Entries by Daphne Hanson

Compare and contrast Existential Therapy

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 […]

Personal beliefs and values in the context of cognitive psychology

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 […]

Understanding of personality development

Next, you will answer the questions to follow. 1. Considering your understanding of personality development, how do you feel having knowledge of various personality theories and a general understanding of how we develop our personality will be useful to you personally or professionally? . Humanistic Personality Theory Psychodynamic Personality Theory Trait Personality Theory 2. Which […]

Cardiovascular disease risk factors

A study examined lower life satisfaction, active coping, and cardiovascular disease risk factors (diastolic and systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and circumferences) in older African Americans over the phases of an 18-month church-based intervention, using a quasi-experimental design. Participants (n = 89) were 45 years of age and older from six churches (three treatments, […]

The tension between psychology and Christianity

The tension between psychology and Christianity has been reframed to be a calling rather than a problem. And, you’ve read about all believers’ calls to witness and mission. Contemplate what that means for you personally and what it looks like in the generational gap between Military Network Generation (NetGen) and the older generation. And share […]

The relevance of viewing human phenomena through the lens of the Grand Narrative

As you read Creation Regained by Wolters (2005), you likely saw the relevance of viewing human phenomena through the lens of the Grand Narrative. Discuss your view of the relationship between psychological science and a biblical worldview. Using the examples you’ve seen in Johnson’s (2010) text, discuss the viewpoint of this relationship and how it will affect […]

Human responses to chemosignals

Which of the following is a scientifically accurate statement about human responses to chemosignals? Human responses to chemosignals are very similar to other animals with regard to pheromones and sexual behavior. () Chemosignals may have some influence on sexual arousal and mood, but humans are a far more complex specie than other animals, though any […]