Applied Psychology CaMilo Hernández II Everglades University Author Note This paper was prepared for Introduction to Psychology‚ PSY1012‚ taught by Professor Nilda I. Rosario Abstract Before we can talk about Applied Psychology we first need to briefly explain Psychology. Psychology‚ the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes‚ attempts to uncover why and how we do what we do. Different theories of psychology govern how different psychologists
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administration‚ a Master’s in psychology‚ a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.‚ ABD)‚ both in clinical psychology. He is licensed as a psychologist in the State of Florida (PY6115) and is a member of the Florida Psychological Association and the International Society for Mental Health Online. He states “Punishment refers to adding something aversive in order to decrease a behavior. The most common example of this is disciplining (e.g. spanking) a child for misbehaving
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University of Phoenix Material Psychological Disorders Etiology of Psychological Disorders Describe the following perspectives on the etiology of psychological disorders: Perspective Description of Perspective Biological Perspective Born with the disorder because of a person’s genes. Learning Perspective This is a behavior that is learnt through time. Cognitive Factors The way a person thinks controls the disorder. Diathesis-Stress Model Brought on by a life event. Personality
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disorders)‚ Psychotic disorders (ex. Schizophrenia)‚ and Sexual disorders (ex. Sexual dysfunction). One person may have multiple psychological disorders‚ causes are unknown. Factors may include imbalances of chemicals n the brain‚ childhood experiences‚ and stress. Borderline personality disorder and depression occur more in women‚ others like intermittent
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Chapter 1 Just like the townspeople need a mayor‚ we‚ as Christians and disciples need Jesus. Without somebody in our lives to guide us‚ to rule over us‚ we are left open to attacks‚ to wars. A leader over our lives is needed. Jesus is my king‚ the only one who rules over my life. I go to Him when I am in need‚ I go to Him in all situations in my life‚ and He provides and guides my life. Chapter 2 Jesus is my savior. There isn’t anything in the world that loves us more than Jesus. He died
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Psychological Traps in Decision Making ABSTRACT The purpose of this article synthesis and summary is to highlight six traps managers are susceptible to when making decisions. (Duening & Ivancevich‚ 2006) A decision can be defined as a conscious choice among alternatives followed by action to implement the choice. Effective decision making combines the use of knowledge‚ experience‚ creative thinking‚ and risk taking to move an organization forward. Managers typically find themselves
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Psychological Testing ...Its Nature and Meaning Psychological assessment is a process that involves checking the integration of information from multiple sources‚ such as tests of normal and abnormal personality‚ tests of ability or intelligence‚ tests of interests or attitudes‚ as well as information from personal interviews. Collateral information is also collected about personal‚ occupational‚ or medical history‚ such as from records or from interviews with parents‚ spouses‚ teachers‚ or
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the first psychological tests done on biological vs. environment was conducted by “Karen Hooker…to test for biological determinism in 1957‚ on a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health….The study was meant to explore the relationship between homosexuality and psychological development and illness. Hooker studied both homosexuals and heterosexuals. Both groups were matched for age‚ intelligence quotient (IQ) and education level‚ and were then subjected to three psychological tests.” (Johnson
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P1 Explain the principal sociological principles Functionalism: Functionalism (or structural functionalism) is the perspective in sociology according to which society consists of different but related parts‚ each of which serves a particular purpose. According to functionalism‚ sociologists can explain social structures and social behaviour in terms of the components
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P1: Explain all 6 psychology perspectives. M1: Choose 2 perspectives and extend your explanations to access them. i.e. look at all the factors in detail and assess how useful they are to study human behaviour. In this essay I will be talking about the 6 perspectives which are; social learning theory‚ behaviourism theory‚ biological theory‚ psychodynamic theory‚ cognitive theory and humanism. I will be talking about the theorists involved with psychology and the tests they done to prove their theories
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