Essays on Mind Page 9

In my opinion we are all psychologists; we observe people everywhere that we go based on our own perceptions and interpretations. I first became interested in psychology a few years ago, when my auntie – who works as an autistic support worker. invited me out with her and one of the autistic clients. This was…

In order for something to spark my curiosity, it has to be by a significant event, usually over time. Many people question my love of neuroscience, because of my other traits. They think I can publicly speak so well, that Im so well versed in politics, or clever about the fluctuations of the stock market,…

Often, humans link beauty and goodness together, assuming that a person’s outward appearance mirrors their moral character. Nonetheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that relying solely on looks to assess virtue is inadequate. How many times have you refrained from forming meaningful bonds with people because they did not meet your standards of physical attractiveness?…

“Forgetfulness” by Billy Collins Naturally, life is a continuous cycle of experience and learning. Yet often times so much is buried in our lives that we fail to remember or recall what we have learned. Memories that range from miniscule facts to important emotions can often leave unknowingly from our mind. Billy Collin’s “Forgetfulness” shows…

I was told over and over again by my friends and family after graduating high school, “these are going to be the best years of your life.” I figured they were completely right because college is a place where you find your true identity and realize what your able to do. First key of success…

This paper explores the general perspective and personal perspective of why it is important to study psychology. This paper examines the general perspective that Gregory Fiest and Erika Rosenberg establish in the book, Psychology- Perspectives and Connections (2015). It will also examine my personal perspective of why it is important to study psychology. Countless studies…

Tabula Rasa or blank slate was a theory popularized by John Locke (HelpingPsychology) which states that everyone is born with a blank mind. According to this theory, there are no pre-existing ideas or thoughts, and everything must be learned and perceived from the external world. The debate surrounding this theory has spanned decades, questioning whether…

The therapeutic frame refers to the fundamental guidelines within which psychotherapy is conducted. Psychodynamic therapists are especially concerned with formulating the therapeutic frame to create a predictable and safe psychological and physical space for conducting therapy (Howard, 2009). It is imperative to have this space in counselling as it has been proven to optimise the…

Section A             Applied research is among the several classifications of studies found under the bigger concept of research. With the thought of applied research in mind, I personally thought of bringing myself as a researcher to finding out answers to questions which would later be “applied” into the field to which the problem relates….

Through our lives we find ourselves in different situations and places and under the effect of variety and diversity. Following the human nature we always struggle for more, for something better, for something more valuable, but on that path we usually are brought in front of crossroads, which will determine our next stage of life….