Describe the development of gender as explained by the biological approach and compare it to the psychodynamic and learning explanation of gender development (12 Marks) The Biological approach states that gender development arises from biological processes. Gender differences are seen as resulting from sex differences. In other words‚ women and men act‚ think and feel differently because of differences in how their brains work. These brain differences result from chromosomal differences and hormonal
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The biological explanation of gender development enforces the idea that the role of genes and hormones are the main contributors towards the development of a child’s gender. Both of the parents pass down 50% of their genetic makeup to their off-spring‚ where the mother provides the X chromosome and the father providing X or Y chromosome. Therefore‚ it is the father who determines the sex of the off-spring. If the father passes on the X chromosome then the child will be female and if he passes on
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process of change during the counselling process‚ to enhance his or her client’s personal development. The current essay will critically evaluate three counselling intervention / techniques and use this evaluation to reflect on the application of the humanistic theory in counselling practice and how they contribute to the effectiveness of the process. Historically‚ within psychology and counselling a wide range of attitudes and approaches have been developed; in order to provide the client the ability
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did Abraham Maslow’s humanistic approach to management influence later theories of motivation? Explore the influence of Maslow in the works of two more recent management theorists. Introduction Born in 1908 in New York‚ Abraham Maslow was one the most influential humanistic psychologist of his time. As a humanistic psychologist‚ he held great belief that psychology should be based entirely on the individual and his actions (Udechukwe 2009). The basis of his humanistic approach was formed on
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module covered this term. The three approaches in discussion are psychodynamics‚ cognitive behavioural and humanistic. The psychodynamic theory originated from Sigmund Freud‚ a medical doctor and philosopher (1856 - 1939) founded in the 1900s. Freud developed his ideas whilst working as a psychiatrist in Vienna‚ collecting information from his patients such as feelings‚ thoughts and early childhood experiences. The psychodynamic theory focuses on the unconscious mind. Freud’s credence is that different
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clinical psychology include psychodynamic‚ cognitive-behavioral‚ humanistic‚ and family systems approaches. Each approach reflects the theory of various icons in psychology’s history and whereas each theory has its pros and cons‚ the most important element in the clinical setting is the client. Although approaches differ in technique and strategy‚ providing the optimum experience for the client should transcend preference for one theoretical platform over another. Psychodynamic Approach Philosophical
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Humanistic Theory The term of Humanistic theory is an umbrella term. In fact it covers several approaches that embrace the idea of individuals being inherently good and a positive attitude towards humanity in essence. The most famous would be the person centered approach by Carl Rogers. Rogers studied Psychodynamic theory but his personality drove to focus more on feelings and less on the unconscious. He developed a form of therapy that was non-directive by the therapist‚ allowing the
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looking at the theory behind each concept‚ the nature of the client/counsellor relationship and the techniques used. The three core theories to be considered here are Humanistic‚ Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Firstly I will begin by looking at the theory behind each of the main concepts. I will begin with the Humanistic Approach. Person-centred therapy is a non-scientific concept‚ developed by Carl Rogers. Rogers believed that we are all born with the ability to gain self-actualisation
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She is a patient of major depression disorder. Symptoms clearly show she is struggling with major depression disorder. The five dominant theories of psychology to further understand the case of Sylvia are the cognitive theory‚ behavioral theory‚ humanistic theory‚ personality theory and social dominance theory. Cognitive theory of psychology is focus on internal state such as problem solving‚ motivation‚ thinking‚ decision making and attention. It is a key component underlying the way people think
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This essay looks to explain the importance of theory in underpinning competence in counselling practice. The theoretical approaches that shall be discussed relate to the psychodynamic approach‚ the humanistic approach and the cognitive behavioural approaches in psychology from which counselling practice have evolved. Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytical theory is a good place to start as it covers many different methods of therapeutic intervention. Freud is recognised as the first psychologist to develop
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