Category: Psychology

Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Conclusion References Introduction Survival in extreme situations is very much dependant on the preparation for the situation and the type of equipment one has. In case there are several people, teamwork would be key in increasing the chances of survival. There are both moral and physical strengths that will play…

Table of Contents Causes of Groupthink Characteristics of Groupthink Symptoms of groupthink Applications of groupthink Conclusion References Groupthink is a system of thought whereby the members of a given group are blinded by their cohesion and the need to agree on all or most matters leading to the absence to consider alternative lines of thought…

Table of Contents Abstract Experimental Design Statement of the Problem Hypotheses to be Investigated Results References Abstract Introduction/Brief Review of Literature An entire body of theoretical work and a practical framework underlies the contributions of conditioned learning. How humans learn and retain what they do has implications far beyond the academic environment. Among children and…

During my ministry experience, one of the key insights that I have derived from the book is that it is not necessary to seek the approval of everyone that you encounter or to seek to be well-liked at the expense of your values or your time. Such a realization has impacted my ministry experience by…

The article “Self-esteem and violence: testing links between adolescent self-esteem and later hostility and violent behavior” is authored by Boden J.M., Fergusson D. M., and Horwood L. J. It is an eleven page article published in November 2007 in the Journal of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology Volume 2 Issue number 11 from page 881…

This paper is based on Mark Twain’s famous essay called “The Lowest Animal”. The well known American writer and author of great novels about the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn has demonstrated a new side of himself in this essay. Twain is known for his sharp philosophical mind and clever ironical humor. His…

Table of Contents Socialization and Some Normal Socialization Processes Human development Relationship between human development and socialization Effects of bipolar disorder on human development and socialization References Manic-depressive disorder or bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by radical and unprecedented emotional changes. These mood changes swing from depressive lows to manic highs. People inflicted…

Introduction: Rushing Into Making A Decision Sometimes it seems that people make choices solely for blaming themselves for the consequences that come after. Indeed, people may rationalize the taken steps all the way they want, yet, along with a positive aspect, there will always be a downside to the choice that has been made. The…

Table of Contents Introduction Types of anxiety disorders Conclusion References Introduction Throughout our lifetime, we often find ourselves in situations that challenge us physically, mentally or both. How we perceive and subsequently react to these challenges differs and in some cases, our reaction may have detrimental health implications to our lives. Considering that life is…

Table of Contents Classical conditioning example Analysis of the conditioning Operant conditioning Analysis References Classical and operant conditioning are behavioral learning theory, applicable and used in modern societies; according to behavioral learning theories, interactions with the environment have an effect on internal mental states like thoughts which in turn reinforces or discourages a certain behavior…