Master's Thesis from the year 2010 in the subject Psychology - Personality Psychology, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: The main objective of this study was to gather information from South African teenagers as to the prevalence of, and motivation for, the use of mass building supplements. In addition to gathering information pertaining to the frequency of use, the favoured brand of supplement and the type of supplements used by teenagers; the study also focused on attempting to identify an 'at risk' age for the commencement of supplement use. The motivation for...

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Psychology - Miscellaneous, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is 'a psychiatric illness in which patients become obsessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance' (Luciano 2002: p175). Martin & Costello (2008) view it is a severe dislike and concern about some slight or imagined aspect of their appearance, that causes them significant emotional distress and difficulties. Cash (2008) maintains that sufferers have 'a grossly distorted view of what they look like' and...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Work, Business, Organisational and Economic Psychology, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: The world of work is complex and the nature of a chosen career is dynamic. This paper seeks to outline the decisions necessary and the responsibilities of the role-players in making for a smooth transition into the workplace. The nature of a career is clarified and its complexity is highlighted with the mentor's role being paramount to the induction of the new staff member into the organisation. The management team...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Consulting, Therapy, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: This paper focuses on the theories and the techniques involved in counselling as well as the ethical issues related to counselling. Each therapy style is discussed individually in an attempt to supply a user-friendly approach to the similarities and differences in relation to each style of therapy. The buzz term at the moment in counselling is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and while this technique of counselling has its merits it is important for...

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Medicine - Neurology, Psychiatry, Addiction, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: Adolescent schizophrenia is a largely misunderstood, under-studied area of schizophrenia. Adolescence is a period of development marked at the beginning by the onset of puberty and at the end by the attainment of physiological or psychological maturity (Dictionary of Psychology). Schizophrenia may be defined as a general label for a number of psychotic disorders with various cognitive, emotional and behavioural manifestations and is a...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Clinic and Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: The drugs mentioned in this paper each have their own specific effects on the user but they are similar in the manner in which they are used and the treatment used when working with the abuser. A 'substance' is a chemical compound that alters behaviour or mood when ingested. This group includes alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, heroin and cocaine along with chocolate and soft drinks. The vast majority of users of the 'safe'...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Social Psychology, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: The content of this paper discusses three separate, yet in my opinion, interlinked aspects of social development. We begin with the concept of social identity, the development of one's identity almost from birth, through adolescence into adulthood. The identity as a result of our interactions with those around us creates our self-concept and ultimately our self-esteem. Our gender and gender role development adds to our concept of self and determines...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Developmental Psychology, Atlantic International University, language: English, abstract: The family system is the primary context for the child's development and undoubtedly has the greatest impact. The nature-nurture debate continues with regards the human development but this paper focuses its attention on the child's development within its family dynamic; how the child learns to socialise within the family social system and how social issues in the broader sense impact on the child's development. Beyond the primary context of...