Systems psychology

My interest in special education occurred gradually. I like the emphasis on the individual in psychology, and helping the individual reach their fullest potential. I want to work in a field that involves helping people. After taking an introduction to psychology course, I discovered I was interested in child development. I like learning about the cognitive processes underlying development, and also the developmental stages children progress through. I became interested in special needs children…

course has also offered me the free will to select three of its concentration in unique liberal or professional areas of study in arts. A summary of Health Psychology, Introduction to Organizational Leadership, and Sociology of Work will help in illustrating how they have played a great role in shaping my career goals. PSY320 Health Psychology This is a branch of science that majorly focus on the portrayal, forecast, and influence of human behavior that is connected to health and welfare of…

After doing a read through of the Rwandan Genocide, I noticed that the validity of my original perspective could be improved. For example, one concept from the Psychology 101 General Psychology textbook by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall which can be found on page 442, is known as the attribution theory; and explains one important part as to why civilian Hutu’s took part in the massacre of 800,000 Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994…

studies have revealed both the tendency for memories to deteriorate (Zhu et al., 2011) and how the brain can be manipulated into creating false memories (Laney & Loftus, 2013). These false memories have the potential to be pervasive in the justice system and could…

The effect of social relationships on human development and behaviour has gained prominence of late, with many psychologists trying to unearth the relationship. Because the behaviour of individuals is contingent on the individual relationships with others, interpersonal relationships have formed the background and theme of human life. Psychologists are in the effort of developing a science and pattern of relationship based on the belief that human relationships are the main factor in shaping…

field theories, which proposed that learning was a response to a variety of circumstances making up the “field” in which one is operating. The transition from the elemental model to holistic model was signified by Edward Tolman, who developed a system which was still behavioristic, but not so focused on physiological responses to stimuli (Tolman, 1948). His concept of “goal-oriented” learning helped introduce a framework where organisms are engaging in purposeful learning, not simply…

Joyce's Ulysses has been well known for his elaborate experimentation and development that is a continuous flow system. He has utilized various accounts widely alongside the movements in each new scene of the novel. To demonstrate unexpected differentiation between the vain and the depleted present day world and the transcendent time of old Greece, James Joyce gave a system of the Odyssey of Homer to his magnum opus. Leopold Bloom is Ulysses, Stephen, who is the profound child of Bloom is…

Informative Speech Outline Adel Zakharia Topic: Conditioning in Psychology General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about a scientific phenomenon which may bring the world fascinating medical opportunities. By the end of my speech, my audience will be able to fully grasp the idea of conditioning, how it works, and the promises it holds in the medical field. Thesis: While we may not be aware of it, our behaviors are constantly being affected and altered by conditioning…

proceedings and eliminates reliability. Researchers are often subpoenaed to testify after gathering sensitive data, creating a conflict between the legal system and their own Ethics Codes pertaining to confidentiality, further confusing the subject of informed consent and confidentiality as they pertain to research in the criminal justice system (Jones,…

interest for the Central Behavioral Health Clinical Experience position. I am currently a rising year II student in the Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) program at Chestnut Hill College. I choose Chestnut Hill College because I was interested in developing my growth as a psychotherapist in ways that could further expand my understanding of individuals in the context of their systems. I value the growing concept of incorporating multiculturalism in therapy and believe our program truly appreciates…