Psychophysical Methodologies

Psychophysical methods are the tools for measuring perception and performance. These tools are used to exhibit basic perceptual processes, to analyze observer performance, and to specify the required characteristics of a display. Psychophysical measurement is often defined as a measurement of behaviour to highlight internal processes. The experimenter typically does not surround his/her focus in … Read more

Theories underpinning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This paper looks to explore and critically review the main theories which include behavioural and cognitive theories that underpin Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), their influence in the development and evolvement of CBT and how they have expanded to inform assessments for children and young people. The Behaviourist movement began in 1913 with John Watson challenging … Read more

The debate between free will and determinism

Psychology includes multiple debates and research issues that must be analysed in order to conduct research scientifically, efficiently and ethically. In the psychological debate between free will and determinism, the focus is on whether human behaviours are predetermined due to a variety of factors or if they are a product of conscious action. Determinism has … Read more

Utility of Telepsychology in a COVID-19 World: A Review

With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent increase in mental health distress, telepsychology has become an essential service worldwide. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the efficacy, acceptability, and attrition rates of telepsychology to determine its utility and value during this time. Furthermore, it becomes important to investigate whether the … Read more

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapies

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), previously known as “hysteria”, “shell shock”, “war neurosis”, and “soldier’s heart” (Crocq & Crocq, 2000), is a severe anxiety disorder (Cahill, 2007) that occurs in those who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, such as sexual or violent assault (Van der Kolk, 2017), war and/or combat, accidents and natural disasters and … Read more

Inability to maintain attention focus and hyperfocus in ADHD

According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Neurodevelopmental Disorders fit into six categories, they are: intellectual disability, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorder, and motor disorders. This new categorisation has been added as a new chapter to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition … Read more

Behavioural approach to child development

Having an understanding of child development is essential for practitioners, as it allows us to have an appreciation for the cognitive, biological, psychological, emotional, physical, social and educational growth that children progress through from birth into early adulthood. We must remember that every child will progress at a different rate, but should be hitting certain … Read more

Personal Development Profile – Humanistic Counselling Practice Course

Introduction Throughout this Personal Development Profile, I will look back at choices and events that led to embarking on the Humanistic Counselling Practice Course at the University of [CITY]. I will make connections to appropriate elements of Person-Centred theory by referring to certain literature mostly within the psychotherapy realm. I will reflect upon my personal … Read more

Cognitive dissonance theory can help us improve our relationship with animals

The relationship between humans and animals is extraordinarily complex. There are a variety of subcategories and issues that revolve around the topic of human-animal interaction, including consumption of meat and animal products, animal testing, animal slaughter and our general relationship and companionship with other animals. Previous studies have shown that a high consumption of animals … Read more

Effectiveness of Bullying Literature Project on social-emotional assets & behavior outcomes

Synopsis A study was conducted at two elementary schools to know how effective the Bullying Literature Project was on the social-emotional assets and behavior outcomes. The authors report students who have some type of involvement with bullying can affect student academically and can create potential effects like violent or criminal involvement later in life. The … Read more

Origins and future of psychology (reflective)

“The purpose of psychology is to give us a completely different idea of the things we know best” (Valery, n.d.). From 600 to 300 BC, Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle recorded such topics as pleasure, pain, knowledge, motivation and rationality. Becoming the front runners of early philosophy. With psychology beginning in the … Read more

Theory of knowledge

“The production of knowledge is always a collaborative task and never solely a product of the individual.” Discuss this statement with reference to two areas of knowledge. From their childhood, people have always thought projects and tasks will be easier and more accurate if they work with someone else or have it checked by others. … Read more

Freud’s “Dora”

Freud starts the book Dora with his first section “Prefatory Remarks.” This section discusses his research methods for the case we are about to look at and any problems people may see with his take. Freud continues on by talking about his duties for toward the patient but also toward science. He thinks it’s important … Read more

Examine the effects of anxiety on performance (study)

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effects of anxiety on performance. 36 university students took part. There were two conditions designed to manipulate the level of anxiety experienced (high or low). Participants were randomly assigned to a condition. The study involved using a ‘Batak’ and pressing as many of the 8 … Read more