Behavioral vs. Humanistic Perspective I have chosen to discuss the behavioral perspective vs. the humanistic perspective. While the two are similar because they deal with behaviors‚ however its how behaviors are “learned” that makes them contrast to one another‚ creating in the long run a revolution in psychology. Behavioral perspective is defined as “perspective that focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the learned nature of behaviors. (Davis‚ & Palladino‚ 2010) Perhaps the best
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Psychodynamic Theories of Personality As you have previously learned‚ psychology is comprised of several theoretical orientations and subfields. With respect to the psychodynamic theoretical orientation‚ I would like you to briefly describe how someone from the psychodynamic perspective understands and explains personality development and the structure of the personality. I look forward to your thoughts. Sigmund Freud initially developed the Psychodynamic perspective of personality. It was the
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Interesting Aspects‚ Details- They look as if they are trying to escape. They have all of their belongings with them. The last guy on the right seems to be on the lookout as well as the one in the middle but it looks as if there is nowhere to go. 4. “Barnard’s photographic equipment‚ southeast of Atlanta‚ Ga.‚ 1864” – Photographers and Their Equipment. Description- Photographers sitting in the dirt taking a break from capturing pictures. Interesting Aspects‚ Details- All the photography post
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Rogers (1977)‚ views human nature as phenomenological‚ meaning that humans structure themselves according to their own perceptions of reality. The humanistic approach to psychotherapy focuses on the client striving for self-actualisation. Person-centred therapy aims for the client to achieve independence and integration by concentrating on their own growth‚ allowing wider understanding of their own problems (Rogers‚ 1977). The promotion of a growth-focused environment is vital for a client as stated
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Module 3: Natural Forces Affecting the Driver Vocabulary: Please define six (6) of the following terms in your own words. Please do not just copy and paste the definition. 1. Gravity- The force that pulls all things to the earth. 2. Inertia - 3. Potential Energy – The energy that is stored 4. Kinetic Energy - The force of movement or motion 5. Friction – Rubbing one or more objects against each other 6. Traction – The force or friction between the tires and roads 7. Centrifugal Force –
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20’s. Psychodynamic perspective developed by Sigmund Freud‚ and supported by his followers Adler‚ Erikson‚ and Jung. The psychodynamic approach includes all the theories in psychology‚ particularly unconscious‚ and between the different structures of the personality. On the other hand behaviourist psychology believes that people learn from the environment‚ and doesn’t consider about mental processes‚ instead psychodynamic approach looks at things happening in the mind only. Psychodynamic theory
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Humanistic is a term in psychology relating to an approach which studies the person as a whole and the uniqueness of each individual. The main goals of this counselling approach are to find out how individuals perceive themselves here and now and to recognise their strengths‚ growth‚ self-direction and responsibilities. This approach is optimistic and attempts to help individuals by offering a non-judgemental‚ understanding experience. Unlike other therapies the client is responsible for improving
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Psychodynamic Counselling – Overview. Psychodynamic counselling has a long history and vast literature to condense so only a brief overview is possible here – following on from the themes already discussed and with particular focus on four psychologists: Freud‚ Jung‚ Adler and Klein. “The primary purpose of psychodynamic counselling is to help clients make sense of current situations; of memories associated with present experience‚ some of which spring readily to mind‚ others which may rise
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Psychotropic or antipsychotic medications are drugs used to help stable a person’s mood who may suffer from a variety of different mental illnesses. Psychotropic and antipsychotic medications serve different purposes‚ and many are used in conjunction with one another to help reach therapeutic goals. Antidepressants such as‚ Lexapro or Zoloft‚ fall under the psychotropic medication pharmacological class. Medications known as Clozaril‚ Risperdal and Haldol‚ are drugs that fall under the class known
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Psychodynamic theory is one of the most important tools for social workers to use in the clinical setting to promote clients change and resolve their presenting problem. The knowledge and skill of psychodynamic theory help the social worker to better understand the mind of their client above their conscious mind. The practitioner can educate and support their clients to recognize and resolve dysfunctions in the unconscious mind. This effort would make client improve their functioning and aware how
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