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Health Psychology
C/PS/242. Psychosocial interventions for people with cancer
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- 2650
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper discusses what interventions provide psychosocial support for people with cancer. The paper provides background information on psycho sociological interventions with short term, mixed and long term positive effects. The objectives and methodology used for the study is detailed along with the data collection methods, and this is followed by the results from the study.
KEYWORDS: Interventions, psychosocial, cancer!,
C/N/641. An examination of psychological skills training in sports
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the different uses of psychological skills training (PST) in sports. The reason why PST is important in sports is discussed, and the paper then assesses how well trained psychological skills can improve performance. The paper evaluates previous investigations and other literature is evaluated, and the paper examines the reasons why PST is especially important when training for a triathlon. Mood and food monitoring is examined before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Psychological skills training, PST, sports, training, psychological skills, performance, triathlon, mood monitoring, food monitoring,
S/PS/235. An examination of motivational interviewing as a psychotherapy treatment for drug and alcohol abusers
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the concept of motivational interviewing as a treatment for individuals with drug and alcohol abuse problems. The paper aims to assess whether this form of psychotherapy is successful or not, and also examines whether it can be classed as unethical. The benefits of this type of treatment are examined and the paper identifies the different groups of people that this would not benefit. The ethical aspects of motivational interviewing that should be taken into consideration are also discussed.
KEYWORDS: Motivational interviewing, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, psychotherapy, ethics, unethical!,
S/PS/232. Virginia Satir: pioneering family psychotherapist
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the work and ideas of Virginia Satir, a US psychotherapist of the 20th century, discussing the influence of existentialism and Freudism on her views, and highlighting the importance of family therapy introduced by Satir into psychoanalysis. The elements of the ‘Satir System’ are outlined, her model of incongruent communication is analyzed, Satir’s family and self therapy methods are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Virginia Satir, family psychotherapist, psychoanalysis, incongruent communication,
C/PS/223. Discuss the relevance of psychological models to explain some of the barriers to the implementation and maintenance of exercise in the field of exercise for health.
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- 1950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to examine the barriers to the implementation and maintenance of exercise in the field of health. The paper discusses the different models that exist that may explain these barriers, some of which include the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change, the health action process approach (HAPA) and the Berlin Stage Model (BSM).
KEYWORDS: The health action process approach, HAPA, Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change, Berlin Stage Model, BSM,
C/PS/220. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-Centred Approach in Counselling
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines two approaches to counselling known as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and a person-centred approach. Advantages and disadvantages of both approaches are outlined suggesting recommendations about their use.
KEYWORDS: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, Person-Centred Approach, Counselling,
C/PS/195. Psychological Impacts of Mastectomy: Tabulated Literature Review
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- 3150
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper presents a tabulated review of ten studies that examine psychological impacts of mastectomy on the patient along the lines of their body image, sexual enjoyment, regret, and anxiety. Aims, methodologies, findings and themes of the studies are indicated highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. This paper has no reference list.
KEYWORDS: Mastectomy, psychological impacts, body image, anxiety, regret, depression, psychosexual,
C/PS/184. Proposal. Effects of empathy on pain perception
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the origins of the feeling of pain and the role of empathy in pain perception. A test is designed to study the effect of group identification on the experience of empathy when viewing pain responses in others. Theoretical links between emotions and cognition are established, the methods of the proposed research and its expected outcomes are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, empathy, pain perception, emotion and cognition,
C/PS/167. Health Belief as a practical model of health promotion
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper looks at how a cognitive theory, known as Health Belief, has been used in health promotion campaigns to influence and predict individual behavioural change. It examines how predicting behavioural change can be based on the variables of perceived threat, benefits and barriers, as well as cues to action and self-efficacy. The model’s important role in health promotion campaigns is highlighted through the use of examples of health messages such as promoting healthy diets and an active lifestyle.
KEYWORDS: Health promotion, behavioural change, health belief model, HBM, medicine, world health organisation, WHO!,
S/N/284. How neuroscience has shaped theories concerning the functions of sleep and dreaming
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- 3400
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at how new techniques in the study of neuroscience, such as specialised laboratory and imaging techniques, have stimulated greater enquiry into the world of sleep and dreaming . The development of the electroencephalogram (EEG), which records the electrical activity of the brain through the high-resistant skull and scalp, has played an important role in shaping many new theories of sleep and dreaming. The paper examines the broad spectrum of neuroscience, which includes circadian rhythms, evolutionary and cross-species comparisons, as well as cognitive and behavioural neuroscience approaches. A wide range of literature and analysis from scientific journals on the effects of a lack of sleep, the state of the brain during sleep, and other neurobiological/ neurophysiological issues provides an enriching basis for the paper's discussions.
KEYWORDS: Neuroscience, neurobiology, sleep and dreams, theories of sleep,
C/PS/164. Research methods in health psychology
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- 2500
- ADD-ONS:
- Excel and SPSS files
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper presents a survey of research methods into the issues of health psychology with the aim to identify the effect of demographic factors (gender, age and salary) on general well-being. The design, procedure and ethical issues of the study are addressed, conclusions are made about the participants' level of well being with regard to the studied variables.
KEYWORDS: Research methods, health psychology, demographic factors, well being,
C/N/372. Analyse Effects of Singing to Wellbeing, Health and Mood
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at singing as a social experience that can contribute to wellbeing, mental health and physical health. Research is reviewed into the benefits of participating in group singing and the link between singing and stress.
KEYWORDS: Singing and health, group singing, anti-stressor,
C/N/367. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation
- WORDS:
- 3350
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the nature of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) examining its techniques and discussing CBT application in the treatment of chronic alcohol abuse. The targets and challenges of the treatment are identified, the effectiveness of the CBT in alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation is evaluated.
KEYWORDS: cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, alcohol abuse,
C/PS/151. Types of vulnerability: challenges of nursing vulnerable patients
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- 1850
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of vulnerability discussing social, psychological and physical vulnerability, and discussing a scenario of an elderly lady hospitalised with a fracture of the leg who is distressed about her appearance.
KEYWORDS: Vulnerability, dignity, empathy, nursing, vulnerable patient,
S/PS/201. How can an optimistic bias influence health and health behaviours?
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the psychological causes of optimistic attitudes towards potentially harmful behaviour, i.e. smoking, sunbathing and sexual behaviours making references to related research and statistical data.
KEYWORDS: Health, harmful behaviour, smoking, sunbathing, sex,
S/PS/199. Impact of differences in gender, smoking status and personality on attitudes towards smoking
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the influence of a set of variables on attitudes towards smoking, i.e. gender, smoker or non-smoker status, and personality traits. Related research findings are reviewed and discussed. A study is conducted on the basis of a questionnaire to predict attitudes towards smoking.
KEYWORDS: Smoking, gender differences,
S/PS/193. Examine and assess psychological theories regarding the function of sleep in humans
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the nature of sleep critically reviewing the restoration theory and the evolutionary theories of sleep, discussing the consequences of lack of sleep, and explaining why it is vital for humans.
KEYWORDS: Sleep, evolution, restoration,
C/PS/126. Psychological counselling for anxiety
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers a case study of a patient treated for anxiety reflecting on the counselor's experience with the patient, the concerns over confidentiality, and the issues of the patient's internal conflict between his public and private persona. Psycho-therapeutic approaches used by the counselor are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Counseling, Existentialism, Gestalt Therapy, Experiential Therapy, anxiety,
C/PS/121. Health psychology and changing attitudes in midwifery
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the attitudes towards midwifery arguing the role of health psychology in changing these attitudes. The importance of communicator in midwifery is highlighted discussing the features of communicator, i.e. credibility, likeability, and behaviours that can be considered as therapeutic tools used by the psychologist.
KEYWORDS: Health Psychology, midwifery, communicator,
S/N/232. Issues of mastectomy nursing as treatment for breast cancer
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- 7000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 79.99 GBP
The paper examines the challenges of mastectomy nursing care providing a case study of a female patient recovering from a mastectomy as treatment for her breast cancer. Breast cancer statistics and prevention policies in the UK are reviewed, the concept of 'nursing philosophy' is discussed, the contribution of Florence Nightingale to the theory of nursing is evaluated, the philosophy of breast cancer nursing is explored highlighting the importance of regaining body image in female patients and providing holistic care of the patient.
KEYWORDS: n, issues, mastectomy, nursing, treatment, breast, cancer,
C/PS/55. Theories of Aging
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- 770
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines theoretical aspects of the aging process reviewing the theories of disengagement and activity, and discussing physical and psychological changes associated with menopause, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Myocardial infarction (MI), Pulmonary diseases, Arthritis, loss of skin elasticity, etc.
KEYWORDS: Aging, disengagement, activity, menopause, Coronary heart disease, CHD, Myocardial inf,
C/S/86. Attitudes to mental health with particular reference to the needs and experiences of women
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the issues of mental health in women reviewing related psychological theories and practices and discussing gender differences in mental health problems (MHP), the prevalence of MHP in women and the causes of these MHP. Possible treatment options for MHP in women are evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Mental health, women, gender, gender-specific research, depression, public health,
S/PS/133. To what extent and in what ways are mood and memory related with reference to both clinical and non-clinical populations?
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the relationship between mood and memory reviewing research into the development and maintenance of depressive episodes, and arguing that happy moods enhance happy memories and vice versa.
KEYWORDS: Memory, mood, depressed, happy,
S/PS/141. Psychology is of no use in the real world. Discuss
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the applications of psychological research in the real world describing the scope of applied psychology with the focus on health psychology. The benefits of psychosocial therapy are examined including relaxation rituals, psychological techniques of controlling pain, the treatment of eating disorders, etc.
KEYWORDS: health psychology, therapy, relaxation, pain, eating disorder,
S/PS/163. Discuss the varying role of therapeutic relationship in three different approaches to therapy
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at various approaches to therapy based on the psychodynamic theory of Freud, the humanistic theory of Carl Rogers and the behaviourist/cognitive theory of Watson and Skinner, respectively. Differences in the relationship between patient and therapist associated with these approaches are examined.
KEYWORDS: Psychodynamic, Freud, humanistic, Carl Rogers, behaviourist, cognitive, Watson and Sk,
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