Category: Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology: Scientists Contributions
Gustav Fechner Gustav Fechner is the scientist credited with laying a foundation for the introduction of cognitive psychology. Before his groundbreaking work in psychophysics, it was presumed that the scientific investigation of the mind was an impossible undertaking. However, Fechner was able to engage in a number of scientific experiments that measured the relations between…
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Art, Science, and Psychological Principles of Persuasion
Table of Contents Examples Illustrating the Liking Principle The Relevance of the Liking Principle Characteristics of the Communicator, the Message, and the Target Audience Measures for Enhancing Persuasiveness Ethical Issues of Persuasion Practical Application of the Liking Principle Conclusion References Some people think that persuasiveness is a character trait or a talent, and those who…
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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Table of Contents Conceptual Rationale Development Process Evidence of Reliability Validity Conclusion References Conceptual Rationale The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test, which is abbreviated as MMPI-2, is aimed at determining a person’s mental or psychological state. The test is, at times, employed by forensic experts while determining the state of mind of the offender at…
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The Mobile Phone and Its Effect on Person’s Personality
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The objective of the essay is to pick an object that is regularly used in everyday life and to evaluate it in terms of how it demonstrates personality. In this case the mobile phone will be the object of choice. The essay will explain what the phone…
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Cognitive Theory and Input Enhancement
Table of Contents Summary Input Enhancement Types of input enhancement Characteristics of input enhancement Color-Coding in Language Classrooms Color coding as a teaching method Color Coding in Teaching Quantifiers and Articles Articles in English and Arabic Methods of Teaching Articles in the English Language Summary Cognitive theorists have continually believed that without perceptions of everything,…
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Abraham Maslow’s Biography and Contribution to Psychology
Table of Contents Alfred Binet James McKeen Cattell Works Cited Abraham Maslow was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1908. In his life, he made significant contributions in the field of psychology (Boeree 1). He came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid and humanistic psychology. He was raised up in Brooklyn by his parents…
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Contemporary Child Behavior and Its Change Factors
Table of Contents Introduction Access to Electronic Media Poor Parenting Lack of Socialization Conclusion References Introduction It is the joy of every parent to raise well-behaved and independent children who are responsible for their lives. However, contemporary changes in lifestyle and the rise of technology have made it difficult for most families to realize this…
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Maltreatment and Socioemotional Development of Children
Table of Contents Introduction Method Results Conclusions Recommendations References Introduction This study takes a deeper examination of SED and child maltreatment. We aim to further examine the variation in which biopsychosocial factors and experience of maltreatment in combination influence SED for children reported for maltreatment. Method Data from the National Survey of Children and Adolescent…
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Common Aspects of Labor Review: Progress, Premature Urge to Push, and Emotional Dystocia
Understanding the progress of labor and the common issues that arise over the course of it are crucial for midwives since it helps create a supporting and safe environment for women. The primary focus throughout labor should be on the woman, her emotional and physical comfort. This paper aims to review the common aspects of…
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Cognitive Load: Importance and Issues
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The topic of cognitive load relates to the cognitive psychology school of thought. According to Whade (2017), the cognitive load theory (CLT) was pioneered by John Sweller, a University of New South Whales education psychologist, in 1988. Whade (2017) further opines that the CLT is an…