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Reflecting on Addiction On the surface, “Miracle Polish” mirrors the myth of Narcissus, following a man who, after discovering the effects of a mysterious polish, becomes obsessed with his own reflection. However, within the fantasy of Steven Millhauser’s short story lies a very real and morbid subtext. “Miracle Polish” presents an allegory of drug abuse…

In 1973, David Rosenhan conducted the Rosenhan experiment to evaluate the credibility of psychiatric diagnosis, which served as a significant critique of psychiatric practice. The experiment comprised two sections. Initially, mentally stable individuals feigned experiencing auditory hallucinations for a short duration to secure admission into 12 psychiatric hospitals situated in different states across the United…

            The client is an 11 year old female. She presents with swollen legs and soreness. She is utilizing crutches due to difficulty walking. A surgeon from the orthopedic department referred this client to the psychology department. According to the orthopedic surgeon, a physiological impairment did not explain the client’s symptoms. The onset of symptoms…

Sigmund Freud was born in Monrovia on May 6, 1856. He entered the University of Vienna in 1873 at the age of 17. He finished his degree in 1881. Freud died in England in 1939. He was an active therapist, theorist, and writer to the very end. ( Ewen 19-20) Erich Fromm was born four…

Analysis of Gregory House By Becca Kinkoph 6th per. Psychology 4-15-09 In the show, House M. D. , there is an especially difficult doctor whom people cannot help but love despite his unpleasant demeanor. This is Doctor Gregory House. He specializes in diagnosing rare medical anomalies with the help of his team of diagnosticians: Foreman,…

Part I: Facts             For my thesis project, I propose to design the interior of Asiameriq Villa, which will be a state-of-the art contemporary psychiatric centre and resort for people to enjoy their leisure while undergoing psychotherapy. I choose this name to categorically depict both the Asian touch and the contemporary modern (especially American) relevance…

Asperger’s syndrome is a neurobiological condition in which the development of the child is hampered in such a way that they are unable to communicate, interact and socialize with others (unable to mix with peers), and also develops issues with language (only in social situations) and speech (for example speaking in a formal or monotonous…

In this essay I will explain the issues Mr X has expressed as I understand them. I will also explore the ethical considerations that should be considered before devising a relevant course of treatment. Mr X stated that he has been employed as an estate agent in the same company for 18 years. During this…