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In the 1950s and 1960s there was a break from behavioral therapy in which theorists began realizing that our thoughts and behaviors are related more than was previously recognized. Social learning theory was one of the first approaches that recognized that there was a strong cognitive underpinning to human behavior and learning. Albert Bandura, a well-known behaviorist, acknowledged that cognitive functions were present during his aggression experiments. He linked those cognitive factors to…

The word “cognitive” emphasizes an individual’s thoughts as cause and means of intervention for abnormal behavior. On the other hand, “humanistic” lets people give power to themselves through relationships with therapists, which ultimately lead to self improvement. Unconditional improving progress in one’s life is insanely important when it comes to self-growth. Lastly, the word “behavioral” utilizes standards of learning to decrease or get rid of troublesome behavior. As far as agreements…

In the 1950's Psychiatrist made a huge improvement. They began to use medication as treatments. The first step into becoming a Psychiatrist is understanding the concept of what they do. Psychiatrists’ are known as Medical Doctors (M.D.s). A Psychiatrist' job is to help and attend to those with psychological issues. This is the job I will be job shadowing. I have always been intrigued by the career because their main goal is to help patients out of their dark place. As I mentioned before,…

The prevention of dental caries is the primary purpose for dental service. “Dental caries is defined as a localized, post-eruptive, pathological process of external origin involving softening of the hard tooth tissue and proceeding to the formation of a cavity” (WHO). The centerpiece for caries prevention since the 1960’s has been the application of sodium fluoride varnish. Typically, a sodium fluoride varnish treatment is conducted twice a year. Studies have shown that children who receive…

In this essay I will discuss three psychologist I believe to be most influential in the psychological field. Wilhelm Wundt, the first psychologist I shall discuss, contributed to the establishment of psychology being classified as a separate science. He was able to achieve this by, setting up the first psychological laboratory in 1879 in Germany (http://www.simplypsychology.org/wundt.html) with the intention of carrying out experiments in carefully controlled conditions in order to find…

Carl Roger’s person-centered approach views people as basically good, social, and practical, but that when their basic needs are not met they exhibit frustration and negative emotions (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, counselors who work with this approach believe that people have the ability to manage their own feelings, actions, and thoughts (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). This approach allows the client to understand that they are competent (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, Roger’s…

Shelton Group topic: Developing Discrepancy Today’s group session was focused on helping group members in understanding how their behaviors interfering with their personal values and achieving their goals. Group members were to complete the handout and brainstorm how important personal goals are being undermined by current substance use patterns. PO attended group on time with a positive attitude, and moderately participated in the group discussion. PO completed the worksheet, shared…

Cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT is an approach to treat a variety of different mental disorders, including Anxiety and Depression. The treatment focuses on identifying negative thoughts and challenges an individual faces and then teaches them to learn practical strategies to combat them. The strategies are designed to bring about positive and quick changes to a person’s mental health. CBT aims to show how their thoughts effect their mood and behaviour, along with teaching the individual to…

Northwestern has been where I have grown up and I have been instantly connected to it because of the positive environment that students put out every day. I am part of a family of Northwestern graduates, my grandfather with his PhD, my dad with his Masters, and my brother as an undergraduate student. From them, I have learned what it really means to be part of the Northwestern family and the importance to have a Northwestern diploma. The feeling of being part of the Northwestern family is my…

Strength perspective model gives older adults control to take care of themselves and to make the decisions. The model believes that older adults have the rights to make choices because they are the expert on their lives and know what are the best fits for them. Often, professional authorities focus on finding solutions to the problems that their clients presented. Instead, professional authorities should focus on what their clients are looking for. They will work together throughout the…