3,115 words

Balancing biological and psychological approaches in addiction treatment

The study of psychology is a complex science integrating environmental, social, and biological factors to develop a successful understanding of the continuously changing structure of an individual's psychopathology.

~16 min read

View paper →

3,323 words

Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic approaches to treating elderly depression

Youth is a temporary state: most human beings will eventually become old. Yet psychology has traditionally devoted relatively little analysis to the inevitable challenges of aging, and instead chosen to focus on childhood and adolescent development.

~17 min read

View paper →

2,749 words

Psychodynamic and trait theory analysis of Wade Whitehouse in Affliction

One of psychology's most basic and essential pursuits is the establishment of an accurate and comprehensive understanding of human personalities.

~14 min read

View paper →

2,795 words

Cross-cultural identity and family conflict in West is West

Culture affects the psychology of an individual because it prescribes certain norms and values that affect the perceptions, attitudes and behaviors of an individual. Culture varies by geography and philosophical traditions.

~14 min read

View paper →

3,030 words

B.F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning and reinforcement

Starting from 19th century psychology, school of thought of behaviorist shared commonalities and as well ran concurrently with the 20th century psychology of psychoanalytic and Gestalt movements, however it was different from Gestalt psychologists' mental philosophy in significant ways.

~16 min read

View paper →

2,752 words

An integrated approach to defining and understanding learning styles

In contemporary psychology, learning is one of the key topics; however, defining it is a very complex thing. According to the general accepted definitions of learning, it is "understanding," "knowledge," or "comprehension" that is achieved with experience or practice.

~14 min read

View paper →

3,724 words

Moral development and education in American public schools

In the realm of psychology and education, moral education is continuing to be more and more an accepted subject. Several people in the U.S.

~19 min read

View paper →

2,751 words

Therapeutic practices and mental health treatment in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

In the world of psychology, therapy is an important part in helping patients to accept the different issues they are dealing with. Over the years, various techniques and tactics have been used with numerous degrees of success. The film One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is the classic example of this.

~14 min read

View paper →

2,651 words

Theories of normal and abnormal development in children

Over the last several years, major advancements have taken place in child and adolescent psychology. This is occurring with mental health professionals trying to gain a better understanding about which issues are impacting individuals from these demographics.

~14 min read

View paper →

2,966 words

Inanna's descent myth in psychoanalytic perspective

Myth in psychoanalysis and depth psychology has a fascinating modern history that has involved the recognition of the importance of ancient myths and mythical structures in the understanding of the human psyche and the structure of the ego.

~15 min read

View paper →