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(Revised) Do I know what psychology is? A quick quiz for the Psychology Enthusiast

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I get to hear from so many psychology enthusiasts regularly. So many people want to learn psychology - formally or informally - to resolve their everyday problems.They feel that reading some books on psychology, especially those related to counseling will help them deal with their issues. But do they know what psychology is to begin with? If you want psychology to guide you in your everyday life, you need to be confident in it's ability to deal with problems. So, do you know what psychology is, or do you think you could do with a beginners' course in the same? Answering a quick quiz might help you take a decision, do take up the quiz I've prepared on: https://goo.gl/forms/8xPp1l9ggReDunIl1 *I've updated the quiz using a more reasoning-based approach. Those who have already attempted the quiz may take it again since there are new questions this time around. All the best!

Psychology Tuitions in Mumbai

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Psychology Tuitions Mumbai You can WhatsApp/Text/Call me for home tuitions on the numbers listed in the image above. You can view my complete profile with all my qualifications and experience here . You can take a look at my knowledge of psychology and my interaction with students on my Quora profile here .

IB Psycholology Notes : How to answer an LAQ / ERQ

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Reading Recommendation #3 : Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers by Cormier, Nurius and Osborn

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I remember having to refer to sections of the sixth edition of this book in my second year of Masters in Counseling Psychology, for the intervention-related modules. I loved it so much, that I ended up reading all of it. The book is titled: Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers: Fundamental Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions  and has been authored by : Shelly Cormier, Paula S. Nurius, and Cynthia J. Osborn This is the cover of the present edition - the eight edition of the book This book is very comprehensive - it moves from a discussion of the counselor's foundation in preparing for skills and strategies; to skills that can be used in various stages of counseling, from the listening stage to the addressal of specific client issues to follow-up; and finally to skills that can be imparted to the client for lifelong self-management. The book is lengthy, and rightly so, given the range of issues it deals with. It is lengthy, yet very simple in