Category: Psychology
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William James’ Lectures
American psychologist, philosopher and medical doctor William James was an influential pioneer at the turn of the century in the novice sciences of psychology, educational psychology, religious experience psychology, mysticism as well as the philosophy of pragmatism. A prolific and voluminous writer throughout his life who spent most academic career at Harvard, James interact with…
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Biological Psychology: Memory
Table of Contents Introduction Mammalian LTP in the amygdala in response to Pavlovian fear conditions Spatial memory consolidation in food-storing birds has an analogy with LTP Conclusions References Introduction The phenomenon of memory is alike to layman, psychologist, and biochemist, but its intangible and nebulous nature makes it an entity that is difficult to describe…
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Boosting a person’s Esteem
Table of Contents Introduction Four things that I can do to improve my self esteem Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Human beings have a self image of how they look like, their weaknesses and strong points. This image is shaped from childhood and influenced by the society and the people we live with. This self image…
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Behaviors That Build Trust and Behaviors That Hurt Trust
The vast majority of relations which are developed between people are based on trust and abilities to comprehend the needs of other people. To create strong and professional relations, it is very important to remember that trust is a reciprocal notion: a person has to give it in order to get it (Reina 11). If…
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Perspectives Chemical Dependency
Table of Contents Marijuana Effects of Marijuana Usage Volume Marijuana Abuse Recovery Program Conclusion References Marijuana The product of this green hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa) has more than 300 global known slang names such as pot, herb, grass and weed just to name but a few. The plant yields some green leaves that turn gray…
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What does it mean to be mentally/emotionally healthy?
Being mentally and emotionally healthy implies being happy and leading a carefree life. However, in reality people cannot always remain carefree and happy because life offers challenges and opportunities almost on a daily basis in growing and discovering themselves and their abilities. In order to determine if a person is emotionally and mentally happy, it…
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Behavioral and Social/Cognitive Approaches to Forming Habits
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of One of My Habits Conclusion Reference List Introduction Personalities characterizing a particular person depend on such factors as biological and environmental conditions. These factors combined with humanistic factors are quite crucial in the formation and development of particular character traits in a person. People are fond of looking at…
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Impression management
Table of Contents Introduction Theory Hypothesis Methods Data Discussion Works Cited Introduction Impression management can be described as a process employed by most people to present themselves and control various perceptions concerning themselves. Many people apply this tool to present themselves as good people (personal branding). Many individuals believe that their outward appearance and personality…
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The Character of Elizabeth Gilbert in “Eat Pray Love” by Ryan Murphy
Table of Contents Introduction Elizabeth Gilbert Experiences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eat Pray Love is a movie that shows real life story of Elizabeth Gilbert, a young woman of 32 years old. She has made several achievements in her life since she married a loving husband, has a wonderful house and a satisfying career as…
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Addressing Unhealthy Lifestyles: Scott Sander’s “Grub”
Table of Contents Introduction The rhetorical situation in Grub Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Prior to writing “Grub”, Scott Sander was probably inspired by the American lifestyle and especially people from his home state – Indiana. He was disturbed by his community’s inclination towards the unhealthy and wanted to understand why such patterns were quite prevalent.…