Psychology Essays

Benefits of Mindful Meditation
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Introduction: Introduction Throughout our journey in life, we have many stresses. We tend to become overwhelmed by the demands and responsibilities of life. Living creates many “noises” in...

Impacts of Language Deprivation
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Introduction: Abstract Early language acquisition is critical to a child’s success in school.  Historically, Deaf children have been deprived of language during the most critical period of time...

Relationship Between Trichotillomania and Anorexia Nervosa
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Introduction: Abstract This paper addresses the relationship between trichotillomania and anorexia nervosa through the exploration of four peer-reviewed articles that expand on the obsessive-compulsiv...

Evaluation of Roger’s Person-centred Approach to Counselling
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Introduction: Counselling Theory In this assignment I shall provide a wide range of knowledge and understanding covering the specific learning outcomes given. I aim to show the correct sources of rese...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups
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Introduction: Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working collectively as opposed to individually. What can be done to enhance the pluses and reduce the minuses of working in groups? It has been wel...

Schizophrenia Disorder: Symptoms, Physiology and Treatment
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Introduction: Schizophrenia disorder Introduction Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, perceives reality, acts and relate to others. In the United State...

Experiential and Self-Directed Learning Theories of Development
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Introduction: Adult Learning and Development Abstract The drive behind this paper is to review the experiential learning theory and the self-directed learning theory regarding psychological d...

The Consistency Theories: An Integration of Balance Theory, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and Self- Affirmation Theory
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Introduction: In a field as inherently nuanced and interdisciplinary as social psychology, it is imperative that we not only attempt to understand human cognitions, emotions and behaviors, but also the underli...

What Facial Cues Contribute to Attractiveness?
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Introduction: Ever thought about what makes someone beautiful? A growing obsession of beauty in the western societies has now become a universal concept across all. Over the past years, psychologists have high...

Biological and Genetic Explanations for Mental Illness
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Introduction: Introduction   The aim of this essay is to discuss and compare the extent of biological genetic relating to mental illness, the stigma and all the factors who might cause ...

Evaluation of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
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Introduction: There are three main theories put forward in relation to the study and understanding of social supports and engagement in older adulthood. Though the three theories are not necessarily exclusive ...

General Survey of Trauma Theory: A Critical Study
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Introduction: Introduction Examining human existence is to encounter with the experience of people derived from so many fundamental components: suffering, obstacles, prejudices, war, terror and so for...

Does Owning a Cat Reduce Anxiety?
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Introduction: Cats and Anxiety Abstract This paper examines if owning and caring for a cat reduces anxiety. There is limited research on the effect cats have on people. Research has been done...

Impact of Exercise on Cognitive Function and Mood
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Introduction: Abstract Multiple studies provide insights into what exercise can do to enhance physical and mental states. High levels of the BDNF serum in the hippocampus help with neurogenesis and ne...

Post Modernism, Social Constructionism, and Narrative Therapy
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Introduction: Abstract Each way to deal with family treatment lays on the presumption that there is something fundamental about a framework that can be found and that, when found, will uncover the wid...

What is the Relationship between Differentiation Relatedness and Reflective Functioning?
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Introduction: Research in psychodynamic therapy hypothesizes that psychodynamic psychotherapies promote psychological health by positively affecting patients’ understanding and reasoning on their own mental ...

Body Image Distortion in Athletes Due to Societal Peer Pressure
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Introduction: Body Image Distortion in Athletes Due to Societal Peer Pressure Over the years, the emphasis on women being slim and slender, and men looking fit and athletic has increased drastically. ...

ACT and CBT for Anxiety
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Introduction: ACT is more successful than CBT in anxiety group counseling     Abstract Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (A...

Childhood Trauma: The Effects on Brain Development, Mental Disorders, and Memory
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Introduction: Childhood Trauma: The Effects on Brain Development, Mental Disorders, and Memory Abstract This literature review explores the affects that childhood trauma has on the structural...

Environment Influences on Personality
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Introduction: Literature Review:        Many studies have been done to understand what influence the development of our personalities.  The expert had always debated...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Introduction: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy  Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy  Rational Emotive Beha...

Jerome Bruner’s Theories of Child Development
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Introduction: Jerome Bruner was born on October 1, 1915 in New York City to Herman and Rose Bruner. Bruner was blind from cataracts birth but later gained his vision at age two after a successful operation. He...

Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children
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Introduction: Abstract The purpose of the research paper is to highlight the different types of effects that having parents in jail has on children. This is a qualitative research which will provide d...

Importance of Noncognitive Factors on an Academic Mindset
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Introduction: This essay examines the importance of noncognitive factors on an academic mindset. Han, Farrugia and Moss determined that non-cognitive factors, such as academic self-efficacy, motivation, and a ...

Review of Solitary Confinement: History, Impacts and Alternatives
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Introduction: Abstract Solitary confinement is used as a form of punishment for prisoners who disobey rules in a prison facility. Solitary confinement can be traced to the Quakers as a form of punishm...