The crisis that arose in psychology at the beginning of the 20th century caused the long-term use of introspection as the main method of scientific research to become obsolete. It turns out that only with the help of internal self-observation it is impossible to explain a number of fundamental problems of psychology itself. A crisis…
Methods for diagnosing early childhood autism M-CHAT Questionnaire for parents Methods for the diagnosis of early childhood autism. The main method for diagnosing early childhood autism is dynamic observation of behavior, which is carried out either directly or indirectly by interviewing loved ones. In addition to the main method, psychological, physical, neurological and other examinations…
SUMMARY Currently, many researchers and specialists in various fields are focused on the earliest possible diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. However, the diagnosis of a group of adults with autism remains no less urgent. The “gold standard” for this is the ADOS technique. The article discusses some of the features of Module 4, designed to…
Dr. Dilarom Demiralay, PsyD (Research on behalf of a private company, summary 4 pages, year2018) The problem of the formation of a person’s social identity has been increasingly studied in foreign and domestic psychology in recent years. The interest in this problem is connected with the processes of migration and mobility that are increasing in the…
If we talk about the typology of personality, according to “Psychoanalytic Diagnostics” Nancy McWilliams, she identifies several leading types. In this article, consider the paranoid personality type. The article is based on the principle of gradual illumination of the main features of the type, its characteristics, signs, and features of the psychologist’s work with it.…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious form of mental illness characterized by a pattern of mood swings, impulsive actions and problems with relationships. People with BPD have trouble regulating their emotions effectively. They may experience splitting, which is a term that refers to seeing things as all good or all bad. Splitting means having…
This syndrome was first described in 1979 by a specialist in psychiatry in Florence. The name of the disease is associated with the name of a famous French writer, who was a very impressionable person. The tombs of great people he saw in the Church of the Holy Cross made such a strong impression that…
Antisocial ( Dissocial ) personality disorder (ASPD) is a personality disorder characterized by impulsivity, aggressiveness, antisocial behavior, and a violation of the ability to form attachments. Patients with this disorder are convinced of the legitimacy of their own needs, grossly disregard the feelings of others, do not feel guilt and shame, are well-oriented in…
Neuro-linguistic programming is a way of changing someone’s thoughts and behaviors to help achieve desired outcomes for them. The popularity of neuro-linguistic programming or NLP has become widespread since it started in the 1970s. Its uses include treatment of phobias and anxiety disorders and improvement of workplace performance or personal happiness. This article will explore the theory…
What Is Addiction? What’s the definition of addiction? An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences. Someone experiencing an…