Psychology is the study of behavior and mind, embracing all aspects of human experience. It is an academic discipline and an applied science which seeks to understand individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases. Psychology lends itself to fall into certain perspectives or paradigms: Cognitive, Behavioral, Humanistic, Dynamic, and Bipolar Depression.
The cognitive paradigm explores the inner workings of the mind, how people view experiences and interpret them. "Sense making literature". People have schemas - frame of mind created by an accumulation of all their knowledge and experience. This changes how we see things. Abnormal behavior can be caused by disadvantageous schemas. In order to change …show more content…
Reinforces increase the frequency of a behavior, punishers decrease its frequency. Reinforcement can be primary or secondary, positive or negative. Intrinsic rein forcers are rewards inherent in a behavior itself. Extrinsic reinforces are praise or rewards. Punishment involves weakening behavior by either introducing aversive consequences or removing reinforces. The Premack Principle states that a way to increase less-enjoyed activities is to link them to more enjoyed activities. Shaping through timely feedback on each step of a task is an effective teaching practice based on behavioral learning theory. Extinction is the weakening & gradual disappearance of behavior as reinforcement is …show more content…
It is often not recognized as an illness and people who have it may suffer needlessly for years or even decades. This illness can cause behavior so extreme that you cannot function at work, in family or social situations, or in relationships with others. Some people with bipolar disorder become suicidal. Over 3 million Americans (about 1% of the population) have bipolar disorder, and rates are similar in other countries. It's important to know that you're not alone. Talking with others who suffer from bipolar disorder may help you learn that there is hope for a better life. And treatment can help you get back in control. Effective treatments are available that greatly alleviate the suffering caused by bipolar disorder and can usually prevent its devastating complications. These include marital breakups, job loss, alcohol and drug abuse, and
The cognitive paradigm explores the inner workings of the mind, how people view experiences and interpret them. "Sense making literature". People have schemas - frame of mind created by an accumulation of all their knowledge and experience. This changes how we see things. Abnormal behavior can be caused by disadvantageous schemas. In order to change …show more content…
Reinforces increase the frequency of a behavior, punishers decrease its frequency. Reinforcement can be primary or secondary, positive or negative. Intrinsic rein forcers are rewards inherent in a behavior itself. Extrinsic reinforces are praise or rewards. Punishment involves weakening behavior by either introducing aversive consequences or removing reinforces. The Premack Principle states that a way to increase less-enjoyed activities is to link them to more enjoyed activities. Shaping through timely feedback on each step of a task is an effective teaching practice based on behavioral learning theory. Extinction is the weakening & gradual disappearance of behavior as reinforcement is …show more content…
It is often not recognized as an illness and people who have it may suffer needlessly for years or even decades. This illness can cause behavior so extreme that you cannot function at work, in family or social situations, or in relationships with others. Some people with bipolar disorder become suicidal. Over 3 million Americans (about 1% of the population) have bipolar disorder, and rates are similar in other countries. It's important to know that you're not alone. Talking with others who suffer from bipolar disorder may help you learn that there is hope for a better life. And treatment can help you get back in control. Effective treatments are available that greatly alleviate the suffering caused by bipolar disorder and can usually prevent its devastating complications. These include marital breakups, job loss, alcohol and drug abuse, and