Abstract For some philosophers and thinkers (e.g., Jean-Paul Sartre), the repression theory of Sigmund Freud that posits a conscious ego and an unconscious id is an exercise in bad faith, a self-contradiction, and a metapsychological self-deception. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that Freud’s account of censorship and repression is cognitively sound, coherent,Continue reading “Making a Cognitive Sense of Censorship and Repression”
Author Archives: M. Enyinna Akanaefu
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Adolescents with Suicidal Behavior
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the acceptance-based therapies, which characterize the third generation of behavior therapy. Other acceptance-based therapies are acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. Dialectical behavioral therapy is an evidence-based therapy. Originally, Linehan (1993a, 1993b) developed DBT for adults with suicidal-related behavior, extreme emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and borderline personalityContinue reading “Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Adolescents with Suicidal Behavior”
The Odds of Developing Heart Disease for Tobacco Smokers Compared to Non Smokers
Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or diseases of the heart and blood vessels are one of the largest causes of death. More than 16 million Americans have a CVD. Approximately smoking causes one of every four deaths from CVD. Objective: To predict the odds of developing heart disease in a lifetime among tobacco smokers comparedContinue reading “The Odds of Developing Heart Disease for Tobacco Smokers Compared to Non Smokers”
Using Behaviour Modification Therapy to Treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behaviour problem by which young people, especially children, find it difficult to focus their attention, either by way of being under active, or being hyper active/impulsive. Three main subgroup of ADHD are: hyperactive-impulsive ADHD, inattentive ADHD, and combined ADHD (Albeyatti, 2007). People with hyperactive-impulsive ADHD are hyperactive, impulsive orContinue reading “Using Behaviour Modification Therapy to Treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder”
Effects of Smoking Addiction and Cessation on Stress, Health, and Hunger
Abstract Tobacco smoking is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. It harms virtually every organ of the body, causes several health problems (e.g., cancer, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and pulmonary diseases), and exposes the body to a high risk of death. Tobacco smoking also has effects on stress and hunger. On the other hand,Continue reading “Effects of Smoking Addiction and Cessation on Stress, Health, and Hunger”
Behavioral Principles in Stimulant Abuse
Substance abuse is the continual use of a substance despite adverse outcomes. Substance addiction, a term that has fallen out of favor with many researchers and clinicians, is compulsive persistent substance use regardless of adverse effects. It usually involves engaging in specific behavior to get the drugs, unsuccessful attempts at quitting, significant interference with personalContinue reading “Behavioral Principles in Stimulant Abuse”
Ethnic Inequalities and the Impact of Violation of Biafran Rights on the Psyche of Biafrans in Nigeria
People should have equal opportunity to claim their rights because human rights principles apply to all persons equally. Therefore, ethnic inequality is a threat to human rights, which have adverse outcomes, including intergenerational trauma, degenerated cultural aggression, anger, and distrust, and a sense of powerlessness and helplessness (Johnston et al., 2009; Mushtaq & Fatima, 2016).Continue reading “Ethnic Inequalities and the Impact of Violation of Biafran Rights on the Psyche of Biafrans in Nigeria”
Violations of Human Rights in South-Eastern Nigeria (Biafra)
The human person is a center of respect, sacredness, and dignity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, and nationality. This inherent dignity of the human person implies necessarily inalienable, inviolable, and fundamental human rights. Entrusted with the care of its citizens, human rights protection is the responsibility incumbent upon the state and its public authorities,Continue reading “Violations of Human Rights in South-Eastern Nigeria (Biafra)”
Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position
Etymologically, the term euthanasia comes from two Greek words eu (well) and thanasia (dying). Therefore, euthanasia, from its root words, means dying well, easy death without severe suffering, mercy killing, and ending a human life for the purpose of putting an end to extreme suffering. In its medical application, euthanasia involves the intentional killing ofContinue reading “Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position”
Parenting Styles and Empirical Outcomes
Parents have different styles of raising their children. Some may emphasize the importance of respect and obedience from their children; some others may show a great deal of warmth and emotion to their children; others still may be low both in parental control and affection. Thus, parenting style is the general way parents relate toContinue reading “Parenting Styles and Empirical Outcomes”
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