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Health Myths

lionking — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:26:38 +0000

Some tips on health are followed blindly by most people. They do not care about the outcome except that the fact had been highlighted to them by someone in the next cubicle or someone known to him! But all those tips are not true is the recent finding by some scientists. Here are certain myths that have been proved wrong by scientists.

Myth#1 – You get fatter by eating carbs.
Foods are fattening only if they contain cream or margarine. Carbs contain less than half the calories of fat and hence are more satisfying your appetite!

Myth#2 – Eight glasses of water are a must for all daily.
There is no single study to back this claim. Around 750 ml of water is enough for most persons. Excessive amounts can actually be dangerous.

Myth#3 – A pregnant woman has to eat for two.
Pregnant women need just 200 extra calories a day which is just equivalent to 2 slices of bread. They can have a normal diet otherwise.

Myth#4 – You can live longer if you take vitamins regularly.
Antioxidant vitamins like A, C & E do not prolong life. They may even lead to premature death according to a study!

Myth#5 – You get spots if you eat chocolate.
Acne is caused by hormones and not due to chocolates!

Just be aware of some facts to lead a healthy life.

Clinical method

lionking — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:41:37 +0000

Experimental and differential methods are generally used to investigate general behavior facts, the clinical method is directed towards the study of individual behavior. The clinical set-up or environment is associated with the health care and treatment of the individuals who come for advice and treatment of their physical and mental disorders. In the same sense, clinical methods remind us about all those methods which deal with the task of investigating the root causes of a problem or exceptional behavior and suggesting as well as providing proper environment and possible treatment:

The concept of clinical method is well contained in the concept of clinical Psychology itself which can be described as: clinical psychology is the art and technology of dealing with the adjustment problems of the individual. Analysis of this definition may help us to observe some of the following characteristics regarding nature and working of the clinical method:

Clinical method is applicable to an individual case.

The Individual has some problems.

Both methods of diagnosis and treatment are employed in dealing with these problems.

Clinical approach is an art as well as a science and technology which means that everybody cannot treat every patient and it derives pleasure in making mankind healthier and better.

Thus, the basic elements in this method of psychological investigation are the diagnosis and treatment of the problem or mental illness of an individual.

Kinds of Emotions

lionking — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:37:16 +0000

Emotions in general, can be categorized as positive emotions and negative emotions. Unpleasant emotions like fear, anger, jealousy which are harmful to the well-being and development of an individual are termed as negative emotions while the pleasant emotions like amusement, love, curiosity, joy and happiness which are helpful and essential to the normal development are termed as positive emotions.

However, by their nature of positives it should not be concluded that experiencing of positive emotions is always good and that of negative emotions is always bad. While weighing this impact we should also keep in mind the other factors like (i) the frequency and intensity of emotional experience and (II) the situation, occasion and the nature of the stimulus which arouses the emotion. Excess of everything is bad. Emotions with too much intensity and frequency, whether positive or negative bring harmful effects. On the other hand the so called negative emotions may prove very essential for human welfare. For example, the emotion of fear is sure to get injured because he has not learnt to save himself against a possible danger.

Socio-psychological needs Part – 3

lionking — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:24:12 +0000

The need for self-assertion: Every one of us has inherent desire to get an opportunity to rule or dominate others. It may vary in intensity from person to person but it is surely exhibited by all of us in one or other situations irrespective of age, stength and status. Some may show it to their juniors, servants, life partner or children while others may exhibit it towards their pet animals, birds, and even inanimate things like dolls or pictures. This need of asserting oneself gives birth to an important motive called power motive that works as a strong determiner of one’s personality and behaviours.

The need for self-expression or self-actualization: We all have an inherent craving for the expression of our self and actualization of our own potentialities. An individual may have a hidden poet, musician or painter in his self and thus may have a strong desire to get his talent exhibited or nutured. In this way one wants to get adequate opportunities for the expression and development of his potentialities and subsequently he strives for and is not happy until he gets opportunities for such expression and self-actualization.

Socio-psychological needs Part – 2

lionking — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:23:00 +0000

The need to achieve: Every human being has a strong desire to achieve some or other things like money, fame, reputation, degree, merit position, medals, good lifr partner, spiritual attainment, etc., not only for raising his status in the eyes of others but also for the satisfaction he gets out of his own accomplishment.

The need for recognition or social approval: Each one of us has an inherent desire for gaining recognition, appreciation and esteem at the hands of others. An artist may thus desire to be known for his art, a young woman may desire to appreciated for her beauty, goodmanners or house keeping by fellow humanbeings especially the members of the group to which she belongs. A student may show this desire in surpassing other students of his class and thus gaining required social status, prestige or approval from his fellow students, teachers and parents.

The need for Social Company: Man is referred to as a social animal in the sense that he has a strong urge to be with his own kind and maintain social relations with them. The real strength ofthis need can be felt by those individuals who are faced with social rejection or solitary confinement.

Socio-psychological needs Part – 1

lionking — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:21:53 +0000

Under this category, we can list all those needs that are associated with the socio-cultural enviornment of an individual. They are acquired through social learning. Although such needs are not linked with the survival of the organism or species, yet their deprivation may lead to a psychological state seriously affecting his survival and welfare. These needs for the sake of clarity may be classified as below:

The need for freedom or gaining independence: An individual possesses a craving for independence. Nature has created us free and independent as individuals and requires us to remain so. Therefore, all human beings have an urge too remain free and independent.

The need for security: Every one of us needs to feel secure not only to save himself from the physical dangers but also from socio physhological angles he needs desirable emotional, social and economical security for his well being.

The need for love and affection: Every one of us irrespective of age, caste, colour and creed have a strong desire to love and be loved. Depending upon one’s age and circumstances, it may vary in kinds and nature, but a sort emotional craving for the satisfaction of his need is exhibited univesally by all living organisms.