Category: Psychology

  • Psychological Influences on Wellness

    Table of Contents Existing stressors in the case study Measuring stress Problems associated with the use of tobacco Preventing stress-related chronic illnesses References Existing stressors in the case study There are a number of psychological perspectives that impact of the general welfare of individuals, as well as their ability to recover from an illness. They…

  • Psychology of Personality, Work and Organizations

    Table of Contents Theoretical Background Behavior and Performance at Work Conclusion References Employees face a variety of workplace demands that determine their level of performance depending on the way they handle them. The psychology of work and organizations is highly dependent on the kind of attitude that employees develop about their job description, organizational goals,…

  • Adolescence and Young Adulthood in Educational Psychology

    Erickson’s theory is more socialized and considers the development from birth to death of a person. Freud’s view is based on the psychosexual person, including developmental stages only up to 18. According to Erikson, a healthy resolution is associated with fidelity, meaning the ability to make choices, find a way in life, accept social foundations,…

  • Capgras Syndrome Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction History Manifestations Possible Causes Effects Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Capgras syndrome or Capgras delusion is a neuropsychological condition in which the affected person thinks that a close acquaintance or a family member has been replaced by a similar imposter. Capgras is usually classified as a delusional disorder and it is quite…

  • The Concept of Gestalt Theory

    Table of Contents History Behind the Theory Gestalt Theory Gestalt Principles References History Behind the Theory Gestalt Theory is usually associated with Austro-Hungarian psychologist Max Wertheimer who started this movement in 1912 while investigating the phi-phenomenon (Hamlyn, 2017). While observing the flashing lights at a railroad crossing, Wertheimer noticed that what he saw as “a…

  • Psychology: Disease Model Worksheet

    Table of Contents Disease Model Versus; Positive Psychology Worksheet Polling Exercise References Disease Model Versus; Positive Psychology Worksheet Introduction The paper focuses on developing a disease model worksheet by using the case of William. The concepts of traditional and positive psychology are applied in the case to aid in solving psychological issues that the patient…

  • Employees’ Psychological Resistance

    Table of Contents What is Employee Psychological Resistance to Change? Manifestation of Employee Resistance to Change Reference List What is Employee Psychological Resistance to Change? Humans are creatures of habit in that they enjoy daily routines and standards of procedure that do not constantly change on a daily basis, it is only in instances that…

  • Self Fulfilling Prophecies: Expectancy Confirmation

    Table of Contents Introduction Models and theories Conclusion References Introduction Social encounters can create, support or nullify a behavioral expectation about another group. If a target exhibits behavior that is consistent with his group, then a stereotype will manifest. This leads to a phenomenon known as the self-fulfilling prophecy. Numerous researches exist on why a…

  • Obedience to Authority in Milgram’s Study

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Replicated Studies Analysis Conclusion References Abstract This paper focuses on the findings of Milgram’s study, which investigated people’s obedience to authority. The paper explains how other researchers replicated the study to find out if Milgram’s findings apply today and how people would respond to the same research factors (that he…

  • Negotiating in “Getting to Yes” by Fisher and Ury

    Table of Contents Introduction Principles Critics Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In is the book that deals with the psychology of negotiation. It is written by Roger Fisher and William Ury, who described their method of principled negotiation in details for the readers to find out how they can…