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Humanistic Psychology Vs Experimental Psychology

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There are two types of therapy shown for the psychological treatment for Laeddis, which is experimental and humanistic psychology. Experimental psychology is the use of conducting experiments to address research questions (Feist and Rosenberg, 9). Dr. Sheehan is seen to perform experimental psychology through the use of psychosurgery and the procedure of a lobotomy. A lobotomy is a surgery in which the nerves in the prefrontal lobes are cut to calm down and ease violent and emotional episodes (Feist and Rosenberg, 620). However, Dr. Cawley on the contrary has a humanistic approach to psychology. Humanistic psychology is the theoretical view of human nature, which stresses a positive view of human nature (Feist and Rosenberg, 9). Dr. Cawley

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