West Texas A&M University Psychological Disorders and Therapies Essay

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Directions: Write a research-based essay on a psychology topic of interest to you that relates to this course. This essay must be a minimum length of 600-700 words (approximately 3-4 pages) and contain the resources you used in your research. You must provide at least three cited resources. You may, of course, provide your opinion on your topic but your statements must be supported by research. Your essay must be written in proper standard English. Avoid all types of 'text messaging' writing style.

If your essay does not relate to the subject of psychology, it will be returned to you. If your essay is returned, you will then have only one opportunity to rewrite and resubmit the essay.

Here are some topics that might spark your interest. You do not have to choose a topic from this list - you may choose a topic of your choice as long as it relates to the subject of psychology.

Psychology: Historical Foundations and Modern Perspectives

States of Consciousness (an example is Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

Developmental Processes: Cognitive and Physical Changes over Time

Sensation and Perception

Learning: Associative, Operant, Insight and Observational

Memory: Tasks/Stages/Kinds

Cognition and Intelligence

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Stress: Intervention and Prevention

Personality: The Essence of our Nature

Psychological Disorders and Therapies

Social Influence: The Power of Social Persuasion

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Running head: PSYCHOLOGY ESSAY

Psychology Essay
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Psychology Essay
Psychological Disorders and Therapies
Psychological disorders refer to mental or psychiatric disorders; these are known for
creating distress for the victims. Additionally, the disorders cause abnormal thought patterns,
emotions, perceptions, and behaviors, especially as the patients relate with others (Barlow,
2014). Mental disorders involve depression, schizophrenia, dementia, intellectual disabilities,
bipolar, autism among other developmental disorders. This paper will describe some of the
disorders while still citing the therapies that can be used to cure the same.
Depression is also referred to as the major depressive disorder, which is a common
medical illness affecting the patient’s moods and also manipulating their thought patterns and
behaviors. It is mainly associated with causing sad feelings and loss of interest as far as engaging
in activities is concerned...


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