Cognitive science

To be direct, Theta Healing deals with the conscious and subconscious part of the mind. We are going to discuss not the healing aspect or the process of healing that this technique includes but what it deals with. When we talk about the conscious part of the mind, it refers to the mental state of awareness where you perceive things according to the reality of the general population. On the other hand, the subconscious is that gray area between our consciousness and "not knowing". Theta Healing…

Jaikob volunteered to participate in a practice administration of the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ IV COG), a requirement for the examiner’s graduate school course in cognitive assessment. The examiner obtained written consent from Jaikob’s mother, Shannon Smith, before beginning the assessment. Jaikob is the brother of one sister who is one year younger than him. No developmental or medical concerns were reported. Jaikob is currently enrolled in Isla Vista elementary,…

In 1949, BJ Palmer presented one of the greatest speaches ever given. He talked about how small of a thing it is for someone to, say fall or slip. This fall or slip produces a subluxation, which puts a small bout pressure on the nerves and causes an imbalance within the nervous system. This imbalance causes dis-ease within the body, and that is a big deal. Furthermore, dis-ease affects not only the physical state of an individual, but their mental state, emotional state, and spiritual state. If…

Lewis Thomas, an American essayist, conveys the importance of preserving the mystery of one’s mind in his essay, “The Attic of the Brain.” According to Thomas, humans produce internal conflicts because they overanalyze their choices. Internal conflicts are not only caused by overanalyzing, but also from the feeling of guilt which “repeats the same transgressive behavior in the future.” (“Why We May Feel Guilty”) Humans feel guilty after they disrupt their standards of conduct or an outsider…

how to do something they observed. Physical demonstration is important for educators that believe in this theory. While depending on how the child handles the punishment or rewards that follow the action, their behavior may or may not be repeated. Cognitive perspective- according to this particular perspective learning…

Peak performers have followed through with a self assessment. They know what is required of them to face the truth and see themselves objectively (Bethel, 2013). Peak performers are not limited to race, gender, age, or even lifestyle. Peak performers work within reality. They focus on what they can do. Peak performers are able to be creative though. They are able to think of ideas and ways to overcome problems as they present themselves. They are able to use their judgment to make decisions…

Why do we down talk ourselves? In Cognitive psychology it’s all about how people process information and what is going on in our minds. Aaron T. Beck assumes that the way we think is how we have an outlook in life so if we have constant negative thoughts, we will live in negativity.…

When comparing the results of my first quiz to my last one I noticed that they were a little different but not by much. To my surprise I actually scored slightly lower the second time, I think that as the semester went on I realized that I wasn’t as good at communication as thought. Taking this Intro to communication course I was able to have a new insight and view on what it means to communicate. Even though my score was slightly lower I feel as though some aspects of my communication have…

belt and jobs that have moved off shore. Our cities seem to be stagnated by urban decay. Is this really the America that our forefathers dreamed of? As a Psychology Instructor and Counselor, I often see problems differently, from a cognitive approach. A cognitive approach is that instead of only looking at the prima facial behaviors, I tend to…

Before I take a meditation class, I haven’t thought about the meditation. Now, I know it changed me many things, so I wanted to tell my family about it. My mother have a insomnia. She sleep about 3~4 hours at night and about one hours in the afternoon. She used said she sleep well but she always walk around in house all night. By Chinese zodiac sign, she is the year of the dag. That’s why she cannot sleep and take care of a house. I am the year of the mouse, so I like to get out and walk…