One of the most important developments in psychosocial approaches to emotional problems has been the success of cognitive therapy for depression. Evidence for the powerful efficacy of this approach has increased throughout the years, particularly in regard to its long-term outcome. Because it emplo...

There are a large number of theoretical explanations of the development of behaviour disorders, which come under the broad headings of biophysical, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, sociological, and ecological. Each of these points of view covers a variety of theories that are diff...

The Mind of Jackie-O Jackie-O is the daughter of a wealthy Washington D.C. couple, the Pascals. She has a younger brother Anthony, and a twin brother Marty. Jackie and the other children were given all they desired materially growing up, but were neglected emotionally, which lead to feelings of ...

We live in a world today were everything has to be factual. We as a society need to completely understand everything that is going on around us at all times. We satisfy this need in many ways. From creating scientific formulas that will include every minute detail into its calculations to spending ...

Job BurnoutIt helps to understand the causes of burnout if we know what exactly causes burnout. "In its basic form, burnout is emotional exhaustion" (). Burnout is job related and not caused by problems at home. Employees who are experiencing burnout are usually enthusiastic, young and idealistic....

We live in a world that demands obedience to authority which are necessary for society to function. Yet, obedience can have sinister effects on society, as authority figures have little need to justify actions. Conformity is an effect that influences everyone to do things they might not have other...

There has been an alarming concern towards violence in the society. Whether it is in a developed or industrialized country, or if it is a society crippled by war, man is surrounded by different forms of violence. In the streets alone, a child may potentially witness death from gang encounters. Schoo...

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND ANALYSIS COURSE ASSIGNMENT QUESTION 2 IN WHATWAYS DO GROUPS BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY FROM INDIVIDUALS? This essay will attempt toanswer the above question by not only studying the conduct of individuals andgroups in a work context, but also by looking at the causes of behaviou...

The five major theoretical perspectives in psychology are biological, learning, cognitive, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Each one of these perspectives searches for answers about behavior through differe...

Half-full or half-empty? Cognition and depression. Introduction The etiology of depression can be illustrated from biological defects or abnormality, personal characteristics, and environmental factors. Over the last three decades cognitive functioning of the depressed patient has ...

Abstract This paper outlines the principles of Choice Theory, which provide a practical foundation for understanding and influencing human behavior. Choice Theory is an explanation of human behavior developed by Dr. William Glasser. Reality Therapy is the application of Choice Theory within th...

History and Systems of PsychologyA critical review ofLittman, R.A. "Motives, History and Causes." 1958 Nebraska Symposium onMotivation.1. "What problem situation prompted Littman to write this article (Page 115, Para. 2)?"Richard Littman states in the cited paragraph that firstly, an unjustifiably...

IntroductionA wrong attitude is any thinking that causes us to act in ways that hurt us or isolates us from others. We have attitudes about everything: ourselves, others, school, money and so on. We choose whether our attitudes will improve who we are or hurt others. A wrong attitude results in s...

Self-esteem is defined as the way in which a person views their performance in areas principal to them personally, and the way they believe others of significance perceive them. Those who suffer from a deficiency of self-esteem have a heightened susceptibility to experiencing depression, becoming in...

Sigmund Freud is one of the most famous psychologists to ever hit the study of psychology. His name alone symbolizes the importance of his theories, and the name that comes to most people's heads when saying the word psychology is Sigmund Freud. Freud was a psychodynamic psychologist and came from t...

Psychology Theories Sigmund Freud is one of the most famous psychologists to ever hit the study of psychology. His name alone symbolizes the importance of his theories, and the name that comes to most people's heads when saying the word psychology is Sigmund Freud. Freud was a psychodynamic psycholo...

Autism is a severe developmental disorder, which if left unchecked, can usually progress to developmental disabilities at a young age. The causes of this disorder are largely unknown. It includes genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms may be present from, or even before birth, or appear grad...

WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE? Knowledge is understanding. However, understanding knowledge (or what has been understood) is not so simplistic. Many scientist and psychologist have tried to understand how we are capable of gaining knowledge. The philosophers are the ones who ask the fundamental question ...

There are many psychosocial factors that contribute to the occurrence and severity of athletic injuries. Many studies have found that there is a relationship between the occurrence and severity of athletic injuries and stress. Stress affects everyone and it is because of this we need to be properl...

Attention Deficit DisorderFive year old Danny is in kindergarten. It is playtime and he hops from chair to chair, swinging his arms and legs restlessly, and then begins to fiddle with the light switches, turning the lights on and off again to everyone's annoyance...

Behaviour in Organisations. Assignment 1. Case study on an organisation. Background. S.A. Swim Schools is based at the indoor heated pools at the Minda Centre, Brighton and the Woodville Spastic Centre, Woodville that provide private and exclusive venues for the specialist teaching of swimming. The...

Behavioral Cognitive Theories By: Behavioral Cognitive Theories And Techniques Frederick Community College There were several predominant theorists in the cognitive behavioral meta-theory. Each theorist came to their conclusions, were received, and added to therapeutic skills in different ways. Thei...

Behavioral Cognitive TheoriesAnd Techniques Frederick Community College There were several predominant theorists in the cognitive behavioral meta-theory. Each theorist came to their conclusions, were received, and added to therapeutic skills in different ways. Their biographical history allows for...

Finance: How could it not encompass all knowledge?Edward O. Wilson makes a multitude of arguable assumptions throughout his writings for consilience. The word itself is arguable if you ask my word processor's spell checking application. His arguments regarding economics, however, seem to be solid....

Therapy For Depressed ChildrenRunning head: PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSED STUDENTS Psychological Treatment for Depressed Students Depression in school-age children may be one of the most overlooked and undertreated psychological disorders of childhood, presenting a serious mental health prob...