Essays on Clinical Psychology Page 8

Abstract The psychodynamic theory was the study of human personality, first popularized by psychologist Sigmund Freud. This essay will discuss the three different structures of personality: the id, ego, and superego. This essay will also discuss repression, projection, displacement, reaction formation, and regression which are the five defense mechanisms. The Psychodynamic Theory The psychodynamic theory…

Encyclopedia defines hypnosis as,”altered state of consciousness andheightened responsiveness to suggestion; it may be induced by normal personsby a variety of methods and has been used occasionally in medical and psychiatrictreatment. Most frequently brought about through actions of an operator, or”hypnotist”, who engages the attention of a subject and assigns certain tasksto him or her…

            A popular concern of parents over their children’s safety has been the rising number of gang membership in most cities in the country as well as the large number of violence-related behaviors of these gangs. Previous studies on gang violence had focused on the crimes committed by gangs, what caused gang violence and the…

He estimates that the addict population in Vancouver is around 3,000 to 5,000 individuals. Mat uses scientific search to identify the biological essence of the “high”, which is a condition under the influence of drugs. He explains how the drugs interact with the brains chemistry to give the user pleasure. In particular, he confirms opiates…

Seymour (2002) did a remarkable thing when she made a decision to try and describe herself in her essay entitled ‘Call Me Crazy, But I Have to Be Myself’.  At first, she describes herself as ‘mentally ill’.  At the first paragraph she mentions lines, such as “So-and-so is driving me crazy” (Seymour, 2002, p.), or…

She was on mild antidepressants for most of her adult life, her mood problems worsening whenever she tried to move way from home. H decided do come off the medication two years ago, when she met her partner and found a new job. 2. Introduction and Initial consultation H is now in a steady relationship…

Are we born with a certain attachment and does It reflect In our romance relationships? A psychologist, Phillip Shaver, uses models of attachment that he studied from childhood and applied to the differences of attachment in adult relationships (Freidman & Shattuck, 2012). He discusses the 3 styles of attachment, which are secure, avoiding, and anxious-ambivalent…

The theory of neurosis. In developmental psychology, Karen Horney emphasized the significance of childhood perceptions of society, particularly involving parents. She introduced the notion of neurotic needs in daily life and took a more relaxed stance on neurosis. The later neurotic tendencies seen in adults can be traced back to the indifference that parents with…

The Case of Agnes The following is a case study analysis of Anxiety, Somatoform, and Dissociative Disorders. The writer will present an analysis of a selected case as described in the text, Case studies in abnormal behavior (8th ed.) by Meyer R., Chapman, L.K., & Weaver, C.M. (2009). The writer will also provide a brief…

Outline and evaluate research into maternal deprivation. (18 marks) Bowlby’s maternal deprivation hypothesis suggests that bond disruption between the infant and caregiver in the early years can have detrimental and irreversible effects on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of the child. He carried out the study on 44 juvenile thieves (that were transferred to…