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    Describe and discuss at least two features of the psychodynamic approach. (10 marks) One main feature is the defence mechanisms. One assumption of the psychodynamic approach is that the personality is split into three parts; the id‚ the ego and the superego. Defence mechanisms are an unconscious response used when the ego is in conflict with the id and the superego and they prevent the ego from harm. There are four main defence mechanisms; Denial‚ Displacement‚ Rationalisation and Sublimation.

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    no doubt we learn that when Ralph‚ Piggy‚ and Jack along with the other boys are on an island. Almost all of the boys on the island represent a different person in the social hierarchy in everyday life and there are others on the island show the abnormality of humanity. We classify people by looks and actions‚ not by their personality. Jack classifies Piggy as the nerd because he is fat and bright‚

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    Examine the concepts of normality and abnormality (22mks) Abnormality may be defined as behavior that causes distress‚ loss of freedom‚ physical or emotional pain‚ and increased risk of death or injury to self or something that causes a disability of some sort. Abnormal behaviour is however difficult to diagnose because it is‚ to a large extent‚ based on the symptoms people exhibit. Psychiatrists and psychologists use a standardized system called a diagnostic manual to help them but this system

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    art community: Review of Michal Lexier’s “More Than Two” exhibition VISA 1000 Critical Issues in the studio Professor Brandon Vickerd November 21‚ 2013 For the exhibition review project‚ I went to the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery for the One‚ and Two‚ and More Than Two exhibition‚ which is curated by Toronto-based artist Micah Lexier. The show has been divided into three parts‚ “One” and “Two” reviewed “Lexier’s conceptually measured

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    Assignment 1- Defining abnormality Defining abnormal behaviour is one of the most difficult and provocative subjects within the field of abnormal psychology as there are a range of methodologies you can use to define abnormalities. Abnormality is a behaviour or condition that strays from what society views as normal and appropriate‚ consequently causing distress or harm to oneself or those around them. Due to the fact that society has changed through history when defining abnormality‚ we are now able

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    Though at one point in time clinical scientists believed in only one model of abnormality‚ we now have six very different models. The original model of abnormality was‚ unfortunately‚ the product of cultural beliefs. But because no one model can be deemed complete on its own‚ competing models have since developed to strive for the comprehensive means for treatment. For example‚ the biological model and the psychodynamic model take very different approaches on understanding thoughts and emotions.

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    by anticipation and awareness of danger. Fear is a natural emotion as well as instinct. Fear is not only experienced by humans but by other animals as well. Fear can lead to changes in behavior as well as choices to be made later in life. There are two types of fears. Fear can be considered rational and irrational. A rational fear would be something that shows clear and present fear. It is not something of unrealistic nature. An irrational fear is a fear of what could happen. This is also known as

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    “A personalised induction will always be more effective”. Discuss. Every successful hypnotherapy session must have an induction ensuring that the client is relaxed and is in a disassociated state in order fully experience the process. The type of induction used can be dependent on the personal preferences of the therapist or the type of hypnotherapy being undertaken in the session. There has been some debate as to whether a generic induction will be suitable for all clients or as some hypnotherapists

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    Outline & evaluate the psychodynamic approach (12) The psychodynamic approach states that abnormality is caused by our libido (sexual desires) and our thantos (aggressive desires)‚ these are our id desires. The id is an irrational part of our personality and demands satisfaction and is ruled by the pleasure principle. The ego is a conscious part of the personality‚ as a child interacts with the world and the constraints of reality. It is therefore governed by the reality principle. The superego

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    City maintains a fetal abnormality. This fetal abnormality has inflicted a problem upon Jessica; does she really want to continue with pregnancy? Influenced by a myriad of factors including her own views‚ her husband Marco‚ Dr. Wilson‚ and Aunt Maria’s views‚ it must be decided whether to continue or to abort the case. In this essay‚ the moral status of each individual will be discussed and what each individual theory entails. In this case‚ Jessica believes that there are two sides of the spectrum

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