Understanding the Unconscious: A Deep Dive into Freudian Psychology

A Brief History of Psychology

Until 1878, psychology was considered a branch of philosophy and therefore was not regarded as a science. The human psyche was associated with the soul. From that date, the first psychological laboratory was established in Germany to study under Wundt, using a specific method and object of study, two important factors to consider in any discipline as a science. Years later, an American psychologist named Watson declared, based on his studies, that psychology had another

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Effective Group Techniques and Dynamics

Elements to Take into Account in the Use of Techniques

  • The techniques we use are always directed towards achieving a specific objective.
  • The use of techniques should always be based on specific objectives that we have in a training program.
  • When choosing a technique, we must realize that we are to achieve its goals.
  • As well as art must relate to the objective, we must also specify the procedure for its implementation according to:
    • The number of participants.
    • The time available.
  • For every technique, we
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Human Evolution: From Hominids to Homo Sapiens

**Hominization: The Evolutionary Journey to Humanity**

Biological anthropology defines hominization as a process of humanization. Changes promoted by the evolution of animals have allowed the emergence of the human species. The process began with the appearance of:

  • Bipedalism: A factor that differentiated hominids from other species.
  • Encephalization: A determinant of the occurrence of the genus Homo.

Hominids

The first phase is defined by the appearance of the family of hominids. The African continent

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Social Sciences Research: Methods and Paradigms

Item 1: Methods in Social Science Research

In the epistemological realm of the Social Sciences, there is no single rigorous, detailed, universal, and manual-like scientific method. The purpose of investigating the Social Sciences is complex, changing, and subjective, encompassing both society and the individual. There are multiple and different scientific methods to seek an approach to social reality to be measured. The methods of sociology are not interchangeable and random but are appropriate in

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Effective Behavior Modification Techniques in Education

Behavior Modification Techniques:

To behaviorists, the main forms of behavior control are: punishment, reinforcement, and extinction.

1. Withdrawal of Care Misconduct: Serve with:
Reinforcement of appropriate behaviors to inappropriate and incompatible behaviors.
2. Isolation: During time out or a short period of time: 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Punishment: To give something undesirable. Provide an unpleasant consequence for the misconduct. Removing a reward once enjoyed.

4. Reinforcement: Positive and negative

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Understanding OCD and Its Impact on Childhood Development

OCD: Obsessions and compulsions are the presence of persistent and recurrent thoughts or behaviors severe enough to cause marked distress, a significant loss of time in their construction, and interference with the usual routine of the child, or school functioning.
Relationships:
  • Contamination, germs, and dirt.
  • Intense fear for oneself or family members.
  • Symmetry, order, and accuracy.
  • Moral scruples and religious content.
  • Concern for waste or body fluids.
  • Lucky or unlucky numbers.
  • Thoughts, images, or
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