Category: Psychology

  • Psychological Issues: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder History Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Conclusion Reference List Abstract Obsessive compulsive disorder refers to a sickness where the patient demonstrates fear and emotions repetitively. In some cases, sufferers understand that their worries are unrealistic. Some of the signs of OCD include harboring negative thoughts and being hostile. In…

  • Group Therapy as a Curative Factor – Psychology

    Suggesting his interpretation of group therapy and introducing the factors that supposedly affect the therapy outcomes, Trull has clearly made a breakthrough in the realm of psychotherapy. While each of these factors can be traced in any intervention process, some of them affect the curative process to a greater degree than others. In the video…

  • The Future of Humanistic Psychology

    Table of Contents Introduction Main Body Contribution to society References Introduction The research topic chosen for this paper is the significance of the social environment in the development of personality. There is a significant body of literature that posits that the social environment plays a crucial role in personality development (Hibbard & Walton, 2014; Shmurygina,…

  • Organizing the Mind and Thinking – Psychology

    Table of Contents Introduction Organizing the Mind and Thinking Clearly: An Overview Critical Evaluation: First Things First The Social Mind The Brain: Organizing Homes and Time Conclusion Introduction The human body can be compared to a computer system. In this analogy, the mind acts as the central processing unit. To move forward, individuals have to…

  • Operant Conditioning Concept – Psychology

    Table of Contents Positive and Negative Reinforcement Effective Reinforcement Transformation of Behavior Using Operant Conditioning Reinforcement schedule References Operant conditioning is a psychological theory, which is often applied in examining the behavior of human beings and animals (Cohen, 2009). Various scholars gradually developed this theory; for example, Konorski carried out extensive research on the behavior…

  • The importance of maintaining confidentiality

    Information obtained from individuals who are undergoing marriage/family counseling should always be treated with privacy. This practice is known as confidentiality. Professionals who offer counseling services to clients are the only one expected to have access to the confidential data. In all counseling sessions, clients should be made to feel secure and comfortable even before…

  • Identifying Rogerian Techniques – Psychology

    This video illustrates some of the techniques which were used by Carl Rogers. First of all, it is possible to speak about empathy. This concept can be described as the ability to place oneself in the position of another person (Vincent, 2005, p. 16). Moreover, this term can also be defined as insight into the…

  • Open and Closed Questions: Circumstances Reconciliation

    Table of Contents An example of an open-ended question Circumstances that require open-ended questions A follow-up question that would add value to a counseling session An example of a closed-ended question Circumstances that require closed-ended questions Adding value to a counseling session through a follow-up question References An example of an open-ended question It should…

  • Is Abstract Thinking Well-suited to Everyday Life?

    Table of Contents Human Spirit Religion Morality Immortality Evil Conclusion Works Cited Most often than not, abstract thinking is usually compared to concrete thinking. Abstract thinking is usually assumed to encompass what is presently seen or visible as opposed to what is expected in the future or what has been experienced in the past. An…

  • Features of Psychological Research Methods: Application in Practice

    Table of Contents Introduction Causal Research Descriptive Research Relational Research References Introduction Psychology is the study of the state of mind and how it affects the behavior of living things. People relate differently in learning institutions and some students are bright and others are dull. The cultural practice of people all around the world differs…