Category: Psychology

Table of Contents Introduction Stages of development Physical development Environmental factros Theory by Erik Erickson Kohlberg’s theory of moral development Conclusion Reference List Introduction Development is the process that is typical of a human being. Such feature as continuity may characterize it since development goes on during the whole lifespan. Thus, developmental psychology is the…

Hunger and obesity One of the most interesting topics discussed by Myers is that of hunger and obesity. It appears that hunger and obesity are culturally-mediated (Myers 407). In other words, culture and social conditions play a huge role in how individuals perceive hunger and how they cope with overweight. Myers’s point is that motivation…

Table of Contents Introduction History and evolving nature of clinical counseling psychology Roles of research and statistics in clinical counseling psychology Conclusion Reference List Introduction Clinical psychology involves the systematic study and implementation of psychology. The main purpose for clinical psychology is to comprehend, prevent and alleviate psychologically-grounded disorders, suffering or dysfunction and, support prejudiced…

The Role of Nature and Nature in Development Prosocial skills among growing children are vital. These are skills that involve sharing and cooperation and they normally develop through three stages. First, children must decide whether to help if they can or not, at any given time and this phase is referred to as the recognition…

A normal person exhibits the constituents of a normal personality. Anyone with an appropriate perception of reality, self-esteem and acceptance, the ability to exercise voluntary control over their own behaviour, productive and ability to form affectionate relationship is considered normal. On the other hand, a person is termed abnormal when he or she exhibits aspects…

Table of Contents Behaviorist Perspective Sub-Disciplines of Psychology Influence of Experiences on an Individual’s Career Reference Behaviorist Perspective Psychology is a field of study with several viewpoints regarding the subject matter and the method. It is considered a field of study because it has developed its subject matter, methods, and theories. Each perspective has a…

Table of Contents Feeling well by Thinking Straight How to Stop Blaming and Start Living Tackling your dire need for Approval Reference Feeling well by Thinking Straight The chapter highlights the fact that leadership demands healthy reasoning, which ultimately enables the prevention of self-defeating emotions and thinking. The actualization of main values creates strong interest…

Table of Contents Maslow’s Theory Psychology and Elections References Maslow’s Theory Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of needs show the order of the fulfillment of the human needs under ideal circumstances. According to Simons and Irwin (1987), “if the environment is right, people will grow straight and beautiful; actualizing the potentials they have inherited and…

In psychology, one of the most mentioned hypothesis is the hierarchy of needs theory. Abraham Maslow developed the theory in the year 1943. According to the theory, human needs are arranged in a hierarchical form. As such, the needs ascend from the lower to the highest. These basic needs when placed in ascending order of…

Table of Contents Abstract Discussion Conclusion References Abstract An individual in modern society is faced with a variety of situations that require him to make decisions within a time constraint. The decisions vary with urgency, importance and complexity. Some decisions are critical and urgent while some are not. It becomes important to avail information that…