Psychodynamic Behavior Theory

In life, humanity is on a journey much like walking through a forest full of trees that requires consistent observation while navigating the path traveled. Remaining on course is a very important part of arriving at the destination of achievement and success. There is no way to have complete certainty of always arriving on time, as all the variables come into the picture of that journey which psychology also does in relation to the mind. The psychodynamic theory in comparison to the cognitive behavior theory is somewhat well viewed in focus of examining the mental process of what one does based upon what one has thought of doing. To consider the contrast of

In the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) course, I have gained numerous skills and knowledge that will serve me in the field of social work. I acquired a new way to view and evaluate clients’ treatment as well as several different CBT interventions. In this paper, I will review the accuracy of my case conceptualization and discuss effective and ineffective class activities. Furthermore, I will evaluate my ability to incorporate the client’s strengths and culture as well as reflect on my professional growth.

Mental health for children and adolescents in the foster care system is something that is a concern policy makers in the United States. Studies show that children in foster care are at greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems. The severity of issues of those in the foster care system is related to neglect, abuse, and the lack of security placements that most experience in a foster family. According to many reports, an early intervention such as behavioral, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology are considered useful for many childhood disorders. There is an overall consensus that early identification and treatment of mental health disorders of children and adolescents in the foster care system can help this vulnerable population to reach their full potential.

Psychodynamic theories of Sigmund Freud focus on how a child’s instinctual mind interacts with his or her social environment and the important people in it to produce many characteristics and behaviors. There are the structure of the mind and the structure of personality.

I primarily believe in the behavioral perspective. However, on the topic of obsessive compulsive disorder I find that I favor the psychodynamic perspective. OCD is classified as a long lasting disorder, in which a person has recurring thoughts and behaviors they feel need to be completed repetitively. I tend to favor the behavioral perspective because I agree with the idea that outside factors influence a persons responses and behaviors. Throughout childhood and even more on, one is constantly taught about their environment and they learn everything they need to know in life through this perspective. Whether that be conditioning a child as they grow, so that they are able to learn and differentiate good from bad through reward and punishment. To understanding why an individual acts a certain way and what

Compare the Behaviourist and Psychodynamic approaches to Psychology in terms of theoretical assumptions and methodology.

Education is a crucial element in developing one’s full potential and a good predictor of future success in life. However, it should be noted that many children do not enter the school system on a level playing field. For example, approximately 75% of foster children are not performing on grade-level in comparison to children who are not in foster care, with some states reporting lower reading and math scores (Colker, Waterstone, Cannon, Rinaldi, Canty, Wettach, Berlin, Rosen Valverde, 2011). The majority of America’s 460,000 foster children enter the school system having an automatic disadvantage, facing many barriers to success that are not experienced by their fellow peers (Institute for Research on Poverty, 2015). Their educational journey is influenced by a number of external factors beyond their control. Failing to recognize the plight of these children by addressing their individual needs helps perpetuate a vicious cycle within this vulnerable population. Many will continue to suffer from poor self-esteem with little motivation to improve themselves. This can lead to a variety of circumstances such as poverty, homelessness, and unemployment, thus helping to create self-fulfilling prophecies (Colker et al., 2011). Without the proper interventions, many of these children will go on to indulge in risky criminal behaviors thereby

This veteran is in stage 1 of treatment. He reported that he has received in patient treatment for his mental health concerns (10-15 times) and for addiction (about 30). The veteran had been hospitalized for addiction and mental health concerns within the past year: being asked to leave the substance abuse treatment facility for getting drunk and telling the staff off. He reported that his longest time clean was six years (2004-2010) and since then he will refrain for drinking for a period of six months to a year.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, problem-centered therapy that is used to address psychopathology within the individual (Beck, 1995). This model of therapy is used to address issues of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational problems, and drug abuse, and can be utilized when working with individuals, as well as within group and family modalities. The core aspects of this therapy include collaboration and participation by the client, a strong alliance between therapist and client, and an initial focus on current problems and functioning (Beck, 1995). The theory of CBT emphasizes the relationship between the individual’s thoughts feelings and behaviors, which is seen as being the underlying cause of

A number of contemporary theories were developed in order to understand the way that children gain knowledge during their developmental stages. Those theoretical paradigms have been widely used as the foundation to create appropriate methods for students in the practical education setting. Among various concepts, the mode of learning showing and doing which is known as socio-cultural perspectives, and the learning mode of motivation referring to the behavioral perspectives are two most popular theories being applied on teaching and learning. This paper will focus on comparing and describing the connection of those learning modes and theories to learning and teaching including their benefits and limitations, as well as analyze how educators

The psychodynamic perspective focuses on the role of the unconscious mind in the development of personality. Freud believed that the personality develops in a series of five stages that develop the three divisions of personality. In the oral stage, the fixation is in the mouth, and would be the cause of his introverted nature; likewise, in the anal stage, Roberto would discover his reserved nature, while the phallic stage, he would further refine his reserved nature as a sense of humility in his actions, also defining his mild mannered portion of his personality. In the latency stage, his social skills would refined and he would become introverted. Freud would think that Roberto’s mild-mannered, reserved, and invertedness is caused by intense suppressing of the id by the ego, having Roberto adopt the personality that he does; however, Karen Horney would classify Roberto’s personality in respect to her theory of neurotic personalities- personalities typified by maladaptive ways of dealing with relationships- with moving away from people by withdrawing from personal relationships.

There are countless psychological models and theories that correlate individual behaviors and paradigms to the capriciousness of managing conflict, many of which apply directly to the influence that goals or interests have in framing individual behaviors. For simplicity purposes, however, this study will focus primarily on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of conflict behaviors and the way they relate to motivation or drive for achieving such prospects.

Psychology is not just philosophical speculation and reasoning over the years it has evolved and it is now also recognised as a science, to understand what psychology is all about it is necessary to know it’s origins and the theorist who brought it out of obscurity, Sigmund Freud. He developed the Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytical perspective to enable better understanding of human behaviour these concepts will be discussed further later in this study. After Freud opened the gateway other perspectives and approaches have been developed, now with five main areas of psychology - Cognitive, Behaviourist, Biopsychology and Humanist approaches. For a comparison with the Psychodynamic theory, Behaviourist Theory will be discussed.

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Behavioral neuroscience or biological psychology employs the principles of brain pathology to the study of human behavior through genetic, physiological, and developmental operations, as well as, the brain’s capacity to change with experience. Since the second world war, crime was largely attributed to mostly economic, political, and social factors, along with what psychologists termed at the time, the “weak character” of mental disturbance, and brain biology was rarely considered. However, new advances in neuroscience and technology have allowed a number of studies that link brain development, impairment, and injury to criminal violence. This emerging field of psychology explores the brain at a microscopic level, focusing studies on the roles that the brain’s neurons, circuitry, neurotransmitters, and basic biological processes play in defining and molding all human behavior.