Psychology
Psychology – 4 One Page Journal Reflections
PSYCHOLOGY REFLECTION #1
Is the notion of a mid-life crisis fact or fiction?
The notion of mid-life crisis arises from the idea that people are controlled by the fear from shifting of time and their youthful years and awareness that they are to some extent near to pass on when compared to their birth. It is at this time that people start to be conscious that their time on earth is quite limited; hence they start to take part in activities that are youthful. It is through their involvement in this that they feel closer to being youthful and far from death.
Over a period of time, a number of people have enquired if mid-life crisis is a fact or fiction. Research on the other side has shown that these crises are myths. Research done by David Almeida states that a limited size of people report of being described as having some form of crisis which is related to their age, this is however due to stress (Conway, 1997). On the other hand, research presents that midlife crisis have a great percentage of middle age individuals that are quite satisfied and happy due to them getting their way of life. They have known their position in life and have acquired a solace place in life.
Mid-life crisis is questioned as being true is since they are not able to be describing by another person but only us. While it may be thought that an individual is undergoing a top life, others may be of the thought that they are undergoing midlife crisis. Another reason for their doubt is that no one has a time for crisis; responsibilities are what take up most of our time.
PSYCHOLOGY REFELECTION #2
In regards to research done by the University of California, studies show that most people would prefer nursing home to hospice-form of care in their end of life. This has been attributed to the Medicare’s skilled-nursing equipment advantage. The nursing home is designed to constantly monitor the patient’s sign and their IVs. On the other hand, hospice is designed for treating end-of-life signs like pain and lack of breath, spiritual backing for the patient and the family (Meyers, 2009). It simply offers a care from the ultimate change.
In going for the hospice care, which does offer Medicare, there is no reimbursement for the facility benefit available, hence the patient and family face financial crisis. Additionally, the hospice benefit is not composed of a room and board, meaning that a lot of money will be spent so as to stay at the facility.
Hospice may be used at home, though the patients that use this option are medically difficult, according to Katherine Aragon, an author with The Archives of Internal Medicine we are aware that taking care of an individual at the termination of their life can be quite demanding and difficult for families to manage while at home.
The nursing home applies a skilled-nursing facility advantage that offers a 24 hour care. Additionally, nursing homes are in access to financial assistance so that they are able to keep hospitalizing the patients. After a period of three days in the hospital, the skilled nurses’ equipment advantage starts afresh when compared to Medicaid that pays a great portion of the home care.
Nursing homes have been used for a long time in the US considering that they are quite affordable. Though it may not be a common option for a number of the families when death is nearing; they prefer to have them closer home in their last days, it is beneficial to take them to the nursing homes where they can be where they do not see themselves as a bother.
PSYCHOLOGY REFLECTION #3
Anxiety disorder is a common form of case that brings about abnormal behaviour with about 17% of adults suffering from a single form of anxiety disorder annually. Individuals that undergo this form of disorder have a common preoccupation with, or a persistent avoidance of an instance that stimulates anxiety. Anxiety is attributed to a high form of emotional response that is due to the expectation of coming issues; this form of anxiety is not in proportion with the real risks offered by the person’s setting. Women are highly bound to suffer from the anxiety disorder in comparison to their male counterparts; women suffer from specific phobia and social phobia.
A number of people from all cultures undergo anxiety disorders, though the focus in anxiety may vary. The western societies are highly bound to suffer anxiety due to work related issues while in other societies it may be due to religion or family issues. Family matters are vital especially issues dealing with divorce where one may lose their loved one who they have stayed with for a long time, to another person.
Anxiety disorders are in mostly treated using medications, though respond to treatment with the help of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This method is an instance of psychotherapy that is handled to a wide extent in handling issues, as well as depression, eating and anxiety issues. This method is useful in that it assists people to be able to manage their fears through altering their unaccommodating thought trends and helping suffers to control their physical responses to distress. It is hence through this method that they are able to both physically and emotionally manage anxiety disorders. It is hence through this method that the patients will be able to note and assess the precise issues that lead to the feelings that they have as well as manage them in the best way possible.
PSYCHOLOGY REFLECTION #4
What are your views about euthanasia?
There is no any morally significant variation that is there between taking someone’s life willingly and letting a person to pass on. For a number of reasons, passive euthanasia should be the only form that is allowed. My reason is in regard to the doctors and other individuals in the US. In 1998, just 11% of the US citizens were comfortable with euthanasia, while just 7% of health practitioners were fine in offering injections if called upon to do so (Fletcher, 1981). Other organizations like the American Medical Association are not comfortable with it. This thought is based on facts that each and every person passes daily when placed on life support and efforts are not successful due to bring back life. I do not support the active euthanasia.
Active euthanasia that involves lethal injection and restraint of foods and drinks does not offer appreciation for the sanctity of life. A person should be allowed to live out their life fully until there is the need for life-support machines. The application of lethal injection allows the patient to trim his or her life span. The restraint to application of food and drinks limits the life of a person as well as bringing about added suffering, for instance pain, vomiting, short breath and nausea.
On the other hand passive euthanasia brings about the lengthening of life. It does away with the shortening of life, and does not offer the person to be in an unintentional debt and it does not accord suffering to the patient as well as the family. This is hence a better method that appreciated life.
References
Conway, J. (1997). Men in Midlife Crisis. David C Cook: Ontario.
Fletcher, Joseph (1981). “The Case for Euthanasia.” Problems of Death. Ed. David L. Bender. St. Paul: Green haven Press. 37-45.
Meyers, K. (2009). The Truth about Death and Dying. Infobase Publishing: New York.
