Topic > Structuralism and Cognitivism in Psychology - 1011

Today's form of psychology has been heavily influenced by structuralism, behaviorism, and cognitivism which allows psychologists to have a variety of methods for observing and analyzing data. Instead of focusing on a certain point of view, psychology today incorporates external and internal factors into our behaviors and thoughts. Psychology also has many specialties such as clinical, industrial, pediatric, biological and experimental. This allows medical professionals and psychologists to have an accurate analysis of their work as they have mastered their field of choice. Since Jake is in college, he would report to his local clinical psychologist on campus. Clinical psychologists work in universities or have their own private practice. They work with patients with mental disorders and have the authority to diagnose them. Jake would tell his clinical psychologist about his overwhelming emotions towards his courses and which have been persistent throughout the semester. He would then be advised to undergo an evaluation to diagnose an anxiety disorder. If he does, Jake will have the choice of medication or therapy sessions to improve his mental health. With these options, your chances of stabilizing your stress are greater