Psychological Types

nursing homes and other residential aged-care facilities (RACFs) and revealed that older adults who live in aged-care residents experience higher levels of anxiety compared to those who live in communities. Higher levels of anxiety could be due to psychological and physical abuse of residents by staff members in the nursing home (Cooper, Selwood & Livingston, 2008). However, some of the recent research discovered the pervasiveness of anxiety disorders to be greater among community-dwelling older…

crucial that a person has good experiences and memories from this time in their young lives. Mental health and stability later in life depend greatly on what a person experiences during their formative years. The novel, It by Stephen King, is a psychological thriller that exploits the idea that children’s fear is a power so strong; ‘It’ can literally kill people. It follows a group of friends known as The Losers’ Club who encounter ‘It’ and are forced to deal with the reality of this evil.…

because they appear weak and powerless. I believe that cyberbullying should be better regulated and not be protected under the First Amendment. Unlike other offensive acts like flag burning that illustrates disrespect, cyberbullying inflicts psychological and emotional harm that may potentially lead victims into committing negative acts. I believe that the First Amendment should be revised to adjust to today’s social situation, especially in terms of technology. Unlike traditional bullying,…

many behaviors that can intimidate, manipulate, isolate, frighten, threaten, and or injure themselves or the other person” (National Coalition Against Domestic Abuse). There are many types of abuse, signs, and reasons why it is not reported quickly. Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, economic, and or psychological. Physical abuse is physical contact with another person. Some examples of physical abuse are hitting, biting, punching, and kicking. Sexual abuse is forcing someone to do…

When asked what they know about domestic violence, most people will describe something along the lines of a man hitting a woman. That is not always the case. Although the general public does not hear about it nearly as often, men experience the same types or abuse almost as often as their female counterparts, but are much less likely to seek help or support (“One in Three Campaign”). This may be because they feel as though they have done something wrong to deserve the abuse they receive or that…

drawn out, series of unfortunate and almost disturbing events. Holden experiences very similar symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, and shows common reactions of PTSD. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden goes through what appears to be a psychological breakdown over his journey of those few days, which is assisted by the events Holden is going through--similar to a soldier’s,-- Holden’s undermining of his condition, and the ignorance of the commonly reoccurring symptoms. Post traumatic…

normalized because of societal expectations. Domestic violence is an ongoing issue that does not have effective preventive laws or punishment. Too frequently, offenders are not punished adequately. It is essential for the public to understand the types of domestic violence and how it is currently regarded in the courtroom to see the need for the laws punishing this crime to be reformed and penalties increased in addition to understanding why it is so difficult to prosecute. While the term seems…

aspects rather than focusing on one or two specific diagnoses. Assessment in clinical practice is a crucial first step towards making a diagnosis. A mental health professional is able to use a variety of assessment tools to carry out a complete psychological assessment and provide an enhanced picture of the patient (Kring et al., 2014). This essay will explore two assessment measures used in clinical practice; clinical interviews and neurobiological methods. The benefits and weaknesses of each…

Psychological Testing and Clinical Diagnosis It is vital that for counselors who conduct psychological tests and determine clinical diagnoses ensure that the process is done in an ethical and appropriate way. To ensure this occurs, a counselor must fully understand the diagnosis, including the symptoms, prevalence, and development of the disorder, as well as be knowledgeable of tools and psychological test that support the diagnosis. It is also important that the tests being used to help…

different view of describing bullying; some people indicate that it is an aggressive behavior like punching, kicking, slapping, and pushing. Universally physical abuse or violence accepted as a bullying. Bullying behavior is continual physical, psychological, social, verbal, or emotional methods of intimidation by an individual or group (Cowie, Naylor, Rivers, Smith, & Pereira, 2002). Bullying is an action such as hitting or name calling that feels angry, hurt and upset. Bullying behaviors can…