From what has been said it should be apparent that clinical psychology, touching as it does all aspects of human adjustment, is very broad in scope. Since no one individual could master all the technical knowledge and skill required for a complete understanding of all aspects of adjustment, it is very necessary for the clinical psychologist to understand how his specialty is related to other fields and how best he can utilize other specialties in doing his own job.
Relationship to Medicine. Medicine, which is the study and treatment of disease, stands in very close relationship to clinical psychology. One reason for this is that physical symptoms are often prominent in human maladjustment, even though an organic basis for these symptoms cannot always be found. Complaints such as headache or physical weakness or even partial blindness are often, for the patient, the most significant aspect of his trouble, while, in reality, these physical symptoms are simply evidences of the patient's poor adjustment to life.
A second reason why medicine is closely related to clinical psychology is that the person who is physically ill always shows an alteration in personality. Many times the personality change is the only, or the earliest, symptom of a physical illness, and it becomes clear only later that organic pathology is basic to the symptoms. This is true in certain types of advanced syphilis as well as in milder disorders such as an overactive thyroid. A relatively frequent disease in childhoodencephalitisoften reveals itself only in the problematic behavior of the patient. It cannot be urged too strongly that in any behavioral maladjustment the possibility of physical disease must always be considered. Further, almost any physical complaint way have a basis in physical disease or pathologyeven a broken bone.
There is a close overlap between medicine and clinical psychology in the study and treatment of severe behavioral maladjustments. In his training, the clinical psychologist traditionally regards this area of severe behavioral maladjustment as abnormal psychology; using the term "abnormal" in a sense very similar to that implied point, take responsibility for who we are. Putting the past aside, forgetting about blame, now we must choose what course and influences will direct our life.
A very wise man once said. "Do not be misted, bad company corrupts good character" (Paul the Apostle). Who do you keep company with? Who do you spend lots of time with? Is it your friends...music...TV? Stop now for a moment and ask yourself this question, what messages are you getting from these sources about life?
Think carefully about what kind of person you want to be in 5 years... in 10 years? What do you need to do now to start being that kind of person? Think about these things!
Text 5. Color Psychology
By David Johnson
Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?
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Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colors have changed over the years. But today in the U.S., researchers have generally found the following to be accurate.
Black Black is the color of authority and power, tit is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner, it is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof [] or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.
White Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects tight and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is tight, neutral, and goes with everything However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.
Red The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing, it is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.
The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.
Blue The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. Itis the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses [] often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.
Yellow Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. White it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads [ 8,5 14 , , .]. It also speeds metabolism.
Purple The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial
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Brown Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful []. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.
Food for Thought
White blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing. Blue food is rare in nature. Food researchers say that when humans searched for food, they teamed to avoid toxic or spoiled objects, which were often blue, black, or purple. When food dyed blue is served to study subjects, they lose appetite.
Green, brown, and red are the most popular food colors. Red is often used in restaurant decorating schemes because it is an appetite stimulant.
