What is the dependent variable? How would you define it operationally? Having Fun With Operational Definitions Adapted from teachpsychscience.org Directions: Identify and operationally define the independent and dependent variables in each of the following research ideas. Research Idea #1: A social psychologist was interested in whether people are more likely to exhibit conformity when they are in situations that make them feel nervous and unsure of themselves. What is the independent variable?
Describe how the cognitive approach has been applied to RET The cognitive approach believes that we are information processors. Our thinking and the way we process and interpret events can affect our behaviour particularly our mood. Therefore rational emotional therapy is linked to the approach because its attempts to change the way an individual interprets and thinks about certain events. Ret was devised by albert ellis in the 1950’s. it tries to tackle mustabatory thinking (the thinking that you must be good at everything and like by everyone) by trying to make the patient think more rationally about situations.
Through learning, we can become better equipped to handle stress in a constructive manner. The use of psychotropic drug therapy for depression allows us to get past the overwhelming feelings of sadness and despair. It helps relieve stress about feeling depressed and affords the cognitive therapy a better chance for success. The two treatments together provide the clout necessary to beat a potentially devastating
Jake has become very anxious ever since he started taking harder classes in his major. The university's counselor diagnosed him with an anxiety disorder. Compare and contrast how the behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive approaches would view the origins and treatment of Jake's anxiety. Then, describe how psychologists view each of the three approaches today. Humanistic-focuses on human potential, free will, and possibility of self-actualization * Origins- Jake is freaking himself out, he isn’t being confident in his abilities or isn’t studying enough * Treatment- help Jake study and realize that the information isn’t as hard as he thinks it is Behavioral- behavioral responses followed by pleasurable consequences are strengthened
With conditioning an individual learn to respond based on a negative or positive response from a stimuli. If it is positive for he or she it reinforces the behavior but if the stimuli bring negative consequences, and if it is not beneficial we may avoid it. This method is used under behaviori but to avoid it if it causes negative
Tip: remember that goals are different from case tasks and referrals you might make to benefit the client and their situation. Some goals that Romeo and I could work towards together would be improving his self-esteem and confidence. I also want to help Romeo figure out who he really is and the direction in life he wants to go. Another goal we can work towards would be getting Romeo to express his emotions and feelings more. Case Analysis 2: Gladys What are the
Hobson believes that because problems in our life are usually through interpersonal relationships, we should resolve these problems through a therapeutic relationship. The quality of the relationship is crucial for the effectiveness of the therapy. PIT consists of several interlinking components, of which include ‘explanatory rationale’ and ‘staying with feelings’. A potential strength of PIT is that it is just as effective if not more so than current treatments at improving depressive symptoms. Research support comes from Elkin, who found that when compared to CBT, PIT is just as effective at treating depression.
For example people who are afraid of situations they help them to change their thinking by counselling allow them to talk about their fear whilst using probe questions to give them room to open up more and make their own suggestions .Though this process can not remove their problem but it helps them to think in a positive way. It is normally used to overcome anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Example using a humanistic approach. to help someone, with learning disabilities, to live a more valuable life. This could be planning person centred support to empower the individual to manage their own
Also identifying behaviors that contribute to failure, thus adding a second layer of understanding. The next theory that fits as well is psychodynamic that deals more with the unconscious mind and childhood experiences of the individual. “But are persons really responsible for their actions in the sense that they (1) assess the possible alternative courses of action available to them, (2) choose a particular course, and (3) construct a complex set of acts to achieve intended results? Our religions and our laws are based on the premise that these propositions are true. And so are our emotional responses.
We would be in a better standing position if we can take advantage of the knowledge how our psychological immune system works, identify what kind of happiness we want to experience, and recognize that we cannot be always happy. By knowing when and how we trigger the psychological immune system, we will be able to make the