Category: Psychology

Table of Contents Harm Reduction 12 Step Program References Harm Reduction Harm reduction refers to the use of programs, practices and policies established with the aim of reducing negative economic, social and health effects which result from the consumption of illegal drugs. The aim of the program is not to stop the victim from using…

Table of Contents Problem Representation in Decision-Making Decision-Making and the Use of Analogies The Role of Counterfactual Reasoning in Making a Choice Bibliography Footnotes Problem Representation in Decision-Making There is no need to stress the fact that the angle, from which a problem is viewed, affects the choice of the solution critically. The infamous Cuban…

Table of Contents Groupthink Concept High-Quality Decision Making Differences between Groupthink and High-Quality Decision Making Bibliography Footnotes Groupthink Concept Groupthink refers to a psychological phenomenon happening within a cluster of persons under which the aspiration for conventionality within this cluster results in a biased outcome in the decisions made. The main underlying assumption towards belonging…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Psychological Theories/Models of Wisdom Critical Discussion Conclusion References Abstract This paper aims to foster readers’ understanding of what accounts for the discursive subtleties of the notion of wisdom, as assessed from the psychological perspective. In the introduction, the author introduces readers to the topic and formulates the paper’s main thesis:…

Table of Contents Summary of the Book’s Themes, Concepts, and Principles Book Critique Evaluation of the Book Bibliography Footnotes Summary of the Book’s Themes, Concepts, and Principles The book “Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives” by Richard Swenson offers meaningful ideas that can transform the lives of many people. The…

Various studies have attempted to examine the impact that crisis can have on making decisions, whether in organizations or in the public domain. In particular, the characteristics of crises have been studied in depth with an aim of discovering how they influence the mental and cognitive aspects of decision-making procedures. For instance, tension, stress and…

Table of Contents Additional Information for a Treatment Plan Sally’s Risk Factors and Strengths Veteran and/or Civilian Resources for Sally Treatment Plan Based on CBT References Additional Information for a Treatment Plan To assist Sally in conquering her fears and managing her current psychological issues, one may need additional information about her family. Since family…

Table of Contents Psychological Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Conclusion References A psychological assessment is a process of standardized testing and measurements that are performed to help a psychologist better understand an individual and arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. The primary purpose of…

Table of Contents Brief Description Emotional Expression Perception of Time References Brief Description Culture has a direct influence on how its members express their emotions and perceive time. This paper uses two cultures, African and Asian ones, to discuss this influence. The two cultures selected differ in many ways, including geographical location, historical background, languages…

The Biopsychosocial History encourages the use of sociocultural, biological, and psychological assessments in the treating of and interacting with a patient. It is generally done in the form of an interview at the very first interaction between a patient and his or her therapist. Hastings (2015) notes that the test is done at the initial…