Psychology Essays

Expression of Emotions through Facial Expression
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Introduction: Abstract  Do you believe that our facial expressions can express our emotions through silence? Facial expressions are of the forms of nonverbal communication that help individuals u...

Tendency of Left and Right Brain Dominance Determining Seating Preferences
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Introduction: Abstract Right and left-brain hemisphere bias was studied in participants that were asked to choose a seat within given conditions. The study predicted that individuals tend to exhibit a...

Psychosocial Theory and Social Learning Theory Application for ADHD
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Introduction: Identification of the description of the Problem (15 pts) This paper will examine the effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD – in early childhood ages 3...

Treatment and Management of Bipolar Disorder
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Introduction: The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies bipolar disorder as a separate category of mental illness (5th ed.; DSM–5; Ameri...

Comparisons of Psychological Tests & Assessments
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Introduction: Psychological testing and assessments are related to medical testing. They serve a purpose that will help form a treatment plan. In a Psychological evaluation tests and assessments are used to he...

Psychological Analysis of Ed Gein
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Introduction: Analysis of Ed Gein Before authorities apprehended him for his sickening crimes, Ed Gein was a son and a brother. One can begin to understand the reason for Gein’s gruesome misdemeanor...

Nootropics for Pattern Recognition – Enhance Memory and Learning for Processing Speed and Accuracy
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Introduction: Categories:  Nootropics November 14, 2018 Pattern recognition is often overlooked when it comes to brainpower, but it is one of the most important cognitive fu...

Theoretical Integration in Counselling
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Introduction: When entering into the profession of counseling, one must begin to think about the impact they wish to make within the field early on; establishing one’s theoretical orientation, comprised from...

Adolescents and Person-Centered Expressive Art Therapy: Using Music as a Therapeutic Tool
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Introduction:  This paper will explore the inherent connection between adolescents and music, and the ways in which music serves as a therapeutic tool for managing grief and loss. By reviewing the theoret...

Causal Theories of Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Evaluation
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Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that shows early onset of persistent deficiency in social communication and interaction as well as limited range of behav...

Relationship Between Depression and Social Support
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Introduction: Depression is one of the most common mental health issues and several studies have looked at the connection between depression and social support. Many people may not be aware of the effects that...

The Contribution of Nature and Nurture in Human Development
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Introduction: Introduction One of the greatest questions in humanity is what makes us, us? What determines and influences human development? There are innumerous theories trying to explain this comple...

Human Processing Visual System for Recognising Faces and Objects
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Introduction: With reference to both attentional and pre-attentional processing, describe how the human visual system recognises faces and objects. Vision allows people to know the contents and layout...

Analysis of Group Dynamics and Success in Small Group
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Introduction:  The purpose of this assignment is to analyze two key concepts of group dynamics and how these relate to success in small groups. The key concepts that will be examined through empirical pee...

Imitations as Part of Child Development
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Introduction: Imitations  One of the most common forms of learning used by infants, children, and even adults is imitation. Imitation is the action of learning from someone or something by observ...

Origins of Psychology in Ancient Greece
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Introduction: This report will primarily focus on the known origins of psychology in ancient Greece. The first focus will be the general background on the situation of the times and the general history surroun...

The Uses and Effects of ASMR Videos: How Far is Too Far?
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Introduction:  A new wave of pleasure is emerging in today’s world, and ASMR is the cause. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. In today’s world, almost anyone who knows anything abou...

Existensial Approach to Individual Therapy
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Introduction:   To begin, there have been many approaches to group therapy. Some recently discussed approaches include the Psychoanalytic approach founded by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the Adleri...

Randomised Word Lists and their Relationship with False Memory
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Introduction: Abstract Does unconscious awareness have any effect on false memory whatsoever? In this (within-subjects) study, 62 undergraduate psychology students were given a set of  8 lists to...

Role of the Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Introduction: The therapeutic relationship is seen as one of the main therapeutic tools for achieving client change (Luborsky, 1994). Critically evaluate the above comment, describing the role of ...

Compassion Empowered Psychospiritual Care
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Introduction: Introduction Compassion is a frequently mentioned virtue in Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), especially in Compassion-Based Interventions (CBIs) (Monteiro et al. 2015, p.13; Kirby...

Counsellor and Client Relationship Role Play
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Introduction: This TMA is based on a role play. Linda is a 27 year old woman who works in a very busy and stressful job as a Health & Safety Officer delivering training and presentations to the co...

Roles of Nature and Nurture in Childhood Obesity
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Introduction: Introduction  Every year in the United States there is a rise in the prevalence of obese people as well as obese children. There is much controversy though of what the underlying c...

The Shift from Behaviourism to Cognitive Psychology
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Introduction: To what extent can the shift from behaviourism to cognitive psychology be regarded as a Kuhnian revolution? The creation of the behaviourism and cognitive psychology disciplines were imp...

Evaluation of the Workaholism Concept
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Introduction: Evaluation of the Workaholism Concept  Many people have become habitualised to working extremely long hours, either in the pursuit of success or to show their importance like a badg...