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Understanding Emotions, Stress, and Well-being — Theories, Impact, and Coping Explained | Psychology Chapter 12 Summary This thorough summary of Chapter 12 from Principles of Psychology (13th Edition) by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall explores the complex interplay between emotion, stress, and well-being, and how psychological states influence physical health. Watch the full YouTube podcast summary for an insightful discussion on emotion theories and stress management. Theories of Emotion Emotions combine physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience. Major theories include: James-Lange Theory: Emotion follows physiological response. Cannon-Bard Theory: Emotion and physiological response occur simultaneously. Two-Factor Theory: Emotion results from arousal plus cognitive labeling. Emotions and the Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates physiological arousal during emotional experiences. Polygraphs...

The Future of Psychotherapy — Chapter 18 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 18 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis explores the evolving landscape and anticipated trends in psychotherapy for the 21st century. Drawing from a Delphi poll of 70 expert clinicians and researchers, this summary—based on our podcast breakdown of Chapter 18 —outlines 12 key trends that will shape the future of therapy, research, and clinical practice. Prefer to watch? Check out the video summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert textbook guides! Delphi Poll: Expert Predictions on Psychotherapy’s Future A Delphi poll is a forecasting method that gathers consensus from experts through multiple rounds of feedback. In this context, 70 leaders in psychotherapy identified major trends and predicted how treatment, research, and training will evolve in coming decades. 12 Emerging Directions in Psychotherapy Economics of Mental Health Care:...

Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness — Summary of Chapter 12 Chapter 12 of The Personality Puzzle by David C. Funder brings together humanistic psychology, existentialism, and positive psychology to explore how awareness, meaning, and growth shape the human experience. This chapter highlights how psychology can move beyond dysfunction to understand what makes life worth living. The Foundations of Humanistic Psychology Humanistic psychology emerged in response to behaviorism and psychoanalysis, focusing instead on human uniqueness, personal meaning, and the capacity for growth. It rejects the idea that human behavior should be studied using the same methods as natural sciences, emphasizing phenomenology —the study of an individual’s subjective experience. Existentialism and the Search for Meaning Influenced by existential philosophy, humanistic psychology explores how individuals face the challenges of freedom, mortality, and meaninglessn...