Overcoming Obstacles: Lessons from Thomas Edison and Tim Tebow

Introduction Obstacles are often challenges that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Problems create a sense of hopelessness and a desire to give up in the face of difficulties. However, they can also be perceived more positively as they facilitate growth, self-improvement, and resilience. While being more manageable, a...

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...

Montessori’s Absorbent Mind: Insights into Early Childhood Development

Introduction In Maria Montessori’s seminal work “The Absorbent Mind,” the author delves into the remarkable concept of the absorbent mind, shedding light on the extraordinary capacity of young children to adapt to and learn from their environment in the first three years of life. Montessori’s exploration of this notion in...

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...

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...

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...

Family-Centered Practices in Early Childhood Intervention and Brain Development

Introduction Children learn and develop physically and emotionally through daily interactions with parents and caregivers. Family-centered practices (FCPs) are intended to ensure children receive the right support and services. For the purpose of clarity, family-centered practices utilize “a variety of tools for child development” (Dunst & Espe-Sherwindt, 2016, p. 123)....

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,...

The Concept of Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory

The concept of self-evaluation maintenance theory supposes the ways to cope with the cognitive dissonance from comparing own self to the person who is better in the area that is critical for own self-esteem. It is possible to reduce the negative effect of this feeling by psychological alienation from this...

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...

Psychology of Aging: Stages of Development

Introduction The psychology of aging examines the various biological, social, and economic issues that individuals experience in different stages of development. Researchers use behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial theories to examine the issues linked to various development stages influencing individuals’ thinking, physical health, and behavior at each stage. Middle and late...

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...

Chapter 11 of The Family by Philip N. Cohen

Work in Institutional Arenas Three different words refer to several types of work. The first category is care work, which entails work done in person to improve another person’s abilities. Maintenance work is required to keep a household running smoothly. Market work, or work done by employees for payment, is...

The Developmental Milestones and Activities for Children

Introduction Understanding how children develop at different developmental milestones is crucial. It will help correctly assess children’s abilities at the appropriate stage of life and balanced growth. At each level of a child’s development, the key parameters are such indicators as visual and auditory reactions and emotional reactions. Moreover, monitoring...

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...

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...

Shaping Singing Behavior with Applied Behavior Analysis

Shaping is a method teachers or therapists use in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to achieve a desired behavior or skill by gradually teaching and reinforcing successive approximations of the desired behavior. This means the demonstrated approximate desired behavior is reinforced while the other behaviors are not. Analysts may use the...

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...

Parental Addiction’s Impact on Children

Family has the most significant influence on the correct mental and emotional development of each child’s personality. In a family where one or both of the parents suffer from addictions, the child develops in a psychologically traumatic environment. Parental addiction causes behavioural changes that can leave severe mental trauma for...

The “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...

Rationality in Anticipated Regret Approach

Making important life decisions is difficult because the consequences of the choice can dramatically influence a person’s life. Furthermore, there is no possibility of going back in time and making an alternative decision. Moreover, it is impossible to know what would have happened if a person had made a different...

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...

Cognitive Domain – Two Main Theorists

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development: Summary The Piaget’s theory consits of four different stages of cognitive development. The first one is sensorimotor stage, which is the first of four stages in the process of cognitive development. It lasts from birth to about two years, and during this period, children develop...

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...

Social Psychology: Albert Bandura’s Work

Introduction Having thoroughly reviewed the 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, I was particularly interested in Albert Bandura’s work and his internationally recognized social learning theory. In the field of social psychology, Bandura is widely recognized due to his seminal work emphasizing the value of observational learning. Discussion...

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,...

Basic Emotions and Their Influence on Human Behavior

Introduction Behavior in a certain situation depends on the emotions experienced by a person at a particular moment. The spectrum of human emotions is vast; however, they can be classified in a simplified way. Psychologist Paul Ekman identified six basic emotions that, in his opinion, are inherent in all people,...

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...

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...

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...

Consequences of Always Saying “Yes”

Reinforcement and punishment are essential tools that can shape behavior and influence decision-making. While saying ‘yes’ can lead to positive reinforcement and promote compliance in certain situations, it is not always the correct response because it can also lead to overburdening, the loss of personal autonomy, and the inability to...

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...

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....

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Effective Interventions

Introduction The progressive series of physical, social, behavioral, and emotional development or learning that prepare a kid to grow into a healthy adult is known as child development. Particularly between the ages of 0 and 5, a child’s environment and experiences influence their development. The brain grows faster and quicker...

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...

Optimal Addiction Counselling and Its Impact

The importance of addiction counseling professions grows every day as humanity grapples with the modern world’s challenges. Substance abuse is a serious problem affecting millions of people, with negative consequences for them and society. Therefore, the approaches employed in availing treatment have to be such that they ensure the best...

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...

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...

Nature vs. Nurture Influence on Development

It is important to note that many complexities of human development and growth can be attributed to the mix of influence of nature and nurture. The latter refers to the environmental and social forces shaping how an individual becomes the way he or she is, which means that there 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...

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...

Behavior Management Interventions

A behavior support plan is important for building positive behavior and getting rid of unwanted ones. It may include enhanced communication, developing positive relationships, and using critical interventions (Kaiser & Sklar, 2017). For example, the teacher observed three behaviors demonstrated by Jose. These behaviors include teasing and sarcasm, responding rudely...

Impact of Physical Exercise on Anxiety and Stress

Abstract The association between stress and exercise will be looked into in this research. Physical activity is any muscular action generated by the muscle fibers that requires energy expenditure, whereas psychological stress is a sensation of pressure and strain or psychological discomfort. Bodily activity should always enhance a person’s physical...

Schizophrenia: Chapters 15-16 of Psychology by Spielman et al.

Introduction Schizophrenia is a complex psychological condition characterized by Delusions, hallucinations, and aberrant thinking and behavior. Schizophrenia makes it difficult to carry out routine responsibilities and is caused by genetic and environmental factors. Schizophrenia is a severe mental condition in which people have abnormal perceptions of the world around them....

Social Media Impacts on Adolescents

Summary of Topic The phenomenon of adolescence as a stage of growing up is typically defined by the transition from childhood to adulthood. The chapter in question handles the topic of adolescence as a part of cognitive and biological development. Specifically, complex biochemical and sociocultural alterations affecting people’s behaviors and...

Meditation, the Quality of Sleep, and the Role of Mental Separation

Abstract The influence of meditation on work restoration in this study was investigated using a daily diary methodology. The initial purpose of the research was to look at the association between meditation and quality of sleep and the role of mental separation as a moderator from a day-to-day viewpoint. Another...

Psychology of Long-Term Explicit Learning

The straightforward learning process, which is frequently assumed to be similar to the processes involved in conscious problem-solving, is thought to involve attempts to construct a task representation, a directed search of memory for similar or analogous task-relevant information, and consciously deriving and testing task-related hypotheses. People’s mental, physical, and...

Psychological Assessments of Childhood Anxiety

Introduction The three standardized tests identified and considered for the psychological assignment are; the Inventory of Callous–Unemotional Traits (ICU), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) tests. The Inventory of Callous–Unemotional Traits (ICU) is one of the copyright-protected 24-item surveys designed to offer a comprehensive assessment of callous...

Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood

Introduction It is widely believed that developing one’s physical talents can also assist in developing one’s personal and social skills. This includes self-confidence, interaction, taking turns, getting along with others, and other abilities of a similar nature. Their manner of life and precisely how kids view things have altered as...

The Concept of Modeling Behavior in Psychology

Introduction Although people may be unaware, they learn most things by observing and imitating others. Albert Bandura’s work, commonly known as the social learning theory, lays the foundation for modeling behavior (Spielman et al., 2020). Behavior modeling enables individuals to learn fresh behaviors through observation. When a behavior is demonstrated...

The Development of Child Attachment

Introduction The development of attachments is central to the growing child’s psychological health and the ability to form meaningful relationships in the future. Studying how children develop basic trust provides insight into impulse management and managing young learners’ refusal to explore the world. Attachments to mothers and fathers are dissimilar...

Cognitive and Behavioral Concepts

Introduction From the time a person is born, their cognitive development commences. Children and adults have short-term memory (recalling a small amount of database from a recent period) and long-haul memory (the capacity to remember information from a long time ago). Various parenting approaches are highly associated with impacting the...

Guided Reflection: Foundations in Early Childhood Education

Child rearing represents a highly responsible and demanding task since it means upbringing a full-fledged member of society. No one knows what is right or wrong in this world, but many parents strive to communicate it in the best possible way. Therefore, the discussed concepts include punishment and child-rearing patterns...

Unlocking the Potential of Behavioral Health

Behavioral health is an essential part of every person’s well-being. However, it is different from mental health even though it has many points of contact, and in fact, mental health can be called part of it. Behavioral health is about how people’s emotions, habits, and behavioral singularities can affect their...

Swipe Right, Swipe Left: Social Anxiety Disorder

Introduction The article concerns the behavioral aspects of people who suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD) before they engage in a relationship. To investigate this subject, Rozen and Aderka (2022) conducted a study based on previous findings that state that people with SAD have more difficulties in developing and engaging...

Prejudice, Types, and Their Origins

Introduction There have been numerous attempts to define prejudice by scholars. The meaning of prejudice is negative attitudes toward individual members of a particular social group (Dovidio et al. 1). The target of prejudice can include women, immigrants, asylum seekers, the elderly, and people with mental illnesses. In some cases,...

Developmental Research: Human Development

Introduction Human development is a continuous process that occurs not once but throughout one’s life. Developmental research is the study of how a person changes as they mature. According to Davis-Kean and Ellis (2019), developmental research may entail studying behavioral aspects that could be the effect of chronic illness against...

What We See: Perception of Imagery vs. Reality

Visual culture has always been a major part of art. The first cave paintings depicted scenes of life, hunting, or burial. Then ancient authors and medieval icon painters showed Greek and Roman gods or Christian saints on canvases: Jesus, Madonna, and apostles. Since the Renaissance, artists have focused on portraits,...

The Psychology of International Politics

Introduction Political psychologist analyzes political patterns by applying whatever is understood regarding human psychology and concentrating on persons within a particular political institution. Political psychology is a prominent subject of a systematic social investigation involving bases in psychology and political science and integration into a multitude of other social sciences...

Emotional Behavior in the Utku Family Members

The behavior model in the Utku family shows typical Eskimo traits such as the man’s dominant role and respect for older family members. However, in the Inuttiaq family, there are differences from this pattern in the very favorable treatment of children. A characteristic feature of behavior in the Utku family...

Children Eyewitness Testimony and Its Peculiarities

Introduction The significance of testimony in general and the relationship between suggestibility and memory must be understood when debating whether children can give credible eyewitness evidence. The challenges of working with kids in a forensic context, the influence of memory on eyewitness evidence, and the use of in-depth interrogation techniques...

Choices: Change Process in Counseling

Introduction A change is letting go of dysfunctional patterns of relationship, self-sabotaging behaviors, and irrational beliefs and replacing them with positive, proactive, and conscious modes of operation that result in wellness, happiness, and success. Counselors build a therapeutic relationship by understanding how people go through a behavior revolution since it...

Experimentation to Understand Memory

Together with surveys and text-based qualitative methodologies, experimentation forms a trinity of popular research approaches in psychology. The mechanism of experimentation is relatively simple for understanding and application. Firstly, a researcher predicts the relationship between two or more important factors that may affect a real-life situation. Once the prediction stage...

Learning Disabilities in Middle Childhood

Learning disability refers to a specific disorder of academic learning that affects a particular task at school and lowers the child’s educational performance. Teachers and parents should be aware of children learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability may be delayed in either reading, writing, speaking, or solving mathematics....

Psychoeducation Group for Native Americans with Trauma

Introduction The purpose of the psychoeducational group is to assist Native American individuals with trauma in the provision of high-quality therapy. The group is being created to use all the benefits of psychoeducational procedures to address social, psychological, and life complications among Native Americans. In terms of modality, the psychotherapy...

Psychological Model of Student Departure

Introduction The Psychological Model of Student Departure is one of the most popular models in higher education. It has been used to explain student departure from colleges and universities worldwide (Renn & Reason, 2013). It is based on the premise that college students often leave school due to a lack...

The Halo Effect as a Cognitive Dysfunction

Introduction Susan is a student enrolled at an online university with aspirations of becoming a professional psychologist. She met Dr. Frank to work with him, but she started reflecting on this decision due to his impression of her (Capella University). In addition, Susan assumed he was a successful and intelligent...

Applied Psychology: Social Alliances for Fundraising

There are a number of evidence-based methods used by Industrial-Organizational Psychologists during employee evaluations. For instance, there is a popular approach called 360-degree feedback. This aptly called approach takes into consideration the comments, judgments, and evaluations of an employee’s performance from their network of coworkers (Cascio & Aquinis, 2019). It...

Reaching Healthy Lifestyle: Joe’s Case

Introduction People develop habits over time when they consistently think, experience, and act in a certain way. These habits affect not only their behavior but also their memory systems. Episodic memory (recalling experiences), Semantic memory (knowledge), and procedural memory (understanding how to do things), are regarded as implicit types of...

Integrative Literature Review in Developmental Psychology

Name of the Domain Developmental Psychology Rationale Yau et al. (2021) highlight the existence of the relationship between societal expectations and individual performance, which eventually results in various courses pursued during the transition to adulthood. Similar conclusions and results may be related to the results of the study by de...

Leadership Qualities: Nurture vs. Nature

The question about whether leaders are born or made has been a subject of many debates and speculations. Studies have supported different arguments from both sides of this question, and there is still controversy whether leadership traits are inherent in people in nature or developed through life experiences. If the...

Cognitive Functioning Evaluation in Team Members

Introduction Cognitive biases often prevent people and the entire team from efficiently resolving their problems, and when team members have physical issues they intend to solve, the situation is even worse. There are various sources: other members’ perception of each team member and specific group biases, such as group polarization....

Stress Response Plan for Massachusetts

Introduction Respondent’s stress is one of the unpleasant consequences of emergency events. People who are the first to experience such crises experience significant psychological and physical pressure (Feuer, 2021). The Massachusetts Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) does not currently address respondent stress (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, 2019). Therefore, identifying, managing,...

Cognitive Load Theory in Psychology

Plass, J. L., & Kalyuga, S. (2019). Four ways of considering emotion in cognitive load theory Cognitive load theory is a psychological model which describes two elements of human memory: long-term and working memory. It is a good background for describing emotions, and this article describes the four ways how...

Therapeutic Work With Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

Introduction Sexual abuse in childhood is an urgent social issue, which reverberates into adulthood. People who have been subjected to sexual crimes need professional psychological help long after the event transpired. However, despite the overall understanding that therapy is important for healing child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors, the scientific data...

Grieving and Counselling in the Digital Era

Introduction Bereavement and grief can theoretically affect any person who may experience the loss of a partner, friend, or family member. The latter term is defined as a range of emotions that people experience as a result or in anticipation of the death of a person to whom they are...

A Child’s Behavior With Sensory Processing Disorder

A child with SPD has difficulty understanding and controlling the feelings their body and the environment produce. SPD affects children differently: some may be quickly overwhelmed by senses, but some are under-reactive. Apart from therapy and treatment, various practical actions can be taken, which lead children to develop self-help skills....

Counseling: The Role of Leadership and Advocacy

Areas of Interest My long-term research goal is to develop and implement a stigma-free advocacy support model for all first aid agencies, including individuals and their families across the country. The application of the understanding that the first respondent is experiencing physical and emotional stress at work and his family...

Depression in Middle-Aged African Women

Abstract The presented research study investigates depression in middle-aged African women. The mental health of the population is a serious concern of the modern healthcare sector. Moreover, the tendency toward the complication of the situation and the emergence of an increased number of cases every year explains the topicality of...

Chapters 11-12 of “An Advanced Lifespan…” by Erford & Tucker

Chapter 11 Summary The chapter includes a detailed discussion on adolescent development, explaining the stage in detail to help the reader understand more about the teenage period. The adolescent development discussion defines adolescence by giving a brief history of the concept. The chapter encourages one to reflect on their teenage...

Self-Confidence in a Reality Show

Conceptual Definition The construct I am interested in and which will be presented in the study is self-confidence. Self-confidence is the self-perception of oneself, one’s capabilities, and level of professionalism. It is expressed as a positive assessment of one’s skills, abilities, and strengths to achieve meaningful goals. Self-confidence can likewise...

Adolescence as a Stage of Psychological Development

Introduction Although each person has a unique life trajectory, there are general psychosocial and biological changes that every individual experiences once they reach a certain age. The field of psychology has identified roughly five phases of human development: infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and middle-late adulthood. The third, adolescence, is...