Students often choose this method because there is less conflict, no problems collaborating during the decision-making process, and it is less time consuming. ... Based on social identity theory, Ellemers et al (1999) proposed three components that contribute to one's social identity: A cognitive component, which refers to one's cognitive awareness of one's membership in a social group (self-categorization); An evaluative component, which refers to a positive or negative value connection attached to this group membership (group self-esteem); and an emotional component, which ref...

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Subject, Methods, Approaches, History of Psychology The subject of the history of psychology - understanding of the psyche (its nature, origin, functions, mechanisms) at different stages of the progressive development of science. Methods of the history of psychology. The main objective methods of the history of psychology is 1) survey and study of the sources, and then 2) the internal organization of the material, which includes facts, theories, laws, concepts. 1) At the stage of the study information sources (works of scientists, archives and memories of historical figures, historical materia...

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It is a time-proven trend that a dominant culture will try to force its methods and what it deems as "normal" on the other cultures that live within its constraints. ... Thus, there exists a broad spectrum of 'psychotherapy,' in terms of basic orientations, methods, and goals to be achieved" (Tseng, 1999). ... All forms of psychotherapy are influenced by the culture that developed it and the time period in which the methods were developed. ... Recognizing this is a necessary component in order for cross-cultural therapy to be effective. ... One can distinguish psychot...

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There are still many controversies regarding this method. ... ABA- Founders, Methods and Techniques The history of ABA (applied behavior analysis) can be traced to our founding fathers who wanted to develop a procedure for social issues surrounding troublesome behaviors. ... ABA involves taking a skill and breaking it into small components of learning such as how to play with toys, sleep, decrease self-injuries, and learn social skills. ...

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An analysis of the validity of the Health Belief and Health Action Process Approach theoretical models of health related behaviour in relation to research evidence of the actual behaviour of individuals who engage in excessive alcohol consumption. Theoretical models of health related behaviour are attempts to provide a frame work through which the cognitive processes gone through by individuals when deciding on health behaviours can be broken down and examined. Models are commonly used as they highlight which variables ought to be measured for research and how the variables co...

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WALK-IN THERAPY IN RURAL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS: CREATING THE CONTEXT, TRAINING THE STAFF Abstract: In rural settings, numerous complex challenges exist to the provision of high quality mental health services that can respond quickly to client needs. This article describes an immediate access se...

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