Personality Development Based on Myers Assessment There are two types of people–those who come into a room and say, ‘Well, here I am!’ and those who come in and say, ‘Ah, there you are.’ Even though this statement states it gruffly, our general public fundamentally has two principle identity categories. Everybody is aware of those … Read More
The aim of this assignment is to discuss the role of assessment in formulation with reference to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is one of the best researched therapies and views problems as arising from beliefs and patterns of behaviour which are learnt across the course of a person’s life (Health and Social Board, 2015). … Read More
Final Paper Abstract This paper will explore the importance of community when a child is grieving over the loss of a loved one. While I was learning about community support groups, I fell in love with this topic and decided to write a paper based on the concept. In person and online support groups will … Read More
The Effects of Anger on the Brain and Body In the ever-changing field of neuroscience, scientists agree on a few main points when it comes to anger and how it affects the body and more importantly the brain. The basic argument is that harmful responses caused by anger are transmitted from the brain leading to … Read More
B.F. Skinner’s Turning Psychology Into a Science Burrhus Frederic Skinner, more commonly known as B.F. Skinner was a behavioral theorist born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Skinner was born on March 20, 1904 and was the eldest of two while Skinner’s brother passed away at the age of sixteen (Schultz & Schultz, 2017). Both of Skinner’s parents … Read More
In the contemporary environment, new ways are emerging to scrutinize mental disorders’ diagnosis and treatment. Transdiagnostic (TraD) concept is among one of such concepts. TraD is an evidence-driven application to demonstrate the set of factors, which can help in gaining complete learning of the cause and maintenance of disorders with detailed multifinality and divergent trajectories … Read More
Miniature Research Project Introduction Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disorder characterized by a large range of cognitive and behavioral symptoms and affects approximately 1% of the population (Stilo et. Al, 2010). Positive symptoms of the disorder such as paranoia and delusions are often the most well understood symptoms of schizophrenia. However, schizophrenia is also characterized … Read More
What is Memory? Memory is the section of the brain that controls and influences our ability to encode, store, retain and recall information. These functions enable us to learn from experiences and observation and adapt our behaviours and understanding. Each function of the memory is vital as every process is necessary for the brain to … Read More
Recommendations for Delinquent Youth: Public Policy White Paper I have been asked to contribute to a “public policy white paper” in order to advance a new approach to forensic psychology in this juvenile court for this county. In this matter I will be providing consultation to the court judge relating to community service services for … Read More
Perfectionism Against Humanity Perfectionism is a crime against humanity. While society may view perfectionism as simply having strong goals and high standards for oneself, in reality, we only have limited understanding of how damaging perfectionism can be, and the horrors it eventually leads to. The propensity toward perfectionism has been linked to depression, anxiety, countless … Read More
The Misuse of Electroshock Therapy Electroconvulsive therapy is a psychiatric treatment, primarily used to induce seizures, that was first introduced in the United Kingdom in the early nineteenth century.As time passed, this treatment has developed and has mostly been used to treat clinical depression (Endler NS, 1988). Electroshock therapy was primarily performed on rodents and … Read More
Play Therapy with Death, Loss, and Grief In this inquiry I will be discussing play therapy with death, loss, and grief. One out of twenty children will have a parent die by the time they finish high school. This does not include siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparent, and friends (Children’s Grief Awareness Day, 2008). Children … Read More
Sigmund Freud and the Study of Psychoanalysis Introduction Sigmund Freud is largely known for the multiple theories that Freud has claimed. Freud’s work is used all over the world today. Although during the beginning of Freud’s introduction of the psychoanalysis theory Freud had a lot of backlash from colleagues, that eventually did accept Freud and … Read More
Psychology Abstract “Phobia’s, one of the most common psychological disorders” (Disabled world, 2018). They’re a variation of anxiety disorder. “Three main classifications; Specific, social and agoraphobia” (Phobias, 2018). Specific phobia occurs fearing of distinct things. Cognitive behavioral therapy treats this anxiety. Social phobia occurs fearing of familiar situations where may have embarrassment. Exposure therapy treats … Read More
Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder The effects of all forms of child abuse and neglect can result in physical injury, long-term disability, and severe psychological trauma. Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is one of many possible consequences of such trauma. RAD is a rare condition marked by emotional, behavioral, and psychological dysfunction, found in children who have … Read More
DSM-5 Psychiatric Disorder: Alcoholism Table of Contents DSM-5 Psychiatric Disorder: Alcoholism Description of Alcoholism Symptoms of Alcoholism DSM-5 Criteria for Diagnosis Prevalence of Alcoholism Causes of Alcoholism Medical and Psychological Treatment Long-Term Prognosis Conclusion References Exhibits DSM-5 Psychiatric Disorder: Alcoholism Many people drink alcohol as a way to relax or to celebrate a special occasion. … Read More
Specify the diagnostic criteria of the clinical disorder you have selected. Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder. Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how would you distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment. Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder … Read More
Euwema, M. Kop, N. & Bakker, A. (2004). The behaviour of police officers in conflict situations: how burnout and reduced dominance contribute to better outcomes. Work and Stress. Vol. 18 (1) pp. 23-38. 2004 Dutch study of 358 police officers, it was interesting in how it showed after were followed for 122 days, it found … Read More
Bipolar Disorder The word bipolar means having to or relating to two poles or extremities. For the many millions diagnosed with bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities; elation and depression. For a person transitioning between these emotional states it can feel impossible to find the balance essential to … Read More
What is the Social Brain and How Does it Develop? Introduction The concept of the social brain has been widely studied in social psychology, anthropology and more recently neuroscience. The social brain hypothesis has developed on two tracks; from investigations focusing on its functional aspects related to our ability to assimilate the complexity of social … Read More
Carl Jung: Personality and Consciousness Carl Jung is a theorist known for his theories on consciousness and personality. Many of Jung’s theories have influenced society today. Jung’s influence has gone as far as adding words to the English language vocabulary such as introvert and extrovert. Carl Gustav Jung was born on July 26, 1875 in … Read More
Biological Standings and Implications in Psychopathy: A literature review and opinion piece Psychopathy, a severe and dangerous personality disorder has been popularly characterized as antisocial, emotionless, and sadistic individuals often in close association with the legal justice system. While the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has yet to include an official diagnosis for … Read More
Social Anxiety Disorder People all around the world have many fears about different things. Many years ago, a Greek philosopher called Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BC) described some of the fears that people had in ancient times: such as diseases, natural disasters, and bugs. According to Schneider (2017), the fears or phobias that people have … Read More
The Relationship Between Awareness of Intention to Act and General Metacognitive Capability Abstract Theories of metacognition have explored metacognitive intention to act and its relationship to other metacognitive capability and to various unrelated tasks. Prior theories have found that relationships do exist between metacognitive capability and unrelated variables such as agency and work performance. This … Read More
Phobias A Phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, that you can never overcome. A phobia comes from the areas of the brain that deal with fear and stress that keep bringing back the frightening event that made them scared of the phobia. People that suffer with a phobia have a very hard time dealing … Read More
1) Compare and contrast the nativist and neuroconstructivist positions of brain development. What implications does the neuroconstructivist model have for atypical development? Why is developmental timing so important? (6 points) The nativist and neuroconstructivist positions of brain development differ in several ways. The nativist approach of brain development highlights that humans are born with pre-set structures which we then use … Read More
Alfred Adler: Findings of Individual Psychology and Beyond Introduction Alfred Adler’s contribution to the psychology world is unmatched. His findings to his theories are still used to this day. Adler’s work of the many theories of personality is unmatched in the psychology world. Adler’s major work is the findings of the theory of Individual psychology. Adler … Read More
Imaging Schizophrenia; Voxel Based Morphometry Reveals Differences in Superior Temporal Gyrus Volumes Introduction The role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in assessing brain architecture has become increasingly popular among neuroscientists studying the complex nature of the brain. This non-invasive tool has enabled the in-vivo investigation of spatially varying patterns that occur over time as a … Read More
Consumer Psychology “Shot on iPhone” Shot on iPhone The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign, which caught the attention of millions of smartphone users around the world (Metha, 2015). In order to understand how the tech giant caused such high engagement, this essay will analyse Apple’s … Read More
Section 51/50 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code authorizes a qualified officer or clinician to involuntarily confine an individual “suspected to have a mental disorder” to involuntary hospitalization. When this individual presents as gravely disabled or as a danger to himself and/or to others, a physician or law enforcement officer are authorized by law … Read More
Adolescents are frequently described as risk takers. From a cognitive neuroscience perspective, What evidence exists to support or refute the claim? Introduction Adolescents are often portrayed in society as the riskiest age group and evidence from neuroscience to support this claim is slowly emerging with neuroimaging methods. The vast majority of research is supportive … Read More
Counselling is a relationship between a professional trained counsellor and a client which is designed to help resolve and understand their personal or psychological problems, helping them to reach their goals which are done through emotional or interpersonal nature. (McLeod 1996, pp. 63). Counsellors use different approaches or apply different models using talking therapies, depending … Read More
A) Short description of Personality Dimensions. • Machiavellianism: It is a personality test Which is developed by Niccolò Machiavelli who is a politician and philosopher. Machiavellianism in psychology refers to a personality trait which sees a person so centered around in their own interest that they will manipulate, misuse and mislead other to accomplish their own objectives. • Self-Monitoring: This … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies The Utility of Social Interventions in Reducing Criminality in Young Offenders There are a number of relevant factors for re-incarceration rates and criminality among youth offenders. For example, having a substantial history of adverse childhood … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies What is intelligence within psychology? Is it innate or culture? The concept of intelligence and understanding the mechanisms that create, sustain and develop it have both captivated and bemused scholars for millennia. For sure, as … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Every action is a selfish one and thus true altruism does not exist. Discuss in relation to theory and research on pro-social behaviour. Introduction Helping behaviour has been a focus of social psychological research since … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Can children with autism develop a theory of mind (ToM)? Introduction A Theory of Mind (ToM) can be defined as the way in which children aged 3-to-4 years begin to develop a theory about their … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies To what extent should psychology be considered a science? Science and psychology Broadly speaking, science is concerned with the objective, logical study of the material world based on fact, and not opinion or intuition. It … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Example Psychology Essay What Is a Polygraph Test A polygraph machine is used to attempt to detect physiological changes that are thought to occur when a person tells a lie. These measures include the blood … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies How effective is cognitive behavioural therapy in treating stress-related disorders? Introduction Individuals respond to stressful events in different ways and their responses are influenced by a number of factors, such as personality characteristics or temperament, … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Explore the nature of false memories and discuss how they can impact our lives. There is a consensus among researchers that human memory is prone to distortions. The study of false memories addresses this phenomenon, … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Example Psychology Essay Why is it difficult for some people with learning disabilities to socially integrate in wider society? Outline and evaluate some of the ways in which learning disability services can help individuals with … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Emotional Intelligence at The Work Place Introduction The emotional intelligence field is a very new area of study in psychological research. The definition therefore is varied and is constantly changing. It was only in 1990 … Read More
This essay was produced by one of our professional writers as a learning aid to help you with your studies Does childhood neglect and abuse have an effect on an individual later in life? Introduction Neglect and abuse are difficult concepts to define because they are not homogeneous terms and can include diverse experiences ranging … Read More
