Analytical psychology

The debatable assessment Moreover, it is arguable whether Phonics Screening Check (PSC) is effective in measuring the outcomes of instructions and identifying the reading ability of children. In Rose Report (2007: 19), synthetic phonics is praised as ‘the best route to becoming skilled readers’. Driven by its emphasis on phonics, it points out five essential skills for reading: ‘recognition of letters, the ability to sound out phonemes, the ability to hear and blend phonemes, the reading of…

How a Psychology Degree Can Be Beneficial for Even Non-Psych Careers Psychology is not a science. Psychology has very few job opportunities. Psychology is just common sense. These are just a few of the most common misconceptions about the field of psychology. In truth, psychologists use the scientific method to explore and gain an understanding of mankind’s most challenging problems. Brain functioning. Behavior. Relationships. Motivation. These topics and more are researched and examined by…

Psychology began as a study of the soul. Plato believed the soul was an individual’s belief they are distinct from but also connected to their physical and social environments. Aristotle believed the soul was a set of psychological powers or attributes. In fact, Garcia-Valdecasas (2005) noted that Aristotle used the term ‘mind’ to collectively refer to these attributes. From that, psychology evolved into a science of the self. James (1890) viewed the self as a fundamental concept in the ‘science…

differences helped to format and give structure to psychoanalytical therapy. Listed below are the various types of Depth psychology. Table 1. Types of Depth Psychology Existential Psychology Humanistic Psychology Transpersonal Psychology Gestalt Psychology Psychoanalysis Psychodynamic Source: http://www.allpsychologycareers.com/topics/depth-psychology…

Implementing thought experiments in Cognitive Science implicates imagining a situation and analyzing the outcome. These experiments assist in evaluating the study of moral psychology. Peoples’ emotions can be uncontrollable when reacting to a particular situation regarding morality. These specific situations give us space to analyze into the mentality or moral appraising. How these moral appraisal “reaction occurs”, will be further looked upon throughout this essay. Moral situation is a…

through studying History I have developed analytical skills when examining sources of information to understand to what extent a source is reliable. Psychology has given me an interest in current issues and debates not only just within the subject but in a wider context, through the application of psychological theories and studies into the real world and how these ideas can be used to help others. I have particularly enjoyed studying criminal psychology as it provides possible explanations for…

Psychology initially captured my interest whilst I was undertaking an optional psychology module in year 9. This introduced me to the subject and left me questioning why certain people behave the way they do to. To answer these questions I wanted to expand my knowledge further about how the mind and brain work. For this reason I decided to study psychology at A-level, allowing me to explore the wide range of topics involved in the subject, such as cognitive, social and developmental psychology.…

If I were to choose Psychology as my major as well as what type of field that I would want to have involved with it I would choose a major in Forensic Psychology and have a career as a Criminal Profiler because essentially, in the Criminal Profiler’s job they do not only fall in just one field they are involved in both the areas of Psychology and Law Enforcement. This type of professional diversity is the main reason why I would choose both areas for my major and as my profession as well as my…

Psychology interests me in a profound way. I love exploring the complexity of the human brain and how subtle differences and changes manifest themselves in observable behaviours. I am mostly interested in psychopathology and particularly how they can be explained in a multitude of ways. The well-known Rosenhan’s Experiment (Sane in Insane Places) was one of the studies in psychology which developed my passion for the subject further. The very idea that Psychiatrists could be so consistently…

Studying psychology at A level has allowed me to study the science of human behaviour. I feel studying psychology at degree level will increase what I know about the mechanisms of a human mind. I study both sociology and psychology at A level which I believe go hand in hand in understanding and dealing with people. Psychology allows me to learn about the scientific theories on the conditions of mentally ill patients. Studying psychology will allow me to better my communication skills and…