INTRODUCTION The social constructionist perspective holds the view that the self is continuing "shaped and reshaped through interactions with others and involvement in social and cultural activities" (Wetherell & Maybin‚ 1996‚ p 220). Social constructionist is concerned with explicating the processes by which people come to describe‚ explain‚ or otherwise account for the world (including themselves) in which they live (Gergen‚ 1971). Thus‚ the social constructionist approach implies that the
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SUPERSTITION BELIEFS IN INDIA INTRODUCTION Superstition in India is considered a widespread social problem. Superstition refers to any belief or practice which is explained by supernatural causality‚ and is in contradiction to modern science. Some beliefs and practices‚ which are considered superstitious by some‚ may not be considered so by others. The gap‚ between what is superstitious and what is not‚ widens even more when considering the opinions of the general public and scientists
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Antepartum care Purposes physical and psychic preparation genetic risk identification associated diseases treatment immunization Basic principles Pregnancy is not a disease Mental preparation is necessary Good nutrition Early detection and treatment of illnesses Adjustment to physical limitations of pregnancy Education of the couple about normal and abnormal events Avoidance of substances harmful to the fetus Pre-conception care History drug‚ alcohol‚ tobacco
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Poole and Stutman p.43) This one piece of advice is essential to being able to control situations out of your reach‚ according to the psychodynamic perspective and its assessment. “Freud and his followers portray the human mind as a reservoir of psychic energy that is
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by chemistry. During his psychological advancements‚ Carl Jung began to learn about alchemy due to his theories of the self and individuation A major concept of alchemy is spiritual transformation‚ which is similar to the process of change from psychic sleep to awakening and the stages of the journey. Jung later began to call this process individuation. Opposites play a role both in alchemy and Jung’s practices. Opposites form dualisms‚ such as cold and warm‚ masculine and feminine‚ and good and
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Fairy tales shows accomplishments of numerous task. When the younger readers read it‚ it will show expressions of fears‚ wishes‚ and feelings. The three are accomplished by applying their own feelings to others. For the grown up writer it helps him so he can express his conflicts. He does this so that it will be easier for children to show their feelings‚ and resolve their own conflicts through the fairy tales. When the adult readers read it‚ it shows expression‚ and resolution of personal problems
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Calmness is defined by Aristotle as he opposite of anger and as the characteristic of meek people. Any mature person will remain calm in front of those who show serious behaviour and do not confront him with contempt‚ but express their respect. Fear is discussed by the philosopher from the point of view of those who may provoke fear and of whom one should be cautious. Worse are the persons who have the power and behave unjustly to the weak and poor. One becomes courageous after having
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The human mind is easily distracted! You can either be the cause of these distractions or other stimuli will be the cause but rest assured peo- ple WILL BE distracted because the human mind is gullible. The human mind responds quickly to these three forms of stimuli •Sex •Humor •FEAR But the greatest of them all is FEAR! BTW – on the positive side we have faith‚ hope‚ love‚ but the greatest of these is LOVE. Fear usually takes the form of what is called “Scarcity Thought” You are
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posses a pre-determined pattern of psychic unfold‚ which is not visible at birth but it is revealed when the child is exposed to the environment with freedom. When these two factors are provided‚ child’s psychic life will reach its potential and build his personality for his survival in the society. From birth and throughout the childhood‚ a child’s Absorbent Mind allows him to absorb impressions from his surrounding environment and directly store it into his psychic life. As an infant these impressions
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Family Counseling Approach Research PaperLiberty University Abstract Family counseling is a concept that is aimed at relating with couples as well as families who are in relationships considered as intimate. This helps to foster and facilitate development changes as it gives viewpoints of transformation as a way of relations among members of a family. Family counseling has a mission for all relationships in a family setting to be healthy psychologically he or she must have good family relationships
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