Category: Psychology

It is usually not enough to use only descriptive statistics to investigate the deep trends prevalent in a population. Inferential statistics, including regression and correlation analyses, are used for this purpose. This is especially important in those studies for which establishing causal relationships is essential. For example, the web article chosen discussed a scientific study…

“When the only tool you have is a hammer, all problems begin to resemble nails”. [1]This statement has many applications and perspectives. The pursuit of knowledge is primarily accomplished through senses. With the advances of the modern world, technology has come to human aid in order to heighten the “registration” of information by senses. There…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes Conclusion References Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a psychological disorder that involves the progressive destruction of brain cells and reduction in the proper functioning of the brain (Altman, 2000). Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is characterized by degeneration of brain functions such as memory, speech, and comprehension.…

The choice of a research method defines the further course of the study; therefore, it must be chosen with the account of the specifics of not only the study, but also the subject and, therefore, the type of data to be dealt with. In psychology, a range of information comes in its qualitative form; herein,…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The brain stem is one of the most important parts of the brain that plays vital roles in basic attention, arousal and consciousness. “It forms the path through which all information from all parts of the body on the way to and from the brain and…

Table of Contents Introduction Attribution theory Types of errors Importance of attribution theory to organizational behavior and decision makers Conclusion Reference list Introduction Attribution theory is concerned with how people explain events. Social psychologists have become increasingly concerned with the process by which people explain their own success and failures and those of others. People…

Table of Contents Freud Jung Adler Existential approach References Freud Freud divided human behavior into conscious and unconscious dimensions. The goal of psychoanalysis, to this therapist, was to access the inner emotions and thoughts of the individual that he or she was unacquainted with; the latter is the unconscious (Friedman & Schustack, 2011). Therapists ought…

Multiple Intelligences test is usually used to determine the level of development about the person’s different types of intelligences. It is important to note that such eight bits of intelligence as Kinaesthetic, Linguistic, Logical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Musical, Visual, and Naturalistic intelligence is typical for each person, but they can characterize the man’s behaviors, attitudes, and…

Cognitive development refers to a child’s ability to learn and solve problems that are encountered in life. It is a period in a child’s growth where he or she makes use of the assorted body parts to ascertain what is in the environment. The body parts that are used include the hands, eyes, and mind.…

Table of Contents Research Question Survey Research Method Hypotheses Research Design Reference List Research Question Is there a relationship between regimented physical activity and reduced intake of psychotropic medications in individuals suffering from severe psychosis? Survey Research Method Bernard (2005) asserts that “a survey is a systematic method of collecting quantitative data from a sample…