Category: Psychology

Abstract In the paper, two questions have been discussed /answered. The first question is what are the needed steps when we design a psychological test? What do you feel is the most important aspect of the design process? There are six steps in total to design a psychological test and the most important aspect is…

Table of Contents The Knowledge Argument Summary: Concerning the Key Ideas Lewis’s Main Argument: Reading between the Lines Against the Knowledge Argument: Joining Lewis’s Ranks Works Cited The Knowledge Argument Summary: Concerning the Key Ideas The process of the world cognition must be one of the most complicated ones that occur in a human mind.…

Table of Contents Overview of the article Critical analysis Reference list Overview of the article This article sought to identify psychological work related factors and the confounding issues that are associated with back pain. The researcher used a questionnaire to gather data on the various variables to be used in the study (Bongers, Ijmker, Heuvel,…

Table of Contents Behavioral Approach Perspective Four Theorists who have contributed to Behavioral Approach Compare and Contrast two Theorists Perspectives within the Behavioral Approach References Human behavior has been a focal area in psychology that has attracted many psychologists. In trying to explain human behavior, several behavioral theorists have developed theories that explain why people…

Table of Contents Introduction Description of social and constructivist theories Scenario for learning theory Application Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Learning is a continuous process and has proven to be an important aspect in the lives of human beings. By definition, Akers loosely describes learning as the process through which human beings gain knowledge, skills…

Table of Contents Introduction Evaluating emotional intelligence Self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation Empathy Social skills References Introduction Apart from, toughness, vision, determination and intelligence, Goleman identified another qualities associated with leadership. Social skill, empathy, self regulation, motivation and self awareness are the qualities to consider in determining high degree of emotional intelligence (Harvard business review on what…

Table of Contents Introduction Procedure Control condition Psychometrics Reference List Introduction The dependent variable for this study is the psychological well-being of a person while the independent variable is the generosity exercise. A t-test will be implemented to see if there are statistically significant differences in the means of control and intervention groups. The higher…

Theory Assumptions Reliability Validity Application Holistic-Dynamic Theory Holistic-Dynamic Theorywhich was developed by Abraham Maslow is based on the assumption that there is the so-called hierarchy of needs. It comprises physiological necessities such as breathing or eating, social needs like craving for friendship, intimacy and love; esteem needs, for example, the desire to be successful. The…

Analyzing “Body Ritual among the Nacirema” by Horace Miner, a general conclusion can be made. The idea of this conclusion is that by repeating certain procedures on a daily basis in our life, we transform them into rituals based on which the society can be analyzed. The style implemented in the Miner’s work is inspiring…

Social psychology determines how individual patterns of thought change in relation to other people’s thoughts and actions. This entails how individual’s thoughts affect as they are affected by other people’s thoughts (Myers, introductory part). In prisons, people from diverse backgrounds come together; however, research indicates they have almost the same thought patterns. Do people inherit…