Category: Psychology

A mental illness or disorder is a pattern which has potentially been reflected on behavior. It is generally associated with disability or distress, and is not considered part of normal development. A combination of a person’s feelings, perceptions, actions and thinking, constitute a mental disorder. Certain regions of the brain and how they function, are…

Despite efforts by some psychologists to be given permission to prescribe drugs to their patients, most of them are still opposed to this idea. The controversy results from growing consensus among medical specialists that a good number of mental problems are treatable with appropriate medication. Thus psychologists see a number of patients who are in…

Table of Contents Case Study Summary Engaging Cpl. King Interviewing Strategy Psychometric Assessment Tools Risk Factors and Protective Factors Safety Plan References Case Study Summary Corporal Colby King is a veteran of an Afghanistan campaign that took place for eight months in 2012. He was honorably discharged six months ago and is having trouble readjusting…

Nature determines a living organism’s gender through natural processes, such as trait selection, during fusion of the male and female gametes. Gender can be either female or male, whereas there are abnormal conditions such as hermaphrodites, which combine both traits. Gender enables all kinds of living organisms to build interrelationships, as well as creation of…

Table of Contents Concrete Responses Reflection Action Reference Christian beliefs have been advanced by Mark McMinn (1996). In that case, Christian counselors should not only focus on the current theological concepts knowledge and psychological methods, but also be in possession of spiritual maturity. Counselors in possession of the above three perspectives are well equipped in…

International migration affects the social, economic and political aspects of a country. Immigrants were not only instrumental in founding the United States, but also helped to build it. In the past, immigrants have contributed positively to the U.S economy, besides filling numerous job openings. However, a deterioration of the country’s economy in recent years has…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Diversity and Major Concepts Subcategories within Psychology Personal Theoretical Approach Conclusion References Abstract This paper will focus on the diverse nature of psychology and some important concepts associated with this field of study. In a bid to understand the diverse nature of psychology, two subcategories and examples will be analyzed.…

Table of Contents Summary of the Meth Epidemic video Trends of meth use Effects of meth epidemic on addict Ingredients of meth Ways of curbing meth Conclusion Works Cited Meth mysteriously made it is way into United States of America through the rural areas and not so many people including the media reflected on it.…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Emotional Reactivity Personal Examples Strategies to Overcome Emotional Reactivity Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Unarguably communication is among the most critical skills for one’s personal and professional life. However, most people fail to be good listeners, which often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Nichols’ book offers a new perspective on…

Modern psychology can offer different explanations of such a process as the life-span development of a person. This paper is aimed at discussing such approaches as behaviorism, psychoanalytic model, and cognitive theory. In particular, it is necessary to show how they describe the psychological development of an individual. Moreover, one of the tasks is to…