the counseling profession. Nevertheless, despite the increase in recognition, academic publications are yet to address the demand for reliable data on the matter. The following paper provides a report of a journal article that highlights the said issue and...
ABC Chart Date, Location Antecedent Behaviour Consequence Possible Function 28/7, Math Class 1. The teacher was delivering a lecture. 2. Terry said she had not been getting much sleep lately. 3. 10 minutes after the class started, Terry put her head on the desk. 4. The teacher asked Terry to...
Abstract The paper concentrates on the introduction that gives brief information about the origin of counseling and the people who pioneered it. It also gives a somewhat detailed description of their works and how they helped the development of guidance and counseling. Their discoveries and achievements are also highlighted. Introduction...
Why is diaphragmatic breathing thought to be an effective relaxation technique? Diaphragmatic or “mindful” breathing is considered to be the basis of any effective relaxation technique (Stahl & Goldstein, 2010, p. 45). That is because it helps to deliver oxygen straight to the lungs and to the blood system (Relaxation...
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder refers to a clinical disorder whereby children mainly from two years of age start exhibiting unique behavioral characteristics comprising of difficulty in speech, low social interaction, high concentration on specific hobbies, habits or objects. Affected children hardly initiate conversations, friendship, exhibit little or no participation in...
Key factors clinicians should consider when addressing violence and substance abuse They should evaluate the person and know why he or she is reacting in that way. Through this, the clinician will learn that some people are violent because of their upbringing; such people did not have a good foundation....
Background The issue of obesity remains at the top of the current health concerns (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Numerous interventions have been designed to manage the needs of overweight patients, yet their efficacy varies (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestion and Kidney Diseases, 2012). Objectives The goal...
The purpose of this paper is to review the health status of my friend S. B. He is a 27-year-old man who has been experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for two years after his wife disappeared. At present, S. B. is a single parent taking care of his 5-year-old child....
Abstract Human beings go through various developmental stages before they attain the old age whereby the elderly are expected to mentor the youth by ensuring that they equip them with the necessary information that would facilitate the attainment of their wishes and aspirations in life. Several theorists, including Sigmund Freud...
Introduction This empirical study was done by Jannati, McDonald, and Di-Lollo at Simon Fraser University. The article explores distinct disparities in the pace of processing as compared to K scores of VSTM capacity. The article begins by exploring estimation techniques for visual short-term memory (VSTM) capacity in K scores. The...
Distrust “When I was in court, the defense attorney really pounded me. You know, like he thought I was lying or didn’t believe me or thought I was exaggerating.” Empathic Response That must have been really discouraging to see the lack of trust in the person who is responsible for...
Introduction Bereavement is commonly described as the state of living with loss. Those that have been bereft are forced to accept the non-negotiable reality of death, which is bound to have a series of mental, emotional, and even physical impacts on their lives. At one point or another, everyone must...
There are different procedures through which patients with addiction problems can be treated. Two of these procedures are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thinking when it comes to people’s feelings and actions. This is a beneficial fact...
Introduction Personality can be described as the different characteristics that make up an individual, which are common to the given individual. The characteristics form a trend that people can use to identify any person. Personality of an individual can be viewed as a trait of a given individual that can...
The Agency Family Centered Services (FSC) is a program of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida (CNSWF), which examines the welfare of children, parents, and families. Despite the fact that families protect and provide social support to children, domestic violence and poor parenting lead to neglect, abuse, and abandonment of children....
Abstract Psychology relies on scientific methods to understand human behavior and mental processes. Among the various research methods, a researcher chooses a research method that is commensurate with his or her objectives/hypotheses. There is no consensus on the main specific research methods used by psychologists, but one thing is for...
Abstract The paper provides an analysis of the case of Bonita with the focus on the coach’s work and his use of the best practices and cognitive coaching techniques. While working with Bonita, the coach adapts the strategies and practices that are usually known as the “best” ones. The effectiveness...
Abstract This paper explores aspects related to how individuals utilize their dominant side when it comes to instances involving the social mimicry of actions. In order examine such an aspect of unconscious action; the researcher conducted a study involving the use of 63 research subjects and the game “Simon says…”...
Introduction PTSD or posttraumatic stress disorder is a specific mental condition of a patient, which was provoked by a one-time or recurring strong external traumatic impact on the individual’s psyche. This adverse health condition can be caused by multiple reasons ranging from physical or sexual abuse to empathy to the...
Introduction This article by Major Joon K. Hong reviews the book “The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil” by Philip Zimbardo. It starts with a story about a U.S. Army Sergeant, John M. Russell, who shot five American soldiers while undergoing psychiatric treatment in Bagdad. The tragedy took...
The Topic of Our Study and Its Alignment with the Chosen School of Thought The Topic of the Study and the Questions that Will Be Explored The general topic of our research is going to be the relationship between the mind and the body. The mind-body problem is one of...
Group Assignments Vs Incentive Plans Group assignments given either in educational or professional settings are targeted at encouraging individuals to work together as a team in order to reach a particular objective, for example, successfully getting a deal with a company’s new partner or completing a presentation on a topic...
What Is Play-Based Therapy? Scholars and non-scholars have asked several questions regarding the approach called play-based therapy. Reports have gone to the extent of asserting that play centered therapy appears to lack rationality in its usage, is unclear, and unstructured. Nevertheless, play-based therapy is normally used when focusing on the...
Application of the Belmont Principles The topic of our research is the mind-body relationship, and the main question is, “to what extent do psychological factors, and physiological factors influence a person’s character, reactions, and behavior?” The research will be based on a literature review, and thus we will work with...
Motivation can be defined as the factors encourage an individual to perform a given duty. “Motivation can be categorized into two groups” (Carpenter & Huffman, 2010). The first one is called intrinsic motivation. This occurs in a situation where by a person is having a self drive to perform a...
Introduction Ever since its invention, the television has played an important role in the entertainment of people and families. This has been achieved by the programmes that are aired by various media houses. Due to this fact, televisions have developed to be one of the best forms of home entertainment...
Every culture has a set of underlying social values and norms that not only motivate people to work but underpin all social interactions. In a community, some people are characterised by high levels of motivation to work while others hardly work due to low levels of motivation. One of the...
The terms “introvert” and “extrovert” have become household words in the XXI century owing to Eysenck’s theory and the development of a three-factor model. Traditionally, it is believed that introversion and extroversion are defined by biological factors and that environmental factors play little to no role in defining the given...
Introduction Karl Rogers contributed greatly in the development of counselling strategies in the field of psychology, as he formulated a humanistic theory based on the assumptions of the Abraham Maslow, which is of great help to caregivers. In his analysis, he observed that an individual needs a special environment if...
Social psychologists respond to health issues taking into account people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Patients and their relations with others are examined. Social psychologists look at the issue from the mental perspective. They evaluate consumers’ interactions and their influence. The traditional approach to healthcare delivery is based on clinical and...
Self-Esteem and Its Role in Promoting and Resolving Stress Self-esteem underscores confidence in one’s beliefs and values. It emerges from attitudes that a person develops towards something, which could be a personal vision such as career objectives, lifestyles, and other personal responsibilities. Psychologists argue that attitudes mold characters that one...
Introduction Jon Kabat-Zinn first employed Mindfulness-based treatment in offering psychological services to clients at the Center of Medical services in Massachusetts at around 1978. The new model was viewed as the most effective in helping those suffering from chronic pain since it was thought to reduce suffering among those who...
Over the years, the issue of whether human beings can trust their conscious awareness has generated numerous reactions. Some people believe that they can trust their senses to interpret data and get an accurate view of the world, while others believe they cannot (Amicus, 2011). Senses play a crucial role...
Issue: It is known that early education provides a tremendous benefit for the future. Should early education (beginning age three) be mandatory and free? My opinion is that early education is an essential aspect that contributes to the future in a significant way, and that is, should be mandatory and free....
The game of Human versus Zombies has gained popularity in the recent past, and is very common in colleges and military camps. The game is designed to allow the participants to engage in combat that is similar to what takes place in the battlefields. The difference between this game and...
Introduction The American Psychological Association provides ethical guidelines to ensure that the rights of research participants are upheld and to safeguard the reputation of the psychological researchers and the discipline of psychology (McLeod, 2015). Researchers have a moral duty to preserve the dignity and rights of the study participants. Thus,...
Betty, a 45 years old woman, is referred to a local clinic because of feeling depressed. She has a history of three divorces and thinks that she is tired of living the old way. That is why now she is involved in relationships with a woman. In fact, she is...
How the Role of Children Has Evolved Through History The roles of children have been evolving over the last centuries. Throughout the middle ages, children were mainly expected to engage in hunting and gathering. Girls were expected to complete different household chores. Boys were trained to become future warriors. Throughout...
Introduction Social psychology is the field of study that focuses on relationships and behavior within the human society. It can have various implications. For instance, organizations have long relied on research and methods used in social psychology when developing their business strategies. Technology has enabled them to develop new efficient...
The Uncomplicated Grief Counseling Theory The theory of family intervention that has been selected for this case is the uncomplicated grief counseling presumption. In this theory, the argument is that the grieving person experiences a normal sorrow in the event of a loss of a close person. The individual is...
Introduction Social ties play important roles in a person’s life, and they have an impact on social support that people seek, receive, and give. In this paper, the notions of social ties and social support will be defined, and the importance of social support and how it might depend on...
Detailing the Topic: Cyberbullying as a 21st-Century Concern The phenomenon of bullying has been known since the dawn of time (Elgar et al., 2014) as one of the most typical, though morally unjustifiable, behavioral patterns in the society. However, with the technological advances of the 21st century and the creation...
Child maltreatment is a crucial social problem which is related to a complex of various aspects of the functioning of society and its beneficial evolution. The growth of the level of attention devoted to the problems of upbringing resulted in the appearance of a number of important questions. The relations...
Explain a single research design that you would use I would choose the A–B-A Withdrawal Design. The first letter “A” represents a non-treatment phase, and it precedes the treatment phase, which is denoted by letter “B” (Royse, Thyer, & Padgett, 2015). The last letter “A” represents a non-treatment phase that...
Jung and Gardner Theory The Psychological Type Theory (PTT) of Jung consists of the orientations (extraversion as opposed to introversion) and the functions of “thinking, feeling, intuition and sensation” to be defined for a person (Crellin, 2014, p. 14). Thinking is opposed to feeling; intuition and sensation form another pair...
Abstract Based on the article by CNRS, the paper analyzes the findings of the worldwide survey exploring the relationship between self-esteem and the fulfillment of the values dominating the cultural environment. The ideas for future research and the use of the findings in practice are also included in the paper....
Introduction Different people have different levels to which they can effectively withstand stressing environmental conditions. Factors such as personality types, emotional stability attributes of different people, and more importantly, personal temperaments may determine this ability. Exposure to stressing environmental conditions has negative consequences to both psychological and physiological health of...
There are various ideas raised by various authors portraying the distinct or somewhat similar attributes in regards to how gender is formed. Feminism arises where such factors of social, political, and economic boundaries are addressed. In a bid to evaluate and demonstrate how authors portray gender in their writings, this...
Introduction Having a continuous sense of exhaustion, feeling of sadness, and hopelessness are the key signs of clinical or major depression. This mood disorder is an illness; it makes one feel frustrated, angry, miserable, and apathetic. Such mood changes alter the daily life an individual quite a long and may...
The article that is presented by the New York University is dealing with the parents’ influence on the children’s ability to control emotions and recognize them. It is claimed that the aggression between parents is likely to have an adverse effect on the development of children. There is no difference...
The article, “Social Anxiety Disorder,” by Schneier Franklin, was published in 2006, in the New England Journal of Medicine. The writer outlines what he considers the main causes of social anxiety disorder and proposes two solutions, namely, therapy and medication. He deconstructs the condition using an anecdotal example of a...
Describe common perceptions and misconceptions about this group The society has varying views regarding persons with mental disabilities. In most cases, these views are due to the stereotypes in different communities. Owing to rejection and neglect by the community, the mentally challenged persons often undergo stigmatization, which leads to low...
Overview of Issue The social problem under investigation revolves around how people should maintain good mental health. The promotion of mental health in many countries globally is located within the broader domain of health promotion. It is firmly embedded in interventions that are provided to prevent mental disorders and to...
Introduction Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), a type of anxiety disorders, is a mental health condition that occurs as a result of terrifying, distressing or stressful events that are either experienced or witnessed. It is described as a long-lasting consequence of traumatic events that instills intensive horror, fear or a feeling...
Introduction The observation of social behavior can demonstrate how people can adjust to each other and even change some of the views or attitudes. This paper is aimed at discussing the cooperation of students who need to join their efforts in order to achieve certain goals. Such interactions are particularly...
Introduction The increased exposure to traumatic events has brought about clinical concerns that affect the health conditions of humans. An exposure to life-threatening situations or tragic events such as natural calamities, serious carnages, terror attacks, physical assaults, and sexual maltreatments may pose serious mental problems to survivors (Lovestrand, Phipps, &...
Abstract This article explores some self-care tips that might be used by professionals working in the field of human services. The article provides three strategies that are useful to human-services professionals especially those in the field of domestic disputes. Introduction Human service professionals reap several benefits from their work but...
Posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a psychological and emotional response to a traumatic event (Elzouki, 2012). There is a higher probability to develop PTSD if a person went through a disaster, emergency situation, or traumatic situation. However, it is difficult to diagnose PTSD due to several comorbidity issues. It...
Bereavement Bereavement refers to a state of mourning someone who has died, which is usually characterized by intense emotional pain (Boss, 2006). It is an important process of coming into terms with the demise of a loved one. Grief is experienced in several forms that include mental, physical, emotional, social,...
Early Beliefs In the ancient times, the cause of mental illness was believed to be possession by demonic forces. This concept was prevalent even during the Middle Ages in Europe when demon was believed to have possessed the mad man. The way to treat these mad men was through exorcism....
Introduction There are various risk assessment strategies utilized when it comes to child welfare. Some of the most widespread assessments are Child abuse potential inventory (CAPI), Risk Inventory for Substance Abuse-Affected Families, Structures Decision Making (SDM) Safety Assessment, Child Abuse Potential Inventory, Parenting Stress Index (PSI) (Austin, 2013). Each of...
Personal loss “occurs when someone loses something precious in his or her life” (Leming & Dickinson, 2011, p. 26). This kind of loss occurs after the death of a beloved person. Personal loss is usually associated with deep emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Bereavement and grief describe the emotional responses...
Deviance is a state of straying from ordinary or accepted standards, particularly in a social or sexual context. Scholars have also defined deviance as a drift from the accepted manners in society. Therefore, the term “deviance” always describes all behaviors that go against the social and moral values of the...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological disorder associated with high anxiety. It is normally caused by terrifying events in life, but it can also emanate from some biological complications. One of the common causes of PTSD is experiencing life threatening events. People who work in risky environments have a high...
Introduction Human service professionals help people live their lives effectively. However, these professionals are at a high risk of being subjected to violent behavior from clients. This problem has become so pervasive that the American Psychological Association formed a task force to report on education and training in dealing with...
The study of children, though less than 200 years old, has been a fascinating one for developmental psychologists. This is because of the many psychological changes that occur in this stage of life, extending towards the onset of adolescence. Researchers believe that these psychological changes culminate in the optimum psychological...
Introduction This critique examines the research study reported by Hardy and Selkoe (2002). The study explored the relationship between Amyloid concentrations and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) among clinical patients. The purpose of this critique is to re-examine the viability of the hypothesis that links Amyloid with Alzheimer’s disease. The paper examines...
The topic of this article entitled Personality Characteristics as a function of frequency and type of substance abuse, written by Michael Wolff, and Kathleen Wolff discusses the problem of substance use and abuse and how this tendency could be associated or correlated with types of personalities or possible personality flaws....
Many people believe that cracking a joke about others provides them a platform to prove themselves as smart. In fact, a good sense of humor is definitely a positive characteristic trait in a human being and people do like to enjoy funny things, no matter how trivial they are. Unfortunately,...
For ages, scholars have tried hard to identify an explanation for social deviance. While the normalcy and naturalness of things go unnoticed by many, the intricacies involved in the daily conceptualization and attachment of meaning to actions and things remain a controversial issue in the realms of sociological scholarship. For...
Introduction In our modern society, divorce has become very wide spread among married couples. Children from poor backgrounds caught in the midst of a divorce lead miserable lives. This can be attributed to a number of factors both economical and social. Society in most cases associate divorce with a rise...
It is almost every day that we hear news about some rich and famous person who filed for bankruptcy because of their gambling problem and everyone knows at least one person from their surroundings who is struggling with the gambling addiction. These facts make some people think that gambling is...
Abstract Psychological therapies have been used to offer assistant to psychological patient. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that is associated with traumatic experience. The paper looks into the therapies that can be used with this disorder. Cognitive and Behavioural therapies are identified as appropriate for PTSD. The paper gives...
The article “Potential of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” analyses a recent treatment method that can support the health needs of many patients. Many people will encounter different traumatic or terrifying events in their lives. Such events can trigger a psychological...
The hard problem is problems without functional explanation as opposed to easy problems, which involve explanation in the form of what mechanism can perform what function. The problem becomes hard when our consciousness can not figure out the mechanism through which we can solve the problem. The problem also becomes...
Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Experiment brought him critical acclaim. At the same time, it accorded him a certain level of notoriety; because of the methodologies, he utilized to conduct the said experiment. Nevertheless, his landmark study created shockwaves within the scientific community, when the unexpected results radically altered what people previously...
Background information Many researchers and neuroscientists concur that brainwaves have the potential to predict the popularity of hit songs. For example various pieces of equipment that record neurometric and biometric responses can be used to monitor the skin temperature, respiration and heart rate of the listeners of a musical piece....
The choice between a corporal punishment and the methods of upbringing that do not involve physical aggression towards children has been in existence for decades. Although modern methods of upbringing have been designed and proven to be quite efficient with children of all ages, a range of people still resort...
