Essays on Branches of Psychology

We are living in a world where technological developments are prevailing and take over different aspects of our life. Digital Technology and advancements are also now being implemented and integrated even in education (Habler, et al., 2016) however; these advancements also have negative impacts on...

The two historical contexts that began the development of the humanistic approach were the need for another aspect in psychology that focused on learning behavior in more simple terms and the philosophical idea in Europe of existentialism. Some psychologists did not agree with other approaches...

The world of psychology is huge and is rapidly changing today. There are multiple different views we could treat Jake’s anxiety. Behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive approaches could analyze their own different results on the origin of Jake’s anxiety and how it could be treated. Cognitive-behavioral...

In the mid-to-late, 1900’s psychology was not a new thing, as it had been around for years by that point in time. During this time period many new ideas had been popping up and one such came from a young inspirational man named Abraham Maslow....

The personality trait of shyness can be analyzed from the biological, cognitive and behavioural perspectives of psychology. I perceive my fear of social interactions to be problematic because I find making friends and public speaking challenging. From the biological perspective, the theorist Charles Darwin believed...

Definition is a theme that usually resonates within the spectrum of dark psychology. It has throughout the years been defined as any particular act that is used by a particular manipulative individual in order to instill certain beliefs within the victim that are usually false...

For me, it is normal for a person to be shy in a certain situation. However, experts also say that being too shy is not good for our mental health. And, if your shyness feels like it is with you, there are a number of...

Introduction The report discusses informal fallacies and cognitive biases, covering their definitions and explanations with examples followed by highlighting how cognitive biases cause us to engage in informal fallacy. Then it discusses some socio-political issues in which informal fallacies are manipulative and persuasive and as...

Introduction In order to overcome behavioural problems such as fear or anxiety that may be caused for example by phobias depression etc., individuals interact and communicate with their family members and trusted friends or seek professional help with a counsellor. There are relatively simple forms...

Inhibitory control is the ability to voluntarily inhibit prepotent attentional or behavioural responses. Per Barkley (1997a), inhibitory control is the basis of proper functioning of all the executive functions, as well as it being one of the most used cognitive function. It is the way...

What is psychology, what is science, is psychology considered science or art? We can easily answer the first two questions but to decide whether psychology is science or art has been a never-ending debate. Psychology has earned its place when Wilhelm Wundt set up the...

Introduction Nature can be defined as to what abilities we present with at birth, ability can be determined by our genes; including those that we develop with age. Both a biological and evolutionary perspective support the model that our behaviour is determined by nature. Nurture...

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” We all need forgiveness, and we all need to give forgiveness. Forgiveness can transfer anger and hostility into peace and healing. Forgiveness can help people overcome feeling of depression...

Abstract This child observation paper was formed by observing a preschool child while she was in her natural environment. The observation was done without the child seeing or talking to me. It was required to observe the child in this way to not get attached...

Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, and antagonism directed towards someone of a different race. However, when a definition of subconscious racism is searched for, the majority of articles suggest that people of color are the only victims of subconscious racism. When someone brings up...

Language has been developed throughout many years to allow humans to exchange information and communicate with other living beings. The cognitive functions of the brain allow us to do this as we can think of what we are about to say and how we say...

For centuries before psychology appeared on the scene, philosophers struggled to understand evil and antisocial acts, while students of jurisprudence wrestled with issues of criminal law and punishment. The American Psychological Association (2013) notes ‘Forensic Psychology’ is the application of psychology to the criminal and...

Forensic psychology is a very interesting field of study if someone wanted to dive into a criminal’s mind and investigate their mental stability to stand trial. The definition of forensic psychology according to the American Psychological Association is “the application of clinical specialties to the...

Forensic psychology is defined as research and practice that is relating to the behaviors of criminals and cause of crime, as well as the application of the law and justice systems. My interest in this field of psychology began with my desire to help others,...