Category: Psychology

  • Psychology and Qualitative Research

    Table of Contents Introduction Major Advantages of Qualitative Research Major Disadvantages of Qualitative Research Conclusion Reference List Introduction Qualitative research is commonly used in social sciences and marketing. The techniques of qualitative research either study human behavior in a particular situation or series of events or they are aimed on solving the major aspects of…

  • Women in Psychology

    Most of the time, people cite renown and well established men like Erick Erickson, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Wilhelm Wundt as the significant contributors to the vast field of psychology. They usually spring to mind first because their theories have been vastly studied. As much as they deserve their due credit, however, it should…

  • Why It Is Worth Developing Responsibility?

    Table of Contents Introduction Accountability Excellence Self-reliant Reliability Conclusion Introduction Responsibility does not mean having tasks to perform but rather it refers to the character of being answerable and ready to face the consequences of one’s choices in life. A responsible person portrays several characters like self-restraint, being accountable for everything he does, pursuing excellence…

  • Developmentally Appropriate Programs

    Program Description The Henrietta Independent School District’s program is focused on the learning process as opposed to learning outcomes. The learners are expected to practice reading (both to self and to others) along with demonstrating comprehension of what they read. The program also addresses the issues of diversity and conflict management in the classroom by…

  • Comparing the Psychological Challenges Facing Tom and Laura Wingfield

    It is amazing how the play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams makes a modern reader rethink many views on social orders and parental pedagogic. The main characters of the play are Amanda Wingfield and her children Laura and Tom Wingfield. This is an amazing quintessence of psychological challenges that the protagonists face during their…

  • On How to Assess the Different Personalities of Individuals

    Table of Contents Abstract Personality Assessment Instruments Popular magazines Importance of The Personality Assessment Instruments Criticism of Personality Assessment Instruments Conclusion References Abstract This paper is meant to discuss how to assess the different personalities of individuals. These individuals live in a world where they have to relate to each other and at times this…

  • Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

    Table of Contents Regression studies Discussion Conclusion References Regression studies Figure 1: Regression analysis of the behavioral factors The above diagram shows the regression analysis on the components of the theory of planned behavior in the two countries. The analysis shows that the data is normally distributed with a mean of 8.15E-17 and a 0.99…

  • The Psychology of Rivalry: Competition Analysis

    In life, the aspect of competition has always been common among individuals, groups, and corporations. It is through competition that individuals or entities grow, develop, and achieve their short-term and long-term goals and objectives. However, there is a different form of competition, especially in sports. This is rivalry (Baum and Korn, 1996). Unlike the competition,…

  • Application of Personality Theories and Research

    Human personality is the product of familial, genetic, and social factors integration. The way the brain espouses psychological character, personality, is determined not only by the accidental environmental incidents, but also by the genetic make up of the individual (Gazzaniga, 1985, p. 11 as cited in Fillipo, 1992). According to Motangu (1996, as cited in…

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests Differences

    Both psychological and neuropsychological tests aim at understanding certain aspects of human behavior. However, minor differences exist between these two sets of tests. Psychological tests are crucial in studying and interpreting human behavior in the context of particular settings or issues. Neuropsychological tests, on the other hand, are more specific focusing more on the cognitive…