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Wisdom is an ability to use knowledge, common sense, and experience when thinking and performing an action. This notion is associated with unbiased judgment, compassion, ethics and benevolence. It is generally thought that wise people are optimistic about life’s challenges, and share the opinion that all the problems can be...
Introduction Nowadays, there are still many severe healthcare problems that threaten people’s lives and welfare. Unfortunately, in the U.S., mental health disorders are the top causes of disability (“Mental Health Disorder Statistics”). Typically, they include obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or manic depression, and clinical or major depression. The purpose...
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the connection between personality psychology and depression. Today, many attempts are made to investigate depressive symptoms and the effects of mental health disorders on human behaviors and relationships. The evaluation of several psychological models should help to understand depression better and focus on...
The failure of people to remember names of the people they encounter, is a matter that has been mentioned to be occurring quite often especially in the older adults. The authors cite the factors leading to memory lapses and difficulty in name learning and recall. Lower frequency of name use...
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a challenge both for the healthcare system and for professionals who have to deliver sad news to the parents. SIDS is a situation when a child under 12 months dies due to unclear reasons. Kail and Cavanaugh (2015) reveal that the US has a...
Introduction Psychotherapy is applied as a therapeutic approach capable of helping individuals to cope with unwanted behaviors, emotions, and attitudes. Research indicates that the prevalent majority (90%) of therapists utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) (Ryan et al., 2011). The purpose of the paper is to compare and contrast CBT and rational...
The Use of Grounded Theory Online gaming can be associated with the development of addiction, so this kind of activity has attracted researchers’ attention. It has been acknowledged that online gaming leads to negative effects related to people’s social life, but the reasons for the development of this addiction still...
Who can be Affected by Depression? For the most part, depression is not common among a specific age group or gender group; it can happen to anyone. However, several studies indicated that over the past few years, the prevalence of this disorder in adolescents and young adults has grown. For...
Children with disabilities need a particular attention The No Child Left Behind Act (NCBA) passed in 2001 is one of the most important reforms in modern education. The main aim of this act is to make education accessible to every child. This act insists on high standards for all children....
Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability III Edition is an outstanding intelligence and cognitive ability measurement tool, which assesses an individual’s cognitive skills from several angles. The creators of the test are Richard Woodcock and Mary Johnson, who revised the edition in 2001. The third edition contains seven general factor elements,...
There are many noted viewpoints and theories regarding the effects of trauma on human development and the ability to be resilient when faced with life-changing events. Scholarly reviews on human development vary from a scientific approach to a spiritual perspective. Theory on human development denotes that life consists of a...
Bullying is an aggressive pursuit of one of the persons in a collective by other individuals of the collective or part of it. Bullying destroys a person’s self-esteem; then, a plethora of complexes are formed at the bullying object. The child begins to believe that he or she has deserved...
Introduction Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that helps in studying mental processes, such as perception, thought, memory, linguistic, problem-solving, and studying. The cognitive research approach provides managing memory disorders, decision-making accuracy, looking for methods on how people can recover from brain damage, treatment of learning disorders, and structure...
Success means different things to different people; however, some underlying factors determine the level of success that a person could achieve. Conventionally, I have believed that hard work forms the basis of any form of success regardless of the endeavor in question. As such, I hold that as long as...
The second-person narration addresses the reader directly and provides the opportunity for the author to put the reader in the character’s shoes. Abrams (1999) suggests that the second-person narrator may be “a specific fictional character, or the reader of the story, or even the narrator himself or herself” (p. 234)....
Abstract Narcissistic personality disorder has always been an important issue to analyze. Like any other psychological condition, this notion is rather complicated and is difficult to explore and treat. However, there are already many findings regarding the nature of the disorder and medical solutions. Narcissism is characterized by the inadequate...
Both sociology and psychology study human behavior, but each of them uses a different approach. The latter delves into an individual’s or group’s mind and describes their reactions and emotions while the former looks beyond an individual or a small group through specific associations, such as religion, family, gender, or...
Biosocial risk factors and protective factors are two terms with the opposite meaning. Risk factors refer to the circumstances of biosocial nature that imply a higher likelihood of danger (Lilly, Cullen, & Ball, 2018). In turn, protective factors can be defined as biosocial characteristics that lower the possibility of negative...
Internet obsession and people’s extremely high dependence on social media and online content has now become so deeply integrated into the human lifestyle patterns that they seem to hardly notice any issues caused by this addiction. The problem has now become especially concerning among the younger population, as they cannot...
Autism spectrum disorder is a group of conditions that affect 1 in 54 children in the USA (Autism Speaks). It is characterized by repetitive behavior, poor social skills, and problems with verbal and non-verbal communication. Hence, this spectrum disorders require mindful guidance, considering the fact that their signs usually appear...
Middle adulthood often becomes the age when people start getting concerned about their health and become more aware of their lifestyle and underlying psychological trauma consequences. Sometimes, the turning point comes too late as specific processes already need careful supervision but are mostly reversible. The social worker plays a mediator...
Before behaviorism, most scientists considered cognition to be the subject of psychology. This approach necessitated the strict division between the physical body and mind. As an objection to this dualist strategy of viewing psychology, behaviorism emerged. The fundamental idea of behaviorism is that behavior is the basis of psychology. While...
Identifying Information The client, Kyle Jones, is a 45-year-old professor working full-time at the Catholic University. He has taught English as a college professor for the past thirty years. Mr. Jones received his doctorate in English. The client is successful in his professional life as he is a popular teacher...
Sleep is a primary human function, but also an incredibly complex behavior. It plays a significant role in children’s lives and their continued development and health. It is essential not only for daily functioning but also for children’s physical growth, learning, and well-being. Like for adults, for toddlers, sleep is...
A neuron refers to a specialized cell of the nervous system that transmits sensory information in form of chemical and electrical signals across the body (Sircar 34). It can perform its function because it can be electrically exciting. A typical vertebrate neuron comprises three main parts that include a cell...
Human behavior is, to a large extent, regulated by cultural norms and stereotypes. In almost all existing societies, and definitely in the Western cultural paradigm, the image of an ideal man is connected with such characteristics as power, which is usually understood as physical strength and dominance. The power, in...
The Evolutionary Theory of Emotion Charles Darwin suggested that emotions serve an adaptive role that guarantees the survival of both human beings and animals (De Castella, 2017). Affection ensures that people can find mates to reproduce with and fear compels someone to fight or flee. The James-Lange Theory of Emotion...
Human development is a complex life-long process that involves physical, cognitive, and psychosocial maturation. A child’s mental, behavioral, and social developmental outcomes, as well as physical health, are determined by socioeconomic circumstances. Nurses are responsible for analyzing individual differences of a learner at each developmental level and in regard to...
The proverb that I chose for the assignment sounds as following: “Children are not born with prejudices- they learn them”. The proverb has been a topic for discussion and empirical research for many years, which was one of the main reasons for choosing it. Personally, I completely agree with the...
Different disciplines including social psychology, sociology, education, and family studies agree that family structures have a significant influence on children’s mental and physical health. The intact family is associated with the healthy development of a child, whereas divorce was found to harm children in their childhood and young adulthood. Although...
Introduction In any culture, along with the ordinary, verbal language, there is also its system of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal cues convey a wide range of interpersonal and social information, including individual identity, biological sex, and gender, affect, interpersonal attitudes, and social and developmental attributes (Hall et al., 2018). In many...
There is no doubt that teenagers overcome numerous stressful situations. These problems affect their behavior and overall well-being, which includes both physical and mental health. When stress becomes too overwhelming, they need to receive support in assessing the situations adequately and deciding on logical actions. One of the most frequent...
In his book titled Educational Research: planning, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research, John W. Creswell gives an extensive explanation on how to conduct educational research. Creswell (2011) gives a clear outline on how to read and evaluate research studies. This paper uses the guidelines outlined in Creswell’s book to...
Introduction Spanking is a disciplinary method that has over the years been fought against in many countries. In the United States of America, those who support the ban argue that spanking has a long-run negative effect on the child. Larzelere insists that the justification of banning the practice does not...
Aggression and violence are states which are inherent to the majority of people. These phenomena are the most destructive factors in human relationships. Aggression is generally defined as behavior with an intention of hurting others. Violence is considered to be an act targeted at causing serious physical damage such as...
Counseling has become a widespread method to help people of different backgrounds to handle the issues they encounter. One of the reasons for this popularity is the effectiveness of this approach. For instance, Worrall et al. (2018) stated that the benefits of support groups were outlined by numerous researchers who...
Object-Relational Theory Object relations theory is a successor of ego psychology and psychoanalysis with a focus on interpersonal relationships. Walsh (2013) notes that “object” is an unfortunate term for such a humanistic psychological theory/ It does not allow for an easy association with people or parts of their personalities that...
Human beings exhibit forms of behavior that are unique from that of animals and other living things. This is the key distinction between them and related primates like apes, chimpanzees, and monkeys. Some people display behavior that does not conform to society’s norms. As a result, society avoids all people...
Emotions often prove to be very difficult to deal with even in adults, and may become practically uncontrollable in children. However, based on the theories of social and emotional development, specifically, the one by Vygotsky, children are quite capable of identifying their emotions and containing them (Fleer et al, p....
Body Behavior Non-verbal body language manifested in the process of interpersonal interaction is a human characteristic that can tell much about an individual. Specific habits, emotions, and other personal properties are reflected through gestures and facial expressions, and kinesics is designed to interpret these body movements. To assess how such...
Jean Piaget The peculiarities of early childhood education have a serious impact on the further development of an individual in both cognitive and emotional aspects. Thus, it is of crucial importance to define an appropriate and relevant pattern of child education in order for the model to be inclusive for...
All behavior is a result of the interaction between one’s genetics and the environment A child’s behavior is often the result of their interaction with the environment. One of the immediate environments that children are exposed to is family. Parents’ interaction with their kids has a profound impact throughout the...
Introduction Repetitive and restrictive behaviors (RRBs) are a type of behavior that can include stereotyped or repetitive motor movements or speech. They are further defined as being inappropriate to the situation or context (Jiujias, Kelley, & Hall, 2017). Such behaviors are common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),...
Elizabeth Harvey, a psychologist at the University of Massachusetts, examined the long-term effects of parental employment during the children’s first three years of life. Dr. Elizabeth based her study on the development areas of cognitive, academic, behavioral issues, compliance and self-esteem. Based on the study of 6000 children she reported...
Identifying Information Timothy Childers is 15 years old; he is a male of Caucasian ethnicity, although he describes himself as ‘mixed-race’. Timothy is right-handed, cisgender, and heterosexual. Timothy was born and raised in Minnesota, the youngest of 3 children – he has a sister and a brother. Timothy has a...
The results of Attachment Styles and Close Relationships test demonstrates that my attachment style is secure. In particular, my attachment-related anxiety score is 1.5, and my attachment-related avoidance score is 1.83. The primary influence of the attachment style on my interpersonal relationship is that I tend to get less stress...
Introduction Middle childhood begins from the age of around six years to twelve years. This is a stage where most of the children begin to explore their talents and possibly attain a sense of self-recognition. It is also a stage where parents, teachers, and guardians start to notice and identify...
It is an engaging process to observe children doing different activities. Without any doubt, childhood professionals must have a profound understanding of children’s actions and interactions and identify their strengths to implement all of this knowledge in practice. The careful observation of Kyrill reveals many interesting details for childhood professionals,...
Introduction The first years of behavioral and academic development are especially important for children. The evaluation of developmental milestones can be performed based on the predictable courses that should be used by teachers. The early identification of any delays allows for choosing proper instructional strategies and activities to foster child...
Introduction The brain is one of the most complicated and multifunctional organs in the human body. Medical specialists, psychologists, and neuroscientists have always been paying special attention to its abilities and role in the organism. One of the main functions of the brain is connected with the process of learning....
Introduction Psychologists have been studying the mechanism of habits development for decades. The main objective was to find out the reason for habit formation and the factors that affect this process. Today, several theories are developed to address these important issues. The behavioral and social/cognitive theories are the leading theories...
Hormones regulate the inner processes of the human body. They may influence everything in the organism: growth, mood, immune system, metabolism, and reproductive cycle. It is clear that disorders of glands, and therefore the hormone production, also have their impact on physical and mental health. The term “hormonal imbalance” is...
Introduction Cognitive development is a concept, which encompasses all forms of cognitive and developmental processes, such as perception, memory, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, imagination, and logic. This epistemological theory has given many basic concepts in the studies of developmental psychology. It explores the growth of rationality, which means the ability to...
Sigmund Freud is renowned psychology and his works are revered across the globe. Freud did a lot of inspirational work in his attempts to explain dynamics around love (Freud, 1926). As a matter of fact, other than Freud, many other theorists and researchers emphasize that love makes people vulnerable to...
The paper will discuss the remarkable research of Elizabeth Loftus, who claimed that when one recalls a memory, the occasion is not absolutely reimagined. Instead, he or she remembers a reconstruction of this occasion. The author also assumes that her findings are evident from criminal investigation cases during which the...
The Summary of the Psychological Issues Raised by Online Dating Issue Within the rapid growth of technological advancements in modern society, online dating is perhaps the most common approach to finding a life partner. Harrison (2016) outlined fourteen crucial steps that are supposed to promote successful online relationships. The Internet...
The two necessary conditions for adult cognitive development are the person’s ability to engage in rational discourse and critically reflect to the receive experience. Cognitive development is closely connected to the change in thinking patterns, and the more they are creative and powerful the better achievements the person may expect...
Stress is often understood as a kind of psychological pain. In some circumstances, it can motivate a person to overcome difficulties and develop new skills, but its harmful effects on cognitive abilities cannot be denied. For instance, as the study by Gutshall et al. (2017) demonstrates, occupational stress leads to...
Abstract In this research, the core question of biological psychology about the interconnection of bodily systems and mental operations is investigated, considering its different aspects. First, the general problem of the relevance of the body-mind connection is discussed, considering its philosophical and scientific foundations. Second, the nature of the connection...
Description of the Case The main character of The King’s Speech is Albert Frederick Arthur George, the Prince of York and later King George VI. As a potential heir to the throne of the British Empire after his elder brother Prince Edward, Albert is expected to fulfill royal responsibilities that...
Anxiety disorder is a major public health issue. Citing from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW, 2020), anxiety disorder accounts for approximately 14.4% of Australians’ general disease prevalence. The disorder affects close to 6.9% of adolescents aged 4-17 years and one in every seven children (Vu, Biswas, Khanam,...
Sleep time is not detached from life, and it has a certain effect on a person’s experience in the state of wakefulness. The dreams of shamans had become the source of the mythological picture of the world, new religions had arisen from the dreams of the prophets, and the dreams...
Introduction Self-esteem is a complicated concept that influences all the spheres of one’s life and affects what individuals achieve, how they view problems, how they build relationships with others, and even how they structure the days. People with low self-esteem perform differently throughout their careers, and often, instead of striving...
Introduction Adolescents make up the largest age group in the world population (‘Adolescent mental health’, 2019). The major part of the mental health problems among youngsters is left undetected and the professionals do not pay the required attention to it. A depressive disorder is a mental health condition that is...
Personality traits show a reflection of how people think, feel, and behave. From the analysis of the results, it was evident that I moderately prefer being an introvert to being an extrovert. Introverts mainly focus more on their internal feelings, thoughts, and moods, and they always tend to inward-turning rather...
Introduction Humans tend to seek consistency, particularly in attitudes, perceptions, and actions, with a balanced agreement among them. It is a normal feeling that all humans have experienced when one’s thoughts and actions clash. However, this presents an opportunity for growth or self-development, depending on the response which is also...
Abstract Mental health issues are a key concern associated with the well-being of people belonging to various generations. Their extensive spread throughout the population defines an increasing role of healthcare professionals in finding appropriate solutions. This paper contains a review of primary causes leading to mental illnesses along with available...
A student chosen for the description is an 11-years-old boy with a generalized anxiety disorder with whom I was previously working. Even though the majority of students demonstrated occasional anxiety or bad mood, the boy’s condition implied a highly excessive fear and nervousness. In general, his state involved excessive and...
Mayer, J., D., Salovey, P., and Caruso (2004). Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Finding, and Implications. Psychological Inquiry, 15 (3), 197-215. There is a controversy on emotional intelligence; some psychologists consider it a misleading notion that defies acceptable measurements. Others, however, supported by significant research believe it is important for competencies in...
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a condition that requires a combination of pharmacological treatment and psychological management. It is characterized by two major sets of symptoms for manic (and hypomanic) and depressive episodes. Thus, some studies and interventions focus only on one part of the condition, hoping to improve one’s wellbeing...
With the development of television in recent decades, sitcom, short for situation comedy, has gained particular popularity. Despite the increased demand from viewers for technically complex, dramatic series, sitcoms continue to find a response in the minds of the audience. Typically, a sitcom presents a comedy series, based on the...
I would use the combination of techniques for creating a safe environment allowing effective participation of all group members who are free to determine the aim and the goals of the therapy. However, no specific techniques might be offered before the session since the group members might respond positively or...
Introduction The assignment is focused on analyzing a piece of text to better understand what factors can influence a person’s work efficiency and well-being. The story discusses concerns of a hospital worker, Carla’s, job at a new workplace (Chiu School of Business, 2017). Throughout the story, it appears that Carla...
What is stress? According to Sarafino, stress is a combination of emotional and physical tension in one’s mind and body. It can appear as a response to any traumatic experience one can endure and slow-burning out from work or studying. It comes with a feeling of frustration, anger, or nervousness,...
Anatomical and Chemical Changes Involving Learning Memory Storage According to Kandel, Schwartz, Hudspeth & Jessell (2013), learning occurs when an individual is capable of using some basic experiences, training, and instructions to acquiring new skills. Knowledge is acquired and retained in the nervous system through a process known as memory...
The three TED Talks selected for this assignment cover interesting topics related to human psychology. Tim Urban discusses how and why people tend to handicap themselves when it comes to tasks that require concentration and self-discipline (TED, 2016). Scott Galloway shares his research-based conclusions regarding the so-called Big Four tech...
Theory of mind (ToM) is the psychological explanation of the intellectual abilities that facilitate the understanding that other people have desires, plans, beliefs, and hopes. While these elements cannot be independently observed, they can be ascertained by interacting and monitoring the behaviors of others. According to Liszkowski (2013), a functional...
Going through the lists of different psychological disorders and their symptoms, most people would find at least one description or trait, or behavioral pattern they could relate to. Some of us are nervous eaters, some tend to have bad night sleep, some are emotionally sensitive, and some may react aggressively...
Diverse types of memories make people who they are and take part in creating their worldview, and it is not easy to understand this process. Memories are like small blocks that match with each other, fit together, create a whole picture, and form one’s consciousness. All person’s expectations, hopes, beliefs,...
We live in the era of modern technologies and scientific developments. The science is developed at a very quick pace. The main subject of the modern science is a human being. Despite all modern achievements and inventions, a human being still remains a mystery for the science. In the previous...
Blink: The Power of Thinking is an academic work written in plain language by Malcolm Gladwell. The author of the book investigates the specific human’s ability to understand the situation from the first view. The researcher claims that the person’s unconscious is able to find the patterns of someone’s behavior...
The sensory system of human beings includes organs that perceive and analyze all stimuli that come to them from the internal and external environment. Each of the five sensory organs, biological cycles, and other physical characteristics of a person are directly involved in the collection and analysis of information and...
Whenever encountering another person in a potentially dangerous or harmful situation, people have two choices: to help or withdraw. While much depends on the views and priorities of a particular human being, there are also more general psychological principles at play. The willingness to help depends on numerous factors, such...
The character of a human being is one of those things that always has interested in humanity. Many attempts have been made to explain human behavior and how its formation, and factors, such as environment, genetics, and situation, influence it. These attempts have created personality psychology that includes many theories,...
Introduction Innovation has long been the main driving factor in human development. In a number of spheres, the ability to create new concepts and ideas allows for an immediate enhancement of the living standards of millions of people. Therefore, humanity should realize the importance of nurturing this gift in all...
In the military, suicide often occurs due to a lack of resilience among veterans, who need cognitive, evidence-based strategies to handle stress and anxiety. To assess a client for the risk of committing suicide, it is important to focus on his or her legal and financial challenges, as well as...
Al-Shagawi et al. (2017) studied 213 male university students in Saudi Arabia (Age: 18-26, Clinical Pharmacy: 76 (35.7%), Medicine: 137 (64.3%)) to determine stress levels, factors of its occurrence, and related self-treatment methods. The research method was a cross-sectional survey based on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Most students experience...
Contemporary youth is able to generate problems from nowhere. They love, hate, hurt, and forgive. However, there are those psychological problems that youngsters cannot omit simply because of the society they currently live in. The modern social environment offers many challenges that the previous generation, for example, never knew about....
Introduction The development of the child from birth to eighteen months is a significant period that affects the success of subsequent stages. The physical and emotional development of the baby is the most intense during this period. Those who take care of the kid should clearly understand the characteristics of...
Introduction Numerous studies show that a detailed analysis of the characteristics of human social interaction with the environment allows people to critically comprehend and adjust their future actions. Accordingly, personal reflection in terms of the learning process, along with a clear understanding of oneself as an individual, can have a...
Identifying information The client’s name is Kyle Jones; he is a 45-year-old man. He considers himself as Italian-American in the second generation. As a religion, the client calls “Roman Catholicism,” moreover, Mr. Jones teaches at the Catholic University. Besides, the client is right-handed. Also, the client received a doctorate in...
Abstract This laboratory report will exhaustively describe an experiment on how it is possible to influence people’s attention. The study’s aim is to determine how and whether valid and invalid cues can impact attention results and response time. Thus, this research’s hypothesis states that valid cues improve people’s attention and...
Background Early childhood is a crucial time in the developmental trajectory of humans. It is at this point that multiplex bodily, cognitive and psychosocial development occurs. During the first few years before schooling (preschool years), children experience a rapid phase of growth resulting in a substantial increase in height, which...
It is often assumed that memory is what creates the unique identity of a person. It alters the way people perceive the world, those around them, and even themselves. Someone may remember their childhood, school years, relationships, and this experience seems to build an important part of their identity. Memories...
Introduction Throughout the years, people develop different perceptions about various objects and processes. In psychology, these feelings are referred to as attitudes defined as a set of behaviors, emotions, and beliefs about a particular person, event, or item (DeLamater, Myers, & Collett, 2015). and have the power to control individuals’...
Prosocial behaviors are viewed as a sign of social and emotional competence throughout childhood. They can be defined as the ability of children to act helpfully and cooperatively. While some young children are naturally inclined to be prosocial in their first years, it is generally not an inborn trait, and...
Claiming that modern life is hectic is an understatement. The urge to do more, the daily agenda always fully booked, the need to be always connected and an ineffective approach to managing stress can lead to serious health issues. Some of the effects of stress include depression, addictions, and various...
Introduction The individual features of every person play a key role in the character’s behavior and his attitude towards life. The human’s qualities are the base of his subconscious world and define his conscious actions. The qualities such as love, faith, and inspiration inflame people to do only positive and...
The transition from childhood to adulthood is a lengthy and complex process due to the influence of technology. In today’s technology world, it takes longer for youths to gain adequate training, get employment, and become financially independent. Societies are made up of systems that structure relationships of householding, care, and...
Introduction The first impression of a person may be right or wrong, depending on the specific personal experiences and feelings we had previously. Even when it has appeared that people were wrong in their judgments about a person, it does not prevent them from making future assessments and hanging labels...
Our feelings and thoughts in childhood shape our personality because personal growth always occurs gradually and under the influence of many factors. The stronger the emotional stability of a person, the more opportunities they have for intellectual development because the positive atmosphere and emotional comfort create the conditions for successful...
The purpose of the present paper is to identify and explore one of the NAEYC early childhood professional preparation standards, with the goal of enhancing one’s knowledge in the field so as to develop relevant professional and personal skills and to become a better advocate for children and their families....
