Definition Of Terms Commonly Used In Psychology Psychology Paper (Reaction Paper Sample)
DescriptionChoose 8 Key terms from Chapter 11.
Define the terms. Be sure to cite and reference any source used for the definitions.
Provide a personal example of how each chosen term is expressed in your life using at least 50 words for each.
For two terms from Chapter 11 discuss how experiencing trauma might affect the definition and/or expression of that term.
Write using complete sentences.
Provide references in APA style.
Submit your writing in a Word document.
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Textbook Readings: Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. - Chapter 11
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Definition of Terms Commonly Used In Psychology
Psychologists define aggression as a range of behaviors that intend to psychological or physical harms oneself or others within the immediate environment (Van der Dennen, 1980; Kassin, Fein, Markus, McBain, & Williams, 2019). Aggressive behaviors can occur in form of words or deeds depending on the circumstances in play. I have personally witnessed accounts of aggression in day to day life when people spread vicious rumors about others at their respective workplaces or in school. Such vicious rumors are deceitful or untrue facts or information that are typically intended to psychologically or in any other way harm the third party.
Under psychoanalytic theory, the concept of catharsis is defined as an emotional release where emotions of traumatic episodes and other negative emotions are eliminated (Verona, & Sullivan, 2008). Catharsis originates from the Greek term katharsis which means purging or cleansing, and it involves the elimination of all negative emotions and/or behaviors associated with trauma. Catharsis is defined as the elimination of trauma, thus the presence of trauma changes the meaning of catharsis.
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