Case study in psychology

Midterm Requirement in Abnormal Psychology Name: Ladera, Krizette Title of the Journal Article: Dissociative Identity Disorder Revealed Through Play Therapy: A Case Study of a Four- Year- Old Author/s: Marilyn S. Snow, Ed. S. JoAnna White, Ed. D. Llyod Pilkington, M.S. Darlene Beckman, M.S. Journal form where the study was taken: Journal of Dissociation Vol. VIII No.2 Date of Publication: June 1995 a) Introduction: The case study will illustrate how Play Therapy can identify…

interest in law, yet I was attracted to activities that involved counseling and helping others. [transition sentence = ‘because of this, I have researched careers and have focused my attention to two different fields’]. A behavioral psychologist studies the behaviors of a person and helps them modify their reaction in difficult situations. On the other hand, a family helps a client who is getting a divorce. Although a behavioral psychologist and a family lawyer have different salaries and…

enhance their chance to avoid the juvenile justice system. Instead juvenile detention centers are the juvenile justice system’s version of “jail,” sharing the same dynamics, where the youth are being held before the court has judged them delinquent. “Studies have shown that as many as 69 % of juvenile delinquent parolees are rearrested for serious crimes within six years of their release (Bilderaya, 2005).” Some youth in detention are detained due to failing the conditions of their probation or…

In this case, the body organs work together to perform a specific function. Without the cooperation of organs, the body systems would fail and the vital processes collapse hence leads to a body shut down. When one organ fails to perform as expected, the other organs…

According to our book, Abnormal Psychology Clinical and Scientific Perspectives states, “The main features of histrionic personality disorder concern excessive emotionality and attention seeking.” I believe this case study of Ms. Fuentes provided evidence that one could infer that she desired attention with some type of motif. For instance, Ms. Fuentes expressed shallow emotions, saying she had felt abandon by her neurosurgeon and eventually broke down and cried after telling her story about her…

From the beginning of psychology, there has never been an area of study that has not been loaded with controversy, different points of view, and contrasting data. The argument of whether genetics or environmental influence play a larger role in a person’s cognitive functions and development is no exception. Like other controversial areas of study in psychology, there is no clear answer about whether nature or nurture play a bigger part in a person’s cognition. While some cognitive processes may…

In this article, he analyzes two case examples of Abductees. After being introduced back into society, these two victims had to undergo many therapy sessions, individually and including family members. On case wrote about a girl abducted by her mom. Her mother changed her appearance and failed to provide many basic necessities, including education. When she was discovered…

production and consumption, as in the case studied by Robyn Dwyer, the consumption of tobacco has become heavily embedded within Vietnamese culture, to where it is probable to suggest that tobacco can become a stepping stone or “gateway drug” to heroin. While still within Australia, Dwyer becomes heavily involved embedded in Vietnamese culture, becoming in a way accepted amongst them as her favors are reciprocated. However, questions are raised in this case study such as whether the social drug…

The question of whether or not psychology is a science is a query which tends to come up in academic circles, usually deteriorating into arguments surrounding the validity of the discipline. Psychology, being the most popular undergraduate major in the United States, is an appealing field of study for many youths considering a career that will not only allow them to flourish monetarily but also helps them to develop the skills they use in social interactions everyday. As a result of its…

to provide help in overcoming bullying. The treatment model approach observes bullying from a systemic perspective and is structured in three stages: structuring change, changing the story, and solidifying change. The article does not present any study material conducted, however, it discusses the method…