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1) There are three forms of therapy in the field of psychology that are the most interesting. One form of therapy that is interesting is the cognitive behavioral therapy. Another interesting form of therapy is electroconvulsive therapy. Lastly, a third interesting form of therapy is existential therapy. Each form of therapy has their own specific goal and key components to reach those goals. 2) Cognitive behavioral therapy has the goal of treating a patient's fear, thought process, and…

After watching Moneyball and reading the articles, I think that statistical analysis hinders the fun of sports. I feel that sports are not always about the statistics; I feel it is about the players. Because you could be the worst batter but then be the best fielder on your team. I feel numbers are just numbers they change all the time so I personally don’t think you can see how good an athlete is by statistics. Just like one of the guys said at the end of the movie that hit home and took the…

Ding! The sound of when you hit the baseball. When the crowd starts yelling, and cheering. When you run to first base looking to turn to second base, and then you slide into second and the umpire calls you safe. The feeling of joy and happiness, for me that is baseball. I do this because it is a hobby, and it is one of my favorite things to do. If you make a play, that is one of the best feelings I could feel. I do this with my team go out and play baseball, try our hardest, play to win, and…

1. What is the hypothesis? Look for what the researchers are trying to test; what is the purpose of aim of the study? The aim of this study is to assess the capability of psychosocial screening using the KINDEX interview with the three major risk areas, maternal psychopathology, traumatic experiences and perceived stress. Also, the researchers hypothesized that women scoring higher rates in the KINDEX would also present higher rates in the three risk areas. 2. What are the variables?…

According to Rupke at the University of Human Medicine in Michigan, cognitive therapy has shown just as effective as and perhaps even more effective than the pharmacotherapy approach in treating depression. The success of cognitive therapy in treating depression is in that a risk of relapse in the patient is significantly decreased, as opposed to the risk of relapse in cases of discontinued medication. “A meta-analysis that included eight studies showed that 29.5 percent of patients treated with…

Suicide is argued to be a leading cause of death in the United States for several years. People on certain career paths are more susceptible to committing suicide and/or having suicidal ideation than others; law enforcement officers are members of one such group of people who are at high risk. There is an elevated rate of suicide among police officers, which is logical, as being a police officer is arguably one of the most dangerous jobs for one to have. This is said, as police officers’ lives…

PEDs has always been in the mix when it comes to professional sports. Many athletes go to extreme levels to maximize their performance. The fans go to a sporting event to see an amazing home run, an incredible football tackle or the fastest sprinter in the world. One of the main reasons why PEDs are prohibited in professional sports is due to the fact that it's going to create an unfair advantage over the opponent. In my opinion, I think most athletes will use PEDs if they can get away with it.…

After reading the article “The Forgotten Victim from Florence and Normandie” by Steve Lopez, it gives the readers a word of advice or an idea such don’t let the past bring you down. The advice that it give the audience is meaningful because people who went through a lot in their past brought them down like depression or suicidal thoughts. I personal believe that people need to understand to forget about the past and think about the future because it can bring hatred, anger, depression, and…

According to the Amerian Psychological Association, suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 (American Psychological Association). In recent years, the topic of teenage suicide has been highly publicized in the media. One of the reasons often associated with today’s youth choosing to make this tragic decision is bullying. Randall Mann’s “September Elegies” is a piece that serves as an elegy dedicated to four gay teenage boys who made the decision to take their own lives…

therapeutic approaches have been used to address the illness in client populations, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) standing as the most frequently-applied methods (Miklowitz, 2009). This paper will explore the history of CBT theory and its major techniques, its efficacy in the treatment of bipolar disorder, and the author’s personal reactions to it as a theoretical orientation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: History and Overview Founded by Aaron Beck, CBT is a theoretical approach to…