Category: Psychology
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Concept of Childhood Emotions in Psychology
Table of Contents Introduction Extroverts and Introverts Exposure Emotional Neglect Conclusion Introduction At the early stages of childhood, children are not able to identify and control their emotions. Consequently, they react distinctly to display situations in accordance to their intensities and perspectives. The reactions expressed determine the message relayed to a child caretaker. However, regulation…
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History of Psychological Assessment: Wundt’s Laboratory
Table of Contents Introduction From physiology to psychology Wundt’s laboratory References Introduction In earlier periods before the establishment of the Wundt’s laboratory, psychology was not entrenched in the discipline of sciences. Theories of philosophers such as Plato, Hobbes, and Kant were dominant in explaining the behaviors of human beings; unfortunately, these theories did not offer…
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The Psychology of Persuasion: Persuasion Techniques
Persuasion techniques are the tools a person uses to influence others to do according to his/her wishes. There are many persuasion tools such as consistency, authority, social proof, and reciprocation. Authority is used to influence when the person at a higher position of power demands obedience from the subjects. Obedience to authority becomes enough justification…
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“Cognition” by Gabriel A. Radvansky & Mark H. Ashcraft
Table of Contents Review of Chapters 1 and 2 Review of chapters 3 and 4 Review of chapter 5 Review of chapter 6 Review of chapter 7 Review of chapter 8 Review of chapters 9 and 10 Review of chapters 11 and 12 References Review of Chapters 1 and 2 Chapter 1 introduces cognitive psychology.…
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The Psychology of Thinking and Intelligence
Thinking is the utmost/greatest mental activity found in human beings. All human accomplishments and developments are principally the outcomes of thought. The progress of culture, fine art, writing/literature, science, and technology, are all products of thinking. Paradoxically, the purpose of thinking is to reach a point where thinking is no longer necessary. This means that…
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Jackson and His Environment
Table of Contents Introduction Biological perspective Psychological Perspective Psychosocial Perspective Theoretical Perspectives Conclusion Reference List Introduction A child that has problems in the Kindergarten is a five-year-old boy Jackson who lies with his mother and her boyfriend while his grandmother and two older sisters aged eight and twelve live in the neighborhood. I, as a…
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Attitude Acquisition, Change, & Behavior
Table of Contents Abstract Manners and Behavior Change Juvenile Delinquency Due to Negative Attitude and Behavior How Play Affects the Behavior and of a Child How Boredom Shapes Behavior and Attitude of a Child References Abstract The attitude of an individual towards a given issue would always define the behavior of that individual. The behavior…
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Work’s Satisfaction and Psychology
Work is one of the main activities of human life. It is essential to consider the work as something interesting and satisfactory as people spend most of their time at work. I know a lot of different people who work just to earn money and this work dose not bring much satisfaction to them. This…
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Forensic Psychology Guidelines for Criminal Justice
Table of Contents Introduction Guidelines 1- For Forensic Psychologists Guidelines 2- Comprehensive References Introduction Forensic psychology is the incorporation of psychological techniques into the criminal justice process or system. It differs with forensic science in that forensic psychologists concentrate or focuses on the application of psychological perspectives to criminal justice system (Forensic psychology, n.d.). They…
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Personality Tests Using in a Workplace
Table of Contents Introduction Benefits of using personality testing in a workplace Disadvantages of using personality tests Psychological testing in therapy Conclusion Bibliography Introduction A Personality test refers to a set of questions, designed in a manner such that they are able to identify a person’s personality traits or characteristics. These can be very valuable…