Biological approach John exhibits some possible biological abnormalities. He could have inherited a genetic pre-disposition to be aggressive from his father. Serotonin levels maybe unbalanced in his brain due to his depression, add this with his alcohol consumption which will have an impact too. Any one of these things could be an explanation to John’s aggressive behaviour. Psychodynamic approach Psychodynamic approach could say John experienced some kind of emotional disturbance/trauma when
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Abnormal Psychology Charlett Thornton Psy/410 July 2, 2013 Kellie Smith There has never been a complete meaning of abnormality approved by the psychological community. “However, being able to understand and having knowledge of unusual outlook is important in assessing a person’s behavior to decide what the meaning is” (Hansell & Damour, 2008). Strange behavior is normally considered as behavior that is the opposite of the norm for society, with normal behavior being the opposite. With
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE This course aims at preparing students for a professional journey in the growing field of psychology by creating interest and developing an understanding of basic concepts of the discipline. Its major concerns include fostering capability to meet the challenges of self-discovery and effective participation in responding to the needs of society. With a vision to create a balance between society and the individual, the course intends to enable students in developing abilities
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Social Psychology Social psychology is the division of psychology that studies the social structure that surrounds an individual and his interactions as a social being. At times social psychology is confused with other disciplines closely related. Sometimes overlapping does occur into other disciplines but social psychology keeps focus on social environment and how it affects one another. Social psychology is reinforced with scientific methods and research that helps to differ from other divisions
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Foundations of Psychology Foundations of Psychology Psychology is the understanding of people’s behaviors, emotions, and thoughts through research and studies from scientists and researchers. Psychology is complex and difficult to understand. A person who wants to gain insight on what psychology is about should begin with the elements of the foundation (Pastorino., Doyle-Portillo, 2006-2011). For a person to begin to understand psychology; gaining insight and useful knowledge
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applications in areas such as the biological sciences in the late 1800s. It was at this time that, what most psychologists acknowledge as, the first "school of psychology" began. In 1879 Wilhelm Wundt began the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany. The school of psychology that Wundt began and championed all his life is referred to as "structuralism". For this reason, Wundt is often referred to as the father of structuralism. Structuralism can be defined as psychology as the study of the elements
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Depression is a state of mind in which a person has feelings of sadness, helplessness, negative thoughts, guilt, and other feelings that usually last longer than the average mood that results from experiencing the ups and downs that life brings. Bouts with depression can last for weeks, months, and even years. People exhibit depression through a lack of interest in things that would normally motivate them to action, a lack of attention and/or production on and off of the job and at home, as well
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Biological Theories In psychology, biological theories of prosocial behavior explain why we help others through an evolutionary perspective placing greater emphasis on natural selection. The kin-selection theory is a well known biological theory. According to the kin-selection theory, individuals are more likely to sacrifice themselves for relatives than non-relatives. The kin-selection theory states that individuals choose to help blood relatives rather than non-relatives because by doing so, we
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Four Goals The Four Goals of Psychology 1.) Circle or highlight one of the following problems: Stress, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Eating Disorder, Anger and Aggression, or Addiction 2.) Write the problem that you selected in each blank below. For each of the four goals, write information as it applies to the problem you selected. Your responses should be thorough (25-75 words for each response). You may need to conduct some research on the problem you
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that the brain works. A cognitive neuroscience and focuses on the branch of biology dealing with functions and the activities of living organisms and their parts which include all the physical and chemical processes are what physiological psychology is known as. Something such as a drug, a physiological reaction would often refer to how the body physically reacts. Organisms, organ systems, organs, cell and bio molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in the
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