Entries by Daphne Hanson

Excessive dopamine receptors

How do excessive dopamine receptors play a role in the function of the prefrontal cortex in adult schizophrenia patients affecting their working memory and executive function? Give evidence to support studies done on rats or humans using each working memory and executive function with reference.

Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy

Compare and contrast Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. Address the similarities and differences in these therapy approaches’ theory of personality, theory of psychopathology, theory of therapeutic process, and therapeutic content, and discuss how all three can be combined for treatment.   Reference: Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th […]

Therapy approaches’ theory of personality

Compare and contrast Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. Address the similarities and differences in these therapy approaches’ theory of personality, theory of psychopathology, theory of therapeutic process, and therapeutic content, and discuss how all three can be combined for treatment.   Reference: Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th […]

The development of expertise

This week’s discussion was specially created to help you analyze concepts and knowledge (course learning goal #5) as well as to identify your own personal beliefs and values in the context of cognitive psychology (course learning goal #6).  Please share what you understand about concepts.  What are some ways we organize concepts?  How do concepts contribute […]

Research with populations of African descent

Existential psychologists are concerned with ensuring that people are being their authentic selves and living their truths.  The following video describes Black psychologists who’ve conducted research with populations of African descent in line with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bc2PT-555U After viewing the video, discuss the person whose work would inspire you to answer the “why” of your existence.  Feel […]

Understanding of sexual development among adolescents f

With your understanding of sexual development among adolescents from the California Healthy Youth Act, discuss the content you plan to share with parents at this informational session. Your response should include at least 3 areas that are specified in the California Healthy Youth Act that will be part of the curriculum and an explanation of why […]