The Impact of Media on Perceptions of Psychology and Therapy

The aim of this paper is to discuss the portrayal of psychology in modern cinema and television. The paper will attempt to shed light on inaccurate depictions of psychotherapy and mental health that fuel people’s biases and prevent many from seeking help. Discussion For me, the word ‘psychology’ means the...

Age Effects on Memory Among the Elderly

Studies have highlighted the effects of age on memory amongst the elderly. In fact, study results indicate that one of the major concerns about aging is the possible loss of memory. Young people seem to hold on things as their brains develop. However, as they age, the youths tend to...

Counseling Profession: Origin and Description

Abstract The paper concentrates on the introduction that gives brief information about the origin of counseling and the people who pioneered it. It also gives a somewhat detailed description of their works and how they helped the development of guidance and counseling. Their discoveries and achievements are also highlighted. Introduction...

Van Gogh’s Mental Condition in “Sunflowers”

Introduction Vincent van Gogh has had a complicated childhood, and the hardships of his later life worsened his mental state. The problem of the connection between Van Gogh’s artistic talent and his mental illness is still unsolved. Likewise, it is unknown what the illness was: the most popular versions are...

Group Projects and Its Problems

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, Emotion and Behavior Theories

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...

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Applications and Effectiveness

Introduction Jon Kabat-Zinn first employed Mindfulness-based treatment in offering psychological services to clients at the Center of Medical services in Massachusetts at around 1978. The new model was viewed as the most effective in helping those suffering from chronic pain since it was thought to reduce suffering among those who...

Sensory Perception and Memory Role in Its Processing

Over the years, the issue of whether human beings can trust their conscious awareness has generated numerous reactions. Some people believe that they can trust their senses to interpret data and get an accurate view of the world, while others believe they cannot (Amicus, 2011). Senses play a crucial role...

Motivation Theories in Society

Introduction Motivation is a psychological factor that drives one to take action towards specific set goal. It ensures that individuals’ behavior is oriented towards that goal. Motivation can therefore qualify as a driving force since it propels one towards achieving the aim. It can also be referred to as an...

School-Age Children’ and Early Childhood’ Differences

School-age children and children in early childhood exhibit differences in cognitive, physical, and socioemotional development. Children in early childhood experience rapid physical growth despite the existence of plateau stages in-between the various growth phases. For instance, their weight increases by approximately 5-6 pounds annually, while their height increases by 2-3...

Evolving Roles of Children and Functionalism in Child Abuse

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...

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence – Psychology

Evaluating the intelligence rates in young children is crucial to the understanding of their needs, the assessment of the problems that children at the specified age may have, and locating any possible issues in their development (Jasinski, 2012). Therefore, applying an appropriate tool for measuring children’s intelligence is crucial to...

Historical Perspectives in Psychology

Introduction Daniel Kahneman analyzes and discusses the contemporary understanding of opinion and decision-making cut from psychological findings. The past recent decades uncovered these psychological findings. The findings answer questions regarding cognitive biases, decision-making outside laboratories, when real incentives were vulnerable, immunity amongst smart people, and the possibilities that biases are...

Bilingualism Effects on Cognitive Development

The 21st Century has been characterised by a multicultural and diverse society (Cavaluzzi, 2010). The proportion of children taking English as a second language is also increasing tremendously. A survey carried out on London schools in 2000 showed that the children spoke more than 300 languages (Edwards, 2004). Statistics show...

Critique of Zack Friedman’s The Secrets to Happiness at Work Talk

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...

Hospice Care and Stages of Death: A Reflection on “Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall”

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...

Public Perception of Global Risks and Emotional Responses

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...

Social Interactions in Coffee Shops: A Study on Customer and Barista Behavior

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: Insights on Artistic Expression

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...

Everyday Psychology: Teaching Dogs and Memory Recall

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,...

The Impact of Active Play on Child Development and Social Skills

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...

Loneliness and Aging: Impact on Health, Social Isolation, and Mortality

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...

Solitude and Personal Growth in Raymond Kethledge’s “Reclaim Solitude”

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)....

A 15-Year-Old’s Development: Identity, Cognitive, and Moral Growth

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...

Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s Theories on Early Childhood Development

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...

Active Listening and Communication in Counseling

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...

Exploring the Impact of Blind Spots on Personal and Professional Life

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...

Shift from Primary to Secondary Deviance: Theories and Social Implications

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,...

Early Adulthood: Health, Sexuality, and Physical Changes

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...

Analyzing the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Jung Typology Assessment in Counseling

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...

Moral Development in Children Aged 6-10: Understanding Kohlberg’s Theory

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...

Impact of Gratitude and Kindness on Emotional Well-Being

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...

Covert Observation in Research: Examining Parent-Child Interactions with Technology

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...

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Patients in Healthcare

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....

How Parenting Styles Influence Bullying Behavior in Children

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...

The Complexities of Grief: Exploring Emotional, Cultural, and Personal Dimensions

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....

The Death System and Stage Theory of Dying

The Death System The death system is a complex structure that plays a vital role in society and its unity. These include several key components and functions that shape the understanding and management of death. First of all, the death system involves the interaction of individuals and groups with those...

Applying Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development to Support Lifelong Growth in Singapore

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...

Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Understanding Personality Development

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...

The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Well-Being: A Critical Analysis of Key Studies

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...

The Impact of Hard Decisions on Character: Exploring Ariely and Chang’s Insights

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...

The Crucial Role of Infant Brain Development and Maternity Leave Policies

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...

Christian Theology and Psychology for Emotional Healing

Introduction Entwistle’s statements on theological and psychological reflection have several implications for the connection between Christianity and psychology. According to Professor Entwistle’s (2015) integrative approach toward Christianity and psychology, God’s relationship with the world lies in creation and redemption. In contrast, psychological reflection is necessary for helping humans understand the...

The Boys of Baraka: African American Youth Development

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...

A Self-Leadership Theory Based on Self-Regulation, Self-Management, Self-Determination, Positive Psychology

Self-Regulation Theory Description The self-regulation theory is closely related to the social cognitive theory as the notion of influence and observation is incorporated in both frameworks. According to researchers, self-regulation stems from one’s skill to plan, monitor, and perceive behavior (de la Fuente et al., 2022). Self-regulation is achieved when...

Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory: Stages of Child Growth and Caregiver Support

Introduction Erikson is one of the most significant contributors to human development through his theory of psychosocial development. The theory is established on eight stages through which a child develops their personality from infancy to adulthood. Each stage is characterized by different psychological needs and crises that can adversely or...

The Role of Motivation, Values, and Purpose in Education and Psychology

Introduction Motivation plays an important role in our day-to-day life and various phases of activities, as our success and achievement in life depend on motivation. The drive reduction theory posits that the human body always maintains a state of equilibrium or homeostasis. According to George et al. (2023), when people...

Mental Health Challenges Faced by Veterans: Insights and Perspectives

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...

Recognizing and Avoiding Logical Fallacies in Argumentation and Perception

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...

Exploring the Science of Happiness: Practical Steps to a Joyful Life

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...

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture in Human Development: A Comprehensive Analysis

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,...

Techniques in Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Building Rapport and Collaborative Approaches

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...

Barriers to Critical Thinking in Customer Service and Outside the Workplace

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...

Forgetfulness: Myths and Realities of Aging and Memory

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....

Coaching Strategies for Navigating Career and Health Transitions

Abstract This study begins by introducing the concept of change and defining transition. The study has chosen two case studies based on career and health transitions and provided a snippet of how a coach would handle these transitions. Further, the study has provided a personal approach to these transitions using...

Understanding Stress, Conflict, and Negotiation Techniques for Well-Being

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...

Clinical Depression: Symptoms and Influencing Factors

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...

Classical Conditioning and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Behavioral Approach to Recovery

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...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Child: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

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...

Effective Life Coaching: Theories and Scriptural Foundations

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,...

Wellness Strategies for Counselors Facing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

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...

Challenges in Graduate Students’ Mental Health: Stress, Stigma, and Self-Care

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...

Evolution of Behavioral Health: Key Historical Developments and Advances

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...

Effects of Child Abuse on Mental Health and Behavior

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...

The Abnormal Psychology Case of Billy Milligan

Introduction Billy Milligan is a man known for his multiple personality diagnosis. His case is causing much controversy as to whether his mental disorder was real, or whether it was a way to get away with his crimes. 24 subpersonalities of Milligan are described, 10 of which were the main...

Psychoanalytic Theories and Their Differences

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...

Concrete- and Formal-Operational Periods of Cognitive Development

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,...

Recognizing Defensive Postures at the Workplace

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...

Interprofessional Collaboration in Mental Healthcare

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...

Enhancing Organizational Performance Through Psychological Assessments

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...

Treatment of Alcohol Dependency Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Introduction In our case study, the client is a Mexican American male aged 45 years, married and has three school-going children aged 15, 11 and 5 years respectively. The client comes to the clinic in the company of his wife who provides the counselor with background information about the reason...

Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior

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...

Developmental Transitions in Young Adulthood

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,...

Cognitive Bias in Learning About Other Cultures

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...

Conceptualization of Emotions-Focused Therapy

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...

School-Aged Children’s Mental Health During COVID-19

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....

Trauma and the Impact It Has on a Child’s Life

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)...

Piaget’s Cognitive Stage Theory Critical Constructs

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...

Blaming for Behavioral Disabilities

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...

The Remember-Know Scheme as a Memory Pattern

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...

Development: “The Absorbent Mind” by Maria Montessori

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...

Stress from a Perspective of Abnormal Psychology

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...

Behavior: The Perception of Reality

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...

Research Methods Employed by Behavior Analysts

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...

The Aspects of the Stroop Effect

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...

Autism in the School Environment and Inclusion in the Classroom

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...

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

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...

Mental Illness: A Generalised Anxiety Disorder

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...

The Truth Behind the Behavior of Introverts

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...

Mental Health Considerations for Child Welfare

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...

Dealing with Stress in Police Training

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...

Child Abuse and Preventive Measures

Child abuse is a current problem in many countries, including the United States. For modern society, both throughout the country and in local settlements, this issue remains due to the imperfection of protection measures. When such violations are identified, the adequate solution is often to deprive the parents of their...

Low Self-Esteem and Psychological Disorders

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...

The Marshmallow Experiment Articles

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...

The “Family Victim” Ethnographic Video Analysis

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...

Clothing and Politics: A TED Talk Comparison

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...

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Its Advantages

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...

Indigenous Mental Healthcare in Ontario, Canada

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...

Trauma-Informed Counseling Techniques in Indigenous Communities

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...

The “Caring for Your Introvert” Article by Rauch

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...

Child Cognitive Development

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,...

Theories of Adolescent Development

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,...

Substance Abuse Counseling Approaches

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: Update on Mental Health Aspects

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,...

Exploring Dreams: Applying CTQs and CTDs for Personal Growth

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...

Infant-Parent Attachment Relationship

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...

Emotional Intelligence and Strategic Decisions

Course textbooks, readings, and discussions clearly highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the personal and professional domains. In particular, Bradberry and Greaves (2009) have devoted a specific part of their book to the analysis of EQ impact. The part is titled “The Impact of EQ” (found in Chapter...

The Brain Asymmetry Laboratory

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...

Speech Therapy for Children With Down Syndrome

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...

The Importance of the Creativity

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...

Advisory on Improving Self-Concept

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,...

Introverts as a Socially Oppressed Group

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...

Neuroscience and Cognition in Teaching Practices

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)....

The Collaborative Therapy Approach

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...

Understanding Childhood Stress: Research on Social Integration

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...

The Activity Theory: Definition and Use

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...

Impostor Syndrome and Coping Mechanisms

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...

Treating Psychological Disorders: Depression

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...

Family Solution-Focused Therapy

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...

Stressful Events’ Impact on People’s Lives

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...

Children’s Development and Its Current Trends

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...

Al’s Pals Program: Children’s Conflicts

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...

Child Counseling: Opposition Defiant Disorder

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...

Classical Conditioning: Basic Behavioral Processes Involved in Procrastination

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...

Possible Selves: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

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 and Behaviors in Adulthood

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...

Development Theories in Patient Care

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....

Mental Health Issues in Adolescents After COVID-19

Early intervention, prevention, and mental health promotion significantly affect an individual’s well-being. However, it is no longer the responsibility of health professionals alone, especially during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Most adolescents were trapped at home and isolated from friends, resulting in an elevated level of mental health...

Psychotherapeutic Approach to Group Counseling

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...

Aging Process: Developmental, Psychological, and Social Issues

Introduction My interviewee was Mr. Specter, a 65-year-old African American man. He is a recently retired college lecturer and an African American culture advocate. His childhood was filled with happiness and he grew up in both a nuclear and extended family. His parents gave their best to put him through...

General Psychology: Mental Health and Wellness

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychiatric disorder that develops after exposure to severe trauma. PTSD is associated with “intrusive memories, distressing dreams, dissociative reactions, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, negative cognition and mood, increased arousal and irritability, and clinically significant distress and impairment in functioning”...

The Book “On Killing” by Grossman

In his book On Killing, Grossman explores the phenomenon of killing in war. He is the founder of a kind of scientific direction killology and in the book examines how, in the spirit of orthodox-religious America of the 1950s, they saw in the organically inherent human aversion to killing their...

Perception: Understanding Origins of Ideas

Introduction Exploring the process of cognition, Hume adhered to the central thesis of empiricists that experience is the only source of our knowledge. However, Hume offered his understanding of experience. Experience, the philosopher believes, describes only what directly belongs to consciousness (Hume). In other words, experience says nothing about relations...

Child Psychology Among Career Paths

Introduction Psychology is a very broad field that involves specialization into various sub-divisions. The psychiatrist’s function as a medical doctor mainly focuses on prescription medication and other therapies to address mental health issues (Kramer et al., 2019). A professional psychologist will interact with patients, evaluate their issues and what generates...

Adolescents’ Developmental Milestones

Introduction Emotional development varies by age group and is characterized by an increased capacity to perceive, evaluate, and manage emotions. This biological mechanism is significantly influenced by context and surroundings and is driven by physical and psychological changes. Consequently, adolescents will notice shifts in how they perceive and feel about...

The Aspects of the Critical Psychology

Introduction Psychology has several important tasks that contribute to the goal of making the world a better place. Firstly, psychology strives to describe the behavior and feelings of people; furthermore, the collected information is processed to explain why people behave in a certain way. A detailed explanation of people’s behavior...

Trends in Children’s Memory Processes

Introduction Lawson, Chae, Noriega, and Valentino (2021) explore child-parent attachment in preschool children’s memory accuracy. In this study, over seventy children recollected autobiographical events associated with fear, anger, happiness, and sadness with their parents’ assistance. Then, parents assessed their relationships’ attachment security (AS), and all children underwent independent interviews with...

Social Psychology: Self-Serving Bias

Introduction Social psychology is one of the valuable tools for a better understanding of the behavior of people in society. In particular, it is essential since it considers such aspects as behavior, judgment, discrimination, and cultural effects. This discussion takes self-serving bias as the focus of the study, which is...

Psychosocial Risk Factors for Eating Disorders by Keel and Forney

Eating disorders are a complex and multifaceted problem that is even today far from being resolved. Thus, it is incredibly important to understand what can act as a cause for their occurrence in order to design effective and relevant interventions. The article by Keel and Forney (2013) discusses specifically what...

Trauma Associated With Severe Mental Illness

Introduction Severe mental illnesses are psychological disorders that negatively impact people’s health and may cause trauma and mental harm. Presently, these diseases are widely spread and lead to negative consequences. Furthermore, severe mental illnesses are associated with traumatic events that harm a person’s mental well-being and might lead to mental...

Divorce Influence on Children’s Social Development

Annotated Bibliography Brand, J. E., Moore, R., Song, X., & Xie, Y. “Parental divorce is not uniformly disruptive to children’s educational attainment.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 116.15, 2019. 7266-7271. Web. Children with divorced parents typically perform worse academically than children with married parents. However, not every child...

Consequences of Secondary Trauma as a Result of Social Media Exposure

The media today occupy an ever-increasing place in human life. It is not easy to imagine a modern person who has never turned on a TV or held a newspaper in his hands. The media has invaded people’s lives hard and uncompromisingly; it is impossible to escape from information, especially...

Childhood and Adulthood Mental Disorder

Introduction Mental disorders are health conditions that determine emotional and behavioral changes in an individual. Teens and adults experience episodes of disorders ranging from high to low depending on one’s daily activities. Discussion Childhood and adolescent mental disorders are compared to adult mental disorders in various ways. These include; they...

Personality Tests and Their Application in the Future

Since personality tests are utilized to diagnose psychological issues and screen applicants for various sectors in current society, they play a significant role in psychological evaluations. The measurement and evaluation of personality characteristics, emotions, sense of humor, attitudes, values, interests, worldview, acculturation, cognitive and behavioral styles, and associated individual qualities...