Essays on Branches of Psychology

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Analysis of Cooleys Looking Glass Self

2 pages / 963 words

Charles Horton Cooley, an American sociologist, introduced the concept of the "looking-glass self" in his work "Human Nature and the Social Order" in 1902. This theory suggests that our self-concept and self-esteem are formed through our perception of how others view us. In other words,...

Social Psychology

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A Cross-cultural Study on Prosocial Behavior

5 pages / 1282 words

This paper aimed to see how prosocial behavior affects ingroup and outgroup members, focusing on altruism, across different cultures. We think that in individualistic cultures, people will show the same level of altruism whether the beneficiaries are related to them or not. But in collectivistic...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Intersection of Discourse Analysis and Intercultural Communication

3 pages / 1289 words

The term ‘discourse analysis’ means a lot because the studies on language can be handled from different angles. Because we have a social environment, the feelings, thoughts, opinions and ideas, habits and behaviours that we share are reflected in the texts ‘discourse analysis’ will have different perspectives....

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Sleep Loss, Social Rhythm Disruptions, and Depression

6 pages / 2731 words

Regardless of what part of the world an individual resides in, sleep is something fundamental that every living being needs. However, for individuals with depression, they are more prone to sleep loss and abnormal sleep/wake patterns, which can affect the trajectory of their depression, along...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Exploring The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

2 pages / 889 words

Saski J. Y & Kim H. S (2017) Nature and Nurture % their interplay; A review of cultural neuroscience. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 48 (1), 4-22. Saski J. Y & Kim H. S (2017) Nature and Nurture % their interplay; A review of cultural neuroscience....

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Impact of Culture on Parenting Styles and Research Methodologies

3 pages / 1270 words

In the book Cultural Psychology by Steven Heine, Heine explains thoroughly different concepts of culture and how culture shape the norms that we live by today. Heine goes in to describe the different impacts of cultures around the world and how it may be viewed...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Evolution of Cultural Perspectives on Mental Illness

2 pages / 826 words

Throughout the history, mental illness has been viewed by most cultures across the world in religious or spiritual context. Mental illness was misunderstood to be possession by devil, spirit or as a curse, or as an attack of sorcery or black magic, mentally ill were...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Advancements in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

3 pages / 870 words

Introduction Clinical and counseling psychology are big and important fields that support people’s lives and well-being. These two areas keep growing thanks to scientific research, new assessment tools, and treatment options. This essay focuses on three main areas in clinical and counseling psychology: assessment, clinical...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Exploring Cross-cultural Human Development

3 pages / 1218 words

This publication by Harry W. Gardiner dives into various explorations by other authors on how truly distinct cultures are around the world. Yet, are somehow still interconnected to one another. But what exactly is cross-cultural human development? In this paper that question will be assessed....

Childhood Development Counseling Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Relation Between Culture & Norm

4 pages / 2007 words

A person is about to cross the street. What does he do? If there are no cars coming, does he stay at the crosswalk, waiting for the lights to change? Or does he just go for it? Does he look left first before crossing or...

Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Navigating Social Dilemmas in Forest Resource Management

2 pages / 1056 words

Social dilemmas happen when the members of a group, culture, or society are in possible conflict over the establishment and use of shared “public goods”. Public goods are benefits that are shared by a community and that everyone has access to, regardless of whether they...

Ethical Dilemma Social Psychology

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Critical Analysis Paper: "Living Old"

1 page / 554 words

As a college student interested in gerontology and aging studies, the essay “Living Old” by Jane Doe presents a thought-provoking exploration of the experience of aging in contemporary society. This essay will provide a detailed analysis of the essay’s structure, rhetorical strategies, arguments, comparison with...

Gerontology

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Personal Philosophy of Education

1 page / 662 words

Education is a powerful force that shapes the future of individuals and societies. As an educator, my personal philosophy of education serves as the guiding compass for my teaching practices and the principles that underpin my approach to fostering the growth and development of students....

Educational Psychology Personal Philosophy

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The Importance of Social Psychology in Everyday Life

1 page / 612 words

The importance of social psychology in everyday life is profound, shaping our interactions, perceptions, and behaviors in a variety of contexts. Social psychology delves into the intricate dynamics of human behavior within social groups, shedding light on how we perceive ourselves and others, form relationships,...

Social Psychology

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Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory: Behavior and Empowering Change

5 pages / 2291 words

People make social connections which greatly influence human health. Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory (SCT) explains that personal factors, environmental influences, and interaction with others can impact human behavior. The theory suggests that interaction between human and environment, leads to behavioral change in individuals. There...

Human Behavior Social Psychology

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Looking Glass Self': How Social Interactions Shape Our Identities

2 pages / 756 words

The term looking glass self was created by Charles Horton Cooley in his essay on Human Nature and the Social Order. He was an American sociologist who used this term to describe it as our reflection of how we think we appear to others. To...

Self Concept Self Identity Social Psychology

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How is Psychology Used in Everyday Life

5 pages / 2105 words

Rene Descartes once said, “I think, therefore I am.” This phrase really highlights how unique human beings are—capable of rational thinking and making choices. Our brains are pretty amazing, right? We use psychology to dig into all that stuff about human nature, uncover truths, and...

Educational Psychology

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The Way Science and Psychology Has Affected Our Understandings of Childhood

3 pages / 1578 words

Science and psychology dominate how we approach children’s development, care and education as well as our general understanding of childhood. In this essay I will discuss how science and psychology have affected our views of childhood and explain the relationship between these understandings. Not only...

Child Psychology Childhood Childhood Development

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The Way Domestic Stress Affect The Development of Child Psychology

2 pages / 848 words

Domestic violence occurs in many families and it may lead children to have problems through their developments. Domestic violence which also triggers domestic stress that may affect the development of child psychology can be referred to as a relationship problem in which partners seek power...

Child Psychology Childhood Development Parents