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An analysis of the character Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film Psycho will be the focus of this article. The analysis depict Norman Bates as a serial murderer, and this paper will be studying the audience’s view of the film, as well as his diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder...
Successful performance at sports competitions very often depends not only on the level of physical fitness of the athlete but also on their tactical and psychological readiness for the upcoming match. Sports psychology is one of the most critical areas of social and general psychology. The position of a sports...
Introduction The role of psychological research in the modern world is challenging to overestimate because it is due to them people solve many problems that prevent from finding the path to happiness and self-realization. However, it should be understood that in striving to know the human psyche, practicing doctors have...
The article summarizes the publication about Judith Rich Harris theory, according to which peers mean more to children than parents in terms of personal growth and development. This theory was a real shock for parents who were overprotective of their children. Harris argued, albeit very cautiously, that parents are mistaken...
It is important to point out that stage fright is a psychological challenge, which is a form of performance anxiety linked to the factor of performing in front of a group of people, such an audience. The phenomenon can affect individuals experiencing or prone to stage fright on a multitude...
Introduction One of the common problems in any kind of professional work field is the fear of public speaking. Despite all the high-level qualifications and university degrees, they are all become useless when it comes to the presentation in front of a group of people. The person can be so...
Introduction People interpret life differently; what constitutes a good life may be unsatisfying to another. From birth to death, people’s needs and preferences change, changing one’s perception of a good life. Sometimes, people fail to understand why they live and what they want, leading to desperation. Some elements of a...
The subject of psychoanalytic theory is human emotions and interpersonal relationships. Sigmund Freud explained the development of personality by biological factors and the experience of early family communication. He believed that children go through five stages of mental development. At each stage, the child’s interests are centered around a specific...
Similar to Freuds, started from traditional scientific approach. First work in Binet’s laboratory for quantitative intelligence measurement. Piaget’s qualitative interest rather than quantitative. Studies conducted through complex qualitative interviews of young children. Definition Developmental stage with focus on ability to think (cognitive development). i. e., how humans think as they...
Brief description of the paper This paper aims to give a critical review of the design, purpose, and theories used in writing the scholarly journal titled: Positive Psychology of Malaysian University Students: Impacts of Engagement, Drive, Self-Empathy, and Well-being on Mental Stability. It gives an insight into the extent to...
Deviance is interpreted as a social issue since such conduct abuses the regulating assumptions of a defined group. It might go against officially instituted rules or casual, standard practices like criminal laws infringement (Yam et al., 2017). Deviance can differ drastically across societies, and it assists individuals with insisting and...
I selected a news story that describes a recent study by Swedish scientists from the Karolinska Institutet who investigated the sense of smell. They made an unexpected discovery and refuted the traditional view of the relationship between smell and avoidance behavior. This news story appears attractive because it highlights that...
The behavioral perspective in psychology is also frequently referred to as behaviorism theory. The behaviorism theory originates from a 1913 article, “Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It,” written by American psychologist John Broadus Watson. In his education, Watson primarily studied philosophy but then transitioned into psychology and studies of animal...
Maslow’s theory is a famous approach for measuring human needs. Abraham Maslow was born in 1908 and had a fascinating scholarly career. He studied psychology and appreciated the works of prominent philosophers such as Plato, Baruch Spinoza, and other figures. He had a lot of practical experience, including working with...
Introduction The American Psychology Association defines lifespan development as a field that focuses on the scientific study and exploration of growth and changes that occur to humans from conception to death. Life span development focuses on three main developmental aspects; psychosocial, physical, and cognitive. Since its development, the field of...
Mastering the brain and its work is essential to all psychologists because it influences behavior and mental state. Psychology refers to the study of the behavior and mental process of human beings. The brain is a vital body organ that controls memory, emotion, and thought functions linked to habits and...
Based on the Petrakis Family case study, Alec moved in with Magda to assist and take easy of Helen, his mother. Nevertheless, there are two occasions when he stole medications and money from his grandmother (Laureate Education, 2013). Helen is concerned with Alec’s sobriety and feels that law could be...
Correction systems play a crucial role in preserving the stability and security of individuals in society by ensuring that lawbreakers understand their wrongdoing and deter further crimes. At the same time, prisons significantly impact the people within them, including inmates and employees. Both of those groups are at high risk...
Overview Mercy is a 23-year-old female in her final year of college. She is the firstborn in a family of five comprised of three girls and two boys. Mercy lives in a blended family since her mother had two children when she married a man with three children. At the...
Psychology had not existed in the past as a separate science until the experimental psychology appeared. Although it is hard to distinguish the exact time when it was initiated, it is known that experimental psychology was started in German universities in the nineteenth century (Hearnshaw, 2019). The scientists who made...
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is a test that is designed to evaluate intelligence in children of different ages. It was initially developed by David Wechsler and received a number of further improvements. David Wechsler is a world-renowned Romanian-American psychologist who significantly contributed to the development of psychological...
The dissertation entitled “Relationship of proactive personality, financial planning behavior and life satisfaction” by Lisa Smith was published in 2017. It aims to investigate the correlation between “personality, financial planning behaviors, and retirement life satisfaction” in order to determine the importance of proactivity in these areas (Smith, 2017, p. 1)....
Temperament is a psychological term that refers to the combination of behaviors and attitudes an individual demonstrates. Therefore, temperament is a broad concept that covers a wide variety of behavior patterns and can be utilized to assess individuals. It may be influenced by both biological foundations and experience and is...
Child development is the individual progress from dependency to independence between birth and adolescence, which entails emotional and psychological changes. Development outlooks on person behavior and thinking patterns may have been influenced by how a child was raised. Filming Interaction to Nurture Develop (FIND) uses video to help coach parents...
I asked my friends a question on the number of races they thought were existent, and the majority of them said there were four races: ‘White, Asian, Black, and Australoid races.’ A few contented for five races, namely Negroid, Australoid, Capoid, Mongoloid, and Caucasoid races. Most people consider race as...
Recreating real and imaginary objects, the toy serves the purposes of mental, moral, aesthetic, and physical education. Moreover, toys help the child learn about the world around him and accustom him to purposeful, meaningful activities, promoting the development of thinking, memory, speech, and emotions. The toy should please the child,...
Middle adulthood is one of the important points in human life. As Harrison (2018) notes, it is accompanied by many transitions, self-reflection, and identity changes, such as becoming grandparents. Many people believe it inevitably leads to a so-called “midlife crisis,” and fear its consequences. Therefore, this life stage has become...
Operational and theoretical are connected discourse categories that describe two basic types of scientific and cognitive activity, as well as the structural components and levels of knowledge that result from these activities. The operational and theoretical typology is founded, first and foremost, on the separation of operational and theoretical research...
Introduction Bandura’s social cognitive theory (SCT) is among the interpersonal models that find multiple applications in healthcare and behavior change interventions to promote patients’ well-being. The theory was proposed by Bandura to display the links between human behaviors and their determinants, including a person’s environment, personal-level factors, and cognitive or...
Predicting dangerousness and potentially violent behaviors is one of the most frequently discussed and complicated questions in psychology and a number of other scientific disciplines related to it. One of the common misconceptions is the opinion that people with mental disorders are more likely to commit violence. Studies have shown...
When it comes to gender, the first influence the children experience is that of their parents. Looking at the roles of mother and father, a child learns to associate himself with the family member who is either male or female. In many cases, parents themselves foster the development of the...
Many community problems would disappear if people chose to talk to one another instead of one another. It is true that people come from different backgrounds and may hold different perceptions of their neighbors, although they share similar ethnicities. They would rather hide their troubles and let them consume them...
The article of Lee et al. (2016) examines how spirituality and religiosity influence non-sustainable and sustainable consumer behavior. When reviewing this study, I was interested how consumer behavior can be influenced by culture. As such, I now have three variables that are subculture (Lin et al. 2017), social media marketing...
The nation’s state before and after the corona virus pandemic is studied in the above article. Everyday life has changed in many ways due to the COVID-19 virus. The people’s welfare has been complicated through cases of unemployment, which has led to financial instability. Their health is also at risk...
When dealing with illness, individuals face a multitude of additional challenges that accompany the actual experience of pain. Families or caregivers involved in the management of the chronic illness of a patient are forced to adapt to the changes, which often causes disagreement, conflict, and failure to cope with imposed...
Zimbardo’s Experiment Zimbardo’s experiment focused on demonstrating obedience and the effects of social institutions’ power on individuals’ behavior and conformity. The experiment’s aim was to test the hypothesis; conditions within the US prison system and the inhumane activities of prisoners and the guards being led by the values and behavior...
Introduction On reflecting on sitting meditation, what comes to mind is that it is possible, though not easy, to have one’s inner thoughts arise and fade away without affecting my state of meditation. At any time throughout the day, the brain is constantly generating ideas, and this happens even when...
Introduction Most individuals tend to stay rigid to their false beliefs to an extent that it is almost impossible for facts to change their minds. In the article ‘Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds’ by James Clear, the author tries to explain why facts cannot change people’s opinions concerning given...
Introduction A well-known Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget, is mostly famous for his multiple innovative theories and ideas on the development of cognitive functions of children in the process of growing. He was one of the founders of a new system of early education because his studies helped psychology scientists understand...
Trauma takes many forms, from sexual abuse, physical abuse, abandonment, and mental abuse. Handling trauma among children requires early identification of victims of traumatic events, since most are reluctant to seek help. Children exhibit apparent indicators of trauma, and specific measures can be put in place to counter traumatic events....
Introduction The psychological interpretation of mental and emotional processes is called psychodynamic therapy. It is based on object relations, ego, and self-psychology and has its roots in traditional psychoanalysis. It was created as a faster and faster alternative to psychoanalysis. The purpose of psychodynamic therapy is to treat the basis...
Introduction Suicide is the act of intentionally taking causing one’s death. Suicide is a huge public health issue that affects people all around the globe. An estimated 0.8 million individuals die by suicide each year throughout the world, and an even more significant number of people make suicide attempts (Yasuma...
The term conformity in popular psychology refers to the tendency of an individual to comply with an established set of standards or rules. It typically manifests itself in the instances of regular, expected behavior that matches the patterns exhibited by the majority of society. Interestingly, people are prone to perceive...
Children need a comfortable environment in both school and homestead surroundings. Teachers and guardians are responsible for providing and assisting with necessary materials that are essential in their daily activities. In a classroom, children need space to play, a dining area, shelves to store personal belongings, and classwork desks. All...
The selected film Rope was shot almost a century ago and is A. Hitchcock’s first color film. The plot consists of two guys, representatives of the golden American youth inspired by the idea of a superman and killing their friend. They hide his body in a chest and call a...
This article focuses on Erikson’s view of character development from childhood to adulthood in eight phases. Character development depends on life skills that could have positive and negative outcomes. The first stage is trust and mistrust; in this phase, an infant relies entirely on those taking care of them for...
Introduction Person-centered theory (PCT) entails an approach to human nature and development that is considered to be the most strength-oriented and optimistic than any other theory. It is focused on the client and entails a humanistic approach associated with the various ways in which individuals consciously see themselves. Therefore, the...
Introduction Dissociation, or splitting, is a mechanism that allows the mind to separate or subdivide specific memories or thoughts of ordinary consciousness. These forked subconscious thoughts are not erased. They can re-emerge spontaneously in consciousness. They are enlivened by so-called triggers, which can be objects and events surrounding a person...
Recent studies by scholars in the psychological sphere have shown rather ambivalent results considering the nature of altruism and empathy in people. Empathy is described as an ability to perceive people in need, understand the struggles of others, feel the emotional spectrum of another person, knowing others’ feelings; whereas altruism...
Introduction People are social creatures, meaning they cannot avoid communicating with others. Moreover, in our daily activities, we meet other individuals and interact with them. This can happen in both home and work environments; however, the degree of success and the ability to attain particular goals during this process depends...
The drive model and Maslow’s pyramid are pretty close to each other because each affects a person’s basic needs. Maslow’s pyramid pays more attention to a person’s life in society, and his daily life, such as having friends and lovers. The drive model focuses more on an individual’s career development,...
Neuropsychological assessment (NPA) is a logical analysis of the relationship between the brain and behavior. The motive for performing the neuropsychological assessment is to identify an individual’s cognitive strengths, flaws, and the relationships between the neuropsychological outcomes and psychiatric and medical conditions of a person. The aim of this paper...
A person changes significantly physically and cognitively in middle adulthood. There is a critical transition from considering the time of birth to the remaining lifetime during this period (Berk, 2018). Tyler (2020) notes that changes can be divided into primary aging – those that depend on biological factors and secondary...
Introduction Human development and perceptions are influenced by both external and internal factors. While some argue that human development is predominantly sourced in an individual’s experiences, both biological and experience aspects certainly define the individual’s brain functionality by determining sensory signals’ processing (Handel et al.,2007). Thus, the environment of society,...
There are both pros and cons of the critical research methods to facilitating the goals of liberation and well-being within community psychology. On the one hand, critical paradigm is based upon pragmatic assumption that the system is biased to marginalized groups, which is close to the reality (Nelson & Prilleltensky,...
It seems reasonable to claim that the issue of the development of a child is relevant and vital nowadays. There is a necessity to figure out all the basic elements of the process appropriately, appealing to the newest approaches and research practices. The below discussion will focus on the interview...
Each person is sure that one knows oneself well and how to interact with the world. It seems to be wrong when one delves into the model of Charles Cooley’s Looking Glass Selfie. The basic principle of the model is that one can take a lot of information about himself...
Methods of Establishing Reliability in Psychology Table 1. Methods of Establishing Reliability in Psychology with Brief Descriptions. Method of Establishing Reliability Description Alternate forms reliability This approach to reliability involves checking the consistency of the results of the alternate versions of one instrument. High consistency allows making conclusions about the...
Anxiety is a common mental health disorder among most young adults between the age of 13 and 18 years. The National Institute of Health estimates that one out of every three teenagers will experience an anxiety disorder during this development period. The prevalence of the condition continues to increase, hence...
Person-centered therapy was developed by Karl Rogers, who is called the silent revolutionary for developing a theory based on the idea of the value of a person and his possession of an existential perspective. In other words, Rogers believed that people are trustworthy and have infinite potential to understand and...
Gestalt therapy was developed and emerged as an existential, phenomenological, and process-oriented approach. The main idea that underlies it is the assumption that people need to be understood through their relationship with the environment (Corey et al., 2021). Therefore, the initial goal of the therapist is to help the client...
Introduction Nowadays, it is considered a well-established fact that one’s affiliation with a lower social stratum can indeed be seen as such that increases his or her likelihood of ending up seeking psychotherapy. Moreover, as opposed to what is the case with their wealthy counterparts, most socially underprivileged individuals appear...
The socioeconomic status of a person is a fundamental factor that impacts his/her responses, the quality of life, and choice of patterns to communicate and socialize. At the same time, there is a growing body of evidence proving the idea that there is a direct correlation between the status of...
Future counselor needs to understand the many techniques they can use to help the client. Procedures can vary considerably and rely on different models: Psychoanalysis, for example, is different from methods utilizing the client’s dynamic. For me, the Adlerian Approach and Choice Theory seem to be the essential dialogue with...
James The given case illustrates child abuse and neglect as a problem involving not only a child and a parent but also grandparents. The situation reveals a greater range of facts about James’s and his family’s problem with indications of intergenerational child abuse, which is the prime hypothesis of the...
There are several development theories including Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bronfenbrenner’s theories. Piaget’s theory suggests that children undergo distinct stages of development, which implies that cognitive development occurs alongside physiological growth (Saracho & Evans, 2021). Vygotsky’s theory holds that development is influenced by sociocultural factors. Learning is supported by parents, peers,...
Several significant subjects currently dominate the study of developmental psychology. Problems regarding which psychologists do not have a common opinion and distinguishing views are supported by substantial arguments are called debates or issues. The nature of developmental change, the significance of crucial and sensitive moments, life span techniques against more...
Generally, growing up and becoming an adult comes with unlimited responsibilities. As a person, you would be required to perform different roles, ranging from family duties to professional engagements. All these tasks need total attention and commitment to ensure they run smoothly (Nepali 225). I usually plan accordingly to ensure...
Psychologists often use different designs to study children’s developmental issues. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an example of a childhood developmental challenge. Although the causes of the conditions are not known, medical professionals are constantly researching the predisposing factors together with new interventions. Correlational and experimental studies are mostly...
Introduction One of the most non-obvious issues that is rarely discussed by public or academic critics is the need for pastoral care. While society is accustomed to providing quality care and maintaining an adequate level of supportive living for vulnerable members of society, this rarely extends to the clergy. The...
Introduction Whether a person engages in deviant behavior or not is predefined by society and the norms that dominate it. Thus deviation is an act or behavior that violates social norms. However, while such behavior might be either intentional or unintentional, deviance might have long-term effects on an individual’s self-image....
The book raises a complex problem, and therefore total concentration is needed to express its main idea. The topic of this book touches on a complicated and ubiquitous topic – the problem of drowning out one’s trauma. The book demonstrates what hurt many young people even now – adults’ detachment...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and one of the most effective approaches for treating depression. However, there are other types of therapies that use similar techniques to achieve results. It should be noted that, more often than not, similar therapies have a more...
The phenomenon of aggression as one of the natural responses to negative stimuli might seem quite basic and simple to understand. However, aggression often represents a complex conundrum of emotions and is defined by a variety of factors, with the intensity of a response not necessarily matching the scale of...
Initiative and guilt are the third stage of psychological development which happens between the ages of three to five in the child life. Ideally, the child starts developing a sense of autonomy and the ability to make their own decisions. It is at this stage a kid takes decision-making to...
Abstract Eating disorders have a high prevalence in the world and the US specifically, with over 10% of individuals affected. Anorexia and bulimia are some of the most lethal disorders. They cause physical harm to the patient’s neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and endocrinal systems. A complex approach involving different disciplines is...
Introduction People assume that childhood and teenage stages are the most blissful period in life. However, psychological research indicates that these stages are more critical than fun because they determine the future of an individual’s mental wellness. An average of 9 out of 10 adolescents with mental sicknesses develop the...
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that makes humans lose more weight than they need to stay healthy. This disorder is associated with a fear of being fat or eating too much, even if a person has a normal weight and eats normal food portions. The causes of anorexia are...
Children undergo a development process that involves a change in physical, emotional, and mental aspects. During early childhood, children depend on their parents and guardians to increase their independence. Genes inherited from parents and the activities involved during the prenatal period highly influence children’s development process. The environment around children...
Human emotions, both simple and complex, govern people in their everyday choices, both personal and professional. Certain people are not ready and immediately lose themselves in bed cards, but I would argue that this is not worth the persecution. The emotions in question have a lot in common with strong...
The professional I interviewed for this assignment is Carol Park, a school psychologist currently working at Montebello Unified School for nine years. Carol has a Bachelor’s degree in Business but, after several years in the corporate world, decided to switch majors and get a Master’s degree in educational psychology. Credentials...
It is important to note that there is a wide range of plausible and effective therapies for individuals struggling with trauma, but they vary in their degrees of usefulness as well as situational appropriateness. The evidence-based practice, which out to me was cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, since it has a...
Introduction Children have various needs depending on their environment, background, social support, and family structure. Children in dysfunctional families may present bigger challenges that affect their cognitive and social attributes. When it comes to children with behavioral or emotional issues, the challenges facing communities and schools are unprecedented. Gosling (2018)...
Summary Overview of the Research topic The invention of televisions has been one of the most revolutionary advancements in the field of mass media. Televisions have helped disseminate information and real-time news to the masses effectively, keeping people informed of the events in their location and other parts of the...
Introduction Human sexuality is how we as sexual beings experience and express ourselves. Numerous elements contribute to the development of our sexuality, but arguably the most significant the actual gender. Different types of gender have a significant impact on the development of distinctive sexuality. Additionally, sexuality is a fundamental component...
Brown, R. C., Witt, A., Fegert, J. M., Keller, F., Rassenfofer, M., & Plener, P. L. (2017). Psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents after man-made and natural disasters: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Psychological Medicine, 47(11), 1893-1905. Web. Thulin, J., Kjellgren, C., & Nilsson, D. (2019). Children’s experiences with an...
The concept of leadership can be understood as quite multifaceted and transforming over generations. The leader as a whole is a figure capable of leading other people, a kind of shepherd if one can draw an analogy from Christian imagery. The culture of modern mankind seems to be both extremely...
The study under review analyzes the application of mindfulness training (MT) technology in settings with exceptionally high requirements for cognitive resilience. Accordingly, the introduction of this paper is intended to provide the reader with all the necessary information about the context of this problem, indicate the importance of applying this...
A zombie is usually characterized by very distinct symptoms and behaviors which include particular walking patterns, such as a stagger, skin discoloration, appetite for humans or possibly animals, inability to speak or perform basic functions, and mostly poor frontal lobe processing. Because zombies are essentially reanimated corpses, a significant portion...
Author/date Aim of study/paper Type of study/ research design IV/ Covariates/Mediators/Moderators DV/ Outcome Main and secondary findings Strengths Bolton, J. et al. (2017). The study focuses on exploring the connection between early-life stress and later behavioral outcomes, involving altering the hippocampus and subsequent memory defects, as well as anhedonia. It...
As a young adult, I found the sixth chapter of Quarterlife Crisis to be especially interesting as I will soon face the struggles of future life after graduation. Undoubtedly, there are many difficult aspects of being mature and having more responsibilities during this coming period. However, it is still exciting...
Scientists can define a human being by their physical characteristics. People who are able to behave sensibly decide on which decisions to make or not to make. The decision-making process mirrors people’s values that lead them to decide on what steps to preempt to solve any controversial issues (TEDx Talks,...
Introduction Like many sciences, psychology has evolved from philosophy and inherited questions and concepts which philosophy had been developing. Since the establishment of the first psychological laboratory in 1897, psychology has been progressing as an independent science and created its theories. Wundt’s approach is known as structuralism because he aimed...
The relationship between the family and individual has a considerable impact on further development and progress in almost all spheres in later life. According to Raheja (2021), the family’s influence covers the person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Additionally, habits and values associated with various areas of life, including health,...
Virtue ethics is one of the three existing approaches to normative ethics that focuses on the development of an individual’s moral character. Virtue ethics suggest that following the path of morality and practicing virtuous habits such as honesty, bravery, and generosity cultivates an individual’s moral character. The character approach is...
Many people throughout their lives suffer from such phobias as fear of dogs, fear of insects, fear of heights, etc. My brother, as a child, was very much afraid of a Chihuahua dog, as she bit his leg. Now he is 25 and he is still afraid of dogs. Moreover,...
Effective stress management requires natural body relaxation responses induced by practicing regular meditation and muscle relaxation activities. According to research by Robinson et al., deep breathing, yoga or Tai Chi, and meditation are practical activities for stress management. The activities are flexible and fit into lifestyles and preferences to find...
Introduction The capability of humans and technologies to discover deception significantly contrasts. Based on the assessments resulting from interpersonal detection theory, the revealing degree for unassisted humans reduces imperfect instruments employed to evaluate accuracy. The interpersonal deception concept is a theoretical context designed to illustrate how individuals deal with absolute...
Making an abortion can be a decision that will influence a woman’s life, and the role of a counselor, in this case, can hardly be overestimated. Outlining the difficulties the woman might face if she decides to keep the baby and her health problems if she chooses an abortion, the...
The article by Earley et al. (2019) was published in the British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. The researchers aimed to qualitatively explore gay men’s experiences with counseling and provide practice-oriented suggestions. There was no definitive hypothesis due to the willingness to explore the understudied phenomenon holistically. However, based on...
All of us are familiar with the ‘Inner Critic’ who resides within our minds and interferes in possibly every decision we deliver. Sometimes we consider her/him as a friend as she/he allows us to improve and become a better version of ourselves. However, unfortunately, most of the time, the inner...
Both Freud’s psychosexual theory and Erikson’s psychosocial theory discussed human development. The philosophers acknowledged the importance of the unconscious on people’s growth and trusted that individuals’ characters develop in several predetermined phases (Singh, 2017). Although Freud’s ideas, for instance, romantic love, influenced Erikson, their theories varied in many ways. Freud...
