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Introduction There are many related phenomena in the cognitive processes of human consciousness whose effects may run unnoticed by the individual. Among such effects, particular attention should be paid to blindness to change as a demonstration of the imperfection of human attentiveness. Blindness to change should be understood as the...
The issue of self-esteem is critical in clinical psychology and understanding the wider processes in the field of psychology. There are two types of approaches to self-esteem – cognitive and constructivist, which consider self-esteem as a product of sociocultural influences. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), as well as the theories...
Abuse in relationships has significantly increased in different societies over time, resulting in injuries and deaths. Michaels (2016) explains that an individual makes seven attempts before they finally leave abusive partners. Quitting a batterer is dangerous, strenuous, and difficult because it has significant challenges associated with it. The barriers faced...
Coined by B. F. Skinner, the concept of a verbal operant incorporates the principal communication skills developed by children to achieve specific goals at the early stages of their cognitive and behavioral development. As a rule, a child uses verbal operants to reach a very specific, concrete goal, such as...
Brown and Kulik (n.d.) discuss the prevalence of so-called flashbulb memories and the evolutionary mechanisms that can be connected to them. Flashbulb memories refer to the detailed recollections of the events of high perceived significance that are strong enough so that the person can remember the accompanying circumstances years after...
Therapy and counseling have now become valuable tools in terms of handling one’s issues and maintaining overall mental health to live a fulfilling life. However, while some people prefer to handle these issues on their own by vising individual therapy, others feel that marriage and family therapy would be more...
Losing close people is always a psychologically painful experience. Bereavement and funerals allow people to find solace in the fact of death. However, the pandemic imposes certain restrictions, which compromise the ability to mourn the loss. The global tendency to move away from wakes for fear of the virus precipitates...
The fact that human beings belong to the same species is undoubted. Moreover, understanding race, racism, and discrimination are equally important, since the whole matter of race and racism revolves around the human ethnic background. The context of this issue has continued to be a matter of discussion, taking into...
Introduction While undertaking their daily activities, humans underscore available opportunities, personal capacities, and innate trajectory toward psychological well-being and personal growth. Different theories give varying outlooks of traditional humanistic psychology. They advance and refine these perspectives by emphasizing the self as the central causal object in people’s functioning. In light...
The PLOP examines a 4th grader Sarah, who has a clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder and ADHD. Based on her areas of need, Sarah lacks concentration and focus on a particular topic during the instruction. She also needs to improve her social skills to alleviate the expressions of anger and...
This research takes a qualitative interpretative phenomenology approach to study the barriers that African-American women face when obtaining higher education. Scholars have concluded that the challenges that the target group faces are vast; however, there is not enough attention given to the problem in the social studies field. Phenomenology was...
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development is an outstanding modification of Sigmund Freud’s core ideas into a more structured and organized format of assessing one’s development-related inadequacies. It is important to note that the main concepts revolve around eight critical stages of development, which are integrity vs. despair, generativity vs. stagnation,...
The idea is a virtue is challenging to define, where some approached it as an absolute good and others viewed it solely as a utility. This is a case in regards to past thinkers Aristotle and Machiavelli, who had divergent perspectives on virtue. Aristotle’s views on the subject revolve around...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. Many kids have experienced neglect, abuse, and violence, or witnessed disputes in society and at home. Children exposed to maltreatment and other ACEs are at increased risk for various negative adult health outcomes, including substance abuse and depression...
Introduction Stress and related psychological problems seem to be critical factor that drives adolescents to self-destructive behaviors. This issue often becomes the reason for poor performance in educational institutions and causes affective disorders later in life (Church, De Asis, & Brooks, 2012). The emotional freedom technique (EFT) is reported to...
Introduction As a relatively hidden pattern of abuse, family violence can take a variety of shapes and forms, including physical, mental, and sexual assault. As the victims and perpetrators are generally known to each other, an interpersonal attack’s psychological impact is more significant. Children are particularly vulnerable, as they often...
Early learning is an important component of one’s future well-being, which should be emphasized by both parents and educators. From this perspective, the ability to communicate with other people efficiently is vital for personality formation in the long run. Therefore, highlighting this aspect of one’s progress in life is especially...
The study of a parent-child relationship is a sophisticated endeavor focused on the peculiarities of a socioemotional environment of the upbringing process, as it may have a significant influence on the outcomes of the child’s interaction with both society and caregivers. Hence, when speaking of the following issue, it is...
Summary of Each Article In the article “The Nature and Organization of Individual Differences in Executive Functions: Four General Conclusions” the authors, Miyake and Friedman (2012) sought to summarize the available research, at the time, on executive functions (EFs). The authors conducted the research to investigate the inherent differences in...
Women in their middle years are at a crossroads in their developmental histories and psychological dispensations not only due to lack of an image that represents their position in the society, but also as a result of their own vulnerability to a whole range of unique stressors associated with the...
The following essay gives an overview of Demi Lovato’s recovery story from her mental issues, which involved substance addiction, depression, bulimia, and bipolar disorder. Her treatment was a life-long journey at different qualified rehabilitation centers, which had a personalized approach to their patients. Analyzing her history of relapses, it would...
The chapter presents the data about the behavioral methods that can be utilized for managing the symptoms associated with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OSD), and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) (Wright, Basco, & Thase, 2017). The authors address commonly used approaches, such as exposure, cognitive restructuring, and reciprocal inhibition. The major...
Knowing what I didn’t know about myself before taking the course? Taking this course made me aware that there were several life aspects that I was missing on. One such important aspect is failure to understand the role of emotions in the day to day life as well as the...
Introduction: The major symptoms of a mental disorder I would like to provide you with some necessary information, which is related to one of the most dangerous mental disorders. I want you to become familiar with the so-called major depressive disorder. Some years ago, I experienced depression, so, I want...
Abstract This paper highlights the symptoms of cyclothymia and the challenges it imposes in health centers. Cyclothymia is prevalent, impairing bipolar spectrum disorder included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders formed in 1982. Whereas Sub-threshold bipolar is a cyclothymia-related disorder common in young individuals. The relation of...
Introduction Psychotherapy has an interesting history of evolution beginning from the days when it was part of biology. Phenomenology, a term first expressed by Edmund Husserl in Germany in the mid-1980s, has been defined as “Stumpf’s introspective method that examined experience as it occurred and did not try to reduce...
A crisis is an incident that causes an emotional distress that is very difficult to handle. Examples of crises include misunderstanding in relationships, passing on of loved ones, and unplanned pregnancy. A crisis has diverse characteristics, and among them includes existence of danger and opportunity, portrayal of complexity, and anxiety....
Bereavement This is the most primary state of a feeling when a close person is lost. This can either be a family member or a friend, a person who was loved and respected, and there was a personal connection. It is the state when a person who is feeling the...
Irene Major is a 51 year old woman. She has given birth to two children, a boy at age 25 and a girl at age 28. Irene breast-fed the two children for one year each and has had no family history of breast cancer. She has witnessed incidences of palpable...
The author of the above article is of the view that the study of adult behavior demands theoretical reformulations. Whenever a social scientist intends to understand human actions and the reasons for such actions, theories are always employed. However, theories must be interpreted to suit the existing environment because the...
Introduction Many world leaders acknowledge that terrorism is a threat to respective national security. Perhaps that is the reason why countering it remains one of the biggest challenge. First, it has not been an easy task to establish the causes, motivation and determinants of people masterminding acts of terrorism. In...
Modern psychology is a scientific discipline system, among which a special place is occupied by developmental psychology. Lifespan development deals with physical growth, cognitive, emotional, and social transformations from birth to dying days. It analyzes psychological problems from the perspective of conditions and mechanisms of “changes and constancies” (Clegg-Kraynok et...
It is understandable if one is frustrated and impatient with his or her child’s development. One can behave in ways that are difficult for an adult to understand. However, such odd behaviors are a necessary part of a child’s development. At 4 years of age, the child is in the...
Introduction Deviant behavior among college students has caused concern among stakeholders in the educational sector. Sometimes this behavior may be extreme, creating risk among the affected student or their schoolmates. Many institutions have been grappling with this problem over the years, especially among freshmen. When newly enrolled in schools, these...
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of intellectual development disorder (IDD) characterized by three main signs, i.e. impaired communication and social interaction, repetitive stereotypical behavior, and a restricted interest in early childhood acts. Genetics has a key role in the etiology of autism. Environmental factors are also interacting...
Despite the intentions to create favorable environments for citizens, it is not always possible for people to avoid trauma. In addition to physical damage, emotional problems and mental health risks are increased, provoking new challenges in humanitarian work. Healthcare providers, psychologists, and humanitarian volunteers face various distressing events and cooperate...
Abstract The study will explore the impacts of Group Dynamics on the productivity of an organization. A survey will be used as the method of study where random sampling will be used as the technique for data collection. The sample size will be 100 out of which half will be...
Introduction A genogram entails a graphical display of interpersonal relationships and interactions between individuals belonging to the same family (Genopro, 2011). Accordingly, besides a genogram representing the well-known family tree, it also allows therapists to analyze different psychological and hereditary patterns that underlie various behaviors and relationships within the family....
Introduction Edinburgh Depression screen is also known as Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale which is used to screen pregnant and postnatal women for emotional distress. It has ten questions for the correspondent to answer. Women are required to rate how for last been feeling for last seven days (Klein, Dougherty &...
Introduction Based on Rappaport’s research, the Vroom-Jago model has classified the decision making process into five groups based on the actors involved in the process. Rappaport (1975). For each category, the model provides guidelines that are most appropriate under the circumstances. These categories determine the number of individuals participating in...
Summary The written material under analysis is a representation of how the emotional stress becomes a part of our gestures and expression s by means of our unconscious actions and conditioned reflexes. In this respect the statistics given in the book chapters provides the scope of people who are really...
Introduction The advent of digital technology has come with mixed reactions from society due to the unknown impact it has had on the community. The advent of digital media is critical in advancing negative impact on the society like pornography on the internet or identity theft. Lately, the media has...
The Seinfeld Episode When young people meet their elders, they should address them with respect and courtesy. However, Aaron seems to lack these critical values when he meets Jerry’s parents. He addresses them like his colleagues and does not employ the basic communications virtues. In contrast, Monica and her colleagues...
Located within the cerebral hemisphere’s left temporal lobe, Wernicke’s area is a brain region critical for language development, particularly in speech comprehension. Language capabilities are progressively acquired and enhanced from childhood to adulthood and encompass receptive and expressive abilities. Wernicke’s area contains motor neurons that support the comprehension of both...
Introduction The article under discussion entitled “Maternal stress and sensitivity: Moderating effect of positive affect” dwells upon the impact of maternal positive affect on maternal sensitivity and stress. Smith and Stephens (2018) examine the longitudinal influence of mothers’ positive affect on parental stress and their sensitivity. The researchers find no...
In the news article “Confidence Can Make You Miss Important Information,” Brookshire argues that confidence can make an individual fail to consider factual information, especially if that evidence contradicts their personal beliefs. The author attributes this habit to the human brain’s vulnerability to confirmation bias. According to it, people tend...
It has been noted that the increase in consumption of certain foods and consumer products is a direct result of increased exposure to advertisements. Study shows that consumers have linked their increase in consumption and request for certain foods and drinks to their total exposure to television and increased media...
Psychology is a science that requires a multifactorial approach to research. Diversity is a crucial concept to achieve relevance for most studies, as the analysis of causality in mental difficulties and conditions requires extensive profiling. “The Neglected 95%” by Jeffrey Arnett, published in American Psychologist in 2018, challenges the quality...
Introduction Childhood attachment can be the result of severe psychological impairments in adulthood, and parenting aspects are largely those factors that stimulate specific disorders. According to Corcoran and McNulty (2018), parental neglect is a driver of emotional development difficulties in children, and the lack of attention is fraught with anxiety,...
The definition of harassment in the workplace usually refers to psychological violence, which can include gossiping, slander, social exclusion, deliberately making work more complicated, or a generally poor attitude. There is no doubt that not every small conflict in the workforce is equal to bullying. However, when harassment becomes systematic...
Introduction Items people purchase and the way they arrange them in their dwellings have long been considered instrumental in understanding a person’s identity. “Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You” centers around an experiment, which was performed by Dr. Gosling, a professor at the University of Texas. He believes that...
Introduction The branch of industry, or industrial-organizational (I-O), psychology studies employee behavior in the workplace. According to Farndale et al. (2020), it shifts its focus towards studying a company’s culture and working processes to improve business performance and individual behavior. Labor interviews are an integral part of the employee selection...
Psychology fits well under the category of relatively young sciences as identified in the 19th century’s experimental exploration of human beings. Scholars exploring mind-related issues in the context of philosophy, however, discovered the concept of human thinking much earlier. The arguments about this cogency became tense before the 19th century,...
Major Ethical Issue and Secondary Ethical Issues The author of this work believes that the central ethical problem of Lucy and her father’s case is that to finally get the desired appreciation and love of her harsh father, she would have to betray those who value her as a person....
The majority of working people at least once faced harassment at work. It can be manifested in disregard of opinion, or restriction of activities without coordination with management, devaluation of achievements, and other aspects. Such problems at work significantly worsen the quality of life; constant stress can cause health problems...
Modern research activities use a variety of approaches, including inductive and deductive reasoning. While both methods are valid and capable of bringing results, there is a distinct difference between them. Inductive reasoning implies that researchers begin by making specific observations and, based on them, move on to broader conclusions. In...
Economists account for human behavior by reasoning that people have the ultimate capability to make rational decisions when presented with their preferences and constraints by weighing the benefits and costs of each option available. In other words, humans get motivated to act within each discipline by their inner-self. People analyze...
Motivation, Emotion, and Behavior Motivation, emotion, and behavior are crucial components of the study of psychology as their relationship explains the nature of human actions. According to Simpson and Balsam (2016), motivation is an arousal process of a person to pursue a specific goal that involves an individual’s experience and...
Since ancient times, individuals have been trying to understand life and its meaning and provide humanity with answers to various philosophical questions. For instance, Rene Descartes, who is a French theorist, scientist, and mathematician, created the statement “I think, therefore I am” in order to explain the concept of human...
Developmental psychology is the essential study of why and how people change throughout their life, and lately, it has received a significant deal of attention. Several scientists studied people of various ages and their development. For example, Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, and Erik Erikson, a German-American psychoanalyst, each created...
Stress is one of the important topics covered in the textbook and, as such, merits a thorough investigation on its own. “Stress and Obesity,” an article by A. Janet Tomiyama, covers the interrelation between the two issues listed in the title and their mutual influence in psychological terms. The author...
Emotional intelligence (EI) can be defined as the “ability to understand, reason about, and use emotions and emotional knowledge to enhance thought and action” (Ford & Tamir, 2012, p. 285). It is a complex notion which has become rather popular in many settings, including educational ones. Along with other forms...
Physical Development Adolescence is usually described as the age between 12 and 18 years old. It starts with puberty, which is characterized by a number of physical changes connected to a human body becoming capable of reproducing. At this stage, primary sexual characteristics and secondary sexual characteristics are developed (Spielman,...
Introduction Memory can be defined as the ability to obtain, store, retrieve, and recall information and past experiences. This fascinating process is subject to research in various aspects. In particular, the relation noticed between human memory and emotion raises a range of questions about the nature, reasons, and causes of...
Abnormal psychology is one of the most exciting and, at the same time, sophisticated fields of the science of mind and behavior. It is a specific branch that observes and analyzes unusual patterns of human behavior, thought, and perception, which may or may not is analyzed in relation to a...
Self-control is an inhibitory control element, which underscores the capacity to regulate or control one’s behavior, thoughts, and emotions when triggered and tempted. Mamayek et al. (2016) distinguish this conceptualization as a cognitive process deemed essential in modulating a person’s deportment to attain specific objectives. Furthermore, Mamayek et al. (2016)...
Memory Memory is the ability to recall information that a person has remembered. According to the Atkinson-Schiffrin model, the process of memorizing things goes through three distinct phases (Coon, et al., 2018). Incoming information is first encoded in sensory memory, which holds it for a few seconds, before being encoded...
Abstract This paper aims to examine the case of a 10-year-old male student, who has the diagnosis of autism and studies in a special classroom environment. The interfering behavior that is not acceptable in social terms is pushing other children and items with the aim of attracting their attention. For...
The utilitarian ethical approach addresses any given action in terms of consequences or potential outcomes. This ethical approach strives to achieve the best outcome for the majority while presenting the least amount of harm or negative consequences. Every entity that will be impacted by the decision is considered equally, which...
Introduction For many years, it has been believed that if a person is mentally and physiologically healthy, then his or her appearance and behavior patterns should conform to the gender stereotypes established in society. Thus, a man should have a brutal appearance, aggressive, belligerent behavior, and actively developing career. In...
The notion of immortality has driven cultural and scientific innovation for hundreds of years. Both medicine and religion began to touch upon the topics of death and the possibility of eternal life, whether spiritual or physical. However, people still tend to suffer from aging, even in the contemporary advanced healthcare...
Psychotherapy is an area that had gained recognition because of its ability to meet people’s needs and encourage them to re-pattern their energy levels. Psychologists consider clients’ challenges and past experiences to provide personalized support. Adlerian psychology remains one of the widely used models that guide professionals to treat patients...
Sleep disruption is an inherent behavioral feature in childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD. Sleep disorders in children with ADHD can be enhanced by medication side effects, as well as psychiatric comorbidities. Such a correlation between sleep problems, AHHD, medication consumption, and psychiatric comorbidities is a complex and multidirectional issue....
Introduction The crisis has become one of the burning issues in our times. According to Frieda F. Brown and Jackson P. Rainer, the crisis is “the presence of an event or situation as beyond the coping mechanisms of the individual” (Brown & Jackson, 2006, p. 953). Three components of crisis...
Modern researchers in the field of psychology and pedagogy are unanimous that the role of grandparents is extremely important for children. Emotional warmth and unconditional love are the most necessary components of the relationship between adults and children. They give children faith in themselves and a sense of belonging. Parents...
Addressing mental health problems in people of different ages is a priority for medical staff operating in the field of psychiatry. However, when taking into account current social trends, working with adolescents is one of the most important areas. According to the World Health Organization, young people aged 10-19 make...
Introduction Today, many Americans believe that they have happy and safe lives due to several available resources to cover their needs. However, despite the intention to create the best services and opportunities, the U.S. government is not able to protect all the citizens and remove social inequalities or health disparities....
Introduction Child development is one of the most important topics for any parent and for researchers who focus on studying the human psyche. Cognitive development is the evolution of all the mental processes by which the individual receives information about the world around him (Cavanaugh & Kail, 2015). These processes...
When Emotions Get the Better of Us: The Effect of Contextual Top-down Processing on Matching Fingerprints Evidence to support the main argument Fingerprint identification involves a decision-making process. There are no 100% identical fingerprints as even if the person provides sets of prints one after the other, they will be...
Anxiety is a common issue faced by college students, many of whom have never experienced it extensively before. An assessment by the American College Health Association states that 63% of college students experience overwhelming anxiety in the last year, with 23% requiring professional treatment. Anxiety can be defined as the...
Introduction The story selected is “The Survivor, The Psychologist, and The Story” (Aron 31-51). Aron was born and raised in Missouri, USA. She studied Political Science and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. She then did her Masters and Ph.D. degrees in U.C. Santa Cruz, strategically focusing on...
Introduction The document to be analyzed is “The moderating roles of bedtime activities and anxiety/depression in the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms and sleep problems in children” by Tong et al. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects at least five percent of children. It is linked with the development of...
Unfortunately, sexual abuse is a common phenomenon, and since its manifestations cannot be eliminated, scientists and doctors develop methods to determine its effect and overcome them. Although violence and abuse at any age are traumatic, their consequences for children are more critical as it affects all stages of their growth...
Introduction Effective organizations are cornerstones of healthy societies where individuals strive to achieve what is best for themselves and the community. However, there are implications of continuously keeping workplace efficacy at high levels. Stress, miscommunication, differences in personalities can contribute to lower performance and unfavorable mental health outcomes. Therefore, it...
The Flynn effect states that the levels of intelligence quotient (IQ) have been rising over time and increasing among the consequent generations. The change may be attributed to several factors like the changes in technology, lifestyles, learning methods and the increasing number of scientists and inventions of our time among...
Introduction The cognition of a person is a unique and complex process that involves multiple systems and affects the whole body. In the process of evolution, humanity managed to improve its ability to cognize the surrounding world and explain the majority of phenomena that are important for it. The desire...
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a set of skills that dictate and determine one’s capability to properly assess and express emotional responses. It contains four major domains, which are social skill, empathy, self-management, and self-awareness. By promoting these skills, children can greatly improve their academic performance and reduce the level of...
Personal responsibility, compliance, and awareness play an essential role in any human activity. A responsible attitude has always been highly valued since it means making conscious decisions and applying behaviors that provide trustful and sincere communication. Except for the ability to communicate, the ability to respect colleagues is also a...
It is not a secret that many universally recognized methods in medicine did not receive yet scientific study. It means that many approaches were not scientifically proved, although they were quite effective. In order to change the situation in the medical sphere the evidence based practice was introduced into the...
Two Methods The two methods that may be used to memorize each piece that is requested are remembering them in order and the so-called method of loci. The first method’s objective is to create a set of visual images that will connect each separate piece (pen, ruler, etc.) in one...
Online pornography appeared when the indecent photos in the 1990s were followed by salacious videos of the 2000s and lewd live streams in the 2010s. The access to pornography was facilitated by decreasing the size of gadgets used for its viewing. Not only has it become easier to access, but...
Development psychology is a broad branch of science that studies such an essential aspect of human life as the human psyche in the various life stages. Particular attention is paid, for example, to childhood and old age. Naturally, such an extensive science has many studied areas, topics, and questions. The...
A Current Situation A current situation in a team-related environment that I fear refers to the fact that it is challenging to avoid conflicts within the team. The scariest aspect is that these conflicts and issues adversely influence personal relationships with individuals. As a result, team-related conflicts can endanger or...
Article Review The issue identified is Domestic dispute (Divorced parents and Child care). The article identified discusses a special Issue: Culture and Trauma and was written by Mattar, Drozdek, and Figley. According to the authors, a lot of studies in the field of trauma emphasized randomized controlled trials and evidence-based...
Detailed Description of the Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental condition or illness that is characterized by a high level of instability in relation to expressed emotions and behaviors. Individuals with BPD suffer from impulsiveness in their behaviors, their emotional state can be imbalanced, and they experience difficulties...
Stress is a biopsychosocial phenomenon, as it affects a person’s physical well-being, emotional stability, and social interactions. Stress can also be explained by a myriad of biopsychosocial factors that contribute to its development described by Sarafino and Smith (2017). First, stress is correlated with social support, which implies that increased...
It is obvious and widely held that everyone is different, and every individual’s character traits have a profound influence on every aspect of their life. Not many people consider that personality traits can be measured by specialized tools, and inferences can be made about a person based on the measurements....
Introduction The average human life is determined by different stages of psychological and physical development, which have distinctive features and problems. In particular, childhood is typically distinguished by exceptional mental and bodily progress, while middle and late adulthood is characterized by psychological stagnation or, in contrast, severe internal conflicts leading...
Developmental assessment involves specific techniques that allow for evaluating whether a child has reached significant milestones in terms of physical and psychosocial development. Since children’s capabilities and skills vary greatly depending on their age, developmental assessment techniques should also be adjusted to the child’s age. Apart from knowing which methods...
Although many people believe that a human brain stops to develop after childhood, it continues to evolve throughout one’s lifespan. The constant process of brain development is a primary reason for many researchers to believe that early adulthood should be considered another life-stage of “prolonged adolescence” (Hochberg & Konner, 2020,...
Introduction Depression is a common condition, affecting both men and women, young people, and adults. Public awareness about depression has increased in recent years, with more attention dedicated to the need for addressing this serious mental health illness and less stigma surrounding it. At least fifteen percent of the population...
The ecological, psychoanalytic, and biological perspective of development The ecological perspective studies humans from an environmental standpoint, which includes social, emotional, and biological influences. They aim to explain how human interaction affects people in the setting they have been born and raised in. Spencer Rathus states that ecological systems theory...
The ability to think critically is quite challenging to obtain, especially when certain beliefs have deeply embedded in one’s psyche. However, to develop as a person and pursue a profession, it is essential to evaluate one’s opinions and decisions seriously. This paper aims to analyze my personal beliefs and see...
The question of why some people are happier than others is of a great significance to both practical situational applications in the society, as well as for the theoretical and philosophical reasons of gaining knowledge. The answers and the response from the question of why given people seem to be...
Disasters have continuously occurred In the world causing adverse effects not only to the physical environment and the people affected physically by that disaster but also to the future generations of the place. These disasters, whether man-induced or natural have to lead to changes in the ecosystem. The Tsunami, the...
Meditation or mindfulness is widely utilized in both traditional and holistic medicine. Meditation might be defined as a “technique for stilling the mind and attaining a state of total awareness” as well as a ”practice focused on experiencing our very nature and consciousness” (Aguirre, 2018, p. 9). The term “mindfulness”...
Introduction Developmental disorders are a group of conditions that affect people’s growth and the ability to complete normal tasks. A good example is that of intellectual disability (ID) and individuals who have limitations in various functional competencies. Researchers and scholars in the fields of genetics and psychology have been keen...
Forensic psychology refers to an applied discipline focused on the application of psychological research as well as principles within the legal and criminal justice systems. From a critical analysis, one is capable to appreciate how far psychology and law have evolved in the last centuries. William Stern of 1901 appears...
Introduction This proposal paper presents information about a study aimed at addressing the prevalence of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans. The research will analyze whether the incidence of symptoms and their link to individuals’ experiences relate to their military service....
In the current days, schools all over the world are experiencing crises on an increasing level. One example can be given of the case where there was a schoolyard shooting in Stockton, a largely “Southeast Asian Community” (Silver & Klotz, 2007, p.11). At that time, the school officials encountered hardships...
Key points The performance of memory varies with change in conditions. This may be illustrated through examining memory conditions for individuals under physical extortion and comparing to a control group. Individuals who face physical exertion may not recall memorable event with an accuracy level similar to the control group. Relating...
Introduction Coaching psychology has brought with it a new thinking in psychological practice. Many people, including the practitioners and clients, fail to recognize that coaching psychology principles are embedded on medical practice. In medicine, practitioners view themselves as experts against patients’ lives. In contrast, person-centered approach views clients as their...
It should be noted from the start that humanitarian crises are never easy; hence, a crisis worker should possess enough skills and strategies that would help him or her cope with the challenges facing the client. In this regard, the crisis worker needs to employ crisis intervention skills, as discussed...
Psychologists have varied interests within the civil court. Their involvement as skilled personnel usually targets the examination of emotional elements associated with individual injury litigation. Their key role is to examine particular emotional consequences that may emanate from traumatic hazards. In conducting their duties, an array of psychological applications and...
Forensic psychological officers have crucial roles in the running of the police departments. This is because of law enforcement chores being entitled to many challenges. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the professional psychological officers to offer amicable counseling to the police individuals in the running of the daily chores....
When watching a baseball game, it is hard to see all the work of the mind that goes into the process but in reality perception, motivation, the focus of attention and causality are involved, thus creating different levels of skill between players. All the players involved have done it before...
Introduction Organizational behavior is majorly a study of the way people act in their workplace. Public administrators and managers usually learn organizational behavior to help them understand employee motivation from different perspectives, such as engaging the staff members, managing bosses, and working with the public behind the scenes. Many theories...
Despite the seemingly harmless and simple intentions, people are likely to fall victim to organizational and cognitive biases. Those decisions that are made without proper consideration of potential difficulties are more prone to turn out to be erroneous. This paper will analyze the case of a girl, who started studying...
My primary diagnosis is that the patient is suffering from the depressive disorder due to hyperthyroidism based on the available information. According to DSM, a patient’s history should be examined to make a final judgment (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is paramount to mention that the current condition may be...
We interact with numerous objects and individuals each day, and the understanding of how we perceive them helps us realize how the world functions. It is valuable knowledge, which can serve in solving different problems and making the most of opportunities. Undoubtedly, it is particularly engaging to analyze our interactions...
The main question in the two cases Graham v. Florida and Sullivan v. Florida was juvenile sentencing. These two cases admitted to be reviewed entailed juvenile criminals, one of 13 and the other 17 years of age (APA, 2012). The offenders claimed their life prison sentences minus the opportunity for...
Children are flimsy by nature so adult care and guidance are crucial in a child’s upbringing. Childhood is often reflected in adults depending on the care and parenting acquired by infants or toddlers. If children receive helpful experiences, it predisposes them to better adulthood. In order to attain a better...
Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is a subfield of psychology that studies all aspects of mental activity and behavior in organizations to increase organizational efficiency and create favorable work conditions and individual development. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the American Psychological Association is one of the leading communities of...
The occurrence of Hurricane Katrina and Tsunami disasters called for the development of specialized techniques that would respond to a crisis. The disasters challenged the governments of the two nations to be more awake on issues to do with disaster preparedness and response. During the rescue missions mounted by various...
In this task dedicated to the portrayal of individuals from different developmental periods in advertising/media, we shall focus on the early childhood. The archetype of a child is among the basic ones; it is one of the most tradable images and is often used in advertising of the different product...
Introduction A trait approach to leadership provides more weight to the qualities that people are born with, instead of what they develop or the associations they develop with their employees or followers. Leadership trait theory considers that some people are born with particular character traits that support them in their...
Variance from a standard behavior can be measured by different psychological states. These may include deviations from the average acting and ideal model, a sense of personal distress and a lack of comfort, a weak daily performance, and a difference from legal conceptions. The deviant behavior of a patient cannot...
The development of an individual is a life-long process that can be influenced by the various factors. Urie Bronfenbrenner identifies these elements as the types of ecological, or environmental, systems. The ecological structures affect the individual or can be manipulated by the person. These processes contribute to the personal and...
The Goal of the Research The objective of the study was to examine the impact of attentional focus on the swimming speed of professional swimmers (Stoate & Wulf, 2011). How the Goal Relates to My Research The authors report that an external focus targeted at the movement augments automaticity compared...
The purpose of this paper is to describe a particular theory of counseling or psychotherapy and express my views on its potential and actual effect on my life and career. The approach I have chosen is the cognitive-behavioral theory, which is the basis for cognitive behavioral therapy. Its central idea...
When it comes to considering the role that emotions play in people’s lives, the latter usually agree with the point that these emotions are solely their reactions to external stimuli. In other words, the key idea of such perception consists in the one-sidedness of the emotions’ direction – a straight...
Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects men at a higher rate as compared to their female counterparts. It is a mental disease, which affects the thinking capacity of an individual. A considerable number of populations around the globe are affected by this disease following the various observable signs. Misunderstanding of...
Forensic psychology involves the use of science as well as the psychology profession in questions and concerns associated with the legal system. Presently, forensic involves the use of empirical knowledge and practices to an adversary process in which particularly scientists with advanced knowledge have a role. The profession of forensic...
One of the psychological impacts that may be experienced by a young boy, such as Ryan, is a feeling of fear. Fear pervades the sexually abused children; in the course of the abuse, in the childhood aftermath of those who have been abused, and al through the remaining part of...
Introduction Over the past decades, the number of publications on the problem of the regulation of emotions in norm and pathology in the psychological literature has increased many times every year (Anastasi, 2013). However, despite the fact that this topic is increasingly becoming the object of systematic research in both...
Introduction Life has different meanings to different people around the world. People interpret life according to their environment, religious upbringing, customs, and traditions. However, all humans have something in common. We are all born, and we all die at a certain time regardless of our race, religion, or traditions. (James,...
There are various types of trauma in the society. One of these types is “early childhood trauma”. This form of trauma, in general terms, refers to traumatic events which happen to children that are six years old and below. This may result from the intentional violence. The violence may involve...
One of the major barriers to addressing the needs of military officers is the passiveness of the DOD and VA. This leaves no option for the military officer but to look for an alternative since the employer is never willing to cater to his or her psychological needs. Mental health...
Introduction People learn about themselves much faster when they interact and share experiences, worries, and feelings. The therapeutic principles of the group counseling conversion stage have characteristics such as struggle with group control, resistance, anxiety, the establishment of trust within the group, challenges posed to the group leader, and emergence...
Recently science focuses its studies on various aspects of human personality and person’s life. The work reflects the results of a survey of personal happiness and personal life challenges resilience. Psychological stability based on an optimistic perception of life situations and satisfaction with life positively affects person’s work effectiveness. Human...
The quest for competitive and effective police officers led to the introduction of some measures to help in the recruitment of individuals. The measures involved use of psychological tests in police departments. Although most police departments tend to have enhanced usage of the psychological measures in employing police officers, majority...
Introduction In my first year at the university, I got robbed point-blank while I was walking late at night with a friend. We were lashed and kicked around before we agreed to their demand of surrendering our phones. Luckily, we left the scene with only small bruises and torn shirts....
Introduction Any action leading to sexual contact without the consent of one partner can be referred to as sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is therefore any act of non-consensual sexual intercourse. In the recent past, this kind of harassment has been more often reported than it was a few years ago....
People’s behaviours associated with the fire in the building can be different and affected by the persons’ abilities to hear, see, and recognise the alarm, to understand and interpret the cue, to decide what further actions should be performed, and to act appropriately. The evacuation behavioural model which consists of...
The relationship between statistical significance and effect size in the sphere of forensic psychology is extremely important because results can be discussed as psychologically significant and applied to a wide range of population only when the effect size is high (Little, 2013, p. 9). Thus, if the statistical significance is...
Introduction and Premise of Business Psychology The study of business psychology provides valuable knowledge and insights that assist business managers in understanding people’s behavior in business. Such knowledge, therefore, equips a business manager with relevant information in regard to human behavior when faced with challenges in business and management contexts....
Both partner violence and sexual assault take place on a frequent basis and can be found in all social classes as well as races. Both of them contribute towards a large number of injurious psychological as well as physical sequelae, in the short-term and also in the long-term. The victims...
Introduction The book of Dave Grossman On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society is dedicated to the research of the psychology of the killer, at war and in a peaceful time. The study has become popular among war veterans and soldiers; however, it covers...
The relationship between play and development can be viewed in three separate ways. These include cognitive functioning, social rules, and social-cultural functioning. Cognitive functioning is identified as one of the critical aspects of play, where the performance of a child is often compared to his or her future performance as...
Suicide-related research is important to be conducted in the area of forensic psychology to determine the risks associated with suicidal behaviors in patients with mental disabilities. Thus, suicide-related research is significant to provide the grounds for developing the prevention strategies by specialists working in clinical settings (Stangor, 2013, p. 138)....
