Counselling Psychology

"Aiming at a sense of life purpose is not easy. A sense of direction is as much about what is outside oneself as it is about what is inside" (Amundson, p. 135). How does Amundson make a connection between a quote like this and metaphor? What do you make of this connection? What are three general metaphors of adult development?

Counselling Psychology is examined.

What stands out for you in Amundson's discussion of hope, heroes and opportunity? In what ways do we enact or live hope as a social phenomenon?

This posting briefly examines crystallized and fluid intelligences.

These two questions are explored: How might crystallized and fluid intelligence work together to help middle-aged people deal with novel situations and problems? Are the phenomena of the empty nest, boomerang children, the sandwich generation, and grandparenting culturally dependent?

When the Uniform Crime Reporting Program reports a crime, is there a difference between the information prepared for the city council and information prepared for the general public?

When the Uniform Crime Reporting Program reports a crime, is there a difference between the information prepared for the city council and information prepared for the general public? If so, explain why the information differs.

Counselling Psychology - "The Physics of Living"

What are your thoughts about activities in "The Physics of Living" (Amundson, 2003): 1. Assessing Life Balance (p. 31) 2. Life Balance Wheel (p. 32-34) 3. Things I like to do (p. 35-38) 4. Past Accomplishments (pp. 129- 131)

Applying Physiological Psychology to real life.

Original student questions: 1.Why is it important for psychologists to have an understanding of the structure of the nervous system, neural conduction, and synaptic transmission? Provide two reasons for each of the three topics. 2.I need to do a reflection journal can you assist me in this. My journal should be as part o ...continues

Consider the statement "psychology has a long past but a short history." What do you think this means? In your opinion, which person or perspective has had the most influence on the growth of psychology?

Consider the statement "psychology has a long past but a short history." What do you think this means? In your opinion, which person or perspective has had the most influence on the growth of psychology?

Physiology - Consequences of Vision Loss

Consequences of Vision Loss Use the Internet to find information by and about people with different types of vision loss. Write a few paragraphs indicating the things that he or she is most uncomfortable with in terms of their vision loss. § What aspect of vision has he or she lost? § What types of v ...continues

How might cultural factors, such as the esteem in which a society holds its older members, work to affect an older person's memory performance?

How might cultural factors, such as the esteem in which a society holds its older members, work to affect an older person's memory performance? Erikson, Peck and Levinson all talked about personality development in late adulthood. Summarize each of their views, and give examples. Think about your parents or grandparents in t ...continues

Rational Choice Crime Explanation and Control Strategies. Specific examination of mother's killing of her own children- how does Rational Choice Theory explain and attempt to prevent this phenomenon.

Original Student Inquiry: A woman was recently arrested for drowning all four of her children. Her defense team suggested that she was depressed and had no idea what she was doing at the time of the crime. How is criminal behavior explicable according to rational choice theory? What crime control strategies are effective ...continues