Wabenation | The Wabing Philosophy

April 4, 2022 In Congruent Self, Introspection By Jonas Nordstrom

In the Silence are the Answers

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Is James' concept of the "I" something that psychologists can study? Does it exist? Is it different than our understanding of the procedural self? Are there cultural differences in how this concept is understood? Maybe even experienced? Please...

April 4, 2022 In Congruency, Congruent Self, Depression, Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Could it be Depressing to Not be Who We Truly Are?

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Do you see personality as a noun or a verb? How does the trait approach to understanding personality see it? In your opinion, do you think individuals suffering from depression would be more likely to hold entity...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory, The Functional Self By Jonas Nordstrom

The Functional Self; The Existential Self

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Behaviorism is generally considered to be most at odds with a humanistic/existential approach to understanding the person. Why is that? Do you agree? Even if you are inclined toward a different approach, discuss at least two concepts...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Individualism and Collectivism in Sweden versus in the United States

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: I invite you to consider your own cultural background and how you feel it has shaped your personality in certain aspects (you will need to limit yourself to just 2-3 aspects) and perhaps differentiates you from others...

April 4, 2022 In Attachment Theory, Child development By Jonas Nordstrom

Why is attachment theory so compelling?

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Attachment theory is almost universally accepted and loved. Everybody borrows from it. What do you think folks find so compelling about these ideas? What about yourself? Please give examples and explain the concepts you are referring to....

April 4, 2022 In Sigmund Freud By Jonas Nordstrom

Sigmund Freud the artist, Sigmund Freud the scientist

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Psychoanalysis is indisputably an important, fundamental part of our field's history. It does tend to evoke very strong reactions from many folks. At this point in time, where do you stand? No matter your position, try to...

April 4, 2022 In Defense Mechanisms, Nervous System By Jonas Nordstrom

Defense Mechanims from an evolutionary Perspective

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Discuss the cause and effect relationship between biology and behavior/experience. To what extent do genes affect our personality? Consider an emotion that we generally consider to be negative and apply concepts from evolutionary psychology to explain how...

April 4, 2022 In Congruency, Personality Theory, Wisdom By Jonas Nordstrom

Psychological Research, Folk Wisdom & Wisdom

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: What is the purpose of conducting and utilizing psychological research versus relying on our own folk wisdom? Most personality research is quantitative and uses experimental and correlational designs. What are a few of the challenges and limitations...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Do We Ever Really Change?

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: How is personality stability and change a topic that is particularly relevant to clinical psychology? Based on the assigned readings, what takeaways do you have about the implications for clinical psychology? Are there research findings or constructs...

April 4, 2022 In Ethics, Ethics & Laws in Psychotherapy, Ethics Code, Research, Vignette By Jonas Nordstrom

ETHICS VIGNETTE – Researcher is asked to falsify / misrepresent data

Assignment – Vignette 3 – Ethics & Laws in Psychotherapy: Apply Ethical Principles for Psychologists and Code of Conduct, relevant state or federal law, and board of psychology rules, to the following research vignette. In your response, address the following questions: What personal and professional...