Introduction Scholars have been paying attention to issues related to team-building across cultures for several decades, amassing a considerable body of knowledge on the subject. This literature review will analyze the current state of research on team building across cultures to establish the central scholarship issues (Creswell & Creswell, 2018)....
Introduction The book Cognitive Therapy for Personality Disorders: A Schema Focused Approach is written by Jeffery Young and focuses on the author’s method of helping clients address various personality disorders. Young developed a distinct form of aiding patients who did not respond to other treatment methods, such as traditional Cognitive-Behavioral...
Problem Statement The potential candidate has a dysfunctional social history (short-term divorce) and a case that resulted in the impounding of a vehicle. Identifying Alternatives There is a possibility that the candidate is not entirely responsible in their life and has behavioral assessment problems. There are three options for this...
Mental testing was invented in the 19th century partially as a reaction to the development of universal and compulsory primary education, which required the assessment of children’s cognitive abilities. Sir Francis Galton was an English scientist who was highly interested in measuring human intelligence. Galton invented the correlation coefficient and...
Countertransference refers to the counselor’s conscious or unconscious emotional reactions to the patient. Jones-Smith (2019) defines this phenomenon “as any of a therapist’s projections that influence the manner in which they view and respond to a client” (p. 34). Unlike transference, which can result in both positive and negative outcomes,...
Classical conditioning manifests itself in the response of an organism to external or internal stimuli. This reaction occurs due to the presence of special sensitive formations (receptors) and is controlled by the nervous system. The experiment was primarily held by the Russian scholar Ivan Pavlov to demonstrate that a response...
Ensuring Platoon Members’ Ongoing Connection to the Mission The process of ensuring the platoon members’ connection to the team’s overall mission would start from the analysis of the possible contributors to disengagement from the final goal. The analytical efforts would be based on different techniques, such as interviewing, personal conversations,...
After reading the article, I gained an in-depth knowledge of how culture shock can affect people. Intercultural communication can be challenging whenever one moves to an entirely new place where they experience a language barrier. The article has also helped me considerably understand how cultural shock can affect people emotionally...
Playing video games can affect a person’s mental health similarly to the way gambling does. The American Psychiatric Association suggested that Internet Gaming Disorder is related to Gambling Disorder, which some researchers support, and others contradict (Von der Heiden et al., 2019). Excessive video games can lead to fewer academic...
A correlation study is used when it is necessary to assess the relationship between two or more variables. This kind of study provides information about the direction and strength of the relationship between the two data. Experimental research seeks to identify the relationship between cause and effect. This type of...
In the contemporary context, a counselor encounters clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures. In this regard, it can be challenging to establish clear communication and build therapeutic relationships. Multicultural competence plays a pivotal role in understanding and addressing different individuals’ needs for a successful therapy process. In other words, the...
Online counseling refers to the process of providing mental health services on the internet as opposed to traditional face-to-face therapy sessions. Depending on the client’s needs and preferences, both pros and cons are associated with remote counseling. The advantages of e-counseling include convenience, accessibility, long-distance support, flexibility, therapeutic intimacy, and...
In recent years, premarital counseling is increasingly being discussed in relation to improving communication between spouses and preventing divorce. This is mainly due to the benefits that this type of counseling provides for married couples and their relationships in the future. Although I have never received premarital or marriage counseling...
Introduction Academic Background As a student of History and Systems in Psychology class, I significantly understand all the course requirements due to the good academic background that provided me with the extensive knowledge regarding psychology. While pursuing my high school diploma, I studied history as one of my optional subjects,...
The beginning stage of group therapy aims to establish processes, norms, and expectations. During it, members are introduced, the group’s purposes are articulated, and working conditions are explained – thus, the group work begins. This stage is characterized by beginners’ anxiety as they are exposed to a new environment. Competent...
Introduction The Gloria movies have outlined three approaches: psychotherapists who worked with the same client to handle the same case. It had to be performed in different sessions to discuss the problematic situation that Gloria faced. The theorists included; Carl Rogers, whose point of discussion formed the basis of the...
Introduction Society should always be cohesive and united because only such a state of mind promotes the development and reduces the level of aggression. People who have good relationships trust each other, work better, and are able to delegate responsibilities. The main question is how to create such a cohesive...
Culture plays a critical role in the life of human beings, setting boundaries within which people act. Therefore, human psychology is also bounded to human culture, as the latter shapes the concepts, ideas, behavior, and even emotions of people. However, culture itself is also affected and formed by people’s thoughts,...
Nature of the Study The present study seeks to gain insights from data from the selected demographic cohort at a specific point in time; hence, it is cross-sectional in nature. Besides, it is fair to consider it observational as the author intends to measure the effect of a risk factor...
Abstract Despite innovative discoveries, there are challenges amidst gaps in diagnosing depression within the location selected by the doctorate candidate. Hence, in an effort to allay this finding, it is vital to initiate proper screening. Notwithstanding the acceptance that screening is a significant step towards the alleviation of treating depression,...
The current situation in the world results in the fact that many people suffer from a crisis. Since it implies an adverse impact, many individuals can require professional assistance, and crisis counseling fits this purpose. According to Chapter 7 (n.d.), stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and coping are elements...
One should be aware that suicidality is a complex issue, which requires an in-depth analysis and comprehension of the major underlying factors. It is easy for a professional to misunderstand the history of the client, which can translate into an ineffective treatment and intervention process. The reading offers two major...
Stress is part of human life, and it can impact the individual’s life depending on how they react to the issues they face. Thus, the above may result from activities that one engages in, which may lead to anxiety and depression, such as getting married, buying a home, or failing...
The cult film “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Milos Forman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, is a picture of extremely high psychological saturation. This movie can be considered a complex psychological metaphor embodied by the psychoanalytic models and concepts of the founders of psychoanalysis. The psychiatric...
The medical definition of stress refers to a factor that leads to bodily or mental tension. There is a wide complexity surrounding the relationship between stress and other illnesses. Factors contributing to susceptibility to stress include and are not limited to genetic vulnerability, style of coping, and personality. However, it...
An Overview of Feminist Therapy Feminist therapy has gained popularity among modern-day therapists. According to Evans et al. (2017), it was developed to help respond to the many historic challenges that women have faced around the world. Feminist therapist understands that the psychological oppressions that women experience may cause mental...
Introduction Psychology is a field concerned with explaining, predicting, and improving how human beings act. Psychology helps people to attain a better understanding of themselves as well as others. While the main goal of psychology is to understand the mind and behavior, it is also used to help people improve...
An analysis of the character Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film Psycho will be the focus of this article. The analysis depict Norman Bates as a serial murderer, and this paper will be studying the audience’s view of the film, as well as his diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder...
Successful performance at sports competitions very often depends not only on the level of physical fitness of the athlete but also on their tactical and psychological readiness for the upcoming match. Sports psychology is one of the most critical areas of social and general psychology. The position of a sports...
Introduction On reflecting on sitting meditation, what comes to mind is that it is possible, though not easy, to have one’s inner thoughts arise and fade away without affecting my state of meditation. At any time throughout the day, the brain is constantly generating ideas, and this happens even when...
The selected film Rope was shot almost a century ago and is A. Hitchcock’s first color film. The plot consists of two guys, representatives of the golden American youth inspired by the idea of ​​a superman and killing their friend. They hide his body in a chest and call a...
There are both pros and cons of the critical research methods to facilitating the goals of liberation and well-being within community psychology. On the one hand, critical paradigm is based upon pragmatic assumption that the system is biased to marginalized groups, which is close to the reality (Nelson & Prilleltensky,...
Person-centered therapy was developed by Karl Rogers, who is called the silent revolutionary for developing a theory based on the idea of the value of a person and his possession of an existential perspective. In other words, Rogers believed that people are trustworthy and have infinite potential to understand and...
Gestalt therapy was developed and emerged as an existential, phenomenological, and process-oriented approach. The main idea that underlies it is the assumption that people need to be understood through their relationship with the environment (Corey et al., 2021). Therefore, the initial goal of the therapist is to help the client...
Future counselor needs to understand the many techniques they can use to help the client. Procedures can vary considerably and rely on different models: Psychoanalysis, for example, is different from methods utilizing the client’s dynamic. For me, the Adlerian Approach and Choice Theory seem to be the essential dialogue with...
Community experiences of many people with disabilities have been reported as distorting (Nelson & Prilleltensky, 2010). The primary reason for that is marginalization based on ableism or discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. There are several instruments community psychology can use to improve the situation. Community psychology can provide education...
This case assignment is focused on the psychological assessment by Huber S. and Huber O.W. The characteristics of the “evaluation” include objectivity, validity, practicality, reliability, and consistency of the results obtained. The Centrality of Religiosity Scale is used when it is essential to measure the “degree of religiosity”, the power...
Introduction My intended career pathway lies in becoming a radiology technician, a medical professional who uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases. I have chosen this career due to the underlying aspects of my personality — my desire to serve the community and my affinity for technology. However, the...
Group interventions that facilitate artistic expression could be a robust practice framework for grief therapy. Interventions of such kind help in the reduction of feelings of isolation, and clients become more willing to accept and normalize loss experience (St Thomas & Johnson, 2007). Art is an addition that helps to...
How a person perceives themselves significantly influences their choices, defines happiness, and applies to all spheres of life. Socrates, Saint Augustine, René Descartes, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Sigmund Freud, and modern thinkers explored the definition of self from consciousness, spiritual, physical, and psychological perspectives (Chaffee 91). These famous thinkers lived...
The successful academic study of the conceptual foundations of psychology is not limited to the study of lecture information or attendance at seminars. On the contrary, for a full and thorough mastery of the material under study, it is necessary to engage in the practical implementation of the knowledge and...
Introduction During the last several years, mindfulness has become a popular practice when people become learn what they sense and feel without external judgments. This meditation comprises breathing techniques, repeating sounds, or constructing mental images (Lardone et al., 2018). In most cases, people comprehend mindfulness meditation as full conscious awareness...
Test Instrument Description Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a heterogeneous group of developmental disorders that are characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and the presence of limited, repetitive behaviors or interests. Currently, the prevalence of ASD has increased significantly, and, according to various researchers, it is at least 1.5%...
Summary Shaping and chaining is an excellent technique that can be used to teach a new skill. There is a wide array of skills that can be taught using this strategy. While it can be difficult for some to learn a skill, others may not experience such difficulties. Schunk (2020)...
The decision-making strategies employed by the human mind are complex, but some researchers, such as Cialdini, identified key shortcuts that influence them. Consequently, numerous studies demonstrated that companies actively employ Cialdini persuasion shortcuts even within the digital environment. One of the studies by Zakharova (2020) found that in the sector...
The sexual life of a person is still a taboo topic for numerous people, and some individuals avoid gaining any new knowledge about it. Nevertheless, currently, the internet offers thousands of reliable sources on sex, and there are even educational quizzes dedicated to the subject. “The Ultimate Sex Quiz” is...
Introduction Background and Overview Although it is an important part of the healthcare and social support systems, the counseling process is normally uncertain and ambiguous and can create anxiety and vulnerability for the practitioners. Developing a good understanding of the self encompasses a unique process of both emotional and experiential...
People do not spend time thinking about the meaning of their fears. Often, fear is seen as a negative emotion that has to be defeated. Since it is viewed as a weakness, people focus on conquering their fears rather than seeking to understand their meaning. Additionally, human beings have an...
In 2019, a scientific article titled “Mindfulness on-the-go: Effects of a mindfulness meditation app on work stress and well-being” was published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology by an American-British team of researchers led by Bostock. It is essential to note the profile orientation of the authoritative journal, which...
Introduction Currently, the workplace plays a crucial role in boosting an institution’s economic output. Thus, this is mainly due to individual employees’ effectiveness, for whom their net contributions amount up to the required type of growth that an organization desires. The nature of the two types of motivation (intrinsic and...
Attachment Theory Primarily, Antwone’s traumas began after he was born: his mother was incarcerated, which did not let her take care of Antwone. Moreover, Fisher could never meet his biological father because his ex-girlfriend murdered him (Fisher & Rivas, 2002). It implies that the attachment between Antwone and his parents...
The topic for my research is the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention therapy on the mental health of ethnic minority adolescents. Research has shown that mindfulness-based intervention treatment can help improve the management of several mental health conditions such as stress and emotion regulation in ethnic minority youths (Fung et al.,...
Introduction Clinical psychologists apply different models to every unique case based on how appropriate they are to resolving their clients’ problems. Structural family therapy (SFT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) are among the models widely applied by clinical psychologists. Although their focus is similar, the two models utilize different methods...
Introduction Species often have to live in a hostile environment, and humans are no exception. People have developed instruments to cope with this issue for thousands of years. It has been acknowledged that “stress response is one of nature’s fundamental survival mechanisms” (Dhabhar, 2018, p. 175). Stress is the major...
Diversity and cultural factors are key elements that have to be considered in the process of psychotherapy. These elements can influence perceptions of the world and one’s position in it, engagement with other individuals and expectations of personal interactions (social customs) and understanding of mental health and healing. Acknowledging the...
This literature review examines the article «An Assessment of Employer Liability for Workplace Stress» written by Lockwood, Henderson, and Stansfield in 2017 to research the development of harmful consequences of experiencing stress at work. The issue of a stressful working environment is exceptionally widespread today, with stress-related illnesses and disorders...
For this discussion, I have chosen the following quotes: “Even when I am not stressed, I take a few minutes to be mindful of things I would not [normally] pay attention to in the past” (Colgan et al., 2017, p. 485). “Yes (my symptoms did improve). If not the symptoms...
The prisoner’s dilemma is an exemplary two-parties game inspected in-game theory. It demonstrates why two or more parties may fail to collaborate even though they should to achieve the best common result. The involved parties follow the Nash plan, which hinders the achievement of the best possible outcome. The dilemma...
Introduction Working alliances is a relationship between a patient and a counselor with the hope of psychologically benefitting the client. Alliances express the extent to which the two parties are engaged in collaborative work. The bond, the mission, and the objectives are the three components of functioning cooperation. Tasks are...
Introduction Relational dialectics may be regarded as a specific concept within the theories of communication. Introduced in 1996 by professors Barbara Montgomery and Leslie Baxter, Rational Dialectics Theory (RDT) focuses on ongoing tensions between contradictory impulses people constantly experience being in close relationships (West & Turner, 2021). In general, the...
Individual terrorism is a combination of psychological and behavioral factors that lead to the gradual radicalization of a person. Various models describe the stages of this process, but they all converge on describing the same basic principles. In particular, social, political, and personal events form a response to them, which...
Physically impaired people and their relationships with sports are traditionally associated with rehabilitation periods. Nevertheless, the benefit of sports for disabled people has been proved not only on physical but also psychological levels. Physical activities helped increase muscular strength, improve balance and mobility, and increase maximum oxygen consumption (Valliant, Bezzubyk,...
Abstract This counseling group explores the numerous dimensions of a developing female adolescent identity while also encouraging a high degree of self-esteem. Adolescence is a period of life defined by significant identity issues and low self-esteem, especially for females (Pringle et al., 2016). As a result, this 12-week counseling group...
The rising cases of mental and behavioral disorders across all patient populations call for implementing the appropriate interventions. Mental health experts and researchers have invested time and funds in numerous research projects to determine the most effective treatment options for such patients. In its various forms, cognitive-behavioral therapy has gained...
A military family is a special alliance in which all members subordinate their lives to military duty. It is a relatively specific social group, for which, along with the functions and problems common to any family, peculiarities due to military service are inherent. The tension in such a family is...
In most cases, the phrase “The ends justify the means” is associated with the justification of unethical, immoral, and illegal actions if the outcome is profitable for the people involved. Niccolò Machiavelli who had introduced these words frequently mentioned them in the same context in his works, stating that doers...
Introduction Many internal and external influences can define an individual’s life and success. However, as most external factors are principally out of one’s control, it can be asserted that internal elements have the principal effect on a person’s endeavors and efforts. In particular, emotional intelligence has a meaningful impact on...
Experimental research design is aimed at studying the causal relationships between two variables. Most often, two variables are used: the independent or influence variable, and the dependent, which is the one that is being influenced. Experimental research design suggests that the independent variable will have some influence on the dependent...
Introduction Reflection plays an important role in continuous personal and professional development. The practice involves utilizing acquired knowledge rather than reciting what has been learned (Cameron, 2016). Hicks et al. (2019) conquer that the feelings and thoughts emerging from pondering about the situation enable people to generate new concepts. This...
This paper provides a brief critique of Chapters 7 and 8 of the book by Persons (2008) entitled The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. The reviewed chapters dwell upon the use of formulation to create a treatment plan and the use of relationship in CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy). In this...
How the idea of an explanatory style explains psychological disorders The explanatory style is a psychological trait that allows individuals to offer similar explanations for different events using either an optimistic or pessimistic approach. It is advantageous in that an optimistic perspective facilitates healing. However, a pessimistic approach tends to...
Creativity is critical to art therapy because it helps the client-artist to develop a critical insight into their emotions, feelings, and thoughts. The art therapist focuses on creating a non-threatening, therapeutic environment which helps the clients to express and understand their emotions, feelings, and thoughts through the creative process (Kuban,...
An accusation of child molestation is an extremely serious one and needs to be addressed carefully. Suppressing a memory of a traumatic event, especially at a young age, is considered a defense mechanism. Today, an increasing number of cognitive psychologists believe repressed memories are genuine and can be recovered (Engelhard...
Introduction The use of visual images for the objective assessment of a patient’s behavioral patterns and tendencies was one of the invaluable contributions of Hermann Rorschach. The proposed system allowed for conducting brief experiments in practically any setting and its simplicity was added to the confirmed reliability of the tests...
Introduction As children grow and develop, they might face problems related to their psychological well-being, learning, and socialization. Therefore, to evaluate the assets and weaknesses of a certain person, it is essential to take into consideration psychological testing and assessment. By getting information about school-age children and youth’s behavioral and...
Introduction The outcome of counselling is strongly dependent on the communication abilities of a therapist. Psychotherapy allows creating interpersonal relationships between counsellors and patients to improve the psychological state of the latter (Soma et al., 2020). Indeed, establishing a therapeutic alliance with clients is essential for creating an emotionally comfortable...
Current Personal Theory The existential theory has been entirely instrumental in informing me on how to assist others as a counselor effectively. It focuses on various phenomena in people’s lives, such as freedom, death, responsibility, loneliness, anxiety, and the general meaning of life. The approach is based on six aspects:...
Introduction Transitioning from the military into civilian life is commonly associated with painful experiences and dramatic outcomes. Many former service members admit having issues with becoming accustomed to a peaceful lifestyle. Some of them feel unneeded, whereas others feel underappreciated or misunderstood. Military and civilian agencies collaborate to meet transitioning...
The video is an outstanding illustration of cognitive behavioral therapy, where the key concepts demonstrated in the video revolve around emotions, thoughts, and behavior, which are disputations and collaborative empiricism (Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, 2018). The main objective is to identify the link or relationship between these elements of the human...
Introduction Neuropsychology is an area of psychology that studies the relationships between the brain and the mind and how they affect behavioral control. The traditional approach in neuropsychology involved looking for connections between brain injuries and psychological abnormalities. However, this approach has since changed with the advancement of theoretical models...
Introduction Assisting military personnel in training resiliency and coping with stress and anxiety is a crucial task in view of potential health risks, in particular, mental disorders. The case of John, a 29-year-old military man who has just returned from a zone of armed conflict, proves that a person faced...
The Stanford Experiment is a world-famous experiment conducted by Stanford students and researchers. This team was led by psychology professor Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D. They embarked on a journey to determine the psychological effects of being a prisoner as well as a prison guard. The study was supposed to run for...
Introduction Group psychotherapy is a modern way of treating psychological problems. It is a form of psychotherapy that implies creating a special group of people determined to meet regularly under the control of a psychologist (Courtois & Ford, 2009). The aims of such meetings are finding an appropriate solution to...
Adolescent age is the period of a tempestuous development of the personality. A person gradually gains valuable life experience which has a formative influence on his/her behavioral patterns and moral judgments. To investigate teenagers’ moral development, I studied hypothetic actions that a young man would take in case he faces...
There are situations when several psychological tests, which are relatively similar to one another, can yield very different results. For example, one can speak about Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, perceived stress scale, and wellness worksheet. It is often assumed that they can throw light on the emotional wellbeing of a...
Purpose of the Project Similar to physical pain, psychological distress has a significant effect on people’s everyday lives. People who go through the psychological pain cycle experience a consistent worsening of their mental health. Nonetheless, it is possible that some factors improve or worsen people’s threshold for being susceptible to...
I agree with opinions stated in a number of ways. For instance, I also believe that any generalised IQ test cannot reveal the future performance of an individual. Trull and Prinstein (2012) stress that these tests show present knowledge of a person. At the same time, it can be more...
Introduction Intelligence is an integral component with regard to human undertakings in social settings. It facilitates survival in various situations that characterize contemporary society. In light of these realities, experts have designed tests to determine an individual intelligence quotient. Such tests empower people towards realizing strengths and weaknesses in diverse...
Adlerian therapy is based on socio-psychological and goal oriented views of human nature. According to Ferguson (2008), Adler dwells more on personality unity; while Ferguson (2007) explains in detail the forceful nature of human behavior, particularly considers the direction individuals strive to go to be more important than where they...
Feminist View of Human Nature Feminist therapy assists in discovering the hidden effects of gender, power, and bias particularly on interpersonal relationships (Corey, 2007). Feminist theory is no different from other postmodern theories as it looks at how knowledge interpreted and owned in a specific culture. The approach has enhanced...
Discussion The basic purpose of psychoanalysis therapy is to explore those aspects of the individual self that are hidden. Shedler (2008) describes several distinguishing features of psychoanalytic therapy, and these include: one, the therapy explores and discusses in depth client emotions. Counselors assist clients to describe and translate words to...
Existential therapy involves the analysis of a client’s existence in conjunction with the universe. The client assumes ultimate responsibility for his or her behaviors of free will (Steger, 2005). The therapy is based on the analysis of existential processes that enable clients from diverse backgrounds to interpret their social and...
Nowadays, it is evident that people have particular prejudices, which stimulate them to favor some things, pastimes or people unconsciously. Such an occasion regards a wide range of events, processes, and identifications. For instance, people tend to associate science occupation with male professionals than with the female ones (Banaji, et...
In Gestalt’s therapy, counselors assume that clients are capable of changing for the better if they are made to understand well what occurs within their environments (Ferguson, 2007). Gestalt’s approach emphasizes on the client’s self awareness for them to change for the better (Shedler, 2008). The theory’s perception of personality...
View of Human Nature and Basic characteristics Shedler (2008) states that the Reality approach depends on the fact that all individuals are responsible for what they select to perform. The basic assumption of the approach being that, individuals can only control their lives in the current moment. In essence, reality...
Introduction Depression, as an obsessive mental disorder, has already been profoundly examined by many psychologists and other scholars. Depending on their severity, the symptoms of depression can comprise a loss of interest in the enjoyed activities, increased fatigue, a sense of worthlessness or sadness, and even thoughts of suicide. Nevertheless,...
Reality therapy has become of the core counseling theories being taught globally applied in clinical and counseling settings. Reality therapy is also applied to clients affected by illnesses that are catastrophic (Weisler, 2006), clients facing financial management issues (Mottern, 2006), and athletes (Klug, 2006), and other articles. Reality therapy emphasizes...
Wellbeing and happiness of others have always been high on my list of priorities since I was in school. My practical experience with peers living in poverty, as well as my theoretical research in psychology and sociology, helped me to get a picture of a social worker I would like...
Introduction The concept of psychology is essential since it is applicable in different fields, such as health, counseling, forensics, school, and industrial organizations. Assessments in these disciplines can result in specific violations that might affect the experiences of the targeted subjects. Such occurrences require immediate solutions to improve the integrity...