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Introduction The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory and the Armed Services Vocational Battery are tests that are utilized in the measurement of various abilities and personality dispositions of the test takers. Whereas the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is used for civilian cases as well, the armed services vocational battery is specifically...
Abstract Howard Gardner’s research on the seven types of human intelligence has added rich amounts of literature to the understanding of human personality. Introduced by Gardner in 1983, multiple intelligence is a theory about the brain that argues that human beings possess a single intelligence during their times of birth...
Introduction Cognitive development is part of human development and refers to the abilities of individuals to acquire “thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing abilities and overall intelligence,” (Oakley, 2004, p. 2). Various cognitive changes take place as people grow from infancy to childhood, teenage, adulthood and finally as they...
Introduction This research will examine the effects of television watching on children. It intends to find out how television influences the behaviors of young children. Television has replaced the school as the key socializing agent apart from the family since a good number of American children spend most of their...
Abstract With divorce rates being more common in the 21st century more than any other time in history, children are increasingly on the receiving end for decisions made by their parents. While it may be too complicated for the younger children to understand, those aged between eight to eighteen years...
Communication is defined as the exchange of ideas. “Communication has a very important role in the daily life of human beings. Studies proved that everyone is spending the majority of his time in a day in communicating with others.” (What is communication? n.d., p. 1). Persuasive communication is aimed at...
The Nature of Emotional intelligence The term Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a widely accepted term which means the ability or a special and professed skill to make out, evaluate, and manage the emotions of one’s self, others and particular groups. There are three models of Emotional Intelligence. Ability EI Models,...
Thesis statement Most people believe that anger could be eliminated by giving expression to one’s feelings and emotions, but the truth is that seeking diversions is a better way of anger management. Introduction Giving vent to one’s angry feelings only serves to exasperate the tense and high voltage situation. Research...
Abstract The purpose of this discussion is to look at identity and self in counselling psychology. It will look at how the contemporary issues of identity, diversity, and self impact the couselling. This is because society has been going through many changes in its practices from the traditional, modern, and...
In the essay, Higher and Lower Pleasures Mills explain different perspectives on human happiness and possible ways to achieve it. The question of pleasure and its role in human life is one of the most important and complex philosophical issues. According to Mill, pleasure implies that a person should perform...
Some people regard short stories as something entertaining, childish, and not serious. The size of the book cannot show its context. Short stories are even better to perceive, as you read without interruption. The reader perceives the whole information at once and can make some conclusions immediately. Short stories are...
Introduction Breaking Away is a light comedy with Dennis Christopher and Paul Dooley in the leading roles. It was directed by Peter Yates and released in 1979. The movie presents a story of four high-school graduates each of them having separate interests and none of them having desire to further...
Introduction In psychology, the problem of nature and nurture is one of the most controversial one. Behavioral geneticists have extensively explored the nature and nurture of general cognition, the etiology of specific abilities has received comparatively little attention. Conclusions about the relative impact of genes and the environment on different...
Introduction Extrasensory perception pertains to an experience associated with awareness of either messages or beings without the employment of any of the five senses of the human body. There are four major types of extrasensory perceptions that have been popularly described for decades. Mental telepathy is a form of extrasensory...
Dialogue I happened to meet 17 year old Ryan at one the sessions in his school. To my greeting him, he responded warmly by wishing me back and taking his seat. I: Shall we start by my asking this: What are your hobbies? Ryan: Football. I spend a lot of...
Introduction The following research paper is about the relationship bond of an Adult and a child shown in American movies. The paper would explore the meaning of a relationship between an adult and a child and would emphasize its importance as well. The relationship between that particular adult and the...
Introduction James Fowler is involved in the study of the development of faith. Faith as Fowler states is that holistic point of reference which concerns the relation of man to the universe. He, therefore, identifies six stages through which he believes all faithful travel in their lives (Berger, 2000, Notes,...
Every day a person makes a number of choices. To make a good choice an appropriate approach is needed. Different problems can be solved by means of different approaches but all of them this way or another involve people’s senses. In the current paper I will consider how people rely...
The book by C.S. Lewis titled the Abolition of Man provides information on the education in schools and the orientation which should be adopted by the educators when teaching children. The specific subjects that are to be taught to children that are highlighted in the book include English, natural laws...
Introduction This model was developed by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in 1955 to describe human interaction. It tries to define personal awareness in a quadrants manner. It has four quadrants which each illustrate a different view of personality in terms of communication and relationships. Each window represents a kind...
Introduction Professionals working in the mental health field have sought to measure people’s personalities to understand why they behave in specific ways. Projective and objective methods of personality measurement are the most common methods of assessment (Gregory, 2014). Objective methods, such as measures of self-reporting, depend on the personal responses...
My personal professional experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) agencies has been focused on working with students on the autism spectrum. It is vital for practitioners to maintain competent recordkeeping and documentation both the purposes of an audit as well as information to guide clinical decisions. There is a significant...
Problem Importance The students’ academic success largely depends on their behavior, which is determined not only by the environment but also by psychologic states. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disease that is marked by communication and social functioning deficits. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Psychological defense mechanisms protect individuals from experiencing unpleasant emotions, such as anxiety and guilt. Each person without exception utilizes them though may be unaware of this. In my life, there were a lot of situations when various defense mechanisms helped me to cope. For example, some time ago, I started...
Introduction Anxiety and depression are considerable problems for US society and the international community. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA, n.d.), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses affecting almost 40 million adults in the US. These conditions also affect 25% of children from 12...
Stanley Milgram was a renowned, if controversial, psychologist, most famous for his experiments on the impact of authority on the decisions of ordinary people. With his experiments being the product of his time, influenced by the historical events of the Holocaust, his questions and methods remain relevant today regarding not...
The Fear of Flying (FOF) has psychological and physiological symptoms. It makes people avoid boarding planes. According to Clark and Rock (2016), this highly common phobia affects about 2.5-40 percent of the global population. These authors associate the misconceptions raised regarding aviophobia with inadequate research in the area of cognitive-behavioral...
Introduction Histrionic personality disorder belongs to Cluster B of personality disorders. It is characterized by distorted self-images and unstable emotions. Additionally, the patients’ self-esteem depends on the level of approval from other people. As such, self-esteem for individuals suffering from this disorder does not come from their feelings of self-worth....
Group therapy refers to a situation where one or more therapist or counselor is working with a group of people at once (Finn, 2003). Group therapy operates in the form of several people meeting for two or three days a week to discuss their issues, with the help of a...
Introduction Human behavior is the subject matter of behavior modification. Behavior is what people do and say (Miltenberger, 2011). The characteristics that define behavior are as follows. Behavior involves a person’s actions. It is described with action verbs. Behavior is not a static characteristic of the person. Behaviors have one...
Object relations theory, although having some variations, focuses on the significance of early childhood experiences in a person’s adult life. It concentrates on the relations of a child with the most important people, mainly parents. Moreover, object relations theorists claim that “the child develops an unconscious representation of significant objects...
Nowadays, precocious maturation has become rather widespread across nearly all human populations (Seeker, 2016). Simultaneously, there exist individuals whose puberty starts late (Steinberg, 2017). Because adolescence is a period during which children are subjected to significant changes and stress (Nickel, 2010), it is paramount to be aware of the potential...
Introduction Jung Typology Test is an instrument that was built on Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ theory (Humanmetrics Inc., 2016b). It helps to discover a type of one’s personality that is characterized by certain strengths and inclinations. It also allows establishing individual’s learning and communication styles (Humanmetrics Inc., 2016b)....
I know two people with a genetic propensity to become effective leaders. The assumption of the genetic basis for their inclination towards leadership roles was based on the conclusion after observing two sets of parents. Person A grew up in a home wherein the mother and father were pillars in...
First Impressions Under the context of Correspondent inference theory, it is observed that people tend to make certain inferences about observed situations resulting in their “image” about a particular individual (Settle, 1972). This means that on average people tend to inference the personal characteristics of the people they meet daily...
Stages of counseling The first step in counseling is problem identification, which is also referred to as social anxiety scenario. In this stage, the issue should be acknowledged and be explained in detail. Moreover, the needs of the client ought to be understood. Identified skills used The skills that should...
Abstract Giselle is two-month-old. She has good reflexes and normally develops except for being underweight. Her mother (Joelle) takes care of her, but she needs to enhance her knowledge regarding infant’s nutrition. Moreover, her grandmother should also pay more attention to their nutrition to provide proper advice and support. Changing...
Group psychotherapy as one of the most useful tools in psychological counseling obtains a variety of theoretical bases, approaches, and groups types. The choice of a kind of group patients are referred to depends on a variety of factors ranging from the mental health issue characteristics, age group, and the...
Abstract B. F. Skinner was a distinguished psychologist renowned for advancing various theories on human behavior. His works received critical reviews from numerous scholars. This paper analyses three journals, each providing a different point of view on behaviorism as suggested by Skinner. Delprato and Midgley’s “Some Fundamentals of B. F....
Why is it difficult to determine “insanity” from a psychological perspective? What is the difference between “insanity” and “psychosis?” Forensic psychologists consider that task of determining insanity extremely difficult. There is a difference between insanity as a psychological condition and a legal concept (Fulero & Wrightsman, 2008). That way, an...
Abstract Children have an innate propensity to learn; however, they still need a teacher to guide them on their path to successful knowledge acquisition. Adults are responsible for providing a favorable learning environment allowing children to experiment with real-life materials and situations, ask questions, and find answers. Teachers should guide...
The theory of sexual essentialism implies that sex is a raw natural process that has existed outside and before any social implications surrounding it. Despite the inherent biological nature of sexuality, the concept has been profoundly institutionalized and shaped by society through history and the formation of cultural values. Sex...
The effects of personality and emotion on individual behavior and performance at work Nowadays, it becomes increasingly clear to many managers that, unlike what it happened to be the case with non-human mechanistic systems, the dynamics within human systems (e.g. collectives of employees) do not solely concern the qualitative specifications...
The third psychological stage discussed by Erikson deals with initiative and guilt; it commonly occurs during the time children are 4-6 years old (UGA Social Work Student, 2009). Kids start to initiate activities, holding the leading role that gives the power to make decisions. It is significant to give children...
Color Vision and Evolution While color vision is taken for granted in everyday life, it, in fact, served a crucial role in the progress of the humankind at the dawn of its development. As predators, our ancestors needed color vision to detect and identify various objects, including prey. Therefore, it...
The final stage of therapy is often referred to as consolidation or termination phase. It is noteworthy that modern researchers and practitioners tend to avoid using the word termination due to its negative connotation (Maples & Walker, 2014). The positive approach to this portion of group psychotherapy often shapes the...
Bereavement Bereavement is the objective situation that people face after experiencing a loss of an important individual through death. For instance, it may involve a number of mental reactions such as a feeling of guilt, excessive anger, and despair. Physical reactions may include insomnia, loss of appetite, and illnesses. Complicated...
Topic Endorsement Research Topic The topic which is proposed to be studied is the relationship between depression and self-esteem. In this case, self-esteem can be defined as “individual’s subjective evaluation of his or her worth as a person”; it does not necessarily describe one’s real talents, and high self-esteem does...
Gestalt Perception is a cornerstone of Gestalt. It establishes the process responsible for the processing of the information (Lefrancois, 2016). As such, it is likely that it had a profound effect on the development of cognitivism. The primary reason for that is the core component of the approach that requires...
Abstract Cyberbullying is a relatively new concept that emerged in the light of progress associated with the development of the Internet and various online communication tools. Researchers investigated the impact of cyberbullying on children and teenagers and compared its effects with the influence of traditional bullying. It was found that...
Sibling Rivalry Kippen and Walters define sibling rivalry as “the competition, fighting, hatred, and jealousy between siblings” (575). This is a major psychological problem that affects many families across the world. Parents who have two (or more) children will at some point be forced to deal with this problem. Studies...
Abstract Cyberbullying is a term that dates back to the emergence of the Internet. It refers to the use of electronic devices/communication to harass, intimidate, or embarrass another person. Cyberbullying is facilitated by electronic devices that include cell phones, computers, tablets, and communication tools, such as instant messaging, email, social...
Identification of the Study The case study chosen for this paper is presented in the ninth chapter of the “Special education in Ontario schools” and titled ‘The Case of Scott’. The case study examines a boy who is kept in custody for three months; later Scott will go to a...
Fetal Development The development of a fetus is influenced by a multitude of factors throughout the process. While the exact number of these influences and their relative weight is unclear, they are most commonly divided into two broad categories: biological and environmental determinants. The biological side of the process is...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD is a disorder that involves patient’s distorted perception of his or her appearance. Patients suffering from this disorder tend to see a certain aspect of their appearance as a strong imperfection and it makes their life unbearable. They believe that it is impossible to live...
Cognitive bias is a continuous pattern of deviation from what is rational. There are many types of cognitive bias. The paper would discuss the confirmation bias, representativeness heuristic, and hindsight bias. Confirmation bias It is a way or method of searching for and or interpreting information to confirm one’s prejudices....
Anxiety is one of the most commonly studied disorders. Anxiety, as a feeling, is experienced by millions of people every day and for different reasons such as stress at work or fears for the family members. Normally, this is a temporary feeling and it goes away over time. Typically, anxiety...
There are several major concerns that condition the functioning of our society and impact its further development. These are the thirst for development, self-realization, power, etc. These phenomena are integral aspects of human nature that could determine the functioning of various people and contribute to the formation of a certain...
Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Cambridge, Massachusetts, introduced a “Man Thinking” as the primary metaphor for a genuine scholar. The components that constitute the “man thinking” are “natural,” which represents a teacher, and “the mind of the Past,” a metaphor for books....
Introduction Available scholarship in cognitive and motivational psychology shows that people are naturally predisposed to demonstrate a multiplicity of biases and prejudices in not only judging and deciding who they relate to in social relationships but also in attempting to safeguard the status quo (Johnson & Levin, 2009). Biases originating...
Introduction Different theories of child development and learning came to existence at different periods in history. Their existence is as result of the work as well as the findings of different theorists such as Jean Piaget, Albert Bandura and Vygotsky among others. They try to explain the different stages as...
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...
Abstract Cyberbullying refers to the application of electronic media to victimize a person mostly by sending intimidating images or messages. Research indicates that low self-esteem, gender, and depression are among the factors associated with cyberbullying. Poor academic performance may also contribute to an individual engaging in cyberbullying. A majority of...
Identifying the stages of development, which an individual passes, is essential for the further analysis of one’s progress and the location of the possible issues that may impede the further evolution, including intellectual, emotional and spiritual ones. Although it is traditionally presumed that the adoption of one of the theories...
Abstract The paper provides an analysis of the case of Bonita with the focus on the coach’s work and his use of the best practices and cognitive coaching techniques. While working with Bonita, the coach adapts the strategies and practices that are usually known as the “best” ones. The effectiveness...
CBT and IPT EBP Interventions: Description To address the needs of crisis survivors, one will have to consider not only the events that led to the development of PTSD but also the factors that trigger the immediate recollection of the traumatizing situation and the following aggravation of the patient’s state....
The terms “introvert” and “extrovert” have become household words in the XXI century owing to Eysenck’s theory and the development of a three-factor model. Traditionally, it is believed that introversion and extroversion are defined by biological factors and that environmental factors play little to no role in defining the given...
Abstract The present paper has sampled the various definitions of courage to illuminate some of the concept’s most important components as applied in contemporary contexts. The components of courage covered in this paper include experiencing fear yet choosing to act, following one’s heart or wishes, persisting in the face of...
Overview of Issue The social problem under investigation revolves around how people should maintain good mental health. The promotion of mental health in many countries globally is located within the broader domain of health promotion. It is firmly embedded in interventions that are provided to prevent mental disorders and to...
Introduction Human service professionals help people live their lives effectively. However, these professionals are at a high risk of being subjected to violent behavior from clients. This problem has become so pervasive that the American Psychological Association formed a task force to report on education and training in dealing with...
The study of children, though less than 200 years old, has been a fascinating one for developmental psychologists. This is because of the many psychological changes that occur in this stage of life, extending towards the onset of adolescence. Researchers believe that these psychological changes culminate in the optimum psychological...
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...
For ages, scholars have tried hard to identify an explanation for social deviance. While the normalcy and naturalness of things go unnoticed by many, the intricacies involved in the daily conceptualization and attachment of meaning to actions and things remain a controversial issue in the realms of sociological scholarship. For...
Introduction Nature or Nurture? This is one of the biggest debates that psychologists have been faced with for a very long time. This is because there is no clear boundary on how each aspect contributes to the development of human beings that is in terms of personality, behaviour, thinking and...
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an extreme fear of embarrassment or humiliation in human society or performing a work or role in situations and is usually described by avoidance of these situations. The fear is usually connected with marked anxiety and deterioration in several areas, including work, social life, and...
Introduction Scientists need to learn more about the human brain, particularly the location of attention. At the same time, the investigation into this issue is valuable for psychologists and healthcare professionals who work with the human brain and study the organism’s reactions. In particular, there are different opinions on whether...
Introduction The classroom at a nearby high school was the site of the observation. The teen was a female senior in high school aged 18. The classroom had the standard fare of desks, seats, and a whiteboard seen in every high school. The classroom was warm and inviting, with plenty...
Background Early adulthood is typically defined as the period between the ages of 20 and 39. Making decisions and developing emotions are essential for entering the early stages of adulthood. Children may encounter various challenges during this stage. Various developmental processes, including biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, influence these...
Introduction Today, religion is still one of the main ways to support morale, which one can turn to find the right way out of a difficult life situation. Christian counseling, as a type of therapy, combines traditional treatment methodologies with the practice of the Christian faith (Prout et al., 2021)....
Introduction Self-care is the practice of taking care of one’s physical, mental, and emotional health to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. It involves engaging in activities that promote personal well-being and preventing burnout, stress, and other adverse outcomes. Self-care practices differ among individuals, and it is essential to identify...
Introduction One of the fundamental principles of social psychology is the understanding that humans are social beings, and their behavior and attitudes are influenced by their social environment. Social psychology examines how people interact with one another, how they perceive themselves and others, how they form and maintain groups, and...
Introduction Childhood experiences have a significant role in shaping adult behaviors. Alfred Hitchcock’s movie Psycho (1960) centers on the trauma and identity of two central characters, Marion Crane and Norman Bates. They are comparable in particular respects, with Norman portrayed as a murderer and Marion as a thief. Past tragedies...
Introduction Theodore Dalrymple is an eminent psychiatrist who, in his essay “The Frivolity of Evil,” explored the reasons why people do evil things. The main argument is that such actions often need profound ideas or subtext. They are explained by the fact that the individual has the opportunity to commit...
Introduction Cognitivism and behaviorism are popular theories that describe a child’s learning process through different lenses. The cognitive theory focuses on functions like memory and decision-making, whereas the behavioral theory centers on a child’s interactions with the world and the experiences that affect them. This paper will discuss the details...
Relevance of Social Variables in Influence on Health Social-psychological factors play an essential role in the physical well-being of a person. While social factors include general aspects at the human society level, the psychological ones are individual-level processes and meanings that influence mental states. Social support is one of the...
Description of Kübler-Ross’s Grief Cycle Kübler-Ross’s grief cycle is most commonly applied to adults as opposed to most theories applied to children. Kübler-Ross introduced her five-stage model of grief in 1969 (de Klerk, 2023). The model involves five phases: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Kübler-Ross’s grief cycle describes a...
Author Argument The article “Worldwide Increases in Adolescent Loneliness” describes trends in adolescent social problems that directly affect their adaptation to society. Twenge et al. (2021) noted an increase in adolescents with dysfunctional psychological states, linking it to the Internet and smartphones. According to the researchers, increased internet activity and...
Introduction The early childhood phase, known as “the preschool period,” allows children to experience cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. According to Berger (2018), this phase is where social understanding begins to develop, accompanied by the emergence of a sense of self. However, this discussion will focus on Sesame Street,...
Client Profile and Planning Client Profile Drey is a school-going teenager who experiences loneliness as his peers laugh at him because of the posts shared about him over the internet. When the cyberbullying started, he laughed it off, but it became more intense as time progressed. He is the only...
Understanding Critical Thinking and Wisdom Critical thinking is a complex psychological process that involves analyzing objectives and evaluating information. It is a universal discipline encompassing intellectual values such as open-mindedness, interpretation, and problem-solving (Seibert, 2021). In my understanding, wisdom is the judgment of personal condition and how to manage and...
Atalay, K., Barrett, G. F., & Staneva, A. (2019). The Effect of Retirement on Elderly Cognitive Functioning. Journal of Health Economics, 66, 37-53. Web. According to this article, retirement is stopping work and becoming inactive or self-employed. It is a common occurrence in life that often leads to the loss...
Introduction Human senses of perception are fundamental aspects for maintaining regular life activities. Thanks to the various sensations people perceive from their environment, it becomes possible to carry out life activities in society. The loss of one of the senses can become a severe problem, significantly worsening the individual’s life....
Introduction Child abuse is a complex global issue that presents a significant challenge for modern society. Child maltreatment generally includes all types of neglect and abuse that occur to children under 18 (World Health Organization, 2022). However, the scope of the problem is not limited by physical harm caused to...
Scenario Janet, a 29-year-old stay-at-home wife, described a recurring conflict with her husband, Mike, to her therapist. When Mike noticed a persistent ceiling leak, he asked if she had contacted a repair service. Janet immediately panicked, began crying, and stayed silent, feeling guilty and overwhelmed. Mike expressed frustration over his...
Introduction In general, grief is a heavy, dark, bitter, and sometimes extremely painful experience with a sense of irretrievable loss. The loss of loved ones strikes a serious blow to the psyche, which affects the emotional state of the person. It is proven that the perception of adverse events is...
Differences Between Crisis Assessment Models and Crisis Intervention Models Crisis assessment models usually focus on appraising and finding the nature of a crisis. The purpose of these frameworks is to collect information about a person or the situation, evaluate the level of risk, and find effective interventions (Cavaiola & Colford,...
Introduction Raising a child is a process that requires adults not only to be patient but also to be responsible for any committed actions and spoken words. Absorbing everything that they see and feel, children inevitably use behavioral models adopted from adults, and subsequent development directly depends on how healthy...
Introduction Social psychology is generally regarded as the scientific study of how other people, social situations, and larger, similar social events influence people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It examines how social contexts shape individual behavior, attitudes, and beliefs, and how social interactions between individuals can shape group dynamics and larger...
Summary of the Movie Scene The movie Room is about a harrowing narration of a mother and her son confined in a small room for many years. It portrays the bond between a mother and child and the resilience and flexibility of the human spirit when faced with extreme hardship...
The Influence of Thought Patterns on Our Perception of Reality One’s perspective on reality is derived from their experiences, knowledge, and character traits. This notion influences outcomes that an individual will be led to due to the actions taken, based on their comprehension of a situation (Ness & Strong, 2015)....
Introduction The ability to think allows one to generate original thoughts and form opinions. The ability to reason benefits a child’s ability to be independent and creative. At a young age, the ability to think can be cultivated. When a child’s capacity for thought is established, new options for individuality...
Maternal Anxiety Maternal anxiety is directly related to survival mechanisms. Something similar can be observed in females during that short period when they have offspring. This is due to the need to protect the cubs from predators and the vicissitudes of wildlife until they grow up and go off on...
Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of mental illness in the media and society as a whole. This also affects the field of vocational education and the further work of specialists, so the need to prevent complex topics that could affect an individual’s mental stability in...
Introduction One of the ideas learned in the chapter of Gross et al.’s Interactive Psychology: People in Perspective book is the representation of stress through the biological and psychological stages an individual faces. In addition, it shows the two systems of physiological reactivity axes, such as challenge and threat reactivity....
Introduction Stress is the overstimulation that people experience when confronted with demands that are too emotional or mental for them to handle. Because our world is so demanding, we frequently find ourselves overwhelmed by various things. We have a lot on our plates, but not enough time to complete everything....
Introduction Understanding what may have happened to the powerful villain Thanos if his life had been different is crucial. Instead of continuing down the destructive and criminal road, rewriting the story so Thanos becomes a good person is the focus. This reimagined narrative explores the major contrasts that have shaped...
Behavioral Addiction Addiction is a physical and mental condition caused by exposure to an addictive stimulus. The result is numerous behavioral, mental processes, and social functioning changes. Addiction is manifested by a strong compulsion to reach for the addictive substance to derive certain benefits or sensations from it or avoid...
Introduction Many children and teenagers are joining social networks, the Internet, and other platforms. They are increasingly drawn to the digital environment, which raises the problem of how social media will influence their behavior. While social media can bring many positive changes to their lives, it can also negatively impact...
Introduction Meditation is a spiritual and psychological practice that creates a special state of consciousness, which is described as inner emptiness, thoughtlessness, and stopped thinking. Meditation originated within the religious-spiritual sphere and has been increasingly used for medical and health purposes in recent years. During meditation, a person concentrates, directs,...
Introduction Helping clients who suffer from substance use disorders (SUDs) to learn coping mechanisms is a crucial part of their treatment. Effective stress management is a significant area that many customers experience difficulty with. Stress is a major contributor to substance use, and managing it without the proper coping skills...
Introduction Decision-making is one of the most complex issues in human life. On the one hand, people admire the possibility of choosing and using options to demonstrate their freedom and maturity. On the other hand, access to various alternatives might confuse some individuals and provoke additional problems. This essay will...
Introduction Philosophical theories play a significant role in trying to define human nature. Although human nature cannot be entirely described due to its complexity, there are several constant traits common to most people. I believe human nature is rational in decision-making; people try to make sense of the world through...
Introduction The articles “How You See Yourself” and “Self Concept” explain how one’s perspective of oneself affects how one perceives the world and behaves. Both works explore the idea of self-concept and focus on the elements that influence its growth. Although “How You See Yourself” concentrates on the effect of social...
Recognizing Humor in Everyday Life In “Humor as Survival Training for a Stressed-Out World: The 7 Humor Habits Program” by McGhee (2010), the author explores the significance of humor in navigating the challenges of a stressful world. In the room I am in, several objects exhibit a square shape: a small...
Background Information Jack is a male child who is four years and six months old and lives with his parents, an older barber, and maternal grandparents. Four children make up his family, and Jack is shown to develop physically and mentally in line with his age. Jack struggles with expressive...
Introduction Having a child with a disability can be a difficult and emotional experience for a family. The impact of the exceptionality on family functions can be far-reaching, often leaving the parents and siblings feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to cope with the associated issues. There is a variety...
Introduction Every scientific field of study has specific connections to other sciences. Moreover, it has its subspecies, which aims to diversify the purpose of the study. This essay will explore various peculiarities of psychology and its relation to other sciences. The definition of this field of study will be given,...
Introduction The maintenance of mental health is an essential component for promoting the overall welfare, development, and future accomplishments of a child. Children diagnosed with mental health conditions struggle to manage their emotions, exhibit socially acceptable behavior, and achieve academic success. Moreover, individuals who do not receive adequate care and...
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 Memories from childhood before the age of twelve related to money can help shape a person’s financial behavior later in life. Personal experiences influence both the development of positive traits and the potential manifestation of negative characteristics in the future (Rosenberg et al., 2020). Empathy and Its Double-Edged Impact...
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...
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...
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 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 Mental disorders are a complex phenomenon that is not fully understood, which makes some people’s actions inexplicable. Some disorders appear dangerous to society, while others may have different effects. Frédéric Bourdin constantly pretended to be other people, inserting himself into their lives and acting on their behalf. However, he...
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 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 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...
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...
