Category: Psychology
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Careers in Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of abnormal behaviors in human beings that affect the way people think, feel, and speak. In most cases, abnormal psychology is associated with mental disorders or retardation. Generally, this field studies people who have adaptation and functionality problems in their environments. The ability to adapt as well as function…
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Summary: “Virtual Meeting Analyzer: A web application to visualize and analyze social networks emerging in group meetings” by Privitera, A., Martino, F. & Gamberini, L.
This article details the aspects of a Virtual Meeting Analyzer. This is an upcoming web application that can be used to analyze the dynamics of a social meeting. According to the article, evaluating the social networks that result from meetings could help in improving communication in social meetings. However, the article notes that there are…
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Personality Analysis: Skinner’s and Kohut’s Theories
Table of Contents Analyzing personality profile using two theories Identifying results Similarities and differences between the two theory Applying the integrated information to personality Criticism the two theory References Analyzing personality profile using two theories Kohut talked about the self-object relationship whereby he noted that the self refers to the behavior of the child while…
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Developmental Psychology: Autism and Vaccination
Since the beginning of the 20th century, vaccination has been one of the main tools which help medical professionals to eliminate infectious diseases and safe millions of people. Still, some critics admit that vaccinations in infants can lead to autism and other mental illnesses so it is not safe for small children. Many vaccines contain…
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Addiction Counseling and Psychosocial Crisis in Elderly
Table of Contents Introduction Marie’s Case in Relation to addiction Counseling The psychosocial crisis experienced by Marie Areas of Strength for Marie Cultural influence in taking care of the aged Conclusion References Introduction Mental health issues are most prevalent among the aged since there are significant life changes at this life stage. Retirement is one…
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Biological and Social Character Traits
A person’s character trait is an element of two aspects; biological traits and socialization process endorsed traits. As one grows, the biological traits prevail, but he develops a behavior and a certain mode of doing things as he interacts with other people in society. Personality can thus be defined as those relatively stable and enduring…
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Psycho-Educational Groups
Psycho-educational groups, also known as educational groups, are a large force in modern group practice. These kinds of groups are organized by a central theme, generally temporary in nature, regularly preventive and instructional, and concentrate on teaching and learning. The article psycho-educational groups by Roger Roffman noted that with an extensive range of possible appropriate…
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Cognitive Abilities of Eleven and Twelve –Year-Olds
After birth, human beings undergo various stages that characterise development from one stage of life to another. Such developmental stages herald a myriad of changes in various faculties of human existence (Lohman & Lakin, 2009). A person experiences changes in emotional, physical, and cognitive spheres of development. Such developments present changes that affect physical and…
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Cognitive Psychology and Attention Deficit Disorder
A review on the current issues related to Attention Deficit Problems Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is a neurobehavioural developmental problem that is increasingly becoming a major problem in today’s world than it was in yesteryears. The trend at which more and more people are being with ADD is worrying. This disorder is not age-bound as it…
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Anger Management Educational Model
Table of Contents Abstract Methodology and Procedures Expectations References Abstract The paper below will explore various health promotion approaches and strategies in the pursuit of high quality mental health care delivery for the participants. In the first chapter, the problem, purpose of study and the research questions will be highlighted. It will be indicated that…