Category: Psychology 2075

The terms introvert and extrovert have become household words in the XXI century owing to Eysencks theory and the development of a three-factor model. Traditionally, it is believed that introversion and extroversion are defined by biological factors and that environmental factors play little to no role in defining the given characteristics of personality. However, for…

Distrust When I was in court, the defense attorney really pounded me. You know, like he thought I was lying or didnt believe me or thought I was exaggerating. Empathic Response That must have been really discouraging to see the lack of trust in the person who is responsible for such an important decision. Loss…

Table of Contents Summary Problem Method Outcome Discussion Suggested Improvements Conclusion References Summary The present article, written by three scholars specializing in psychology, is devoted to the effect, which labels have on childrens category learning. The research was supported by several grants. The central problem of the research is the nature of the labels effect:…

Abstract Human beings go through various developmental stages before they attain the old age whereby the elderly are expected to mentor the youth by ensuring that they equip them with the necessary information that would facilitate the attainment of their wishes and aspirations in life. Several theorists, including Sigmund Freud and Eric Erickson discussed extensively…

Table of Contents Theoretical Perspectives and My Own Perceived Self Constructionist Perspective and Individual Entity My Perceived Self-Concept and Ideal Self Conclusion References Living in a certain environment, one inevitably observes it and interacts with its components. A human being exists among other people, communicates with them, and finally inquires what differs each person and…

Table of Contents Introduction The Situation Theoretical Analysis Fundamental Attribution Error in the Theory Discounting Principle in Attribution Theory Works Cited Introduction Different people use various methods to interpret and understand the elements of their world. Consequently, different theories are used to explain how people understand and interpret the behaviours of others. The theory of…

Nature vs. Nurture It is worth noting that the intelligence and abilities of an individual can be inherited and developed, but the identification of the system of ethical values is the outcome of social interactions. Even if mental capacity is largely determined by genes, it is still vulnerable to external exposures (Powledge, 2011). For instance,…

Science and Developmental Theory The development of psychology as a science is rooted in early philosophical ideas (Lefrançois, 2012). Philosophers emphasized that every important phenomenon finds its reflection in the human mind. Moreover, they said that everything that people comprehend is the reflection of something they already know (Lefrançois, 2012). Thinking of science becomes easier…

Introduction Personality determines the different forms of human behaviors and abilities; hence, it is important for success in an organization. Personality is the most important element that human resource managers consider in the recruitment process. Different roles require disparate kinds of skill sets and aptitudes, all of which are attributed to personality (Andrews, Baker, &…

The effectiveness of coaching sessions depends on the approaches or theoretical frameworks used by executive coaches in order to help individuals achieve their goals. From this perspective, it is almost impossible to state that some approach is less appropriate than another because various approaches can be used in different situations to work with diverse clients…