NFL is an incredibly exciting sport, but studies of former NFL players and the high rates of memory and cognitive loss years after retiring, potentially due to repeated hits to the head, are indeed a cause for concern. In my opinion, while NFL should not be discontinued on the basis of such risks, there is[…]
The study of statistics in psychology is an important area that many people or researchers have overlooked in the past. It is important to explore various benefits and reasons as to why people learning psychology majors study statistics (Freng et al., 2011). The aim of the essay is to give a reaction to the provided[…]
Psychology experiments involve making a comparison of scores derived under distinct conditions. The approaches used in assigning participants to conditions may control various extraneous variables. These approaches fall under three classifications. The first classification entails the creation of groups through random assignment. This approach creates what is commonly referred to as independent samples and it[…]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the term health should be defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or illness. Mental health therefore forms an integral part of human health and is important for individual’s ability to think, interact with one another and[…]
Seeing is the act of observing physical conditions and components of the environment. The human eyes aid in observing anything in the environments. In Psychology, there are number of experiments done to demonstrate that see more than we remember and the eye is one of the sensory organs of the human body, where stimuli in[…]
Have you ever thought about what the phrase “prevention is better than cure” actually means? Health promotion plays a significant contribution in this phase. Health promotion refers to the process of enabling people to achieve greater control over their health and its determinants, thus improving the health of individuals and the community at large (VicHealth,[…]
When working with clients with mental health issues, mental health practitioners continue to learn about psychological health and apply ideas to their practice. Mental health ideologies have evolved through time to give diverse accounts for a person’s behaviors, beliefs, and emotions. Mental health practitioners think that if the brain’s complicated functioning can be comprehended, concepts[…]
The essays as presented by Freud are indicative and informative of basic perceptions and differences that exist regarding sexuality. It is vital that the paper explores the main argument that Freud is putting across with a view of emphasizing his concept. Personal development in society is essential and Freud tries to elaborate on the essence[…]
*What do you hypothesis? (What is going on with Altagracia?) Altagracia is a young girl undergoing mental development issues. The fact that she is only 17, and has been living with her sick father, Altagracia has been undergoing mental torture. The fact that her father is suffering from a chronic disease that requires continous care has greatly[…]
Hypothesis The study’s hypothesis is not clearly stated or extensively discussed in the article. The researchers have instead provided a review of past studies in parenting styles and identified gaps in existing research. This study seeks to explain the three dimensions of parenting, within different parenting styles. These are; behavioral control, psychological control, and support[…]
Abstract This paper highlights and discusses cognitive therapy as one of the methods of controlling depression and anxiety. The theory was developed by Aaron T. Beck in 1960’s. The paper highlights its effectiveness, ethical issues, interventions, and its compatibility with the Christianity values. The thoughts, feelings, and behavior of persons are all connected. By identifying[…]
Psychopathology is the study of unusual mental conditions, behaviors, and experiences that are mostly known to be abnormal. The study examines the functioning of the mental and cognitive state of an individual using a variety of models. During psychopathology studies, there are examinations of several behavioral conditions of a person; these include concentration problems, mood[…]
That video games have caused untold psychological as well physical harm, particularly to children is no secret. Currently, in the name of exciting entertainment, the media portrays violence as an “okay” activity with big sums in profits (Adachi & Willoughby, 2017). Particularly when it regards the internet, children try to recreate the same kind of[…]
Introduction Scholars say that humanity has survived as a species primarily due to their ability to choose between fighting or fleeing when they see a dangerous situation. In essence, this attribute is a physiological reaction that occurs automatically, causing a person to run away from a threat or decide to fight the attacking element. While[…]
In the past few decades, headlines reporting tragic stories of young individual’s suicide death that is linked in some way to bullying have unfortunately become common. According to Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA), bullying is an unwanted aggressive behavior among children aged between 9-18 years, and it involves a perceived or real power imbalance.[…]
Introduction Suicidal thoughts and actions are deliberate attempts to take one’s own life. Suicidal ideation, self-inflicted harm, and suicide attempt all fall under this category. An estimated 12 Canadians per 100,000 commit suicide each year. Approximately 804,000 individuals died by suicide in 2012, making suicide a significant public health issue worldwide. The problem is exacerbated for[…]
Sigmund Freud was born on May 6, 1856, in the Czech Republic. His family moved to Leipzig and settled in Vienna, Austria, where Freud will be educated. His family is Jewish, but Freud himself does not practice the religion (Sigmund Freud, n.d.). Freud began his study of medicine in 1873 at the University of Vienna.[…]
Traumatic encounters have three components, the event, experience, and effects. The event is a set of occurrences, the experience is the abuse the individual undergoes from this event, and effects are the perpetual consequences from this experience. Traumatic events are either acute, chronic, complex, or historical. Acute events occur once, while chronic ones happen repeatedly.[…]
Abstract The potential of human memory to interpret data has become a source of considerable worry for some period, and various hypotheses are being investigated in an attempt to comprehend the issue. Numerous theories have placed a strong emphasis on the organizational alignment of a human memory process. Theoretical models, on the other hand, emphasize[…]
The internet is a vast network hosting many platforms that appeal to related people worldwide (Preston et al. 68). The benefit has allowed the forums and websites to create virtual communities with unique ideologies and sub-cultures, such as the Incel Community, an abbreviation of “involuntary celibate” (Speckhard et al. 435). “Involuntary celibate” is used to[…]
Over the years neuroscientists and psychologists have come up with evidence to support the claim that emotions have a significant role in influencing moral behavior and judgment. The study into the brain functions of psychopaths reveals that their emotional capacity is dysfunctional, and as a result, these pieces of evidences have cast a dilemma as[…]
Human development in psychology is the scientific study of human beings and how they change and develop from infancy to old age. The type of these changes is grouped into three categories that is cognitive, physical, and psychosocial. Physical human development involves the biological changes that occur in the human body from infancy to old[…]
Introduction The key to being an great social worker is appreciating cultural elements of each individual. Homogeny of world cultures began through dominance of different religious and political outfits throughout history. The Greek and Roman empires for example had some visible impact in the modern world. First, the Romans had contributed to influencing a huge[…]
Introduction Acceleration of information and communication needs by businesses and individuals using available online spaces and its collection of tools is what is referred to as social media. There is no doubt that the advent of social media has revolutionized communication channels between individuals for the better. The following are the common types of social[…]