Category: Psychology

Table of Contents Introduction Background Study Ethical Considerations in the Research Paper Measurements Data Collection Methods Analysis References Introduction Depression, suicidal feelings, and alcoholism are symptoms of trauma that people manifest after enduring traumatic experiences in life. Depression is the dominant symptom of trauma that causes people to develop suicidal feelings and become alcoholic. National…

When presenting material in a situation demanding explanation and clarification, one must be extremely careful to provide what is necessary and not overdo what is needed. No one has the particular type of provision of presentation, judging by the set of skills but people go along according to their personality. The most important criteria of…

Table of Contents Introduction How Mental Models May Assist Perception How Mental Models May Limit Perception Reference List Introduction Rational model is a management approach requiring managers to adopt systematic procedure to settle on a decision. This model operates on the assumption that personal decisions are made from definite process with the chosen alternative being…

Positive psychology improves people’s lives by encouraging positive behaviors and thoughts (Donaldson, 2011). It is a branch of psychology that focuses on improving the lives of individuals. Positive Coping is one of the aspects emphasized in the study and practice of positive psychology. Positive coping includes such aspects as positive thinking and optimism. Methods of…

All smiles follow the same language, a well-known proverb, yet contested by social knowledge of man. Not all smiles are genuine and therefore, not all speak in the same language. Nonverbal expression, especially through facial movements, helps in understanding the meaning of the messages communicated. Facial expression forms an integral part of the interaction. A…

Table of Contents Introduction Conclusion References Introduction What is the difference between the two words, affect and effect? The difference is that effect is used when a causative agent is involved. In psychological realms, it is used in the technical sense of it, e.g., in explaining why a wall has collapsed. An explosion caused by…

Table of Contents Changing Views on Counseling Theories Choosing the Same Theory How the theory may change when used in two different populations References Changing Views on Counseling Theories Counseling theories have played a great role in increasing understanding of the behavioral patterns of people, and the importance of counseling in treating psychological problems of…

Personality of individuals has been described using many theories in the past years. However, today the big five model of personality has been adopted and is widely used by many people. As cited in Hofstee (2003), research in many cultures on personality traits has found the five dimensions of the model present (Nevid, 2009). The…

In relation to the field of psychology, persuasion can be defined as the specific act or process of convincing people to change their visions or ideas regarding the viewpoint proposed by the partner in communication (Kumkale & Albarracín, 2004). Furthermore, those persons who try to persuade the other people are inclined to make the opponents…

Table of Contents Overview Therapeutic intervention Reference The use of biopsychosocial perspective to evaluate, assess, and treat a patient allows practitioners to view the patient from multiple viewpoints rather than just mental illness. The effectiveness of the treatment should to cover all areas of the child’s life including his or her family, school, and recreation…