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Psychodynamic Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Theory: Two Different Views of One Case Study
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This 10 page paper outlines two different views of one case study, resulting from an assessment of a particular client. This paper is based on a case study of "Richard," a 44 year old man who has been referred to a counseling situation by his primary care physician because of the physicians belief that he has a substantial drinking problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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A 3 page paper that begins with a general definition of this approach to therapy. The essay discusses some of the major beliefs of those following this approach. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychodynamic Versus Behavioral Approaches To Therapy
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An 9 page paper that discusses the many differences between these two approaches and the few commonalties. Each approach is defined and explained, psychodynamic beginning with Freud's theories and tracing behaviorist approaches from Pavlov to Watson and Skinner. The emphases, foci and major premises of the approaches are presented with comments regarding their differences. A brief outline of the procedures in each type of therapeutic setting is provided with the commonalties and differences pointed out. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychodynamics And Cognitive-Behavioral Principles: Case Study
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses psychodynamics and cognitive-behavioral principles as they relate to elderly needs, both perceived and real. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Psychoeducation and Schizophrenia: A Contrast of Two Families
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A 15 page discussion of the importance of dealing with families in the treatment of schizophrenia. Observes that family reaction to a formal diagnosis can vary from acceptance of such a diagnosis and subsequent cooperation with psychiatric professionals to rejection of the diagnosis and outright belligerence when it comes time to deal with those in charge of guiding their family member to recovery. Contends that such recovery balances, however, on the ability of the therapist to direct intervention at the family unit as a whole even though only subsystems or individuals from the family are actually seen by the therapist. Concludes that family acceptance of the diagnosis of schizophrenia and their cooperation with psychiatric professionals is, therefore, critical in the treatment of this condition. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Psychological & Christian Personality Theories
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An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review and analysis, which looks at psychological theories of personality development, their efficacy and application, but also at new Christian perspectives that are evolving in the field of psychology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Psychological Abuse in Intimate Relationships
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This 10 page research study considers the issue of psychological abuse, including a view of the characteristics of the abuser, the theoretical views of risk, and the prevention and intervention methods for this problem. this paper focuses on the prevalence, causes and solutions of psychological abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Psychological And Emotional Effects Of Job Loss
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A 4 page paper. Job loss is one of life's most traumatic experiences. This essay reports the emotional and psychological effects of losing one's job and discusses the grief cycle. The writer then provides an outline of the steps a counselor would take to help a client through this loss. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Psychological and Personality Theories in Relation to Criminal Behavior: Discussion of Theories and Analysis of Six Studies
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This is a 10 page paper discussing psychological and personality theories in relation to criminal behavior. Psychological and personality theories used most often in relation to criminal behavior are those which are based on the psychoanalytical developmental theories of Freud, the cognitive developmental theories of Kohlberg, the learning and behavioral theories of Eysenck and the constitutional-learning/intelligence based theories of Wilson and Herrnstein. In regards to application in the field however, analysis of research studies which are involved with the relationship between mental illness and criminal behavior, most investigators report the high correlation between mental illness and criminal behavior and that which violence-based when dealing with psychopaths. Other aspects of the studies report some treatments within facilities which have been shown to be more effective which relate primarily to the cognitive and learning behavioral theories. Those facilities which have reported using cognitive and learning based treatments in their therapy of criminals with mental illness have seen a decreased desire for their inmates to recommit and a decreased reconviction rate in those who have been released. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior: B.F. Skinner and Operant Behavior
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A 5 page review of Skinner's theories and their application to criminology. This work has applications in many arenas. These include such diverse facets of our lives as learning and distinguishing right from wrong. Although Skinner has had many critics over the years, much of this criticism revolved a misunderstanding of the man and his theories. His work is, in fact, supported by many that both preceded and followed him in history and has many applications in criminal psychology in particular. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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