Category: Psychology

  • Psychology of Reconciliation

    Introduction In many nations where there have been conflicts between communities living together, the term reconciliation has shiftthe ed from primarily dominating the religious contexts to its utilization in political and socio-psychological debates. Increased use of the term reconciliation in these debates is attributed to the alteration of nature, and the approaches of settling warfare…

  • Power Influence on People’s Perceptions

    Table of Contents Summary, Methods, and Key Findings Strengths of the Article Extension from the Article to Past Work Extensions from the Article to Future Work Conclusion References Summary, Methods, and Key Findings The research examines how power influences perceptions among people by employing two studies. The first study examines the effect of power on…

  • Historical Perspective of Abnormal Psychology

    Table of Contents Introduction Origins of Abnormal Psychology Overview of abnormal psychology Analysis of abnormal psychology theories Conclusion Reference List Introduction There is a thin line between abnormal behavior and normal behavior. For instance, to some people, your behavior might seem arkward but to you, it seems okay. The field of abnormal psychology is therefore…

  • Evaluating the Chances for Emotional Wellbeing

    Table of Contents Abstract Body Reference List Abstract The results of the test undertaken to measure my wellbeing have shown that I have reached an impressive level of emotional wellness. However, there are still a few areas to work on. Once the methods of balancing out the negative experiences with the positive ones are located,…

  • Clinical Psychology vs. Psychiatry

    Introduction This was an interview involving two service professionals from a school and a hospital. The two professionals consisted of a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist. The interview aimed to provide similarities and differences used by these professionals to handle cases in their respective settings. It is imperative to recognize that the field of psychology…

  • Suicide in Teenager 14-18 Years Old

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Suicide among the teenagers aged 14-18 years within New Jersey is an issue that has raised concern among the stakeholders. These teenagers would commit suicide because of trauma that is beyond their capacity to control. Some of them are emotionally immature, and believe that the shortest…

  • Behavioral Analysis Theory by B. F. Skinner

    Table of Contents Assumptions Reliability Validity Application References Assumptions B. F. Skinner assumes that the person’s behavior is caused by environmental effects because it is a natural phenomenon. Thus, the person’s behavior can be explained only with references to external factors or stimuli. In this case, the person’s internal states such as thoughts or desires…

  • Identity and Personal Attachments

    The formation of a person’s identify is shaped by various forces. Much attention is usually paid to his/her socio-economic environment. In particular, one can focus on the ethnic background of an individual, neighborhood, or class. However, it is important to speak about the role of attachments such as family or friends. To a great extent,…

  • Personality Typing Theories and Classifications

    There has been a lack of emergent consensus of what exactly personality typing is. However, many scholars have moved towards defining it as the purposive inquiry of qualitative attributes of individuals and further classifying psychologically into different categories according to Bess, T., & Taylor, H. (2001). As such, personality typing becomes a science as implied…

  • Swindler Bernie Madoff and His Persuasion Scheme

    Bernie Madoff’s ability to fool many investors could be recorded as the greatest fraud of the century. The business mogul perfected the art of persuasion to defraud investors. However, business analysts argued that Madoff used the art of deception to swindle his clients. People who believed that Madoff’s scheme centered on Cialdini’s principles have countered…