Essays on Psychological Theories

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In-depth Exploration of Mezirow’s Transformational Learning Theory

6 pages / 2531 words

Jack Mezirow’s transformative (sometimes referred to as transformational) learning theory emphasized the importance of integration of experience into a person’s worldview. Founded on constructivist principles, Transformative learning occurs as an active exploratory process, after an individual experiences a disruptive event (what Mezirow calls a disorienting...

Theory Theory of Mind Transformational Learning

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Teacher-student Relationship: The Role of The Attachment Theory

6 pages / 2672 words

The examination of child development is a relatively recent addition to psychological study, with its origins lying in the early part of the twentieth century. Although we may initially think that development is easy to define, it is a complex process that cannot be compartmentalised...

Attachment Theory Teacher-Student Relationships

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Relationship-based Practice in Social Work: The Use of Self for Help

2 pages / 872 words

This essay studies the use and importance of relationship-based practice (RBP) in social work, which Trevithick describes at the heart of social work. The analysis of two theories, person-centred practice and use of self, demonstrates how these aid RBP. Reflection of how I apply these theories...

Self Concept Social Work

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Gardner’s Idea of Multiple Intelligence: a Theory Or a Set of Skills

2 pages / 808 words

Howard Gardner first introduced the theory of Multiple Intelligence in his book, Frame of Mind which quickly became popular as a classic model to understand aspects of human intelligence, personality, behavior and learning style. The three general categories in which people learn are: visual, auditory...

Intelligence Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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Multiple Intelligence: Analysis of The Concept and Theories

2 pages / 1094 words

A strength of Gardner’s theory is case studies used of talented individuals in different fields as evidence to support his theory. Another important part of multiple intelligence is evidence for Gardner’s cross-cultural data that a variety of skills are distinguished by different cultures. The theory...

Emotional Intelligence Intelligence Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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Relationship Between Mother and Child: Importance of Bonding

3 pages / 1577 words

Defining Bonding Bonding is a term that is commonly used to describe the overall relationship between mother and child. Several authors have suggested that bonding can be described by two related aspects: the mother’s concerns and actions for the safety and well-being of the child...

Attachment Theory Mother Parent-Child Relationship

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What Makes You You: Exploring Socialization and Identity

2 pages / 1018 words

Introduction An important question that always been asked is what makes a person identify with themselves. In other words, what makes you you? A question that is a very relatable to this one is the nature versus nurture question. It is someone’s environment that makes...

Behaviorism Personal Identity Socialization

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What Life Event Had The Most Influence on You and Why: Behavioral Perspectives

4 pages / 1683 words

Introduction “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” (Powell). A significant life event that has helped me develop into the person I am today was becoming valedictorian of my middle school class. During those 3 years of middle...

Classical Conditioning Life Changing Experience Operant Conditioning

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Relationship Between Mother and Child: Impact on Child Development

4 pages / 1632 words

Introduction A little boy called Jack who is four years old. Jack has had a good life and has just started primary school and is making lots of friends but at the start he didn’t want his mother to leave. He has always got what...

Attachment Theory Childhood Development Mother

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Bond Between Mother and Child: a Nature Vs Nurture Perspective

6 pages / 2511 words

Introduction In this essay, I would like to address how the neurobiological approach to explaining developmental trauma relates to the theory of ‘nature’ compared to how the attachment approach attempts to explain developmental trauma with links to both ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’. I will be referring...

Attachment Theory Nature Versus Nurture Parenting

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Gestalt and Analytical Therapy: a Counseling View of Human Nature

8 pages / 3492 words

My historical context that led to my view of human nature would have to be from my love of sciences, and my belief that anything you know comes from experience. Specifically experiences that a person went through during their lifetime that left an impact. This...

Human Nature Psychoanalysis Psychoanalytic Theory

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Looking Glass Self': How Social Interactions Shape Our Identities

2 pages / 756 words

The term looking glass self was created by Charles Horton Cooley in his essay on Human Nature and the Social Order. He was an American sociologist who used this term to describe it as our reflection of how we think we appear to others. To...

Self Concept Self Identity Social Psychology

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Communication as a Mirror into Who You Are: The Role of Self-concept

3 pages / 1591 words

Introduction This essay explores the idea that communication is a mirror into who you are, focusing on self-concept and the challenges of navigating through one’s own self-concept. The essay will argue that communication is influenced by cultural background and personal experiences, and that understanding one’s...

Interpersonal Communication Self Concept

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Attachment Theory in Social Work Practice: Exploring The Potential

2 pages / 1133 words

Introduction To further illustrate how the attachment theory can be utilized in social work practice, in the essay it will be featured with a case study as a practice example. Pseudo-names will be applied to the individuals of the case study in accordance with the...

Attachment Theory Social Work

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Personal Reflection on Tutoring Experience: Learning Concepts

6 pages / 2678 words

Tutoring experience essays provide valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of working with students to help them achieve their academic goals. In this essay I will share my experience of tutoring in my homework club and learning concepts and theories of understanding knowing and...

Behaviorism Humanism Lev Vygotsky Theory

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The Concept of Ego Ideal Within Superego

1 page / 590 words

This week’s reading task focused on the structural model of Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis. He argus in this theory that human behaviour is the result of the interaction between the three components of the mind: the id, the ego, and the super-ego. Freud’s theory highly...

Id Ego and Superego Sigmund Freud

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Theory of Motivational: Context and Process Theories

5 pages / 2206 words

Motivational theory is tasked with discovering what drives individuals to work towards a goal or outcome. Businesses are interested in motivational theory because motivated individuals are more productive, leading to more economic use of resources. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay...

Maslow’S Hierarchy of Needs Motivation

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Motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

4 pages / 1640 words

Introduction Motivation is the process of stimulating people to take the actions that will allow them to achieve their goals/ motives, (Juneja, no date). The word motivation comes from the word motive, which is the key determinant of your behavior. If we can understand an...

Maslow’S Hierarchy of Needs Motivation

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Analysis of The Protagonist of 'Pay It Forward' Movie Through The Theory of Attachment

4 pages / 1941 words

Introduction The character name is Trevor McKinney for this assignment from the movie Pay it Forward. The character is in Erik Erikson’s late school-age stage which is the fourth stage industry vs inferiority. The theory that will be using John Bowlby’s Attachment theory. Made-to-order essay...

Attachment Theory Film Analysis Pay It Forward