and subtopics may be applied to other disciplines in contemporary society. In addition, this paper will include the subdisciplines and subtopics to theoretical perspectives, and concludes with the psychological contribution in areas of work, education, health, and leisure. Diversity on Psychology’s Major Concepts The
with various mental illnesses and the majority of the population display danger to self and danger to others behaviors. Many of her clients display conduct disorders as a result of their severe neglect and abuse they suffered as a child. Her clients who have Conduct Disorders do not respect authority, have little regard for others, and breaks major rules; they also exhibit aggressive behaviors that threaten physical
of the clinical mental health program for Messiah. Chapter 1, in the book Healing From Trauma, was entitled “Shit Happens.” The chapter spoke about traumatic events and why terrible things might happen to people. The chapter stressed that we are flawed humans that live in an imperfect world with little control over unexpected events in our lives. Unexpected deaths, war, terrorists attacks, and fatal illnesses, all strike without warning. After working in the mental health field for several years
Abnormal Psychology: The field of abnormal psychology is a scientific discipline that focuses on examining the causes of mental dysfunction or abnormal behavior. Some of the major areas of study in this field include emotional disturbance, psychopathology, mental illness, and maladjustment. This scientific discipline examines abnormal behavior since such actions are expressed due to psychological dysfunction that contains some features of deviance, potential injury, and distress. As various types
define what social and behavioral health entails with regard to public health. 2. Be able to identify the major social and behavioral science approaches, as well as the various theories used by the public health officers. 3. Identify the various social and behavioral determinant of health. 4. Explain how different cultural background influences health. 5. Assess the role of the family, community, organizations and international community in in improving public health 6. Identifies the various social
The theoretical frameworks I most relate to are Holistic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Gestalt therapy. I intend to blend elements from multiple therapeutic approaches so that I may benefit my clients in the best way possible. Dated back to the era of Hippocrates, the holistic method has focused on improving the wellbeing and mental wellness of individuals. Holistic therapy emphasizes the significance of being balanced and whole. The role of the Holistic counselor is to assist the client
Compare the Behaviourist and Psychodynamic approaches to Psychology in terms of theoretical assumptions and methodology. Psychology, due to its complexity can be approached in a variety of ways. To help us understand the human mind, behaviourist and psychodynamic approaches have helped us understand the alternative outlooks in the science of mind and behaviour. Both approaches can be examined by the means of theoretical assumptions and methodology. Sigmund Freud, a well-known psychologist portrays
model of health behavior and the variables associated with smoking cessation. The purpose is to promote an improvement of existing smoking cessation programs by finding ways to hone in on determinant independent variables. The transtheoretical model employed in the study is important to our discussion because, as the researchers acknowledge, this is a commonly employed mode to altering health behaviors where smoking is concerned. Anderson & Keller describe the transtheoretical model of behavior change
A theory may explain human behavior, for example, by describing how humans interact or how humans react to certain stimuli. Social work practice models describe how social workers can implement theories. Practice models provide social workers with a blueprint of how to help others
an all-encompassing body of work that seeks to establish theoretical frameworks by considering the interrelations of people and their distinct environmental factors related to health and wellness (Stokols, 1996). The SEM integrates individual approaches related to health behavior by utilizing interventions focusing on improving the physical and social surroundings. However, the SEM goes beyond environmental change by establishing theoretical models explaining the dynamic connections between individuals