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    Social Psychology Theories and Theorists

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    Apply Person-Situation Interactions Theories.

    Using the scenario below: Provide a summary of the scenario. Decide on two theorists associated with studying person-situation interactions and apply their theories to the scenario. Isabella is a sophomore in college who is spending her Spring Break at Rocky Point for the first time. She drinks heavily, engages in se

    Cattell's and Eysenck's theories

    Cattellâ??s and Eysenckâ??s theories are derived from measurement rather than from clinical practice or intensive psychoanalysis. Are they more or less satisfying than previously discussed theories? Explain your answer. What features of Freudâ??s theory are missing from the theories of Cattell and Eysenck? Are those features

    Compare and contrast both theories of intelligence

    Compare and contrast the two theories of intelligence. Which do you think explains intelligence best? Be sure to back up your opinion with information and personal experience. Why do we consider several different theories of intelligence instead of deciding on the best theory?

    Theoretical Orientation - Humanism

    I have been asked to Indicate the theoretical orientation with which I am most comfortable or most interested, and explain why this particular theory interests me. I have chossen to discuss (humanistic theory). I need to be able to answer: Are there any topics about personality that are intuitively important to you that your s

    Psychological theories applied to offenders.

    1. How do you apply a psychological theory to offender behavior? (i.e., schizophrenia). 2. How do you describe a clients background, current presentation, and behavior from a perspective that takes into consideration theories of offender and/or victim psychology to support your position. (i.e., exclusion/elimination).

    Developmental Theories in Psychology

    *briefly describe the Cognitive Developmental Theories Pick one of the theories and describe why the chosen theory appeals to you, relate it to a developmental life stage or phase. Examples of life stages or phases may include marriage, parenthood, career, a return to school, empty nest, grand parenting.

    Critiques of Roger's Theories

    Critics of Rogers theories maintain serious doubts that therapists can, or should, establish a relationship of unconditional positive regard in the case of dangerously violent persons. At best, his ideas may be applied only among a limited range of clients, specifically those suffering from the milder forms of neurosis. Ar

    Spearman and Thurstone's Theories

    Describe the main differences between Spearman and Thurstone's theories of intelligence. How do the hierarchical theories attempt to "bridge the gap" between these two theories?

    Synthesize personalities

    Synthesize the following personality theories: A. Sigmund Freud B. Carl Jung C. Alfred Adler D. Karen Horney Create your own personality theory: a. What would be the basis and why? b. How does this theory view human nature? c. Does it resemble or differ from the above theories?

    Dispositional Personality theories

    I am doing a paper on Dispsitional personality theories Matrix. I have to prepare a paper analyzing the strenghts and limitations of the theories listed in explaining individual's behavior. I need to address teh following describing how dispositional theories affect individual personalities; explain how dispositional t

    Humanistic approach

    Hello. I am having trouble with these two questions. I cannot figure out how to answer them and I have done my all of my other homework for this class. Here are the 2 questions... 1. Analyze the major concepts of the humanistic approach. 2. Compare and contrast the theories of Rogers, Maslow, and Frankl.

    Theories of Intelligence

    Intelligence Testing Article Analysis ? Locate at least 4 articles concerning intelligence testing - please use articles with authors as there are many excellent books and journal articles on this subject. ? Use your selected articles for a paper. o Analyze at least two theories of intelligence related to the con

    Humanistic/existential personality theories

    Explain how humanistic/existential personality theories influence interpersonal relationships. 1. Holistic-Dynamic Theory 2. Person-Centered Theory 3. Existential Psychological Theory

    Psychosocial and Humanistic theories

    The major figures that influence each theory, the key concepts that determine personality formation, and how each theory explains disordered personality. Evaluate each theory for its validity, comprehensiveness, applicability, and cultural utility.

    Developmental theories

    Briefly describe the six major categories of developmental theories. Explain which category is most similar to your beliefs concerning development and why.

    Applying the Humanistic Approach-Case Study

    Discuss how the humanistic theorists ( Roger, Maslow,and Frankl) might respond to this question. I have been seeing my Doctor, who is a psychoanalyst. He thinks I need years of therapy to explore my id-ego conflicts, he said I need to regress back to my childhood repressions, (I don't know what that means) I have been feelin