explore two multicultural theories which are person centered therapy and Gestalt therapy. I will start by discussing the two perspectives in relations to then illustrate the similarities and differences between them. During this time I will also be identifying the strengths and limitations of both of the models. The Gestalt approach to therapy emerged during the 1950’s and was developed by Frederick Perls (1893-1970). Gestalt therapy is seen as the component of Existential and Humanistic schools
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his death‚ interest in it declined significantly until the 1990s when a variant‚ force field analysis‚ became widely used. This paper examines the origins‚ purpose and continuing relevance of field theory. It especially looks at the influences of gestalt psychology‚ topology and Ernst Cassirer’s philosophy of science on its development. It argues that Lewin’s attempt to replace conventional topology with his own Lewinian mathematics-based topology in pursuit of scientific rigour resulted in the undermining
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What is Psychology? Introducing Psychology History of Psychology Scientific study of behavior and the mind Scientific Behavior Mind Philosophical roots Physiological roots y g Psychological roots Cognitive revolution Artificial Intelligence (AI) Turing test Connectionism Research methods in Psychology Kharkhurin. General Psychology: Introducing Psychology and its Methods 1 Plato (427 – 347 B.C.) Kharkhurin. General Psychology: Introducing Psychology and its Methods
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Psychology -Psyche is “mind” and Logos is “study” or “knowledge”. Identify the different perspectives describing psychology -The Behavioral Perspective: focuses on observable behavior and the important role of learning in behavior‚ aka Behaviorism. -The Psychodynamic Perspective: The view that behavior is influenced by the struggle between unconscious sexual or aggressive impulses and opposing forces that try to keep this threatening material out of consciousness. -The Humanistic
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Cognitive Learning Theory Psychology of Learning PSY 331 October 12‚ 2009 Abstract Cognitive learning theories emerged in the mid-1900s and were a dramatic departure from the behaviorist learning theories so popular at the time. The advent of the computer also contributed to the emergence of cognitive theories of learning because computers provided the first means to "metaphorically conceptualize human cognition" (Bates‚ 1999). Cognitive learning theories are based on the assumption that
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My essay compares and contrasts three theoretical models of counselling. For comparison and contrasting purposes‚ my work has identified three main theories‚ cognitive behavioural therapy‚ the person centred therapy‚ and gestalt therapy. CBT‚ person centred therapy‚ and gestalt therapies are three theoretical models that have been applied in psychotherapy for many years. Despite their similarities and use in counselling‚ the three therapies hold distinct differences from each other. Being one of
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Analyzing Counseling Theories Part 1: Chart Theory 1: Existential Theory Theory 2: Gestalt Theory Background Theory • Arose from the philosophic roots of Kierkegaard‚ Nietzsche‚ Camus‚ and Sarte • Gained an audience within the post WWII European community • Philosophers of this period developed a perspective reflecting the realities of their harsh existence • People saw death as the core even permeating their existence based in reality • Kierkegaard perused scientific truth from the
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Gestalt Therapy Gestalt Therapy I. Summary and Integration of Major Concepts Founded by Frederick (Fritz) and Laura Perls in the 1940 ’s‚ Gestalt therapy is a phenomenological - existential methodology which emphasizes experience and experimentation. Gestalt is a German term that means a "complete pattern or configuration" (p. 112). Though there are many modalities and styles in Gestalt therapy‚ it is holistic in its approach uniting mind‚ body‚ and feeling (p. 112). Some concepts at the core
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Theoretical Comparison Compare/Contrast Adlerian and Gestalt therapy are humanistic and existential in nature. Each theory functions on the principle that as humans we have the opportunity to choose which direction to go in life. According to Adler‚ it is the consciousness not the unconsciousness that is the center of an individual’s personality. He also believed that humans are more partial to more social forces then genetic. On the other hand Gestalt believed humans should live in the here and now and
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there is a distinct lack of studies that directly evaluate and examine the existential approach. This is due largely to the fact that the existential approach uses techniques from other theories in its application. Gestalt Theory Key Concepts/Unique Attributes The concepts of Gestalt Theory are that of the expectation that all human’s must grow‚ mature and take
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