Category: Psychology 2075

  • Benefits of Video Games

    Children and young adults love video games as they are fun and help to relax. At the same time, many adults claim that children spend too much time playing, which makes them violent and do not bring any benefit. However, facts indicate that video games are useful for the cognitive development of children and adults,…

  • Social Mimicry Mechanism: When People Are Engaged in Mimicry, Do They Use the Same Side or Opposite Side of the Body?

    Abstract This paper explores aspects related to how individuals utilize their dominant side when it comes to instances involving the social mimicry of actions. In order examine such an aspect of unconscious action; the researcher conducted a study involving the use of 63 research subjects and the game Simon says& By observing the actions of…

  • Piaget and Kohlbergs Theories Differences and Similarities

    The cognitive stage developmental theory put forth by Lawrence Kohlberg is often looked at as an advancement of Jean Piagets theory on morals. The theory put forth by Piaget focused on the cognitive ability of children and their moral development while in their natural environment. He was the first to popularize the idea that children…

  • Reflective Listening and Empathic Responses

    Puzzlement I cant believe I was that intoxicated! I just dont believe it. Their gizmo must have been broken or something. I just didnt drink that much and I wouldnt be driving if I had! Empathic Response It sounds like you are feeling puzzled and you do not understand what had happened to you before…

  • Group Projects and Its Problems

    Table of Contents Group Assignments Vs Incentive Plans The Free Rider Problem Other Problems in Group Projects References Group Assignments Vs Incentive Plans Group assignments given either in educational or professional settings are targeted at encouraging individuals to work together as a team in order to reach a particular objective, for example, successfully getting a…

  • The Deeper Meaning of Black Friday

    Abstract The paper aims to find the connection between the biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday, and four concepts, namely social proof, loss aversion, mental accounting, and decision paralyzer. Moreover, the relation of discounts and gifts, as well as the competitive nature of presents will be discovered. Black Friday is a perfect example…

  • Jung and Gardner Theories: Typology Test and Its Results

    Jung and Gardner Theory The Psychological Type Theory (PTT) of Jung consists of the orientations (extraversion as opposed to introversion) and the functions of thinking, feeling, intuition and sensation to be defined for a person (Crellin, 2014, p. 14). Thinking is opposed to feeling; intuition and sensation form another pair of opposed features (Seel, 2012).…

  • Overweight Management Clinical Intervention

    Table of Contents Background Objectives Results Reference List Background The issue of obesity remains at the top of the current health concerns (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Numerous interventions have been designed to manage the needs of overweight patients, yet their efficacy varies (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestion and Kidney Diseases, 2012).…

  • Diaphragmatic Breathing and Its Meditative Effects

    Why is diaphragmatic breathing thought to be an effective relaxation technique? Diaphragmatic or mindful breathing is considered to be the basis of any effective relaxation technique (Stahl & Goldstein, 2010, p. 45). That is because it helps to deliver oxygen straight to the lungs and to the blood system (Relaxation techniques, 2015, para. 4). It,…

  • Cognitive Coaching Techniques and Behaviors

    Abstract The paper provides an analysis of the case of Bonita with the focus on the coachs work and his use of the best practices and cognitive coaching techniques. While working with Bonita, the coach adapts the strategies and practices that are usually known as the best ones. The effectiveness of the coaching session depends…