Psychology Essays

In the movie As Good As It Gets it is very easy to see that the main character is portraying a man that has obsessive compulsive disorder. I chose to study this movie because although it is a comedy, the movie discusses a subject that is commonly stereotyped. I was anxious to see whether all […]

Chapter 1 Abnormal Psychology Past and Present: What is abnormality? Patterns of psychological abnormality usually follow the four D’s: deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger. What is the difference between abnormal behavior and psychological disorder? Abnormal behavior is behavior that is statistically infrequent while psychological disorder is behavioral, emotional, or cognitive dysfunctions that are unexpected in […]

Leonardo da Vinci once said, “A well-spent day brings happy sleep. ”…but what if you have insomnia, or in other terms, you just can’t sleep? People are losing sleep daily, in such a fashion that most trouble staying awake during school, work, or even driving. I’m certain somebody in this audience has had or is […]

Emergence: Labeled Autistic is a remarkable attempt by Temple Grandin to present an inside narrative to autism as she tells her story of transitioning from a fearful, autistic childhood to a mature adulthood and professional excellence. The story is true and the plot is autobiographical, and this is a brilliant account of perseverance, bravery, and […]

Trends in Employee Assistance Programs Over the last 30 years, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s) have been on the fast-track of evolution. EAP’s have evolved into sophisticated wellness programs that address many issues that affect the lives of employees and negatively impact job performance. These issues can range from depression, anxiety disorders, substances abuse, and marital […]

Behavior that contradicts societal guidelines and is rejected by a societal group is referred to as deviant behavior. A prominent instance of such behavior is presented by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. This duo embarked on a horrific killing spree, murdering twelve scholars and one educator, while inflicting injuries on twenty-one others. Following their heinous […]

“Embraced by the Needle” (published in the Globe and Mail) by Gabor Mate, states the effects on a person that do not have a loving and nurturing home in their younger years may turn to drugs later on. Mate is a staff physician at Portland Hotel; which is Downtown Eastside Vancouver where there is a […]

We have all lied at some time or another in our life. As a child, we may have lied so we would not get in trouble. As adults, we may lie to avoid disagreements with someone, so we can maintain a healthy relationship with that person. We teach children that it is wrong to lie; […]

Statistics show that in 1994, “there were 300 reported police officers who committed suicide compared to 137 documented deaths while performing their duty for that same year and that the police suicide rate was found to be double that of the suicide rate of the general population pegged at 22 out of 100,000 officers” (Turvey, […]

Developmental disabilities have a broad definition because they entail many dimensions of the human body both in the external and external dimensions. In other words, the term developmental disability is not just about the physical disability just as many people may be tempted to think but it also touches on the mental challenges. Developmental disabilities […]

ICU delirium, which refers to acute brain dysfunction or agitation in critically ill patients, is an increasingly significant and harmful phenomenon within the intensive care unit (ICU). According to Pierson (2007), several studies have linked the development of delirium to increased morbidity and mortality rates as well as longer stays in both ICU and hospital […]

The Soloist: Psychological Movie Review The Motion picture “The Soloist” is about L. A. Times writer Steve Lopez discovering a musically gifted homeless man named Nathaniel Ayers. Desperately needing to catch a deadline Mr. Lopez considers writing a story about Nathaniel. While researching Mr. Lopez begins to discover interesting things about the talented musician. Nathanial […]

INTRODUCTION Behavior has many causes, as well as many forms. It is directly observable and has measurable actions. Behavior can be normal and abnormal. Abnormal behavior could be as a result of anomalies in one’s biology, physiology or psyche. It is a part of human characteristics and it is hereditary. Some behaviors of course are […]

Some schools in the United States do not put into use systematic screening and identification methods for any emotional and behavioral disorder. They argue that the process would result into schools experiencing financial constraints since many children would be identified. This is not a valid claim in any case. In my own opinion, every school […]

Determining Student Due Process and Privacy Rights xxxx American College x Determining Student Due Process and Privacy Rights In this paper I will address a due process rights afforded to a student in a scenario presented by The American College of Education. I will explain the substantive and procedural due process rights as they relate […]

Pedophilia and the Metaframeworks 2010 In the first DSM published in 1952, sexual deviation was classified under “personality disorders,” specifically “sociopathic personality disturbance. ” In the DSM-IV-TR today, paraphilias are distinguished from Sexual Dysfunctions characterized by disturbance in sexual desire and the psychophysiology of the sexual response cycle. Paraphilia’s can be conceptualized as arousal patterns […]

Excessive Internet use has become a significant aspect of people’s daily lives, and it is closely linked to sexual addiction. Experts suggest that the rise of sociopaths online has contributed to the emergence of “technological addictions.” This article explores the concept of Internet addiction in relation to excessive sexual behavior, questioning the legitimacy of sex […]

Clients with Eating Disorders are already at an increased risk for mortality, so alcohol or drug abuse places additional dangers onto this group. A study by Suzuki, Takeda, and Yoshino (2011) into mortality rates of patients with eating disorders, found the mortality of eating disorder patients with alcoholism were significantly higher than those without. Eating […]

Richard A. Friedman The article Born to Be Happy, Through a Twist of Human Hard Wire by Richard A Friedman addresses both psychiatric and scientific aspects of physiological disorders. The main concern of this article in tales what makes individuals happy or obtain happiness and also explaining how psychiatric illnesses alter their happiness. Friedman’s main […]

Finances are a major source of stress as well as his student loan debt continues to accrue with no other form of income. He is unsure of his career choice, future prospects, and past decisions in choosing to attend Law School. A primary source of stress for John is in regards to his current marriage. […]

Overview A Beautiful Mind is the story of John Nash, a real mathematical genius who began having symptoms of schizophrenia upon entering graduate school at Princeton University in 1948. Peers viewed Nash as odd, eccentric, and lacking in basic social skills. Nash often skipped class, wrote mathematical formulas on windows, and spent many hours pursuing […]

CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2 2. Anxiety Disorders 3. 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorders 2. 1. 1 Panic Disorder 2. 2. Phobias 2. 3. Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder 2. 4. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 3. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders 4. Treatment 4. 1. Psychotherapy 4. 2. Pharmacological treatments 5. Causes of Anxiety Disorders. 5. 1. Biological 5. […]