Category: Psychology

  • Physical and Psychological Trauma in Women

    Table of Contents Introduction Research question Research Methodology Justification Findings Mary Shelley’s thoughts Conclusion Recommendations References Introduction Cases of women suffering from the lack of control over their reproductive organs are increasing every day in most parts of the world, especially in the African nations. Research indicates that such women go through psychological and physical…

  • Biological and Psychological Experiences During Puberty

    During puberty, hormonal production and subsequent activation occurs within the bodies of both males and females. These hormones lead to a sudden spurt in the growth scale (Kaplowitz, p. 38). They also do trigger the expression of aggression, mood swings in both sexes. Both females and males develop and recognize their sexuality. Although their respective…

  • Violence and Aggression Between People as Psychological Phenomena

    Violence and aggression in relations between people and in individuals’ reactions are regarded as psychological and social phenomena. The problem is in the fact that cases of openly expressed violence and aggression are more frequent today than previously, and these factors are directly associated with the development of contemporary society. From this perspective, the problem…

  • Groupthink and Social Psychology

    Table of Contents Symptoms of Groupthink How to avoid groupthink Conclusion References People working in groups often meet to make decisions and/or solve their problems. However, they sometimes become reluctant to share their opinions because of the fear they may appear unsupportive. This usually happens because group members wish to keep up their group cohesiveness,…

  • Statistics and Research Designs in Psychology

    The similarities and differences between descriptive and inferential statistics Researchers in the field of psychology use two branches of statistics which are descriptive and inferential statistics in order to make some conclusions about the data and present the description of the sample’s peculiarities or their analysis. The similarities between descriptive and inferential statistics are in…

  • Research Methodology in the Psychology Field

    Psychology is the field of knowledge which can be discussed as any other science with references to its specific concepts and methods. The major concepts with which psychologists work in the context of their everyday practice are the scientific method which involves the collection and examination of the definite quantitative and qualitative data and the…

  • Understanding the Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Society

    Table of Contents Introduction Impact on Mental Health Interventions Conclusion References Introduction The Coronavirus disease outbreak has exposed people across the globe to government-enacted public health measures that conflict with their daily plans. Some of the measures enforced by governments include a curfew, quarantine, closure of businesses and schools, and cessation of movement. Over time,…

  • Lifespan Development: Adolescent Psychology

    Table of Contents Introduction Physical changes Adolescence Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Human beings are constantly changing individuals. Ever since their birth they evolve and develop as they pass through the different stages of life: infant, adolescence, adult, and aged. While a lot of these changes can be the result of chance and personal choices the true…

  • Psychological Research in Non-Governmental Agency

    Research is a natural component of our everyday life because we knowingly or unknowingly use it to obtain knowledge about issues and situations that present in our immediate environment (Understanding Research, n.d.). When I was doing voluntary work for a certain non-governmental agency, I was confronted with the issue of increasing husband battery by spouse.…

  • An Invariant Dimensional Liability Model of Gender Differences in Mental Disorders

    Table of Contents Introduction Validity and Reliability Scientific Merit Advancement of Knowledge Contributions to Theory Hallmarks, Supportive Evidence and Terminology Conclusion References Introduction Research studies normally provide the basis for subsequent studies and give recommendations that are central in the formulation of interventions aimed at solving a given problem. For research to form a scientific…