Category: Psychology

  • “Psychological Factors of Drugs” by Alhyas et al.

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction There are many attitudes to pharmacological treatment that can be offered to patients. Some people believe that only drugs can help to improve health, and some groups of people think that other approaches can also be effective. Many factors may influence drug efficacy, including social, physiological,…

  • Drug Abuse and Its Psychological Effects

    The consequences of drug addiction for the addict and the family can hardly be overestimated. And if twenty years ago drug use was considered the prerogative of spoiled children from rich families or those with a criminal past, today it affects all segments of society in one way or another. The consequences of drug use…

  • “The Social Psychology of Compassion” by Radey and Figley

    Radey and Figley’s “The Social Psychology of Compassion” examines the implications of the existence or lack of empathy amongst social workers and the possible impact of it on individuals, organizations, and society. The article draws from the field of Compassion Science to suggest that positive outcomes in social health work are subject to gentleness. The…

  • Changing Racial Identity: A Psychological Aspect

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Choosing to be black The psychology of racial identity Skinner’s perspective Freud and racial identity Carl Rogers’ viewpoint Alternative perspective Conclusion References Abstract The debate on race has occupied a central position in American public discourse for generations. It is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that impacts communities around the…

  • Social Psychology Concepts

    Table of Contents Social Psychology How Social Psychology Differs from Other Disciplines The role of Research in social psychology Reference List Social Psychology Social psychology is one of the primary subdivisions of psychology that tries to understand human behavior, through uncovering the effect of the social and cognitive process on human actions. That is, through…

  • Misconducts and Self-Care in Psychology Professionals’ Activities

    The article focuses on exploring the nature of psychologists’ misconduct through examination of clients’ complaints. Complaints from clients are common in the psychological field; nearly 20 of 100 psychologists receiving at least one complaint in a 30-year career (Grenyer & Lewis, 2012). According to the research’s findings, ethical breaches present one of primary types of…

  • Amundson on Hedonic Psychology, Disability, and Life Quality

    Despite an existing variety of people, their beliefs, and their unique preferences, there are still many things in common, including the desire to judge the quality of life and compare personal results with the achievements of others. In psychology, the judgments of the quality of life (QOL) are numerous, and researchers continue introducing their approaches…

  • Community Psychologists as Agents of a Social Change

    To begin with, community psychology is mainly focused on enhancing people’s quality of life by tackling various social issues. As a result, being engaged in an activity of a social change agent is highly crucial for a member of organizations strongly related to community psychology. Furthermore, agents’ responsibilities are based on providing a positive enhancement…

  • My Lot in Life: Psychological Aspects of Education

    Table of Contents A Human Development Perspective One Peer-Reviewed Research Article on the Topic of your Challenge Definition and Description of Challenge Faced Stage of Life When the Husband will encounter the Problem Impact of the Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development My Lot in Life: A Human Development Perspective Reference A Human Development Perspective In life,…

  • Discussion of Psychological Imbalance

    Rowlands, M. T., Palk, G., & Young, R. McD. (2017). Psychological and legal aspects of dangerous sex offenders: A review of the literature. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 24(6), 812–824. Web. The article by Rowlands et al. (2017) provides an insight into the modern legal practices with regard to sex offenders. The researchers utilize United States,…