Theoretical Scenarios For Case Scenario

A Theoretical Explanation for Case Scenario 3
Joshua York
Kaplan University

Abstract
In psychology, there are various schools of thought when approaching a particular psychological problem. Each may view the scenario from a different avenue of approach, and their methods and techniques used to treat the problem may also vary. This paper will discuss case scenario three, involving a man named John who appears to be exhibiting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With this example, the paper will discuss the various schools of thought in psychological theory, their techniques, and recommendations for treatment; to include how this knowledge could be applied to my current professional work.
A Theoretical Explanation for Case Scenario 3
In psychology,

He worked very hard throughout college and it has paid off with a new job and a good salary. John frequently finds himself worrying that he will not succeed in his new job and has persistent thoughts that he might be a failure. John finds himself arriving early for work because he has trouble sleeping in the morning (thinking about everything he needs to do for his job). He works until well past dinner time, so that he can make sure not to forget all the details of his job. When he tries to relax, he thinks about work left undone and responsibilities left unfulfilled. Along with constantly monitoring his ‘to-do list’, John finds himself checking and rechecking the work he does, to continually monitor mistakes that could be made. He finds himself counting things over and over. More and more, his supervisor is complaining that it takes John too long to do work because he is never satisfied with it and gets distracted with his counting. John feels lonely, as his arduous work schedule leaves little time to socialize or develop any personal relationships. It appears that John may be struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive

This approach would have a person take immediate responsibility for their feelings as actions in the present moment; focusing on and exploring feelings as they occur. The ideal humanistic solution is that a person’s problems will diminish as they get in touch with their feelings. For the case scenario, a therapist would have John understand that he feeling anxiety, and take responsibility that his actions are a hindrance on his personal and professional life. In this approach, the therapist would focus on John’s feelings in the present moment, and encourage positive thinking about himself, and encourage more positive and, possible, more productive behaviors.
Cognitive Theory The cognitive approach involves the development of a person’s thought process. This involves things like memory, thinking, perception, and problem solving (Myers, 2014). The cognitive therapy approach teaches people new, more adaptive ways of thinking; based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and our emotional reactions (Myers, 2014). In other words, the harmful or negative thought patterns are identified and examined, and better, less threatening alternative thinking patterns are created to replace the negative thought patterns. This is, especially useful, as the compulsive actions are a response to the negative thought patterns that cause