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Introduction It is important to note that the given literature review will utilize an integrative conceptual framework, which not only reviews the relevant literature but additionally critiques and synthesizes the acquired knowledge as well as insights. The review will be organized in accordance with the sections below, which include discussion,...
Introduction The summary description entails the video, pretend washing, where the main protagonists are two girls donning yellow and lime dresses. The girls are three and appear to have normal physical development based on size and stature (Pretend Washing, 2013). The girls are happy and attentive as they engage in...
History of Attitude in Social Psychology The late 1910s and early 1920s were a crucial time for the study of attitudes. By the late 1920s, the attitude had established itself as a distinct branch of social psychology (Baumeister & Bushman, 2017). In current social psychology, attitude has emerged as one...
Conflicts are something that all people encounter in their life, that is why understanding different ways of handling them is important to ensure successful and effective conflict resolution. Bevan (2020) defines conflict as a disagreement or argument, providing certain criteria that should be met for a situation to be considered...
Alignment With the Literature from the Unit and Wider Reading Group work counseling a psychological assistance when a client discusses his life difficulties not only alone with a psychologist, but also with other people (Schönberger, 2019). Resorting to wider reading, it can be revealed that the group itself is the...
In history, rites of passage, rituals, or social practices that signified the transition from adolescence to adulthood, marked this transition exceptionally clearly. Unfortunately, many of these initiation rites are no longer practiced or are not as significant in modern-day and age as they previously were. Additionally, adolescents must navigate emerging...
In the practice of psychotherapy, there are a large number of significant figures who have made personal contributions to a deeper understanding of the cognitive functions and capacities of human consciousness. This is also true of the American psychotherapist Bill O’Hanlon. As of this writing, O’Hanlon is a living contemporary...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that affects individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences. Children and adults can experience psychological trauma through violence, sexual assault, natural disaster, or war. The effects of PTSD can be manifested through psychological and behavioral changes, mood and sleep changes. Some of the...
Ulric Neisser opened a conference on Practical Aspects of Memory with his article “Memory: What Are the Important Questions” in 1978. The author aims to find out why people recall sources differently, how it is possible to remember things, or what can be done to train the memory skill. Although...
Awareness and perception have a great impact on human behavior. Awareness is one’s knowledge of a fact or situation or concern about the situation while perception is the way through which a person understands or regards something. These two nouns are similar because they represent human flaws, being not the...
A mishearing of song lyrics is one fun aspect of perception. Scientists associate such deviations with humans’ attitudes, ideas, and ways of thinking, which constitute an individual perceptual set. Thinking of times when I witnessed such misperception, I recall the song “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, which became popular at...
Harmony Between Professional Values and Spiritual Beliefs From the ACA code of ethics, there are two values that were previously not in harmony with my spiritual beliefs. The first one is A.4.b “personal values” that instructs counselors to refrain from imposing their own beliefs and values onto the clients (American...
It should be noted that conceptual blocks limit a person from the point of view of his or her thinking process. They encourage individuals to look at the problem more narrowly and do not give them the opportunity to reveal their creative potential when searching for a solution. Apart from...
Although peer pressure is seen as a negative expression of human interactions, it can have positive effects provided that promoted behavior is helpful to society or people individually. Peer pressure is a natural phenomenon occurring in any social context. People are prone to comparing themselves to others, particularly those of...
Child abuse can be emotional, sexual, and physical, but all its forms may lead to severe psychological problems. The effects vary from social discomfort to dangerous pathologies, making it difficult for clinicians to treat the problem. The more information specialists learn about the complex factors that influence abused children’s psychological...
The concept of cognitive dissonance can help explain a victim of an abusive relationship’s emotional state and psychological motivation. The term suggests that a person is in that severe situation when their actions contradict their beliefs and views. An extended stay in this state ultimately leads to a feeling of...
Abnormal psychology is one of the most exciting and, at the same time, sophisticated fields of the science of mind and behavior. It is a specific branch that observes and analyzes unusual patterns of human behavior, thought, and perception, which may or may not is analyzed in relation to a...
Self-control is an inhibitory control element, which underscores the capacity to regulate or control one’s behavior, thoughts, and emotions when triggered and tempted. Mamayek et al. (2016) distinguish this conceptualization as a cognitive process deemed essential in modulating a person’s deportment to attain specific objectives. Furthermore, Mamayek et al. (2016)...
The notion of immortality has driven cultural and scientific innovation for hundreds of years. Both medicine and religion began to touch upon the topics of death and the possibility of eternal life, whether spiritual or physical. However, people still tend to suffer from aging, even in the contemporary advanced healthcare...
Strategic Family Therapy There are many theoretical approaches in psychotherapy; every method is effective in its way and can be applied to different cases. The choice of a technique is determined by the values and needs of a client, including improving interpersonal relationships, solving family problems, or dealing with identity...
Detailed Description of the Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental condition or illness that is characterized by a high level of instability in relation to expressed emotions and behaviors. Individuals with BPD suffer from impulsiveness in their behaviors, their emotional state can be imbalanced, and they experience difficulties...
Introduction This essay will look at issues pertaining to children’s rights as well as freedoms in a social set up. In section 2, I will draw on my own case experiences to emphasize ethical conflicts regarding confidentiality, control and parents with disabilities. The penultimate part of the assignment will look...
When it comes to considering the role that emotions play in people’s lives, the latter usually agree with the point that these emotions are solely their reactions to external stimuli. In other words, the key idea of such perception consists in the one-sidedness of the emotions’ direction – a straight...
Forensic psychology involves the use of science as well as the psychology profession in questions and concerns associated with the legal system. Presently, forensic involves the use of empirical knowledge and practices to an adversary process in which particularly scientists with advanced knowledge have a role. The profession of forensic...
Introduction More and more children become the victims of child abuse. Children who need to be loved to become the victims of different forms of child abuse. Child abuse may be physical, sexual, or mental. Physical abuse means any kind of maltreatment towards the children in a physical way. It...
Introduction The term adult can be variously defined. From a biological perspective, an adult is that person who has matured and reached the age of reproduction. As such, teenagers, since they can reproduce, are referred to as young adults. In law, adulthood is regarded as attainment of a certain age...
In forensic psychology, both quantitative and qualitative research designs can be used when the available data is presented in the qualitative form, in words or categories. Depending on the purpose of the research, the data can be coded to determine themes, as it is in the qualitative research, or it...
Introduction A primary goal of this paper is to discover various guidelines, which are vital to the forensic psychological practice. Firstly, the Speciality Guidelines are discussed, and their significance is assessed. Secondly, the Ethical Principles and Speciality Guidelines are displayed, and Speciality Guidelines are evaluated with the assistance of specific...
Introduction Every person has fundamental differences that separate them from the rest and make him/her unique. This uniqueness makes the person to think, act and hold opinions that are different and this is what makes them to stand out. However it is normal for a person to find himself/herself in...
The inventory questions were an essential eye opener about the things that matter most to me. Most of my answers were reflections of my background, beliefs and values as will be illustrated below. Reflection on the process of completing the inventory questions As I was completing the inventory questions, I...
Introduction Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory of development is one of the approaches toward explaining the factors that influence adolescents in their pre-school period of life. In this respect, observers should look at the peculiarities of systems existing around a child’s space. The thing is that the developmental processes in a child...
Introduction The importance of behavior occurring in the workplace cannot be denied for both employees and employers. For the former it is especially important, being a place in which they spend almost third of their lifetime. For employers, workplace behaviors of employees are important as well, in which understanding the...
Introduction Human beings are by nature social beings and therefore it can be understood that at one time in a person’s life, a person must establish a relationship of a particular nature. Relationships come in various forms and they involve a certain degree of intimacy. People enter into relationships optimistic...
There are characters in the society whose habits and moral behaviors are something out of the ordinary. These individuals exist in each society. They have the propensity to engage in certain inhuman activities without being empathetic in any way. The cruel acts they commit do not seem at all cruel...
Prenatal Learning and Impact on Later Development The learning ability of a child begins at the early stage of the pregnancy. By the eighteenth week of pregnancy, the baby’s hearing is fully developed, and the child can hear and respond to the mother’s heartbeat and the sounds passing through the...
Cultural history Trances can be defined as the mental pictures, descriptions, and reflections in the mind while sleeping. The episodes seen are usually impractical or doubtful in the real sense. The person in a trance generally has no power over the actions dreamt. Some scenes in a trance can be...
In the essay, Higher and Lower Pleasures Mills explain different perspectives on human happiness and possible ways to achieve it. The question of pleasure and its role in human life is one of the most important and complex philosophical issues. According to Mill, pleasure implies that a person should perform...
Introduction The following research paper is about the relationship bond of an Adult and a child shown in American movies. The paper would explore the meaning of a relationship between an adult and a child and would emphasize its importance as well. The relationship between that particular adult and the...
Introduction James Fowler is involved in the study of the development of faith. Faith as Fowler states is that holistic point of reference which concerns the relation of man to the universe. He, therefore, identifies six stages through which he believes all faithful travel in their lives (Berger, 2000, Notes,...
In the course of history, parenting has always been a challenging vocation. Since children are not born with “how to raise” manuals, parents usually have no choice but to figure out things for themselves with regards to rearing their offspring. Often, when children become difficult to control, parents resort to...
Sexual abuse and harassment remain prevalent in contemporary society and have a significant influence on the lives of many people. For the most part, these issues affect women, but men may also suffer from them. One of the key problems that emerge in association with sexual harassment and abuse is...
Introduction This model was developed by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in 1955 to describe human interaction. It tries to define personal awareness in a quadrants manner. It has four quadrants which each illustrate a different view of personality in terms of communication and relationships. Each window represents a kind...
Abstract Anxiety in children is a considerable bother since it is associated with the development of severe complications if untreated. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is one of the methods for treating the condition. ACT focuses on six primary points to develop psychological flexibility: acceptance, diffusion, contact with the present...
Novelty My novelty score for the tolerance of ambiguity test is 20, which is right in the middle of the scale. This means that my tolerance for novelty is medium – I take well to certain kinds of novel things and events in my life, but not so much to...
The relationship between man and women has always evoked interest and received attention in numerous literary works. The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin is an emotional piece full of metaphors that I find thought-provoking. First Published in 1894, it dwells on questions of psychological stability and suppressed realization...
School-aged children need regular evaluation and analysis of their development. This assessment is necessary to identify physical or mental problems and prevent their growth and influence on a person’s future life. However, a child of five, nine, and twelve years old are at entirely different stages of development, so adults...
Introduction Professionals must counselors must possess adequate skills and competencies. They should also develop superior philosophies to meet their clients’ needs. Attributes such as ethics, morality, justice, and integrity must guide them whenever supporting their beneficiaries. This paper gives a detailed literature review of informed consent and code of ethics....
Introduction Barbara Rogoff’s book The Cultural Nature of Human Development makes numerous topical points on how cultural conceptions influence people and society. The chapter “Thinking with Tools and Institutions of Culture” deals with how people, more specifically children, apperceive mental and social skills from sociocultural intercommunication and how these interactions...
Labor motivation is understood as the organization of the company’s work in a way that encourages everyone to fulfill professional duties. In other words, each employee receives an internal incentive that increases productivity and is aimed at achieving a common goal. To produce a competent staff incentive, a manager has...
Introduction Developmental assessments are standard health maintenance procedures in school-aged children. Physical examinations may be common and allow to determine subjective and objective information fundamental to providing care. Physical assessments may be inherently uncomfortable for children, therefore, it is important to utilize appropriate techniques and create a safe environment that...
It is thought that all people’s achievements depend on the level of their certainty about their capability to succeed from this perspective, when in doubt; one cannot perform well enough to be productive or successful. However, the question of the relationship between doubt and certainty has long been at the...
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is among the most utilized and researched psychological theories in the world. Its pyramid structure is applied in various spheres, including business, healthcare, education, and others. Maslow first proposed the hierarchy in 1943, and the original version includes five different needs that all people experience during...
Introduction Human behavior is the subject matter of behavior modification. Behavior is what people do and say (Miltenberger, 2011). The characteristics that define behavior are as follows. Behavior involves a person’s actions. It is described with action verbs. Behavior is not a static characteristic of the person. Behaviors have one...
The conservation tasks implied measuring whether the number of the objects and the length are the same while changing the parameters of the lines. In the case of the video “A typical child on Piaget’s conservation tasks”, the child is younger than seven years old. In this instance, the child...
Introduction By applying Piaget’s theory of cognitive-developmental stages, one can say that A. has reached the pre-occupational stage. At this level, an individual should be able to use simple logic, take the viewpoints of other people, and classify various objects. A child aged between 2 and 5 should also have...
Introduction Starting from the opening scenes, the plot of the documentary 49 Up reveals various factors that can influence human lives directly. The main purpose of Michael Apted as the director of these series was to prove that not only childhood background but also other environmental factors can have a...
Introduction According to Clinton and Ohlschlager (2002), it would prove quite inappropriate, on the part of a counselor, to pay little attention to what happened to be the particulars of the treated client’s ethnocultural affiliation. The reason for this is that, while aware of what accounts for these particulars’ discursive...
Stages of counseling The first step in counseling is problem identification, which is also referred to as social anxiety scenario. In this stage, the issue should be acknowledged and be explained in detail. Moreover, the needs of the client ought to be understood. Identified skills used The skills that should...
Abstract B. F. Skinner was a distinguished psychologist renowned for advancing various theories on human behavior. His works received critical reviews from numerous scholars. This paper analyses three journals, each providing a different point of view on behaviorism as suggested by Skinner. Delprato and Midgley’s “Some Fundamentals of B. F....
Social Learning Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory claims that the acquisition of knowledge is directly related to the observation of others within the context of experiences, social interactions, and other outside influences. Basically, the theory highlights the significance of observational learning, modeling, and imitation. Thus, when people observe the performance and...
Introduction The present paper is devoted to the domain of human cognitive development and the way in which it is portrayed by the modern theory in the field. Cognitive development involves the “growth and change in the intellectual processing functions of children as they age and mentally develop” (Brubaker, 2016,...
Introduction Clinical supervision is a social process in which supervisors work together with their supervisees to promote clinical care. Good supervisors observe, counsel, train, assess, inspire, and create a surrounding that enhances self-motivation, knowledge, and professional development. Competency based clinical supervision is a process of supervision that describes the competencies...
Social anxiety disorder is a condition that occurs as a result of excessive fear of social involvement. It is also known as social phobia. The fear arises from the suspension of being closely watched, and receiving criticism from peers and other members of the society (Mayo-Wilson et al., 2014). A...
Introduction Personality determines the different forms of human behaviors and abilities; hence, it is important for success in an organization. Personality is the most important element that human resource managers consider in the recruitment process. Different roles require disparate kinds of skill sets and aptitudes, all of which are attributed...
Introduction The groundbreaking technologies of the late 20th and early 21st century have affected not only the professional lives but also the personal lives of people all over the world. While innovative devices were at first designed strictly for professional use, they soon became so popular that they have begun...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD is a disorder that involves patient’s distorted perception of his or her appearance. Patients suffering from this disorder tend to see a certain aspect of their appearance as a strong imperfection and it makes their life unbearable. They believe that it is impossible to live...
Introduction Available scholarship in cognitive and motivational psychology shows that people are naturally predisposed to demonstrate a multiplicity of biases and prejudices in not only judging and deciding who they relate to in social relationships but also in attempting to safeguard the status quo (Johnson & Levin, 2009). Biases originating...
People have different personalities that make them unique and stand out among others; ones personality is an element of biological and social factors (Carpenter & Huffman, 2010). Personality is defined as the totality of inner attributes of a person that dictates or influences the way he perceives life; it is...
Abstract This report will discuss autism, its characteristics, causes, diagnosis, and management. Autism refers to developmental disorder that impedes a person’s ability to communicate and relate to other people. An individual with autism exhibits repetitive behaviors. The condition is noticed at an early age. However, it is difficult to diagnose...
Introduction Developmental psychology is a branch of psychology that targets the development of people and their behavior over time. The research in this field touches upon various theoretical areas, including biopsychology, social psychology, studies of emotions, and cognitive psychology (McLeod, 2012, sec. 1). Despite being a relatively new approach, developmental...
Introduction Many people suffer from various disorders that limit their ability to effectively retrieve information from their memory. While some cases are caused by complications in cognitive development, others may be caused by some acquired illnesses or physical damage of some parts of the brain. Memory loss can a short-term...
Introduction The development of a person right from birth to adulthood goes through various stages. Some of the characters that a person adapts to are natural, while others come from those who affect the individual’s life. Both natural and nurture behaviors shape a person’s future attitudes. Psychosexual Development Freud’s Theory...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 The article “Little Girls or Little Women, The Disney Princess Effect” focuses on the impact that the “Disney Princess Culture” has had on the emotional and psychological development of young girls. Its line of reasoning focuses on the princess culture creating an adverse mindset in little girls wherein they...
Introduction Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a distressing condition that leads to brain disturbance due to exposure to dreadful situations. This condition also affects normal individuals who are exposed to stressful circumstances. Remarkable biological and psychological manifestations reveal the presence of PTSD in an individual. This essay explores the situational...
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...
Introduction Psychology is one of the disciplines aimed at studying and understanding the mental aspect of human beings. Many models have been developed to explain and describe all aspects of one’s psyche. One might say that Maslow’s pyramid, his magnum opus, is a universal model that perfectly describes human needs....
Introduction The Boys of Baraka is a documentary about African American families living in violent and drug-infested neighborhoods. The documentary filmmakers follow the lives of four young African American males who are offered the opportunity to change their lives. At a meeting, recruiter Baraka tells potential pupils that they have...
Definition of Psychology Considering the word’s origin, psychology is the doctrine of the human soul. This science generally studies human behavior, thoughts, feelings, and mind. Undoubtedly, psychology is found in everyone’s life, whether paying attention to it or not. This diverse science consists of various subdivisions that study different theories,...
Introduction Bereavement, or grief and loss, is a normal reaction to a traumatic loss. Grief is not limited to the loss of a loved one but can be triggered by other losses, such as the end of a relationship, the termination of a profession, or the revelation of a fatal...
When people feel vulnerable or threatened, they often take defensive positions of the body, which can help them protect themselves from danger. However, these positions can manifest themselves in business situations, making communication and teamwork difficult. As a manager, it is essential to recognize these defensive positions and understand how...
One of the most striking and significant examples of the influence of perception on everyday life is the depth, comprehensiveness, objectivity, and speed of cognition of another person due to certain objective and subjective characteristics. Most often, the perception of other people is based only on assumed qualities, impressions, interpretation,...
Work in Institutional Arenas Three different words refer to several types of work. The first category is care work, which entails work done in person to improve another person’s abilities. Maintenance work is required to keep a household running smoothly. Market work, or work done by employees for payment, is...
Introduction The professor’s office serves as the location for this case study. Department Chair Ben seeks advice from adjunct professor Jenny. Ben assigns Jenny a class she has never taken before and for which she has no time to study. Ben explains that he needs her assistance because the wife...
Introduction Having an understanding of the core aspects and stages of human development is critical for identifying the relevant issues and determining the core factors affecting a specific psychological concern. Presently, several perspectives on the phenomenon of human development exist. These are represented by the framework designed by Piaget, Vygotsky,...
Eric Erikson’s theory of human development is one of the most fundamental theories used in contemporary education and psychology. This perspective substituted the psychosexual theory of development articulated by Freud in clinical practice due to its broader applicability (Maree, 2021). In addition, Erikson’s perspective is regarded as the least controversial...
The cognitive development of children determines their ability to understand certain concepts. Adults often experience situations where they try to describe something to a child, but the child does not understand something that seems obvious. Children may lack understanding of what adults say to them, which is determined by what...
Bartels, J. (2019). Revisiting the Stanford prison experiment, again: Examining demand characteristics in the guard orientation. Journal of Social Psychology, 159(6), 780–790. Abuse between guards and prisoners is an imminent factor attributed to the differential margin on duties and responsibilities. Bartels (2019) agrees that aggression from professionals is a consequential...
The Importance of Fighting Resistance At any stage of seed therapy, the specialist has to face resistance from clients. This is caused by different factors and causes but equally exacerbates the process of therapy. The fact is that such a phenomenon gives rise to individuals not only unwillingness to cooperate...
Going to a Lunch with a Client All psychotherapists’ codes of ethics contain clauses excluding non-working relationships in the therapeutic couple. The relationship between the client and the psychotherapist is extraordinary. They are different from anything one encounters in ordinary life. This relationship is not symmetrical: it is wholly focused...
Introduction It is important to note that personality is a term referring to differences between individuals when it comes to their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. The given assessment is concerned with my personality viewed under the lenses of Freudian and Adlerian psychodynamic frameworks, the social learning theory, and Maslow’s personality...
Critical thinking is one of the most important processes that have many functions and benefits for a person. First of all, it helps individuals analyze and interpret the information they constantly receive. Moreover, critical thinking is a tool through which people perceive the world around them and evaluate the events...
Introduction: Existential Therapy Existential therapy refers to a therapeutic style that emphasizes on the holistic nature of the human condition. Such therapy aims at a positive approach that recognizes human abilities, but also takes into account the limitations of human resources. Over the years, many philosophers such as Soren Kierkegaard...
Personality psychology focuses on the differences and similarities in various patterns of personality. A personality is a combination of traits, feelings, and thoughts that define a person as unique and dissimilar to others. Personality consists of motivation, behavior, and emotions, and each of these patterns influences how people view themselves...
Laura is a communicative person who is particularly interested in other people’s hobbies and their interest in building trust and positive relationships. She is a good listener and knows how to avoid conflicting situations. When Laura agreed to meet Chris, she was late for lunch, and this is the main...
Introduction Human development is the continuous change in humans over their lifespan from birth to death in psychological, cognitive, and physical aspects. The psychological part of human development comprises social relationships, personality, and emotions. Physical development entails growth and changes in the brain and body, health and wellness, the senses,...
The attachment theory is a complex idea that implies the long-term relationships and bonds between people, particularly children and parents relationships. The theory developed by John Bowl was lately corrected by Mary Ainsworth, eliminating the point that a mother was solely responsible for her infants’ development (Slater 2007). The idea...
School refusal is a common psychological problem that causes a lot of stress for a child. At the same time, the entire environment, including family, friends and school staff, is under a certain pressure. Reduced attendance and refusal to return to school can cause both short and long-term effects on...
Many theories view conflict as a life situation. The hallmark of this relationship is the point of contention, which makes the conversation so heated. It should be understood that this type of conversation is very different from the usual one conducted by two or more people. An important feature is...
Introduction Professional psychology implements tools to assess individuals’ attitudes and intelligence. Psychological tests can be traced back to the Han dynasty in ancient China, where public officials were given competency assessment tasks (Reynolds et al., 2021). Later, psychiatrists in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries introduced various types of evaluation to...
Introduction to Perception Perception is “experiences resulting from stimulation of the senses” (Goldstein, 2019) Humans evolved with detailed visual perception Third of the human brain devoted to it Perception = physical energy from outside world ? electrochemical message ? stimulating receptor cells ? received by the brain Perception may be...
Introduction Tests are an important part of professions that work with people and can be divided into considerable categories, but the one related to my specialization is personality. While I pursue many goals in my career, I am determined to help people and believe that I should learn the particulars...
Positive Behavior Support (PBS) has been identified as an effective strategy to identify and eradicate the triggers of problematic behaviors among students. Researchers reveal that this intervention promotes independence, participation and enhanced quality of life by reinforcing target behaviors when they occur (McKim and Samuel, 2021). However, this strategy can...
A person’s personality is a vast and intriguing field for research. For its study, many theories have been developed throughout history, through the prism of which new sides and aspects of man are revealed. It is worth noting that a remarkable influence on the development of people’s personality is played...
It is important to note that there are eight stages in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. The conflicts include Trust vs. Mistrust in the first stage, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt in the second stage, Initiative vs. Guilt in the third stage, and Industry vs. Inferiority in the fourth...
Middle adulthood is accompanied by several physiological changes. Although this is unavoidable, the value of physical activity in this age group cannot be overstated. After 30, the body loses 3-8 percent of its muscular mass per decade, and after 60 years, the loss increases (Toh et al., 2020). Rheumatoid arthritis...
Cognition and intelligence are two related terms related to human and animal mental processes. According to the dictionary, cognition is a “form of awareness, such as perceiving, conceiving, remembering, reasoning, judging, imagining, and problem-solving” (APA, 2015, p. 201). Intelligence is defined as the “ability to derive information, learn from experience,...
Long-term memory can provide access to multiple opportunities for learning if understood and applied properly. With current research and universally accepted information on how memory encoding and retrieval work, it is possible to design pathways to acquire new Christianity-related knowledge easily. This paper presents a plan for the development of...
Introduction Different approaches to the study of human behavior, often conflicting but convincing, have made it difficult for a student to arrive at a definite understanding of the subject. Some researches show that instinct or nature decides the behavioral pattern, but there are other views stating that human mind comes...
According to the scenario provided, in which the Hernandez family is undergoing the Children Services Program’s Administration, social workers tried to track several factors when drafting the tests. First, the most critical factor was parents’ attitudes towards their children and the nurturing patterns to manage their sons. Second, the question...
Abstract This paper highlights the symptoms of cyclothymia and the challenges it imposes in health centers. Cyclothymia is prevalent, impairing bipolar spectrum disorder included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders formed in 1982. Whereas Sub-threshold bipolar is a cyclothymia-related disorder common in young individuals. The relation of...
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of intellectual development disorder (IDD) characterized by three main signs, i.e. impaired communication and social interaction, repetitive stereotypical behavior, and a restricted interest in early childhood acts. Genetics has a key role in the etiology of autism. Environmental factors are also interacting...
Introduction The undesirable behavior I chose to examine is swearing, which is not an uncommon occurrence at my household. I’m 32 and married, which primarily means there is always someone to swear at. Swearing is not the most socially acceptable habit, but research by Baruch, Prouska, Ollier-Malaterre, & Bunk (2017)...
The “filter bubble” is a concept developed by Eli Pariser that indicates the negative side of personalized search. Users receive information based on the Websites determining what kind of Internet resources a person would like to read or see depending on their search history, location, and past mouse clicks. As...
The Seinfeld Episode When young people meet their elders, they should address them with respect and courtesy. However, Aaron seems to lack these critical values when he meets Jerry’s parents. He addresses them like his colleagues and does not employ the basic communications virtues. In contrast, Monica and her colleagues...
Introduction The modern cinematography industry has produced numerous pieces of art that depict an accurate representation of mental struggles and intend to give viewers an insight into other people’s minds. These films can be used to engage the audience in conversation regarding various vital topics that can be puzzling for...
Social workers should cooperate with clients to understand their problems and intentions. In this paper, attention is paid to Brandon, a 12-year-old boy who survived his father’s sexual abuse at the age of 6 and experiences post-traumatic stress disorder at the moment (Plummer et al., 2014). There are many adolescents...
The book under discussion is written by Calcaterra R. and is called “Etched in sand: A true story of five siblings who survived an unspeakable childhood on Long Island.” It can be viewed as an author’s memoir of her abusive childhood full of difficult situations and challenges. Regina, the main...
Emotional intelligence (EI) can be defined as the “ability to understand, reason about, and use emotions and emotional knowledge to enhance thought and action” (Ford & Tamir, 2012, p. 285). It is a complex notion which has become rather popular in many settings, including educational ones. Along with other forms...
People’s everyday life is filled with interactions and information exchange. However, the objectivity of the perceptions and attitudes of the information is hindered by numerous biases that are influenced by multiple factors. These factors include upbringing, social background, religious beliefs, experience, developmental level, and others. Therefore, an individual’s judgment might...
Abstract Young children are particularly vulnerable to different forms of trauma. Abuse and neglect of kids continue to increase at an overwhelming rate. The literature and research findings presented in this paper discuss early childhood susceptibility to trauma, symptoms, diagnostic legitimacy of early childhood trauma, and treatment approaches for youngsters....
Introduction Effective organizations are cornerstones of healthy societies where individuals strive to achieve what is best for themselves and the community. However, there are implications of continuously keeping workplace efficacy at high levels. Stress, miscommunication, differences in personalities can contribute to lower performance and unfavorable mental health outcomes. Therefore, it...
Online pornography appeared when the indecent photos in the 1990s were followed by salacious videos of the 2000s and lewd live streams in the 2010s. The access to pornography was facilitated by decreasing the size of gadgets used for its viewing. Not only has it become easier to access, but...
Introduction Autism can be “defined as a complex developmental disability that normally appears during the first three years of life and is as a result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain.” (Parker, p. 3) Researches conducted in the past indicate that biological causes are...
Psychology involves and contributes to the process of behavioral analysis, thoughts, feelings, perceptions, as well as emotions within personalities and the general society. The lawyers concern for psychology as well as psychologist’s involvement in law is traceable back in a lengthy period. It is critical to observe that questions of...
Introduction Friendship is a conception that has always got different ideologies from people. People tend to have a diverse perceptions about the issue of friendship. From a general perspective, friendship can be viewed as a relationship based on intimacy. However, the intimacy within friendship normally varies as some people may...
Abstract This document is an exposition on Sigmund Freud to highlight whether he was a genius or eccentric. The concepts would be addressed from a personalistic and naturalistic viewpoint. Current research on Freudian philosophies would be explored to determine the status and impact of Freud’s ideas. Freud’s key ideas and...
Introduction The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory and the Armed Services Vocational Battery are tests that are utilized in the measurement of various abilities and personality dispositions of the test takers. Whereas the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is used for civilian cases as well, the armed services vocational battery is specifically...
Abstract Howard Gardner’s research on the seven types of human intelligence has added rich amounts of literature to the understanding of human personality. Introduced by Gardner in 1983, multiple intelligence is a theory about the brain that argues that human beings possess a single intelligence during their times of birth...
Introduction Cognitive development is part of human development and refers to the abilities of individuals to acquire “thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing abilities and overall intelligence,” (Oakley, 2004, p. 2). Various cognitive changes take place as people grow from infancy to childhood, teenage, adulthood and finally as they...
The events in an individual’s life during childhood vastly influence the personality type of that person during adulthood. In most cases, the roles played by parents contribute significantly to the personality of a child even as he or she grows to maturity (481). During the infancy stage, there is a...
Introduction Emotional intelligence is the ability of an individual to recognize their own feelings, those of other people, in order to motivate one self and as well be able to manage our emotions, in our own self and in the relationships that we are having with other people. Times back,...
Abstract The Brohfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory of Development is a context that explains the role of ecology on our growth and development. The theory projects how resiliency and other factors prompting our development mentally. The incorporation of resiliency as a subject in learning theories based on societal contexts is an important...
Communication is defined as the exchange of ideas. “Communication has a very important role in the daily life of human beings. Studies proved that everyone is spending the majority of his time in a day in communicating with others.” (What is communication? n.d., p. 1). Persuasive communication is aimed at...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyze collaborative relationships with regard to child protection. In particular, the discussion will be dedicated to the cooperation of professionals, support workers, governmental and non-governmental agencies, children, families, and communities. Moreover, the paper analyzes some implications of this policy to information sharing...
Sexuality is a part of each person’s development, and studying even one’s own sexuality is a life-long process. Despite all the diversity of people, there still exist universal processes concerning human sexuality. One of such processes is the sexual response cycle which follows one and the same pattern, irrespective of...
Introduction Decision-making is one of the central processes in human lives. Individuals’ lives depend on the choices made concerning certain issues. With the decisions, one’s future becomes either favorable or terrible. In addition, decision-making determines one’s success in a career and also effective leadership within the individual. Similarly, the decision-making...
Introduction Psycho dynamic and family system theories are relevant to the understanding of the group, organization or community and to the development of interventional strategies. “The term ‘psychodynamic’ refers to systems that use motives, drives and related covert variables to explain behaviour. Psychodynamic career counselling refers to counselling approaches that...
Introduction Breaking Away is a light comedy with Dennis Christopher and Paul Dooley in the leading roles. It was directed by Peter Yates and released in 1979. The movie presents a story of four high-school graduates each of them having separate interests and none of them having desire to further...
Introduction From the point of birth to the point of death, an individual keeps growing and having changes occurring on his or her body, such changes are not normally random; they are orderly and follow a certain pattern. For instance, a child loses teeth in the process of development and...
Introduction Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss philosopher who contributed immensely to developmental psychology. He challenged earlier propositions about child development mage by earlier psychologists and philosophers to come up with his own. In his theory, jean argues that we absorb information and knowledge according to our brain constructs that are...
Introduction In psychology, the problem of nature and nurture is one of the most controversial one. Behavioral geneticists have extensively explored the nature and nurture of general cognition, the etiology of specific abilities has received comparatively little attention. Conclusions about the relative impact of genes and the environment on different...
Introduction Extrasensory perception pertains to an experience associated with awareness of either messages or beings without the employment of any of the five senses of the human body. There are four major types of extrasensory perceptions that have been popularly described for decades. Mental telepathy is a form of extrasensory...
Dialogue I happened to meet 17 year old Ryan at one the sessions in his school. To my greeting him, he responded warmly by wishing me back and taking his seat. I: Shall we start by my asking this: What are your hobbies? Ryan: Football. I spend a lot of...
Having read the article titled Some Conditions of Obedience and Disobedience to Authority written by Stanley Milgram (1965), one is forced to contemplate on the intensity with which people have to undergo mental pressures in adhering to orders and instructions. Such tendencies are experienced by all in real-life situations whereby...
