482 words

Definition, role, and significance of multicultural psychology

What is the definition of Multicultural Psychology? Simply put, multicultural psychology is the systematic study of human behavior where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other. Multicultural psychology can also be seen as a state of culture within a specific demographic.

~3 min read

View paper →

691 words

Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches in clinical psychology

Of the four major clinical approaches, the psychodynamic model remains the most closely associated with the terminology and technical concerns of Freudian praxis (Bateman et al., 2000, p. 2).

~4 min read

View paper →

653 words

Humanistic psychology's limitations in treating non-Western cultures and orthodox Christianity

These capacities included creativity, self, growth, autonomy, identity, responsibility, and psychological health, to name a few (Hanks, 2008).

~4 min read

View paper →

1,273 words

Forensic psychology's multidisciplinary role in criminal justice

Fulero, S. And L. Wrightsman. (2008). Forensic Psychology, 3rd edition. Wadsworth. This is the third edition of a primary text in the subject of forensic psychology.

~7 min read

View paper →

1,034 words

Forensic psychology's role in child custody, eyewitness identification, and interrogations

Fulero, S. And L. Wrightsman. (2008). Forensic Psychology. Cenage. Chapters 9-16. Child Custody and Related Decisions -- Child custody issues are among the most difficult and challenging for the Forensic Psychologist.

~6 min read

View paper →

2,863 words

History and development of positive psychology

The History and Development of Positive Psychology: An Overview of Perspectives and Theories As the medical and even the human sciences go, psychology is still a relative newcomer to the real of academic scholarship and real-world practice.

~15 min read

View paper →

508 words

Peer rejection and the developmental functions of emotions in psychology

The issue of peer rejection and the effects it can have on individuals and the communities of which they are part are touched on briefly on page 413, chapter 12 of the textbook, but they are not really explored in depth.

~3 min read

View paper →

1,669 words

Optimism as a strength in positive psychology

The purpose of the present paper is to define and discuss the concept of "optimism" within the realms of positive psychology, exploring its relevance in this area. Positive psychology is a branch of psychology which has been developed only recently.

~9 min read

View paper →

1,695 words

Positive psychology and marriage therapy effectiveness in couples

This study was based on the need for discovery of a new, effective tool to improve human related functions in the society. It therefore focused on the effectiveness of positive psychology as a viable tool in establishing positive human relationships in the society.

~9 min read

View paper →

763 words

Historical development of organizational psychology in industrial and military contexts

Organizational psychology is the study of human group and individual behavior in the vocational environment (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2008).

~4 min read

View paper →