Category: Psychology

Table of Contents Introduction The concept of habituation Factors that affect perceptual learning The effects stimulus exposure The application of simple stimulus learning in real life situations References Introduction Stimulus is mainly intended to elicit a certain response. In learning, the simplest form of learning is associated with exposure to a single stimulus, more so…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Reference Introduction Classical conditioning is the presentation of occurrences defined experimentally through a discrete temporal association. It is also known as respondent or Pavlovian conditioning. It was initially established by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian Psychologist. In classical conditioning, learning takes place at the behavioral, neural and cognitive levels. The procedure…

Table of Contents Describing the concept of learning Differences between learning and performance Comparison and contrast in the conceptual approaches to the study of learning Conclusion References The concept of learning is extra-ordinarily fundamental in regard to knowledge acquisition process. Learning entails the process by which knowledge is acquired in all realms of its necessity…

Social conflicts generally arise when people pursue their self-interests with less regard to other people’s interests or values. As a result, one party perceives the goals or actions of the other as incompatible with its own leading to a conflict. Although conflict may affect relations between the parties involved, if well understood, it offers an…

Table of Contents Introduction Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In her book, Bonk: the curious coupling of science and sex, Mary Roach joins other scholars and experts such as doctors and scientists in explaining human sexuality in a very interesting manner. The author begins by exploring the works of Alfred Kingsley who was well known in…

Table of Contents Social Psychology Social Psychology As It Applies In Education References Social Psychology In any given setting, individuals manifest different behaviors. Variations are observed in the individuals’ abilities to interact with the others, participate in various group discussions, or form intimate relations. The behaviors of some individuals are characterized by high levels of…

Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning are some of the learning theories used to explain learning processes and interaction with the environment. Classical Conditioning assumes that the environment and our internal mental states shape our behavior (Gazzaniga, Halpern & Hearthton, 2009). The internal mental states include emotions, feelings, and thoughts. For example, a person who wears…

A child’s behavior is very imperative in determining the future of a society; therefore, monitoring one’s child/adolescent behavior enables the parents to track any changes, which would deserve correction. According Chance (2003), behavior builds up into one’s character and therefore, parents play an important role in shaping a child’s character (p.65). Psychologists divide punishment as…

Table of Contents Introduction Personal methods of gaining power and influence Conclusion Reference Introduction Power is the ability to exert pressure on others to achieve what one desires while influence is the ability to induce others to follow one’s directions or rules. In 1959, French and Raven developed a model describing the five forms of…

Table of Contents Summary Introduction Shortcomings Criteria Opinion Conclusion Reference Summary Mathew Mckay, Martha Davis, and Patrick Fanning in Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life present an easy-to-read book that gives direction on the areas of life interests. It also gives a number of suggestions on the tools, techniques, and…