differ on the situations that they are into and people have to “fit in” to those situations. There are a number of theories that attempt to account for our personalities and explain how we come to be the way we are. Theories of Personality Theories of personality are explored in order to have a better understanding about different personalities that people exhibit. 1. Trait theories According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV-TR)‚ personality
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As seen in this week’s reading‚ the field of psychology is entwined with other fields of work. The two most common areas mental health professionals find themselves in is the legislative and judicial branches of law (Comer‚ 2011). Yet‚ no matter where these professionals may work‚ there are certain ethical rules they must be aware of‚ and act accordingly. If not‚ their career could potentially be damaged. While psychologists are able to provide guidance through self-help books and other media‚
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REVIEW Journal Review: An assessment of contemporary studies to Psychoanalytical theory and Cognitive Behavior theory. Abstract Psychoanalytical theory and cognitive behavior theory (CBT) are currently two of the most utilized psychotherapeutic modalities in Western psychology. In the current review of literature‚ the salience of both theories is analyzed through the evaluation of contemporary studies on the two theories. These studies focused on empirical rather than merely theoretical research. Upon
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Psychological Theories: Lifespan vs. Social Learning Theory A Case Study HNC Social Care 13th August 2011 Total Words = 814 During this case study we will be utilising two theories to understand the behaviours of an individual named Alistair. Alistair is 17 years old and originates from Ayrshire. He arrived at Stepdown on 01/06/2011 after it was decided that he no longer met the criteria to be held in secure accommodation‚ however still required supervision.
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The similarities and differences between client-centered and psychodynamic therapies are: Client-centered therapy: An approach to counseling where the client determines the general direction of therapy‚ while the therapist seeks to increase the client’s insightful self-understanding through informal simplified questions. The client is the focal point of the sessions‚ the therapist takes a "back seat" to learn about the person‚ and watch as the client moves toward the achievement of their full
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What is Entitlement? Townsend defines entitlement as‚ “The belief that I am exempt from responsibility and I am owed special treatment. It consists of four main components: 1) I am special 2) I am owed something that I haven’t earned or worked for 3) A refusal to accept responsibility 4) A denial of one’s impact on other people. An entitled person refuses to live by God’s rules of responsibility‚ ownership‚ and commitment (The hard way). Townsend uses the phrase “the hard way” to describe
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Attachment Disorders such as DSED and RAD do not have much to do for treatment. They have a simplistic approach which just requires the care taker to be invested. Charles Zeanah and his colleagues American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry came up with an approach for treatment in their Parameter for treatment and assessment. (Zeanah‚ Chesher & Boris‚ 2016). They recommend that the most important part of intervention is ensure that the child has an emotionally available attachment figure
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Compare and contrast CBT and psychodynamic approaches to counselling focusing particularly on trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder): Theory and therapy. When working with clients in today’s society it’s extremely important to take into consideration the specific needs of each individual. Serious contemplation is given to the approaches and methods regarding the client’s need and presenting matters. Trauma appears in many forms in society‚ even from the 1960’s due to the impact on returning
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Peplau’s theory include the lack of emphasis on health promotion and maintenance; that intra-family dynamics‚ personal space considerations‚ and community social service resources are less 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
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Theories of attachment 1) “cupboard love” theories – psychodynamic/behaviourists 2) The ethological approach 3) Bowlbys evolutionary theory 4) Social learning theory Studying attachments and their loss can help us understand how early relationship experiences can affect later development What is attachment? An intense emotional relationship that is specific to two people that endure over time. Prolonged separation brings stress and sorrow 1‚ “cupboard love” theory – psychodynamic
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