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Puzzlement “I can’t believe I was that intoxicated! I just don’t believe it. Their gizmo must have been broken or something. I just didn’t drink that much and I wouldn’t be driving if I had!” Empathic Response It sounds like you are feeling puzzled and you do not understand what...
Introduction Psychologists have demonstrated increased interest in understanding the factors that come into play for people to admire and like others. The general consensus is that people have different conceptualizations of what they find attractive, hence the need to understand how they arrive at decisions on what is admirable or...
Introduction The assignment focuses on sleep and exercise. Regular physical activities are good for the body and well-being of people. One may not be sure of engaging in physical activities for fear of getting hurt. The good news is that physical activities are however safe when done well. Sleep has...
Abstract This research aims at understanding the effect of divorce and separation on family relationships. The researcher will employ a random sampling technique to select the participants of the study, and a qualitative research approach to collect the required data. Six participants, three males and three females, will take part...
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...
Nature and Nurture In the case of Genie, an American feral child, the influence of nature and nurture is constantly debated due to her background and upbringing. Genie is captured as a severe victim of neglect, abuse, and isolation. At the given time, the father prevented socializing between Genie and...
Introduction Deviant behavior refers to actions or beliefs that deviate from social norms and are considered unacceptable by the majority of society. Pop culture, including television shows, movies, music, and books, often portrays deviant behavior as a way to challenge societal norms and bring attention to controversial issues. This portrayal...
Role of Working Memory Working memory plays a significant role in the processing, understanding, and storage of information. Unfortunately, sometimes, this form of memory is so fragile that it usually loses a lot of information before it is stored (Farmer, 2019). This memory is limited in both capacity and duration...
Introduction Introversion is typically seen as a significant impediment to adequate socialization and building relationships with others. However, in addition to misrepresenting introverts, the specified approach to understanding the subject matter affects introverted people adversely to a significant extent, creating a social stigma (2003). In his article “Caring for Your Introvert,”...
Introduction The implicit association test, also known as the IAT, is a measurement tool used to identify unconsciously formed connections among mental images of concepts in the mind. The evaluation of subconscious biases possessed by individuals being tested, which includes relationships between specific categories of races and prejudices about these...
Introduction One particular behavioral context that comes to my attention is the lecture hall within a college campus during a scheduled class. This context is restricted to a specific physical location and time, commonly a designated classroom, with definite limits of space and time that set it apart from other...
Introduction The Hero Code is a book that guides readers through a journey to becoming a hero. Written by William McRaven, it guides readers into being extraordinary by teaching them traits of real-life heroes from the stories of inspiration, determination, and bravery, as well as the author’s experiences in his...
Case Summary Armaan, a 7-year-old student with ADHD, exhibits significant problem behavior. When he does not want to share building blocks with other students, Armaan starts screaming or scratching the hands and arms of his peers to make them leave him alone. Ultimately, Armaan gets his blocks back at the...
Description of the Target Behavior I want to teach my colleagues how to communicate correctly and effectively with coworkers and management. This can be useful for establishing friendships and effectively building corporate ethics in a team. Selected Learning Theory For the proper training of a colleague, I would choose the...
Introduction There is no greater professional achievement than a promotion to a higher position. It can be a life-changing experience because it represents the culmination of years of effort and devotion on the job. Hearing such news profoundly affects the memory system, which is in charge of encoding, saving, and...
Description of the Incident in the Memoir In Chapter 9 of “Finding Me,” Viola Davis writes, “Your first instinct when you love a child is to protect her from the pain of the world… and life” (99). The described incident is a powerful example of a child who needed protection...
Introduction In the Ted Talk “The Secrets to Happiness at Work,” Zack Friedman tackles the perennial question of what makes us truly happy at work. Friedman, a bestselling author and the founder of Make Lemonade, a personal finance comparison site, offers insights into how individuals can find fulfillment and satisfaction...
Analysis Hospice: Definition and Real-Life Image Hospice care is a team-based approach that offers terminally ill patients medical, psychological, and spiritual support (Lally & Valentine-French, 2022). Established in 2005 at Iowa State Penitentiary, Jack Hall’s hospice care was manned by inmate volunteers to establish a supportive environment inside the maximum-security...
Introduction People’s perception of various levels of global risk is an imperative topic for understanding the processes that occur in society. Emergencies can manifest their impact in different aspects of people’s lives, from general ones, such as the healthcare sector, to individual, more targeted consequences. At the same time, people’s...
Introduction The examination of social exchanges in public places can be insightful in terms of individuals’ behavior. For this report, a coffee shop (CS) near the central park in the researcher’s city of residence was chosen to study how people interact. CS was selected due to presenting an interesting type...
The Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Creativity: Exploring Physiological Effects and Artistic Expression There is a widespread belief that many artists who have been exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder are, to an extent, more creative because of their condition. Additionally, different levels of creativity have been associated with either the...
Introduction Exploring fundamental psychology, we uncover the link between teaching tricks to our dogs, illustrated by Rusty learning to roll over and grasping the cognitive aspects of recalling events like a car accident. This journey delves into basic principles shaping behavior and memory. Learning Psychology Operant Conditioning Teaching my dog,...
Introduction Active play is normal for children and teens and involves being able to move around through exercise. It is linked to decreased body mass, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and better mental health. Physical activity allows children and teenagers to try new activities, explore their capabilities, and have fun...
Introduction In order to counteract the negative consequences of aging, there is a need to comprehend the ways the related problems appear. Loneliness is a universal issue among older adults that worsens their quality of life by a significant margin and increases mortality (Zastrow et al., 2019). It is possible...
Introduction The central assertion made by Raymond Kethledge in his address, “Reclaim Solitude,” is that having isolation is essential to leading a fulfilling life. He contends that solitude is crucial for introspection, psychological development, and the emergence of traits that lead to a happy and meaningful life (“Reclaim Solitude” 5:08)....
Introduction Nothing molds the human experience like grief with its intricate, non-linearity and deeply personal accord. The individual orientation of the trajectory of mourning, as depicted by a personal grief map, illustrates a non-linear journey through grief that calls for spotting that complexity. Looking at suffering through different therapeutic paradigms...
Selected Age and Developmental Context A high school student called Sarah is the object of the investigation of her personal experience. She is 15 years old, meaning her psyche is going through the most significant changes at the moment. Sarah is navigating the complex journey of adolescence, which is absolutely...
Introduction There are a large number of theoretical approaches that focus on early childhood research. The most influential theories in this field of knowledge about the development of individuals are those developed by Piaget and Vygotsky. Even though scientists studied one area, they had distinctive views on the early stage...
Introduction Reflective and active listening skills are undeniably indispensable tools in the realm of effective communication with clients. They form the bedrock upon which successful therapeutic relationships are built. These skills transcend mere words and gestures, delving into the intricate nuances of human interaction. Not only do they serve as...
Introduction Many situations may arise in professional and personal life that require special attention from individuals. One of these is the definition of possible blind spots, which may relate to issues such as the alignment of the unconscious mind and conscious beliefs or biases. As part of this work, I...
From Primary to Secondary Deviance: A Story of Transformation The concepts of primary and social deviance, two sequential and related concepts of social behavior, explain the various degrees to which members of society violate social norms or rules. These two can be traced in the story of a 14-year-old teenager,...
Introduction Adulthood begins at the age of 18 in many societies, although some cultures may have different age thresholds. This is the age when a person is generally recognized as an independent individual, capable of making their own decisions and bearing responsibilities. Physical Changes One physical characteristic associated with adulthood...
Some of the most common in counseling are the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) and the Jung Typology assessment. The MMSE consists of 32 questions that assess a person’s cognitive development. It includes orientation, memory, reading, and calculation skills (Neukrug & Fawcett, 2015a). The exam helps to assess the client’s level...
Understanding Moral Judgments in Children Children between the ages of 6 and 10 tend to judge acts as unilaterally right or wrong, which provides insight into the idea of moral absolutes. It is assumed that youngsters in this age bracket have a propensity to form snap judgments about people’s actions...
Introduction to the Project This reflection essay delves into a self-study project aimed at exploring the impact of gratitude and acts of kindness on an individual’s emotional wellbeing while employing concepts from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT is a prominent psychotherapeutic approach that accentuates the intricate...
Observation Technique Observation is a methodological technique used to research behavior, phenomena, and events in the real world. It allows researchers to discover connections and trends and thoroughly comprehend the topic under study (Tomaszewski et al., 2020). Factual data are gathered by observation and then evaluated and interpreted. Observation may...
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 relationship between parenting styles and a child’s involvement in bullying, whether as a victim or perpetrator, is a complex issue that requires careful consideration. While numerous factors contribute to the widespread occurrence of bullying, a child’s behavior is significantly shaped by their parents’ styles of upbringing. Parenting styles...
Introduction The human experience is enriched with many emotions, among which grief stands out as one of the most profound and universally shared. This deep emotional response, triggered by loss, acts as a mirror, reflecting our intrinsic values, the depth of our connections, and the essence of our shared humanity....
Introduction Humans are driven by intrinsic motivation, which affects their behavior, choices, and outcomes. Among the many frameworks that attempt to explain what drives people to take action, Expectancy Theory is particularly well-known. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Expectancy Theory and how it relates to my...
Introduction Cognitive development is a process that accompanies people throughout the entire period of life. These processes include the maturation of a person’s mental abilities and intellectual development. Dynamic development includes many factors that influence how a person develops in different ways (Rose et al., 2008). During infancy and early...
Introduction Modern psychological science is in constant motion and undergoes various qualitative changes. Due to this, the maximum rapid and reasonable development of it is achieved. Many scientists are addressing the issue of research of theories of mental development within the framework of modern psychological science. One such theory is...
Beyens, Ine, et al. “The Effect of Social Media on Well-Being Differs from Adolescent to Adolescent.” Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 1, 2020. Web. Beyens et al’s. article investigates the relationship between social media use and adolescents’ well-being across a particular time. This study conducts a rigorous assessment of 2155...
When it comes to choosing decisions, the options we have to make frequently reveal the subtleties of human nature and the nuanced nature of our ideals. No matter how insignificant or essential, every choice comes with a weight of responsibility and consequence. These decisions, especially the difficult ones, frequently represent...
Introduction Obstacles are often challenges that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Problems create a sense of hopelessness and a desire to give up in the face of difficulties. However, they can also be perceived more positively as they facilitate growth, self-improvement, and resilience. While being more manageable, a...
Introduction People frequently look at the first few years of their lives with surprise and awe because they are full of promise, development, and discovery. The first year of a baby’s existence stands out as a period of unmatched significance among these formative years. This article explores the complex web...
Identifying the Problem Kassi is a 38-year-old mother of a daughter who is seeking drug misuse therapy because of the adverse effects alcohol has had on her career, parenting, and personal relationships. The ethical issue here is that Kassi is unwilling to admit the true extent of her alcohol use...
Introduction Case Description Chelsea, a 34-year-old school counselor, has been working at Riverbend City Elementary for five years. She is currently assisting Chen, a quiet, small, nine-year-old adopted from China. Chen had surgery at six to correct a cleft palate, paid for by her loving adoptive parents, the Clarks. Despite...
Introduction Families are the cornerstones of society, and their well-being significantly impacts large communities. Human relations in a family are dependent on intricate bonds of shared experience, love, and support. In the face of misfortune, families are expected to be resilient and support each other. Carlos’ family is a testament...
Ganzer, Christine Anne. “Veteran Women.” The American Journal of Nursing, vol. 116, no. 11, 2016, pp. 32–39. JSTOR. Web. The source is an academic article about mental health consequences of military service for women. Its purpose is to synthesize recent research on mental health conditions that affect female veterans, which...
Fallacies and Their Role in Misconceptions Fallacies in our reasoning and perception of information are one of the main reasons for the formation of misconceptions. There are patterns of perception of specific facts that lead to false conclusions. All logical fallacies can be divided into three main types: fallacies of...
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,...
Using History to Navigate Current Challenges The issue of paid child care for working mothers is a complex one that has been debated for decades. While many arguments exist on both sides, history can provide valuable guidance on approaching this issue. We might start by reviewing the progression of women...
Introduction Imagine waking up with an immense feeling of joy and empowerment to tackle all of life’s challenges. While most individuals think that the key to happiness is amassing wealth and having good health, science begs to differ. Let me unravel the simple secrets to happiness and share how leveraging...
Abstract Nature and nurture have sparked an unending debate among scientists on which influences human behavior. Researchers have conducted studies and established that genetics impact the development of human traits. Studies conducted on nurture also substantiate people’s experiences and relationships’ impact on human development. As there is no clear winner,...
The Cycle of Toxic Relationships and Low Self-Esteem Some people, coming out of one toxic relationship, immediately fall into similar ones. They are haunted by suffering, humiliation, and lack of mutual love. Psychologists are sure that the reason for this lies in low self-esteem (Shrout & Weigel, 2019). Low self-esteem...
Summary of Primary and Secondary Sources The primary resource is the one by Yue and colleagues, “Caregiver Depression and Early Child Development.” The study’s purpose was to learn more about depression in rural China’s female mothers who care for young children (Yue et al., 2018). The results showed that high...
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Techniques The second part of the “Psychoanalytic Therapy Over Time” (American Psychological Association, 2019) series features an insight into interpersonal therapy techniques demonstrated and discussed by J. D. Safran. It features several essential details necessary for a productive session, including the ones that create a good rapport in...
Introduction Sally is a 34-year-old woman working in customer service at a small printer company. She works primarily with customer complaints, and while she does her job well, she often overloads there. Her performance can be evaluated because she can understand customers, imagine herself in their situations, and find ways...
Introduction In general, forgetfulness and memory lapses are familiar to many, especially older adults. Initially manifesting itself as absent-mindedness and inattention, this pathology gradually progresses. In some cases, memory disorders in old age lead to a loss of self-service skills and a person’s complete dependence on the help of others....
Introduction Regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic level, stress is an unavoidable aspect of life that affects everyone. There are many different reasons why people become stressed, including social, environmental, and occupational issues. While a certain amount of stress might help individuals reach their goals, prolonged stress can seriously negatively...
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...
Introduction The influence of marital relationships (MRs) on child development and upbringing has been the subject of in-depth research in recent years. Positive MRs are recognized to significantly affect parenting abilities and children’s well-being, resulting in sensitive and upbeat parenting. On the other hand, adverse MRs and parental disputes have...
Introduction Depression can have various forms of manifestation, each of which has a certain level of influence on a person. Clinical depression is a complex and severe disease that negatively affects the daily lives of individuals who develop it. Treatment of this mental deviation requires the development of programs and...
Introduction The process of therapy is inherently based on the confidentiality of counselor-client relationships. The clients come to therapy sessions to discuss their psychological problems and safely share their deepest secrets and fears. In that regard, psychologists hold a position of power that they must not abuse. In most cases,...
Introduction The theory of classical conditioning explains how ordinary things may become the reasons for people’s negative emotions, fears, and stress. In this case, they substantially impact the quality of life and limit day-to-day activities. This paper addresses Michael, who developed PTSD or an individual phobia based on the connection...
Case Background The case study presents Mike, a 14-year-old Asian American student who struggles to maintain a healthy relationship with his father. The parent expects Mike to earn high grades and ultimately aim for a specific job that is out of his interests. Despite having a good relationship with his...
Introduction The object of study is a family that has experienced a traumatic event. The family includes a 10-year-old girl, Amy, and her parents. One day, when the whole family was at home, burglars broke in and beat the parents in front of the child. They also stole many valuable...
Theoretical Approaches to Life Coaching Life coaching is a growing field of professional services that assist individuals in improving their lives and reaching their full potential. The most common theories used to develop an effective life coach are cognitive-behavioral theory, humanistic-existential theory, solution-focused coaching theory, and narrative coaching theory (Gavin,...
Problem State welfare agencies are a pillar in providing care to children from families with financial problems. However, the workload and the complexity of dealing with families present many issues to organizations and their workers. At the same time, the mental health of children and youth continues to face new...
Introduction A professional counselor cannot help others when their physical and mental state is unstable. Specialists working with clients who require emotional assistance are often tired of compassion. Their active participation in the problems of other individuals leads to an increased risk of burnout. As a result, the counselor’s inability...
Introduction Gibbs’ reflective cycle is a model for analyzing a personal experience, and it is extensively used in fields such as nursing or counseling, where a specialist should work with people. It contains six stages: description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, and action plan. It can be used after each counseling...
Introduction The article draws attention to graduate students’ mental health challenges, especially those enrolled in psychology degrees. Students’ mental health may be negatively affected by the high demands of their coursework and the intense rivalry within their chosen sector; this is particularly true for individuals who are already dealing with...
Introduction The mental health of individuals is a critical aspect fundamental to their well-being and the ability to live in society. For this reason, researchers have always investigated it to create methods that can help people feel better. Thus, behavioral health emerged as the result of the historical development of...
Introduction Kids who were fortunate to survive abuse may sometimes have problems with their mental and health status because of experiencing neglect and abuse for years. Kids feeling insecure or unable to get the assistance they require may go through life striving with abuse effects. Physical effects typically are the...
In psychoanalysis, there are many theories, on the basis of which therapists successfully build their practice. However, those that lose their level of relevance and cease to be trendy, as it happened with the teachings of Z. Freud, are among them. Moreover, there are often contradictions and mutual exclusions between...
Introduction Human intelligence is determined by both genetic and environmental factors, whose influence can vary in different life cycles. Operational and formal-operational periods are two critical stages of intellectual development in which genetics and environmental factors play various roles. Let us analyze these two periods and examples of their differences,...
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...
In this study paper, Maehder et al. evaluated the efficacy of a collaborative and stepped care (CSC) approach for patients suffering from common mental illnesses. In this context, the authors carried out a prospective randomized controlled study in primary care that was clustered and directed by the Collaborative and Stepped...
Social norms guide people on the paths to take and how to relate. Various cultures are guided differently based on country, tribe, race, and cultural practices. Western and African cultures are different since the latter is formed by beliefs that dictate the dressing mode of elder-youth interaction. People deviate from...
Introduction Foster care is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States. Various circumstances, including high mortality and other crimes, mainly cause the growth. Foster care is sometimes viewed as a temporary home for children, especially those with no one to look after them. Children can also enter foster care if...
Introduction The implementation of psychological assessment at the workplace is an effective method for evaluating the needs, capabilities, and appropriate career choices of employees. This framework generally suggests that personality traits exist and play a crucial role in defining one’s behavior. In this sense, a thorough psychological assessment is beneficial...
Barack Obama Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, in the United States of America, on August 4, 1961. His full name is Barack Hussein Obama II. From 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States (Barker, 2018). Additionally, he was the first African American...
Introduction Forensic psychology and criminal behavior are interrelated, as they are both concerned with human behavior and character. Forensic psychology can be defined as the application of psychological knowledge and methods to address legal matters in crime, clinical, civil, or administrative proceedings. Forensic psychology explores the relationship between human behavior...
Introduction An individual’s mental health is one of the major determinants of his/her well-being. The recent years, there has been a tendency toward the emergence of numerous problems in the given sphere. Stress, high speed of life, and social pressure impact people and their quality of life. Under these conditions,...
Introduction Research on in-group bias helps explain why and under what circumstances group members tend to evaluate their connections more positively, as opposed to the negative assessment they give to other people. In-group favoritism is stable when belonging to a group creates clear advantages, for example, among whites and other...
Introduction Emotion-Focused Therapy consists of psychological Therapy whose focus is emotional processing. It views emotion from an adaptive point of view; that is, it allows people to survive as they react to the environment without neglecting the connection of emotions with their needs. This type of Therapy is also known...
Traditionally, play therapy consists of four stages: initiation, resistance, work, and termination. These phases have their own peculiarities that should be considered while working with a client. Thus, play therapy is a potent tool that can be used to work with various issues and assist a client. For instance, anxiety...
Steed, E. A., Phan, N., Leech, N., & Charlifue-Smith, R. (2022). Remote delivery of services for young children with disabilities during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Journal of Early Intervention, 44(2), 110-129. Publication by Steed et al. (2022) evaluates the efficacy of the U.S....
Introduction Trauma can be described as an emotional reaction to an unexpected event, such as an accident, a natural disaster, and others. Trauma can also be associated with harm caused to a person’s mental health as a result of exposure to adverse environmental factors. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (2022)...
Introduction Jean Piaget’s cognitive stage theory of child development contains four critical constructs. Most importantly, Piaget believed that children gradually proceed through the developmental periods, with every next period holding the influence of the past and the prospect of the future (Miller, 2016). In total, Piaget defined four periods of...
Introduction The psychology of aging examines the various biological, social, and economic issues that individuals experience in different stages of development. Researchers use behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial theories to examine the issues linked to various development stages influencing individuals’ thinking, physical health, and behavior at each stage. Middle and late...
Conduct disorders are characterized by persistent and profound behavioral habits that drive children to act inflexibly and uniformly in diverse conditions. The disabled demeanor differs from normal in feeling, thinking, sensing, and communicating. These ingrained behavioral patterns cause hardships, create anxiety in the soul, or interfere with daily life. Diverse...
Introduction One of the fundamental questions in cognitive psychology is the identification of patterns of human memory functioning. Memory can work differentially depending on whether or not some associative experience preceded memorization (Rajaram, 1993). This report explores patterns in the Remember/Know pattern, where the participant either “just knows” or remembers...
Introduction In Richard III and Godfather II, one can fully trace the main characters’ history and formation, making it possible to understand their motives in favor of choosing a criminal path. The hero of Shakespeare’s work, Richard the Third, is the main manipulator of the tragedy, who skillfully uses any...
In abnormal psychology investigating patients’ atypical behavior, stress might serve as the trigger for mental illnesses. As any life challenges that affect people’s emotional well-being are perceived as stress, it has multiple ways of affecting disorders. These are based on the person’s predisposition to mental illnesses and personal characteristics. When...
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 Understanding how children develop at different developmental milestones is crucial. It will help correctly assess children’s abilities at the appropriate stage of life and balanced growth. At each level of a child’s development, the key parameters are such indicators as visual and auditory reactions and emotional reactions. Moreover, monitoring...
Introduction The perception of the world and its phenomena differs from person to person, for this is how the whole nature of things is determined. Different experiences, worldviews, values, and perceptions influence how one’s perception of reality will be shaped. Differences in perception form human uniqueness, as it proves that...
Introduction Behavioral research is the study of the potential cause-and-consequence relationship between behaviors and the environment. Behavioral techniques are used to assess the influence of other variables on an individual’s behavior. There is a variety of designs that can be achieved to determine whether a change has been successfully implemented...
Introduction The Stroop effect is associated with an experiment in which people should not name a word but a color with which it is written. The investigator’s motivation is assessing a research subject’s cognitive flexibility and attention span (Magee, 2021). The author tried to answer how successfully this subject can...
Learning a second language can be challenging, but it is even more difficult for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Various characteristics define the disorder, such as difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions. ASD affects many students...
It is a mistake to believe that a human’s brain reaches its peak of development in childhood. On the contrary, a brain changes throughout life because it, as a rule, reacts to experience and can be overwritten due to education (Smith, 2020). In brief, a lot depends on how people...
Introduction Mr X is a 19-year-old in his second year at the university struggling with a generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). The problem emerged two years before, and the new university responsibilities made the situation more unbearable. While preparing for his advanced level qualifications (A levels), he struggled with emotions and...
Introduction The personalities of introverts are commonly misunderstood in a world dominated by extroverts. For this critical analysis project, I chose an article by Jonathan Rauch called “Caring for your introvert: The habits and needs of a little-understood Group”. The following text will review the goal, the reason, the target...
Introduction The work in child welfare implies dealing with many challenges. Not only does it put great responsibility on welfare workers, but it also requires a solid amount of empathy and compassion. Moreover, child welfare workers have to understand the sources of danger to be able to react respectively. In...
One can agree that family relationships are vital for the proper development of kids and the establishment of adequate morals and values. Unfortunately, not all adults are able to fulfill their parenting roles effectively. In many cases, parents fail to maintain positive and nurturing connections with their offspring, which has...
Introduction Police officers are trained to handle stressful situations in different ways, and the approach used in their training has been a topic of debate in the recent past. On the one hand, some people advocate for a supportive and collegiate-type police training academy that develops skills without creating artificial...
Shaping is a method teachers or therapists use in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to achieve a desired behavior or skill by gradually teaching and reinforcing successive approximations of the desired behavior. This means the demonstrated approximate desired behavior is reinforced while the other behaviors are not. Analysts may use the...
Introduction Self-esteem is a critical factor in the overall well-being of mental health. Self-esteem influences an individual’s resilience to stressful situations and ability to adapt to different conditions and stages in life, which affects their emotional state. Individuals with high self-esteem tend to be proactive, confident, happy, and outgoing, while...
In “Why Rich Kids Are So Good at the Marshmallow Test,” a TEDx talk by researcher and author Dr. Anindya Kundu (2017), he talks on how, in the well-known marshmallow experiment, socioeconomic status influences a child’s capacity to defer gratification. According to Kundu, while wealthier children typically perform better on...
Family has the most significant influence on the correct mental and emotional development of each child’s personality. In a family where one or both of the parents suffer from addictions, the child develops in a psychologically traumatic environment. Parental addiction causes behavioural changes that can leave severe mental trauma for...
The ethnographic video Family Victim examines the reciprocal influence of cultural and familial settings in a person’s growth with a distinctly non-typical behavioral pattern. The reputed “bad coconut” of a prominent Javanese family is Estu (Lemelson, 2010). Social factors associated with Javanese beliefs about development and maturity require Estu to...
Making important life decisions is difficult because the consequences of the choice can dramatically influence a person’s life. Furthermore, there is no possibility of going back in time and making an alternative decision. Moreover, it is impossible to know what would have happened if a person had made a different...
Introduction People have always been fascinated by two facets of human behavior: politics and dress. Throughout the years, this fascination has only grown stronger. Both of these aspects of life have the potential to transmit personal, cultural, and social values, and they are both capable of having a significant impact...
A bachelor’s degree in psychology can provide students with numerous advantages. Some advantages of majoring in psychology include understanding people’s behavior, developing better problem-solving and communication skills, and understanding human behavior (Landrum, 2018). Studying psychology can help students better understand the world, develop a greater appreciation for diversity, and learn...
Introduction I am going to speak on the current problems in providing community mental health and addiction services to our Indigenous adolescents, adults, and families. The topic of this conference, “The Future of Indigenous Health Care in Ontario,” is of utmost significance, particularly in light of the problem of untreated...
Introduction Duran’s book outlines how colonialism and racism have shaped the experiences of indigenous people, leading to systemic wounds that can affect every aspect of their lives. He also covers topics such as cultural safety, community-based healing practices, and the importance of self-determination. This book as a whole provides an...
Introduction In his article “Caring for Your Introvert: The Habits and Needs of a Little-Understood Group,” Jonathan Rauch comprehensively explores the world of introversion. With a focus on educating the extroverted majority, Rauch debunks stereotypes and sheds light on introverts’ unique characteristics, habits, and needs. He breaks down his primary...
Introduction Taking into account Piaget’s theory about the cognitive development of children, from four stages, the preoperational phase is chosen (Babakr et al., 2019). At this stage, the most obvious manifestations of intelligence are revealed. Children acquire new skills and ways of knowing the world, for example, through digital games,...
Cognitive development includes the growth of an individual’s abilities to think and reason. This domain is especially important in adolescence as children aged 12 to 24 learn to solve more complex cognitive tasks. Primary cognitive needs in adolescence include abstract thinking, metacognition, moral reasoning, and critical thinking (Newman & Newman,...
Counseling is a therapy and practice that mainly involves talking to clients. Qualified professionals apply their knowledge and skills to help others solve their problems and overcome traumas and difficulties in life. Using a variety of theories and methods, counselors can provide psychological therapy and support. There is a wide...
Affection was selected to develop a list of five crimes related to this emotion. Although receiving affectionate communication is often connected with favorable results, affection exchange theory contends that in order for emotional interaction to be effective, it must occur within the individual’s tolerance range (Hesse & Mikkelson, 2021). Hence,...
When applying CTQs and CTDs to the topic of dreams, one might follow several steps combining CTQs to ask questions and guide the thinking process and CTDs to shape the answers to those questions. Step 1 CTQ: What is a dream? Asking this question allows a critical thinker to start...
Introduction The topic of infant and parent attachment has long been focused on developmental psychology. Research into the various aspects of infant-parent attachments, including emotional, physical, and cognitive development, is essential to understanding how children develop a secure attachment bond with their parents. This research will provide insight into how...
Introduction Researchers have discovered that the right half of the brain is responsible for spatial relations and creativity, while the left side is responsible for language and thought (Bisiacchi & Cainelli, 2022). The investigator’s motivation was to determine whether existing myths about hemispheres are relevant. The purpose of this experiment...
Introduction Having thoroughly reviewed the 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, I was particularly interested in Albert Bandura’s work and his internationally recognized social learning theory. In the field of social psychology, Bandura is widely recognized due to his seminal work emphasizing the value of observational learning. Discussion...
Introduction The video presented by Helen Hayes, a speech therapist working for Downs Syndrome Scotland, highlights the importance of speech therapy for children with down syndrome. The speaker emphasizes the significance of communication and how it plays a crucial role in the development of children. Discussion Through exercises and techniques...
Introduction It can be safe to say that creativity is a person’s ability to generate unique thoughts or products when utilizing their experience. Neurons across the brain begin locomoting more actively, allowing the person in question to devise solutions they have only imagined before. Creativity is a fundamental concept that...
Summary Self-concept is, in general words, is how a person perceives himself. It often answers the question, “who am I”? Therefore, self-concept is the perception of our identity, including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and other characteristics. Shavelson et al.’s (1976) model divides self-concept into academic, social, emotional, and physical self-concepts,...
Introduction Behavior in a certain situation depends on the emotions experienced by a person at a particular moment. The spectrum of human emotions is vast; however, they can be classified in a simplified way. Psychologist Paul Ekman identified six basic emotions that, in his opinion, are inherent in all people,...
The story under study is by Jonathan Rauch, published in 2003. The story is entitled Caring for Your Introvert and is a short autobiographical confession in which Rauch describes his life as an introvert. In just three pages, Rauch tells his personal story of being an introvert, which he likes...
Today, many experts from different fields address neuroscience to find explanations about how cognition works and affects various practices. The main idea of neuroscience is to examine the work of the nervous system and the brain as products of evolution that affect human behavior and learning (Cisek & Hayden, 2021)....
Description of the Context and Theorists Collaborative therapy is an approach that emphasizes a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. It was developed by theorists such as Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom (Aka & Labelle, 2021). It is based on the core principles of collaborative therapy developed by...
More than 25% of youths in America experience a severe traumatic event before their 16th birthday, and many more suffer repeated or multiple trauma (Lecarie et al., 2022). According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), the leading causes of trauma develop from child abuse, neglect, physical injuries, accidents...
In the speech, I am going to argue that activity theory is a powerful tool that can be used to investigate and foster human learning and development. This theory has been studied extensively by leading researchers in the field. Multiple studies show that it is a valuable asset to understanding...
In social media, you can find stories of people who became successful and tell the audience about them. We can notice a tendency of appearance in a person with the so-called impostor syndrome, killing their motivation for work. The impostor phenomenon is an inferiority complex that can be overcome by...
Introduction Depression is a disorder that hinders activities of daily living and is associated with low quality of life. Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2022), over 21.0 Million adults suffer from...
Introduction It is no secret that family therapy is a direction that mainly considers systemic connections and interpersonal relationships between spouses. The presented videos vividly demonstrate the therapist’s high-quality, competent, and correct work with the couple in the form of a conversation in order to change the models of family...
A person’s development throughout lifetime is based on events that impact him and determine the quality of his life through the change of life conditions or mindset. In general, there are four main components that constitute the well-being of an average modern individual, including money, work, family, and health. Both...
Salmon, K., & Bryant, R. A. (2018). Posttraumatic stress disorder in children: The influence of developmental factors. Clinical Psychology Review, 22(2), 163-188. Web. The article is a literary review of the role of play in children’s development. The paper synthesizes numerous works in the field and concludes that play fosters...
Reinforcement and punishment are essential tools that can shape behavior and influence decision-making. While saying ‘yes’ can lead to positive reinforcement and promote compliance in certain situations, it is not always the correct response because it can also lead to overburdening, the loss of personal autonomy, and the inability to...
Introduction Children’s conflicts can arise over resources, discipline, communication difficulties, values, and needs. Children’s conflicts can be intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group conflicts. Situations arise in children’s interactions that require consistency, a benevolent attitude toward peers, and the ability to give up personal desires to achieve common goals. Discussion In junior...
Introduction Child counseling is concerned with assisting children in making sense of what is going on in their minds, bodies, and lives in a way that they can comprehend. Many of the issues these children confront are similar to those that adults face on a daily basis. The purpose of...
Human behavior has various features associated with people’s emotional reactions. One of these features is procrastination, which is a hesitance to the beginning of a particular action, despite the delay worsening the situation (Zentall, 2021). An individual can apply methods of behavioral modifications to combat procrastination. In particular, positive reinforcement...
People tend to change over time, no matter how stable they are in everyday life. Each year of life, a person goes through a certain stage of change depending on what information they received during this period or what kind of social interactions they had. Goals did not change significantly...
Childhood attachment patterns influence their behaviors in adulthood. Attachment refers to a close emotional bond that children develop with their caregivers. Secondly, children develop different attachments and exhibit them in different ways. Psychologists argue that attachment styles depict how children interact with their parents, and they have recognized four main...
Introduction Development theories are essential in understanding individuals’ developmental needs that may arise at any stage. In this case, Daniel Levinson’s theory of adult development and the Big Five personality concept provide a framework for describing, examining, and understanding emotional and external influences that may impact health across the lifespan....
Introduction The progressive series of physical, social, behavioral, and emotional development or learning that prepare a kid to grow into a healthy adult is known as child development. Particularly between the ages of 0 and 5, a child’s environment and experiences influence their development. The brain grows faster and quicker...
Group counseling is a practical approach that enables healthcare professionals and counseling specialists to provide adequate information and solutions to individuals, thus allowing them to make informed decisions. Group counseling is an integral part of the psychotherapy interventions provided to individuals with mental health issues and altered cognition, reasoning, and...
