Category: Psychology

  • Emotional Issues of Adoption in Children

    Table of Contents Introduction Rejection Losses Identity Conclusion References Introduction The world has become very sophisticated to the point that people are able to raise children without necessarily being their real biological parents. This happens due to the death of the real parents, inability to conceive, neglecting to take care of children, and terminal illness…

  • Holistic Approach About Leisure Industry

    Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Leisure Personal History Future Prospects Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Leisure is an essential part of a person’s time that can include a variety of activities. However, as will be discussed in the following paragraphs, some people in the US prefer to accrue their vacation days or use them by…

  • Child Thinking and Learning New Skills

    Table of Contents Introduction Method Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction It seems that the way in which children learn new skills is still a controversial issue in modern psychology. The question has been approached from two different angles. One view holds that development happens before learning and that once children reach a certain level of…

  • Applied Cognitive Psychology in the Classroom

    Since the 20th century, there has been a growing interest in the issue of cognitive psychology and the functioning of the human brain. According to Eysenck and Keane, cognitive psychology is “aiming to understand human cognition observing the behavior of people performing various cognitive tasks” (1). The purpose of this paper is to present the…

  • Constructing Thurston (1928) Scale Model

    Table of Contents Introduction Thurston Model Constructing Thurston (1928) scale Thurston’s model in predicting behavior Conclusion References Introduction Attitude refers to either negative or positive perception about a person, idea or an object. An attitude is comprised of three components namely cognitive, conative affective and often, a fourth component known as evaluative is occasionally recognized…

  • Observation of various lifestyles

    Toddlers are children between the age of one year and two and half years. At this stage, kids are growing and also spending their time playing. Kids at this age are very active especially in the playground. I observed the children in the playground. The playground was quite small, just an acre. It was green,…

  • Developmental Stages: 0-8 Years Old

    Development domains: Stages: Teacher’s role and instructional strategies: Physical 0-1 (an infant): A child acts involuntarily and demonstrates basic reflexes. Gradually, children become able to sit without help, walk, and lift the head. 1-3 (a toddler): Children become capable of walking without help, holding certain objects or throwing them, and using cups and potty-chairs. 3-5…

  • Interpersonal and Psychoanalytic Social Theory

    Table of Contents Introduction Basic or underlying assumptions Deterministic versus free will Awareness of self Conclusion References Introduction This essay focuses on theories of personality. Specifically, it looks at interpersonal theory and psychoanalytic social theory. It covers strengths and limitations of these theories, as well as their similarities and differences. Personality is a critical aspect…

  • Working Memory Concept: Psychological Views

    Table of Contents Major Findings and Conclusions Implications for the Field of Psychology Method/Participants Strengths and Limitations of the Study References Major Findings and Conclusions Psychologists have proposed different models that explain ‘interference and short-term retention’ in human working memory. The article presents a study that sought to investigate the effects of different secondary tasks…

  • Psychological Properties of Colours

    Table of Contents Critical Evaluation Applying the REVIEW criteria References There is no doubt that the analysis of colour varies a lot. There is the analysis that is authentic and based on scholarly information. Also, there is the analysis that is based on unsubstantiated information. This paper will offer a critical analysis of the article…