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Psychology for Health and Social Care Assignment

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Psychology for Health and Social Care Assignment

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3TASK 1.................................................................................................................................................31.1 Comparing life span development theories...........................................................................31.2 psychological theories...........................................................................................................4TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................5P 2.1 Social and biological factors that influence human behaviour..........................................5TASK 3A..............................................................................................................................................7TASK 3B..............................................................................................................................................7P 3.3 Psychological theories informs understanding of mental disorders...................................7P 3.4 Application of psychological principles affecting behaviour change HSC.......................8P3.5 Analyse how psychological theories can enhance understanding of relationships in HSC8CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................9REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTIONPsychology can be considered as studying the aspects of human behaviour, mind sets well asemotions. It is a very crucible concept of health and social care practice. Understanding the patientpsychology can assist in providing the best possible services to them (Major, Mendes and et.al.2013). The psychological knowledge can further be gained by studying the theories that may aid theworker to treat mental health problems of their patients (Moule and Hek, 2011). The report has thus focused on studying different theories related to lifespan developmentetc. It has further emphasized in understanding the social as well as biological factors that influencehuman behaviour. A case study of Alzihmer patient named Sam has also been discussed so as toassess the importance of social roles.TASK 1 1.1 Comparing life span development theories Life stageCase Scenarios Psychological theories(Comparing two theories oflife span development)InfancyThis is the stage where a childdevelops a difference betweentrust and mistrust. Trust leads todeveloping of hope (Arnold andBoggs, 2015). A mother andfather have a crucial role toplay in this regard. Stage theory vs. open endedtheoryStage theory is based on anotion that hum beings showchange in behaviour as perdifferent stages. At the end allstages led to development ofsome or other virtue. Open ended theory on the otherhand is devoid of any stage.Human beings ten to respondaccording to surroundings cContinuity theory vs.discontinuity theoryContinuity theory is all aboutcontinuous changes anddevelopment that takes place inEarly Childhood This stage leads to developmentof wither shame and doubt orfreedom for child (Chen, Wuand Chou, 2014). AdolescenceIn this stage, the child developsa virtue of fidelity which isformed with the help of rolemodels and peers (Christisonand Murray, 2012).
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a human life. Every stageensures the development ofbasic skills that may be requiredduring later stages (Swift andHwang, 2008). Discontinuity theory on theother hand states that changesare sudden which leads todevelopment of certainbehaviour (Marsden andBelfield, 2006). It further statesthat there is no fixed time whenan ability or behaviour isdeveloped. Early AdulthoodThis stage is a basis to createlove thereby leading tointimacy. The absence of lovein life may lead to isolation. Late Adulthood/ DeathThis may led to development ofwisdom that usually comesthrough experience. The stagemay lead to development of egoor complete loss of hope(Valentine, Nembhard andEdmondson, 2015).1.2 psychological theoriesPsychological theories are the ones that aid in understanding behaviour and emotionsshowcased by human beings. These have been explained below. Behavioural theory of psychology:The theory has given major emphasis in understandingbehaviour of an individual. This theory does not focus in studying the human mind. Ratheremphasise s given on what people do as compared to what is thought or felt by them (Patel,Messersmith and Lepak, 2013). The theory can be understood by taking an example of childhoodstage. Here, the child tends to develop behaviour about the things, people as well as thesurroundings. For example, if parents give gift and reward for good wok then he or she expects thesame every time. In the same way, if a child is scolded for telling a lie then he may develop thehabit of being truthful (Chen, Wu and Chou, 2014). Cognitive theory of psychology: Cognitive theory in contrast to Behavioural theory studies themind. It is with respect tothinking, perception of individuals. It further analysis the mental processas well as the manner in which individuals think and feel for a situation (Purtilo and Doherty, 2013).The theory can be best applied to adolescence life stage where the person undertakes chance ofviews as well as finds solution to problems. Here, the thinking and perception of individuals isaffected by the peers, family and friends. Role models have a major role to play in altering thethought process of person (Chen, Wu and Chou, 2014).
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