The word psychology derives from the Greek psyche (mind‚ soul spirit) and logos (discourse‚ study). It suggests that psychology is simply ’study of the mind’. However‚ it is worth to mentioning that definition of psychology has been changed in order to dominant perspective. In 1879‚ when W. Wundt opened her first psychological laboratory at the University of Leipzig and origanated psychology as separate discipline‚ the definition of psychology was: ’ the Science of Mental Life‚ both of its phenomena
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Outline and evaluate the biological approach to psychopathology (12 marks) The biological approach is widely used in diagnosing and treating mental illness. The theory suggests that mental illnesses occur due to a physical cause. Physical causes include genetic inheritance‚ viruses‚ toxicity‚ physical trauma for example a head injury or perhaps an imbalance of hormones bought on by stress. These physical‚ external occurrences can distort thinking‚ emotion and behaviours in some people. Studies
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The Psychodynamic Approach Key Assumptions: * Assumes that a large part of out mental life operates at an unconscious level * It is assumed that unconscious sexual and aggressive instincts drive behaviour * The personality is made up of the id‚ the ego and the superego‚ which are in constant conflict * Defence mechanisms protect individuals from anxiety producing thoughts * It is assumed that early childhood experiences are important to understanding current behaviour
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The psychodynamic approach was first introduced by Sigmund Freud‚ considered to be the "father" of psychology. This approach describes development as primarily unconscious (beyond awareness) and as heavily influenced by emotion. Psychoanalytic theorists believe that behaviour is merely a surface characteristic and that to truly understand development‚ we have to analyze the symbolic meanings of behaviour and the deep inner workings of the mind. Sigmund Freud Freud (1856-1939)‚ a medical doctor by
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There are many different psychotherapy options in modern society today. I shall be focusing on the primary forms of psychotherapy‚ such as cognitive‚ humanistic and behavioural. I shall then identify the focus of each approach as well as the areas of agreement and difference. Cognitive-behavioural therapists hold that beliefs play the central role in our behaviours and feelings. These therapies share three core assumptions such as; (1) cognitions are identifiable as well as measureable. (2) cognitions
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Behavioral and Social/Cognitive Approaches to Forming Habits PSY/250 Psychology of Personality Behavioral and Social/Cognitive Approaches to Forming Habits Introduction As I started the process of determining what my behavioral and social/cognitive approaches to forming habits meant to me‚ and how it relates‚ I looked to see where they stem from. First‚ how did my behavior start? When analyzing one of my habit how badly did it affect me? When did I develop this
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In order to overcome behavioral problems such as anxiety‚ depression or fear‚ individuals usually communicate their problems or anxieties with their trusted friends or family members. In case of a somewhat complicated problem‚ a counselor is consulted. These are a relatively simple form of counseling that individuals have been practicing from centuries. However‚ with the development of modern science and advancements in the field of psychology‚ theorists have identified some more effective approaches
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Discuss the Psychodynamic explanations of gender development and refer to at least one case study/ evidence in your answer. The psychodynamic approach assumes that development of gender identity is linked to the relationship between a parent and child. Psychologists believe that parent - child relationship forms a mould in which stays within a child throughout their whole life. The approach focuses on the presence of the unconscious mind. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory is linked to the ideas surrounding
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Abnormal Psychology and Therapy Paper In this paper we will define‚ and discuss the differences in what is normal and abnormal in psychology‚ and compare them with one another. We will also examine mental disorders and illnesses from the perspective view of clinical psychology. Finally‚ we will complete the paper with findings on the similarities and differences among select therapies for a couple of different psychological schools of thought for treating a variety of mental
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group home level. Would I have gone further in the counseling field I feel I would have embraced the common factors approach. It had been postulated going back as far as the 1930’s by Rosenzweig that no matter what the presenting theory being demonstrated in a counseling setting may be‚ as long as the theory is accepted in the field as being therapeutically
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