Anti Social
Anti-Social In a world full of fears, perhaps the worst one a human being should have is that to be afraid of his fellow man. The human that should be most feared is the one that has Anti-Social Personality Disorder or in laymen's terms the psychopath. The psychopath is probably the most deviant mind that exists and treatment is not very successful because there is not a cure or drug to control it. The solution in my mind to control the problem of sociopaths is to let them live in colonies with each other. Through my research I will develop an understanding of this personality disorder and convince you the reader that my solution might be a viable solution. The sociopath is a combination of other mental illnesses that are incurred in childhood as a result of heredity, trauma and the lack of emotional development. The lack of moral or emotional development which gives a sociopath a lack of understanding for other people's feelings which enables them to be deceitful without feeling bad about whatever they do. The under developed emotional system as explained in the video "The World of Personality Disorders volume 5" says the sociopath is "emotionally retarded" . The sociopathic behavior problems that start as a child have links to heredity, a family with a pre-disposition to perform crimes, alcoholic parents that do crimes, irresponsible behavior that
Outline the Main Features of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Describe a Typical Psychological Interve
Outline the Main Features of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Describe a Typical Psychological Interve Gentlewoman (aside to doctor): "It is an accustom'd action with her, to seem thus washing her hands. I have known her continue in this a quarter of an hour." Lady Macbeth: "What, will these hands ne'er be clean?... Here's the smell of blood still: all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." - Macbeth (Act V. Scene 1), by William Shakespeare, 1623. As the above illustrates, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not a new phenomenon. John Bunyan and Charles Darwin were also sufferers of the crippling illness. The term was created by Morel (1866), although it was Janet (1903) who provided the first extensive, diagnostic description. OCD is an anxiety disorder in which the mind is flooded with recurrent and persistent thoughts, images and impulses. These obsessions are perceived as involuntary, senseless, repugnant and difficult to dismiss. Obsessions are usually concerned with contamination, harming of oneself or others, excessive doubt or breaking social rules, such as swearing or making inappropriate sexual advances in public. Such obsessional thoughts are widespread with 90% of people reporting their occurrence (Rachman & de Silva, 1978; Salkovskis & Harrison, 1984) yet few develop such exaggerated behaviour that a single aspect of life becomes one's
This is a two part assignment looking at clients with a range of bereavement and mental issues, how person centred therapy could be used. It will also examine other theories and systems that are available to clients outside of the therapy room.
HEA 2073 Life Experiences and Mental Health Theoretical Assessment This is a two part assignment looking at clients with a range of bereavement and mental issues, how person centred therapy could be used. It will also examine other theories and systems that are available to clients outside of the therapy room. Part 1 John is 42; 3 years ago he lost his partner of 15 years to cancer which had only recently been diagnosed. Since then he tells me that he has lost his job as a car mechanic and his house and has an increasing struggle with everyday tasks such as getting up in the morning and basic hygiene. Most days he feels worthless and has no place in the world anymore. John recently went to see his G.P. about his situation, was assessed and prescribed anti-depressants by way of sertraline and was referred for counselling. After an initial assessment by the primary mental health team he was put on an 18 month long waiting list. Two months after seeing his G.P. he had decided to seek counselling privately. With so many losses in the last 3 years, his partner, job and house, it would be easy to make assumptions about how John has come to be where he is at this moment. It is important to allow the client to lead as 'person-centred therapists take their direction from their clients' (Wilkins 2010:257) and as with any client, to provide the core conditions of congruence,
Evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she need to treat the clients
Chrysalis Counselling CourseModule 1Krisztina Paladi-Kovacs July 2012 “Evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she need to treat the clients.” In this essay I will define what Person–Centred Therapy (PCT) is and I will look at the origins of this therapy with particular reference to Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers and examine the fundamental elements necessary for the therapy to be seen as patient centred. I will compare the benefits and disadvantages of Person-Centred Therapy and try to establish whether a therapist can treat all clients effectively using just the one approach or whether it is more beneficial to the client for the therapist to use a more multi-disciplinary approach. To be able to discuss this subject, it is important to describe first what we mean when discussing PCT. Person-Centred Therapy, also known as client-centred, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client, with the therapist taking a non-directive role. PCT emphasises person to person relationship between the therapist and client and focuses on the client’s point of view; through active listening the therapist tries to understand the client’s present issues and emotions. In PCT the client determines the direction, course, speed
Describe and evaluate Carl Jungs theory concerning personality types and show how they might usefully help a therapist to determine therapeutic goals
Student Name Claire Battle Course Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Year Two - Module Three Tutor Jackie Smith Essay Title / Work “Describe and evaluate Carl Jung’s theory concerning personality types and show how they might usefully help a therapist to determine therapeutic goals” Word Count 2550 ESSAY Carl Jung (1875 – 1961) was a Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist now famous for founding a theory and system of psychology known as Analytical Psychology. He was influenced by Freud in his early work, studying with him, but eventually following his own theories. Jung has had a profound effect on modern psychology and many of his theories still influence the way we think about psychology and psychoanalysis. Jung felt the spiritual side of his life and personality was very important and held that the internal world was as important to individuals as the external world. He saw himself (and therefore all people) as having two side to their personalities – one analytical and one intuitive. (or one light and one side dark) and he believed that the integration or blending and understanding of these two sides was the only way wee can truly understand our selves and how we feel about both the internal world and our external world – I.e. that integration was something we should strive for in life. Jung was a solitary introspective child,
Repressed Memories Psychological Essay
Abstract The status of repressed memories has become an important issue in psychology and law due to the ever increasing accounts of recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. The alternative explanation for repressed memories is false memories. It is possible to create false memories under certain conditions, evidenced by research conducted on the effects of misinformation, imagination and external suggestion. While some instances of repressed memories may be genuine, not everyone responds to trauma in the same ways and creation of false memories may be a more plausible explanation. The Malleability of Memory Imagine this: an 18 year old woman goes to see a psychiatrist to help her overcome depression. Over the course of therapy she begins to recover memories of her father raping her between the ages of nine and fourteen. She has had no recollection of these horrific events until now. Later, however, medical examinations reveal that the woman is in fact a virgin. The question of whether people are able to create false memories is an increasingly controversial topic to psychologists and the general public. The driving force for this growing interest is the increase in the number of cases of memories of previously unreported and unrecognised childhood sexual abuse (CSA), discovered during therapy or hypnosis sessions. Is it possible for people to acquire elaborate and
Theories of Human Behaviour: Psychodynamics, Behaviourism and Cognitive Psychology
Theories of Human Behaviour: Psychodynamics, Behaviourism and Cognitive Psychology Introduction Contemporary psychology has been substantially influenced by different schools of thought, among the most important of which are Classical Freudian Psychotherapy or Psychodynamic Theory, Behaviourism, and Cognitive Psychology. In principle, each attributes the development of human psychological issues to entirely different mechanisms and processes. While none of them necessarily refutes the conceptual validity of the others, each school of psychological thought naturally focuses on very different issues as they relate to understanding healthy and abnormal human psychological development, education and learning theory, and child welfare. In that regard, Freudian Psychodynamics emphasises the distinction between the conscious and unconscious mind and the significance of several universal impulses and frustrations that originate in human infancy. Their relative degree of successful resolution correspond to characteristic patterns within the subconscious mind that strongly influence subsequent psychological development and behaviour in predictable ways that are particular to the nature of those specific types of unconscious impulses and frustrations. Meanwhile, Behaviourism takes an entirely different approach to understanding human psychology. Based largely on
Investigation into the language based disability (dyslexia) and what problems may arise in written discourse due to the condition
Investigation into the language based disability (dyslexia) and what problems may arise in written discourse due to the condition Introduction: Since an early age, I have always had a keen interest in dyslexia. My brother was diagnosed with having this condition when I was very young; therefore, I have always been aware of the problems that can exist with this condition. Due to my brother's struggle I have been supportive, thus developed a very personal interest in dyslexia. Therefore, when given an open titled research project in English language I chose to pursue my interest into this specific area, looking at the problems that a dyslexic child has with written work. As the title states my main aim in this investigation is to primarily concentrate on the difficulties and problems that may develop in a child's written language due to this condition. "A language-based disability in which a person has trouble understanding words, sentences or paragraphs; both oral language and written language are affected" http://www.interdys.org/abcsofdyslexia/page5.asp As you can see from the quote, a main part of the definition of dyslexia relates to problems associated with written English language. I hope to discover that the child's work that I investigate will provide significant data to show such problems exist; letter reversal, word reversal, confusion of words, spelling errors,
Describe the features of, and major factors contributing to, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence
Describe the features of, and major factors contributing to, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence Drugs and alcohol play a major role in society today and with many people indulging in legal and illegal substances, however abuse and dependence does not favour one or the other. The features of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence can be defined as impaired functions of behaviour caused by persistent substance use. Abuse has negative consequences that can cause psychological problems such as distress. In contrast dependence is a much more serious disorder which involves tolerance and withdrawal creating physiological and psychological implications. There are many contributing factors to substance abuse and dependence; such as increased tolerance and learned responses. Further studies also suggest a chemical disturbance which can maintain dependence. Genetic research studies suggest a predisposition to substance disorders which work in conjunction with environmental factors mainly within the family. Peer pressure amongst adolescents can be a major contributor in instigating the initial onset of drug use. In addition the pleasure seeking personality can play a pivotal role in the downward spiral of substance use. The psychopathology of abuse and dependence follows certain criteria not only for substance abuse or dependence as a whole but for each individual substance category.
Critically evaluate how psychological theories, concepts and explanations have been employed in a clinical area of applied psychology
'Critically evaluate how psychological theories, concepts and explanations have been employed in one area of applied psychology covered on the module ' The main objective of this essay is to look at the way psychological theories have been employed in the development of causal explanations and subsequent treatments for the mental health disorder depression. It will focus largely upon two main theories; cognitive and biological, as these two are contrasting theories each offering radically different conceptions and treatments for depression. It will also be argued that although traditional psychology has much to offer to the understanding of depression, there are new theories emerging which take a critical position in the understanding of Depression as a mental disorder in today's society. Firstly, it is important to discuss what is meant when describing 'depression' in terms of this essay and as a mental health disorder in the wider context of society. The initial problem faced by those who try to understand depression is that the term is widely used in everyday contexts within society. Nemerott (1998:42) reflects this in his assertion that 'clinical depression is quite different from the blues everyone feels at one time or another'. In fact, the comparison of the two can be seen to be trying to compare 'a scratch and a compound fracture' (Walker, 2008:5). The reality is