Essays on Psychology

Assignment on Child’s Development D1: Provide a clear explanation of the process of attachment and the role of the key person to show understanding of: attachment theory and the development of secure relationships, the importance of attachment in relation to children’s emotional well-being and the role of the key person to work in partnership and...

Introduction Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as it’s primary technique for expression and communication in order to improve the emotional and mental well being of its patients. It combines different areas of human development and visual art such as drawing, sculpture painting and other artistic processes alongside counselling and psychotherapy....

1. An introduction to the research context The research will be based on the topic of exploration of the influence of cultural diversity on the motivation of the students in the higher education levels in the UK by considering the case of the University of Bolton. The university is a public university situated in Bolton,...

Motivations for helping is multiply determined, several reasons affect individuals Bystander intervention decreases an individual’s willingness to intervene and help others. The most notorious case which portrays this was the muder of Kitty Genovese, 38 residents witnessed the crime however none of which intervened (Manning, Levine, & Collins, 2007). It has been proposed that bystanders...

The early years foundation phase is the basis of the development of children and young people’s individual learning needs. At the centre of the overall framework is the holistic development of the children and their individual skills. The Foundation Phase curriculum promotes equality of opportunity and values, and celebrates diversity. Positive partnerships are involved and...

Various cognitive and affective investigation have studied the nature of anxiety, however, little has been researched regarding the motivational aspect around anxiety, even with the progress of prominent motivational theories (Gray, 1982). A crutial aspect of motivation is personal goals, this is because they normally give a sense of purpose, meaning and allows people to...

The purpose of this literature review is to gain an understanding on what motivates individuals to volunteer. To further the understanding of the topic, information from authors and research projects will be provided on the topic area, compared with one another, analysed and discussed. The purpose of this review of the relevant literature is to...

The transition from middle childhood to early adolescence is a time where there are many changes going on in one’s life. One major shift that takes place is the change in primary relationships that children and adolescents find themselves in. It is known that during childhood, children’s most prominent form of socialization is through their...

The person-centred approach was developed from the work of psychologist Dr Carl Rogers. It is a non-directive approach to being with another; that believes in other’s potential and ability to make the right decisions for themselves, regardless of the therapists’ values, beliefs, and opinions. The individual’s needs, views, and wishes are the main focus. They...

Intro Trauma is defined as a ‘deeply distressing or disturbing experience’ and if this occurs during childhood it can have a detrimental effect on the individual and have an effect on their cognitive development. Examples of childhood traumas can include neglect, physical or sexual abuse, divorce and loss of a loved one amongst others. In...