Category: Psychology

Vincent van Gogh was a highly prolific artist whose paintings have stirred both admiration and controversy among art lovers. He was often thought to be deranged and greatly creative and it reflected in his work. Since he lived in the late 1800’s, it was difficult to validate which particular diagnosis was true for his case.…

Table of Contents Research Rationale Hypothesis Methodology Summary of Findings Implications of the Study Individual Reactions to the Research Work Cited Research Rationale The original research article by Kelley and Schmeichel explored the influence of negative emotions on the sensory perceptions of individuals, which is a topic closely connected to senses and brain functioning. In…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Question and Hypothesis Methods Study Limitations Conclusion References Introduction Individuals with neuroticism are often in negative emotional states characterized by frequent feelings of anxiety. Anxiety has critical influence on an individual’s psychological well-being (Coon & Mitterer, 2006). In addition, the negative emotions have direct correlations with individual personalities. On the…

Table of Contents Introduction The Psychodynamic Model: The Object-Relations Concept The Neurobiological Model: The Concept of Extraversion/Introversion The Trait Model: The Systematic Desensitization Concept The Cognitive Model: The Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Concept Conclusion References Introduction The science of psychology incorporates a variety of models, theories, and concepts, each of which is a significant…

Table of Contents Introduction Bottom-up Processing Top-down Processing Analysis Reference List Introduction In the cognitive perception of information, top-down and bottom-up processing is crucial for successful reading. In the context of the reading process, the specified element can be defined as the acquisition of sensory information (top-down processing) and the relation of the information acquired…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Analysis Implication Conclusion References Introduction Crisis-inducing events are common in human life and every day, thousands of people are faced with crisis inducing events. Responses to crisis may take acute forms such as extreme anxiety, confusion, and anger. This is because crises are typically characterized by the persons involved…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature review Methods Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The act of advertising to children involves the employment of aspects that positively or negatively affect children. The practice has not always been regulated by legislation but over the last couple of years, and after much research on the topic, many nations now regulate…

This essay summarizes my online visit to the Young Adults Support Group organized by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) in New York. Overall, that was a highly atmospheric and precious experience, as all those involved received enormous respect, assistance, and guidance with their problems. The population of the group was six people including…

Table of Contents Introduction Synopsis Evaluation of Ranson’s Ideas References Introduction Ranson introduces his works by arguing that the arrival of a child in configures the relationships and interactions in families. The writer says that this is evident in all families that seem to be stable and committed to long-term relationships. In fact, the arrival…

The video fragment in question is highly peculiar in the context of the psychological process behind sustainable health behavior. In this clip, Bob, the instructor, attempts to motivate Joelle to run full thirty seconds on a treadmill through a rather aggressive approach (NBCTheBiggestLoser, 2009). From the standpoint, of the social behavior theory, this situation represents…