Category: Psychology
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Controversy over Recovered Memories
Table of Contents Introduction Forgetting of traumatic events Recovered Memory The hypothesis of the study Conclusion References Introduction This is a review of the article titled ‘The Controversy over Recovered Memories.’ It is authored by Henry L. Roediger of Washington University, St Louis and, Erik T. Bergman of Pitney Bowes Technology Center. It involves the…
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Road Rage: Aggression on the Road
Driving is an involving activity and people experience many negative emotions especially if they are experiencing a traffic jam or if other drivers are acting inconsiderately. This might result in road rage, a condition caused by annoyance and that often results in aggression on the road. Road rage increases the probability of a driver committing…
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Birth to Three Test: Special Education Assessment
Description: The “Birth to Three: Piecing it Together” test supports the involvement of families in special education assessment for children under the age of three years. The test has four main constructs that include (a) a family-guided intervention, (b) the interaction of parents, teachers, and children as the main stakeholders in the test, (c) an…
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Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Table of Contents Introduction Dialogue with George Miller Dialogue with Martha Farah References Introduction There is an eminent application of scientific metaphors in describing the functioning of the human brain. There are notable similarities and differences in “cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience” (Chapman & King, 2009). This paper presents two separate dialogues about metaphors and…
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Psychological Aspects of Decision Making
Table of Contents Executive Summary Psychological aspects of decision making Recommendations and conclusion Reference List Executive Summary Decision making is a crucial activity in any business organisation. Decisions are mostly made by the managers and leaders of the organisation. In case, an organisation has invested in a certain project, it is possible for the management…
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Positive Psychology’s Influence on the Self
Table of Contents Introduction Historical Timeline Discussion Conclusions References Introduction Positive psychology is a concept that refers to a variety of strategies that encourage people to focus on their selves. In education, it implies greater attention to students’ emotions, attitudes, and ideas, which is based on the basics of humanistic psychology. The paramount goal of…
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Counseling Psychology: Career Choice
The mentality and personality of a human being are determined by their behavior. In expressing their feelings and thoughts, the relationship is built for both parties. This is well-evaluated as a counseling process. Each would have their career choice, accountability and responsibility for choosing that particular area. The most important step in career selection is…
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Psychology, Its History, Schools, and Applications
Introduction Nowadays, the sum of scientific knowledge is rapidly increasing. As scientific disciplines develop and grow, there often appear numerous points of contact and overlapping areas between them. It leads to interdisciplinary studies conducted in a number of fields at the same time. However, some scientific disciplines are diverse by themselves, and their findings can…
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Nudges and Human Decision-Making
Introduction Nudges are small influences that can affect the choices people make without changing the nature of the question too much. They can be both external, such as item order in a list of options, and internal, such as anchors. Nudges demonstrate how humans find it difficult to make informed decisions by considering every available…
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Trauma: Treatment and Recovery General Issues
Table of Contents General Issues Related to Trauma and Recovery General Treatment Conditions Conclusion References The health status of an individual is determined by a number of factors. One of them is their general state of ‘wellness’. In this regard, all the physiological and psychological aspects of human health come into play (Herman, 1997). Trauma…