The psychologist taking the biological approach would respond with an explanation of how the brain may be deficient in a certain area. He/she may suggest that there is a chemical imbalance in the brain causing the irrational actions displayed by the criminal. There may be any number of chemicals in the brain that could be off and affecting reactions in the nervous system all the way into the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. Additionally‚ the psychologist may attribute genetic markers
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Compare and Contrast Key Perspectives in Psychology This essay discusses the most important and still used perspectives in Psychology and how they influenced scientists all over the world and many generations later. However‚ to be able to present those theories‚ a short history lesson is needed. The term "psychology" comes from Greek word "psyche"‚ which means soul or mind and word "logos"‚ which means knowledge or study. As a result‚ word "psychology" means a study of mind (Colman‚ 2009‚ p. 619)
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Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic Approach Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies are possible in intervention for hydrocephalus. This approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors‚ feelings‚ and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Psychoanalytically oriented therapies are characterized by a close working partnership between therapist and patient. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. While psychoanalysis
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Biological/Physiological Biological/Physiological perspective examines what physically is going on in the body. Bill is depressed he may experience weight gain or loss‚ weakened immune system‚ and liver damage which can all be attributed to drinking. Psychodynamic Perspective Psychodynamic Perspective a concept by Freud which focuses on a internal‚ unconscious mental processes‚ motives and desires. In an in-depth analysis of Bills life his behavior could be influenced by a childhood with inattentive parents or an alcoholic
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Psyc-321: Counseling Psychology Study Guide for Exam 2 Examples of Short Answer Questions (5 pts each) 1. Write out a transcript exemplifying how a therapist should explain confidentiality and its four exceptions. Pretend you are a therapist at the beginning of an initial session outlying informed consent with a client. a. Exceptions: child/elder abuse‚ suicidality‚ harm to others‚ court proceedings b. Legal fees c. Missed sessions 2. Contrast open-ended and closed-ended questions
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characteristics individuals have‚ how they became that way (the determinants of personality)‚ and why they behave the way they do (motivation). 2. There are several perspectives or approaches that one can use to understand a person’s personality: A. Psychodynamic Perspective: Early life experiences‚ particularly with parents‚ shape the individual’s personality. The unconscious plays a role in personality development. Personality goes through stages of development B. Behavioral Perspective: Personality
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Perspectives of Personality & Development Antonio L Stevenson PSY 211 June 26th‚ 2013 Dale Ironson Perspectives of Personality & Development A personality is an established‚ unique way of behaving‚ processing and interpreting information‚ and feeling and responding to motivations. Personalities play a large role in defining who individuals are in their own perspectives and in the perspectives of others. (Holmes‚ 2007) In the world of psychology there are four perspectives of personality
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considered; it can’t be used on a patient who is unable to express a need; and some areas are not specific enough to generate a hypothesis. Her 1952 book‚ Interpersonal Relations in Nursing‚ Dr. Peplau outlines her conceptual structure for psychodynamic nursing. This book was the first published nursing theory since Florence Nightingale’s 1860 concept. The basis for her work was her personal and clinical experience. She worked during the great influenza epidemic‚ which helped her to understand
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Life Span Development and Personality Paper Pedro M. Perez PSY/300 June 26th‚ 2013 Dr. Andrews Life Span Development and Personality Paper Michael Joseph Jackson was born August 29‚ 1958-June 25‚ 2009. He was well known for being an recording artist‚ dancer‚ singer-songwriter and philanthropist. He was a famous icon for over four decades. Michael was the eighth child of the Jackson’s family and shared his
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ASSIGNMENT #1:_THEMES IN DEVELOPMENT_____ There are four questions‚ each of which is worth 25 points for a total of 100 points. MYEDUCATION LAB Activity: The Major Developmental Theories Review the following theoretical perspectives on development: psychodynamic theories (e.g.‚ Freud)‚ psychosocial theories (e.g.‚ Erikson)‚ behaviorist (learning) theories (e.g.‚ Watson‚ Skinner)‚ social learning theories (e.g.‚ Bandura)‚ cognitive developmental theories (e.g.‚ Piaget)‚ information-processing theories (e
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