Describe the Relationship Between Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology

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Essay

Describe the relationship between social psychology and developmental psychology.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Emotions

Emotions that are intense, prolonged, or inappropriate to the situation and lead to maladaptive behavior.

Gestalt Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that highlights the importance of personal accountability and concentrates on a person's current experiences.

Frederick (Fritz) Perls

A noted psychiatrist and psychotherapist known as one of the founders of Gestalt therapy, which emphasizes personal responsibility and living in the present moment.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist who is best known for founding psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.