Distortion

The idea of temporal distortion is very important because it allows young adults to be in a sense of denial about their future-selves (Jonson, 2013). I find it interesting because these young adults cannot comprehend themselves being similar to current elders. I do believe that…

Per Bitter, there are 10 behaviors related to cognitive distortions (2014). There are four participants in our example and for identification purposes, they are referred to as therapist, dad, mom, and daughter. Family background starts with a couple that had their first daughter when they were relatively young compared with the other children. This eldest daughter is helpful in many regards, however, her increased responsibilities have left her feeling confused about her role in the household…

Although all of the ethical guidelines the NCA Credo lists are important, the sixth guideline that states, “We condemn communication that degrades individuals and humanity through distortion, intolerance, intimidation, coercion, hatred, and violence” is the one that is most relevant to today’s society as well as my own individual life. Language is a means of communication and this guideline explains how it shouldn’t be used to communicate degradation or belittlement of people. In fact, the…

Memories of the past, a place where it was a happier and simpler time. Such a theme is explored in The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Near the end of the novel, the main protagonist, Nick Carraway reflects upon his childhood where he finds solace and nostalgia contrasted from the murky and uncertain present. Fitzgerald contrasts this uncertainty of the present and an adoration of the past by using literary techniques such as employing stories appealing to Pathos as well as using…

intertetrahedral bridging angle θ of FePO4, can be said to be part of tetrahedral distortion. The change in its bond length and O-PO angle can be considered to bring about tetrahedral distortion during the increase temperature. We should consider the tetrahedral as an inflexible body as its tetrahedral tilt is a big factor to determine tetrahedral distortion. We can consider the tetrahedral tilt to cause tetrahedral distortion, expressed by tilt angle δ and its reliance on temperature changes.…

(2011). Moral judgment, cognitive distortions and implicit theories in young sex offenders. Journal Of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 22(4), 603-619. doi:10.1080/14789949.2011.603189. In addition to the recent development characteristics, sex offenders are found to have a loss in the working…

to a biofeedback machine connected to a light, he is taught to keep the light within a specific range of color while he is exposed to sexually stimulating material. Cognitive therapies include restructuring cognitive distortions and empathy training. Restructuring cognitive distortions involves correcting a pedophile's thoughts that the child wishes to be involved in the activity. A pedophile observing a young girl wearing shorts may erroneously think, "she wants me." Empathy training involves…

However there is a substantial turning point within the novel that turns into a love-loss for several of the characters in the book. Much of the love in the story leads to tragic loses in the end for the characters. Leo never fully wins back Alma. Leo's son Isaac dies before Leo is able to see him face to face and tell him that he is his real father. This is the heartbreaking loss that Krauss is showing to readers. Krauss is showing readers the meaning how your love for someone can be taken away…

group to an individual, is one of the most simplifying devices. Also, the halo effect – where an overall impression of a person is based on simply one of their attributes. Another common distortion is selective perception; defined as an individual singling out problems from their own point of view. A projection distortion typically occurs in the interpretation stage as is assigns personal attributes onto other individuals. Additionally, a contrast effect occurs when a defining moment is based in…

The theory that I chose to use in order to inform Ms. Arlington’s treatment plan was Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT). The use of CBT is evident throughout Ms. Arlington’s treatment plan. The focus on cognitive distortions and behavioral modification, as well as the insightfulness of Ms. Arlington, made CBT a good choice to utilize. Ms. Arlington’s inability to practice positive self-talk and her irrational thought patterns concerning her parenting are two of the reasons that maintaining…