Which is the better measure of intelligence – Wechsler Scales or Raven’s progressive Matrices. In answering you need to identify what is meant by intelligence and how each of these addresses that. You will also need to decide upon what you mean by ‘better’ BRIEF ANSWER Intelligence is that level […]

Explain the concepts of “fluid” and “crystallized” intelligence. Give examples of when and why a psychologist might test for each of these. BRIEF ANSWER Intelligence basically encompasses the ability to actualize one’s brain biologically behavior alongside the ability to learn new things (Eysenck, 2018). This usually entails very fast thinking […]

How did the Neo-Freudians differ from Freud’s original approach to understanding personality? Give examples in your answer. BRIEF ANSWER The neo-Freudians were psychologists whose work followed from Freud’s takes on psychology. Priory, they tended to agreed commonly with Freud on various psychological matters. They earlier both argued that childhood level […]

Describe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and define the characteristics of self-actualisers BRIEF ANSWER Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the theory in psychology comprising of a five-tier pyramid model of needs. According to this theory, the needs are depicted at hierarchical levels. The five-stage hierarchy of needs is as well sub-divided […]

What is Trait approach to understanding personality? Include an account of its development and history. BRIEF ANSWER Trait is the specific habitual way of behavior and patterns of thoughts. In understanding personality, it is worth considering an individual’s trait causing one to behave in certain ways………………………………………..

Goutam patel, a 25-year-old Indian-American male, comes to you for an evaluation, along with his mother. Goutam has been involved in outpatient psychotherapy for six months with a therapist who provides cognitive behavioral therapy . Goutam has had severe anxiety since the age of fifteen . Both he and his mother […]

Ethical Dilemmas Assignment Select one of the scenarios below and discuss the following points: 1. Why the circumstance is considered an “ethical dilemma” 2. At least one benefit of engaging in the unethical behavior to the person(s) (i.e., the “function”) 3. At least one negative consequences of engaging in the […]