Psychological nativism

The Hidden Problem of Elder Abuse According to the American Psychological Association (n.d), every year, it is estimated that close to 4 million elderly Americans have been subjected to some type of physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse. Many have also been victims of neglect or exploitation by someone they depended on for care. These are just estimates because currently there are no official statistics; the last official report was published in 2005 by the National Center on…

1999 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (Position Statement, 2000). The standards are supported and authorized by the AERA composed with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Council on Measurement in Education…

From our research, I have found out that there are more domestic violence cases than one could expect. Many cases also have never been reported to the police. Most of the cases deal with the woman as the victim. “85% of domestic violence victims are women (“Domestic Violence Facts”, n.d.).” There have been many changes taking place nationally to deal with domestic violence against women. The first step for a victim of domestic violence is knowing how to recognize the signs. If your partner is…

p.328). Child abuse is also defined on a spectrum ranging from harmful words to physical violence (Popple & Leighninger, 2008, p.328). The abuse of children is a prevalent issue in society. The four main types of abuse are, physical, sexual, psychological or emotional, and neglect (Smith & Segal, 2015, web). Children who come from families of abuse are more likely to suffer from physical, social, or mental disorders, and turn to substance abuse later in life (Safe Horizon, 2015, web). These…

characters, including the Lady Matador, Aura Estrada, and Won Kim all experienced one of these things in their childhood. While some of the parents could not help neglecting their children, because it was due to their death, it still had a great psychological impact on them. Suki’s mother died when she was 14 years old, at the age when a girl needs her mother most. For Aura Estrada, most of her family was murdered and she was left all alone. Won Kim’s father didn’t approve of his passion for…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that often occurs after a person experiences a traumatic life event. One of the more common causes of PTSD is the experience of active combat during a time of war. There is wide a range of common symptoms associated with PTSD, including nightmares, flashbacks, depression, sleep disturbances, and a “fight or flight” response in certain situations. The symptoms of PTSD can be divided into four broad categories: reliving, avoidance, negative…

Everyday millions of children under the age of 15 are being abused mentally, emotionally, and or physically and many are in situations that they can not escape. Did you know there is a whole month devoted to child abuse? It is April but is one month enough for those kids who are hanging in there everyday. In America there is a lack of awareness about child abuse and child abuse prevention. It is not an easy thing to talk about nor do people want to talk about it but if nothing is ever said or…

Abuse in Teenage Relationships In society today, there are many different forms that abuse can take. The more known forms of abuse are physical, emotional or verbal, and sexual. These are the most common forms of dating violence teenagers in relationships experience. There are other types of abuse that are not as well known. Other malicious forms of abuse – financial, digital, and stalking – are ways abusers attempt to gain power (SC #10). Anyone can be a victim of abuse, but abuse in…

The Facts Beth, a fifteen-year-old girl, became pregnant after having sex with her brother, who is eighteen. She submitted to his advances after he threatened to reveal a secret. He claimed that the intercourse was consensual. Beth and her mother agreed to have an abortion performed. Afterwards, the doctor categorized the case as child abuse, which must be reported to the state government. Beth’s mother protested, citing a high likelihood of the story spreading through their small town at a…

What is harassment and violence? Harassment is the act of systemic or continued unwanted actions of a party or group. It could be racial profiling, trying to force someone to quit a job, or just to make someone fearful of someone. Violence is a behavior that involves someone physically forcing or hurting a person or something. Harassment and violence is a major issue in the workplace of many. Getting to know the descriptions and examples of specific types of harassment and violence, appropriate…