Category: Psychology
The Oedipus complex is felt to be one of Freud’s most well-known and controversial theories. This essay will analyse Freud’s definition of the Oedipus complex and will attempt to explain why it is so controversial. Freud’s theory of infantile sexual development will be discussed, as the Oedipus complex is an . . . Read more
Discuss the following quotation based on your experience and/or observation, “We would be ashamed of our finest acts if the world were aware of the motives behind them.” – Rochefoucault. A number of philosophic and Biblical studies speak about the importance (and the possibility) of altruism and moral obligation, but . . . Read more
When I was a young child, people always used to squabble over whether I was more like my mother or my father. Some people swore that not only was the physical resemblance to my mother similar, but our personalities were eerily identical. Others argued that my father and I were . . . Read more
Psychological disorders are a part of abnormal behavior that scientists have yet been able to completely comprehend nor understand. However, they have discovered that anxiety plays a key role in the onset, and continued existence, of these disorders. With continued study and research, scientists have been able to classify different . . . Read more
The fathers in the video played different roles during the birth of their children. Manoel Oliveira wasn’t present during the birth of his son Sydney, while David Kaufman was with his wife Barbara from the start of labor until the end of delivery. There are varying reasons for the different . . . Read more
Biology is an important part of a psychology course. Psychobiology is the area of psychology that focuses on the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes. The effects of drug addictions, behavioral disorders, sleep disturbances, memory, alterations in conscious awareness, and pain are all examples of the necessity of psychobiology . . . Read more
1. Introduction. Stress is a very complex phenomenon. It is very much a personal condition and individuals vary in their ability to cope with different forms and levels of stress. In fact, we all need some level of stress, as a stimulus, to get going and live (Green 1993). However, . . . Read more
Graeme Gordon. Stereotyping is a form of pre-judgment that is as prevalent in today’s society as it was 2000 years ago. It is a social attitude that has stood the test of time and received much attention from social psychologists and philosophers alike. Many approaches to or theories of stereotyping . . . Read more
Cognition is the process involved in thinking and mental activity, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving. In this essay on cognitive development, I will compare and contrast the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, who were both influential in forming a more scientific approach to analyzing the cognitive development process of . . . Read more
The theory of Cognitive Dissonance states that when individuals are presented with information that implies we act in a way that contradicts our moral standards, we experience discomfort (Aronson, Wilson, and Akert, 1998, P. 191). This is considered Cognitive Dissonance. A psychological term used to describe the mental conflict that . . . Read more
A picture is worth a thousand words. You’ve heard it so many times that it sounds trite. But a picture really IS worth a thousand words. And if a dream is a very special kind of picture, how much is IT worth? Maybe more? What about very simple pictures and . . . Read more
Introduction. Understanding the Narcissistic Phenomenon. The so-called ‘narcissistic personality disorder’ is a complex and often misunderstood disorder. The cardinal feature of the narcissistic personality is the grandiose sense of self-importance, but paradoxically underneath this grandiosity, the narcissist suffers from a chronically fragile low self-esteem. The grandiosity of the narcissist, however, . . . Read more
How do representations of space affect our relationship to a place? To answer this question, we should perhaps ask ourselves an equally important question: how can we probe nature to learn about it without changing it. By analyzing this question using six main representational themes – cartographic, political, Cartesian perspectivalism, . . . Read more
A psychologist is a person who counsels and works to help understand people’s problems. Therefore, to understand this career, one must know the definition/duties, education/training, working conditions, salary, and job outlook in order to be successful. As a result of studying the characteristics of this career, one will become more . . . Read more
Both classical conditioning and psychodynamic theory have played a pivotal role in the development of social psychology. For nearly all of the past century they have shaped and influenced the way psychologists, philosophers, and ordinary people have felt about the nature of the human psyche. It is because of this . . . Read more
INTRODUCTION. The behavioristic approach has exerted a strong influence on American Psychology. The basic ideas of behaviorism are: human behavior is a product of the Stimulus-Response interaction and that behavior is modifiable. It has triggered scientific experiments and the use of statistical procedures. Most importantly, it has turned the attention . . . Read more
No single theory of personality can adequately explain the full function of human behavior. Psychodynamic approaches often come under a lot of criticism as they fail to be explicit about the underlying bases of the theory. Cognitive theories are not very comfortable with explaining emotions and behavioral theories have difficulty . . . Read more
Five major theoretical bases for counseling in psychology are biological, learning, cognitive, psychodynamic, and sociocultural. Each one of these perspectives searches for answers about behavior through different techniques and researching a client’s childhood or adult life experiences looking for answers to different kinds of questions. Due to the different types . . . Read more
Abraham Harold Maslow was born on April 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the oldest of seven children born to his parents, who were uneducated Jewish immigrants from Russia. His parents, wanting the best for their children in the “new world”, pushed him hard in his academic studies. . . . Read more
Explain the key concepts of the humanistic/phenomenological perspective. To what extent are these concepts derived from other perspectives and other social sciences? The humanistic perspective was founded by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. The humanistic psychologists believe in the growth potential of healthy individuals and believe that people must strive . . . Read more
Describe and evaluate the contributions of cognitive psychology to the understanding of one cognitive process you have studied. Cognitive psychology has greatly contributed to the study of learning. The cognitive perspective posed the theory that learning is more than just reactions based on consequences and that it does indeed involve . . . Read more
“A picture tells a thousand words” is a saying that applies to the newspaper industry but which also applies to people. The picture created by a person’s actions tells us a thousand words about him or her and goes much farther than words do in telling us about a person’s . . . Read more
Identify 3 national equal employment opportunity laws that impact JetBlue`s hiring practices. The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law provides a framework for developing HR systems that are consistent with legal requirements and make HR decisions that are legally defensible. Jetblue Airways consistently implement equal race, nationality and gender policies. Gary . . . Read more

Example #1 Criminals are said to be born with a distinct psychological disposition that drives them to commit illegal acts. According to on scientists, criminals acquire such a complicated psychological condition as a result of either natural or synthetic chemicals in their bodies. These variations allow for the formation of . . . Read more

Example #1 Self-esteem is the ability to accept oneself with all of one’s flaws and assets, and to take pride in them both privately and among others. You can really improve your self-confidence by following these simple and honest techniques. Flaunt your faults The single most common reason for lack . . . Read more

Example #1 DEFINE E.Q, which stands for emotional quotient, is a fairly new concept in the scientific community yet it has become one of the most controversial topics. For thousands of years, people have thought that I.Q is destiny, but it has turned out to be not nearly as much . . . Read more

Example #1 `The objective of this work is the compare and contrast Bloom’s Taxonomy with the Six Facets of Understanding from Wiggins and McTighe and to cite examples from experiential knowledge gained through practice. Understanding by Design – Six Facets of Understanding – Wiggins & McTighe The work of Wiggins . . . Read more

Example #1 Suicide is getting more and more attention worldwide day by day. According to the World Health Organization, nearly one million people die from suicide every year, or a person dies every 40 seconds. Moreover, the rates of suicide have increased in the last 45 years by 60 percent . . . Read more

Example #1 What is memory? Is it a concrete and tangible atom, which, once stored, can be retrieved by a methodical search or can it get lost in the murky recesses of our minds? Are our memories stored in separate areas or as part of one whole? In everyday conversation . . . Read more

Example #1 The Norm Violation that I performed took place in six different places, but mostly in the same environment. The Violations took place in Sayreville, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Hazlet, Marlboro, and Matawan. You may now be asking yourself, what is in these towns that perform the same function? . . . Read more

Example #1 – Loyalty – Definition Essay Loyalty is a complicated concept, which can be interpreted in many points of views. It is related to many other terms such as love, friendships, family relationships and many others. Loyalty is most of the time the basis of these other concepts. Without . . . Read more

Example #1 Everyone has a role model in their life to admire and inspire them in making decisions. Whether it can be a parent, superhero, or just someone they admire. For me, my role model is my father who inspired me. He is the one I always admire in my . . . Read more

Example #1 – The Positive Effects of the Internet The Internet has gone a long way in the last 50 years. New technologies such as integrated software and hardware have altered the manner people obtain information today. The Internet is being used by millions of people all over the world . . . Read more

Example #1 Cyberbullying is a recent form of aggression that students use to humiliate and attack their less popular peers. Like traditional bullying, this behavior is based on the imbalance of power between bullies and victims and may continue for a long time. Cyberbullying manifests itself in posting and sharing . . . Read more

Example #1 The main reason why parents spank is that they think spanking will teach children not to do forbidden things and stop them quickly from doing whatever action is irritating their parents. Some parents do not believe that some methods of discipline such as time outs do not work. . . . Read more
Example #1 To discuss the importance of Psychology in our everyday lives we must first understand what Psychology is. The definition of Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process; however, it can be applied to many other things in life. Everything we do in life is related . . . Read more