Introduction Adolescence comes from a Latin word that means grow. Adolescence in the common usage is a transitional stage in human development socially; mentally and psychologically. The complexity of this development stage results from; the changing relationships; stress and loss associated with the growth process; information levels and access; and...
Locke argues that there is a crucial difference between the primary and secondary qualities, the kinds of simple ideas that people receive from feeling. Some of the ideas do not resemble their causes in the world, while others do. The ideas that do resemble their primary qualities: motion, number, shape,...
Counseling theories investigate various sides of human personality and propose different ways to treat patients. Many scientists debate on the topics of human nature, the source of problems and challenges, prevention and treatment of mental health issues and more. While some theories focus on the actions of a counselor to...
Carl Rogers’ Person-Centered Therapy Humanism refers to a psychological strategy that looks into a person as a whole and focuses on their uniqueness. It was developed as a rebellion to behaviorist and psychodynamic approaches. Humanistic approaches stress conscious awareness instead of unconscious conflict and the importance of therapists to comprehend...
Introduction Treatment of juvenile offenders is an interesting topic for discussion. Most of the population prefers to ignore this issue since it is a very serious subject matter to debate on from the moral point of view. It is necessary to acknowledge the differences between adolescent and adult offenders. Springer...
Introduction “Self is a key construct in several schools of psychology which usually refers to either the cognitive and affective representation of one’s identity or subject” (Smith & Mackie, 2007). Several theories are trying to explain the meaning of self but the most outstanding is Kohut’s formulation and the Jungian...
John L. Krehbiel is sixty-seven years old. He is six feet tall with blonde hair and an athletic body. It is possible to conclude that he puts some effort into working out so as to remain physically fit, something he denies. He suspects that her body type may be a...
Introduction Happiness in psychological terms that refers to the mental well-being, it consists of a cognitive element called life satisfaction, and two affective components, positive affect and negative affect. Happiness may be defined as a form of well-being, but the definition is not really helpful for those in search of...
As a group forms, it goes through several defined stages that feature different dominant trends in intragroup relations, such as differentiation and integration. Within these stages, a group progresses from a collection of individuals to a cohesive team with a common goal. According to Wheelan (2009), the objective of group...
Several themes, patterns, and inter-relationships emerge upon reflection on the course readings and concepts on critical thinking and decision making. Critical thinking affects decision-making of any kind. Over the decades, scholars have agreed that critical thinking is especially beneficial in business and economics. Kahneman and Charan (2013) note that great...
Introduction Every human being is different in terms of personality, behaviors, and sociability. This fact explains why individuals tend to have diverse expectations in life, values, and practices. A proper understanding of people can result in positive relationships and support systems. This paper defines the term “personality” and outlines the...
Introduction Personality is defined as a dynamic system comprised of a set of characteristics possessed by a person. The said set is shaped by various psychological forces and influences an individual’s perception of reality as well as their emotions, behaviors, and cognition. As a subfield, personality theory has a long...
Theme and objective:Â To illustrate how the representation of objects affect peoples thinking by altering their states of mind. Relevance of the topic Images have a very profound effect on the viewer’s mind frame. This is especially so if the person can relate to the object or event presented in the...
Introduction The purpose of this project is to explore a psychoanalytic approach to personality. Psychoanalytic theory has been studied for several centuries and its influences have been felt in various disciplines, including clinical psychology, sociology, literature, and arts. Sigmund Freud is the proponent of this school of thought. Besides, Carl...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to explore the field of personality theories and factors that may influence the development of an individual’s personality. The elements of personality reflect individual variations in terms of feelings, behaviors, and thought processes. Personality helps one understand individual differences and functional aspects of...
Actions are very important and so is the obligation to act morally. Ethical decisions depend highly on an individual’s character. While bearing in mind that ends tend to justify the means, it is imperative to focus on the relationship between and among outcomes, principles, moral duties, and virtues as well...
Introduction The concept of the self is an inclusive term that reflects how people perceive themselves. Hence, the self-concept is how a person thinks about and assesses himself or herself. One can only be aware of the self when he or she has understood the concept of the self. According...
Abstract This paper is a comprehensive research on the developmental theory of personality specifically the attachment theory. Attachment theory is the common theory used in psychology especially when dealing with infant and mother relationship. This theory has played a critical role in the establishment of child care policies as well...
The concept of self is a widely studied discourse in modern psychology. The study of self is widely embraced in psychology discipline. Indeed, it has been an important part of development in the study of psychology. One of the compelling factors in the study of self concept has been long...
Introduction Theories of personality have always been formulated to explain personality and the development of personality traits. These theories tend to focus on conceptions of personality which applies to everyone. Personality is characterized by patterns of behaviors, feelings as well as thoughts which make an individual unique. Among the theories...
