Essays on Cognitive Psychology

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Conscious and Unconscious State of Human Mind

5 pages / 2316 words

Human mind has always been a mystery for the researchers and scientist. The mind can either be in consciousness state or unconsciousness state. Consciousness is the state where the entity is aware of its surrounding, thoughts, memories and the feelings; while Unconsciousness is the state...

Consciousness Mind Unconscious mind

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The Issue of Intelligence: Nature and Nurture

4 pages / 1834 words

From the ancient to modern period, theories of learning have varied along with the support and criticism of each new theory. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle have depended on nature or nurture to explained human behavior (Kan et al., 2013). Plato believed knowledge was inborn...

Intelligence Nature Versus Nurture

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Sensation and Perception: Autism

1 page / 606 words

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that impacts how a person interacts with others. It focuses on communication and cognitive difficulties. It can also affect the child socially in school and work. There may be no cure for autism, but with the right amount of...

Autism Perception Sense

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Overview of The Three Theories About Human Intelligence

2 pages / 1057 words

Among humans, the term intelligence is a characteristic used to describe the cognitive ability of individuals. Intelligence can be explained as a mental ability to reason, problem solve and learn (1). According to the book, Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies...

Growth Mindset Intelligence

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Memories Difference: Involuntary Memory and Voluntary Memory

5 pages / 2273 words

In everyday life, in contrast, there are many cases in which memories come to us, so to speak, without any deliberate effort being made by us. Such memories are generally referred to as involuntary memories (or “mind popping”, “thoughts that come unbidden”, “involuntary remembering”, etc.)....

Flashbulb Memory Short Term Memory

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Discussion of Intelligence and Its Importance in Life

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I never thought that being intelligent could be so draining and make me feel so empty. Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to make a change in the world. I wanted to do something to impact the lives of those around me and to...

Intelligence Philosophy of Life

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Psychoanalytic, Cognitive and Humanistic Theories of Personality

1 page / 531 words

Introverts. Extroverts. Ambiverts. These are some examples of people with different types of personalities. There are those that are outgoing, those that are closed off, and some a mix of both. And these types of personalities are influenced by a lot of factors around them....

Cognitive Psychology Personality

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Discussion of Whether Robots Can Be Conscious

2 pages / 846 words

We use robots every day. From our laptop to our vacuum, robots are consistently around us. But have you ever wondered if a robot could be more than just an technological machine, could they be conscious? A robot is a programmable, self-controlled device consisting of...

Consciousness Robots

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Hidden Intellectualism: The Importance of Non-academic Interests

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Introduction It is often assumed that what is learned inside a classroom is the primary determinant of intelligence, while everything else is not as significant. Many believe that street smarts do not equate to the same level of intelligence as academic learning because standardized tests...

Intelligence

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Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Neuroimaging Techniques

4 pages / 1874 words

This essay will discuss the different strengths and weaknesses of different neuroimaging techniques that cognitive neuroscientists use to understand different mental processes and different biological bases of behaviour. These examples include fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging), PET (positron emission tomography), MEG (magnetoencephalography) and TMS (transcranial...

Biomedical Engineering Neuroscience

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How I Can Be a Brain in a Vat

5 pages / 2147 words

The brain in a vat thought experiment is a scenario designed to make you think skeptically about the world around you. In the scenario, the world you are in is perfectly simulated by a computer that is connected to your brain which is floating in...

Consciousness

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Analysis of The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Reference to Other Therapeutic Approaches

6 pages / 2854 words

Introduction Since the advancements of medical science from the beginning of civilisation also came advancements of Philosophy/Psychology from the first established civilisations such as the Greeks who were fascinated with personality, specifically Hippocrates who developed his own diagnostic tool based on personality of a person...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Psychology

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Critical Evaluation of The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Psychological therapies, also referred to as talking therapies, are used to support people who are suffering from psychological issues such as depression, anxiety and/or obsessive compulsive disorder. There are a range of these therapies available, a few of the well-established ones are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Psychology

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Understanding Self-deception and Its Relation to Cognitive Dissonance

3 pages / 1483 words

Contentions in the psychological literature abound when it comes to intrapsychic phenomena, and self-deception is no exception. Self-deception is understandably difficult to measure, since it is difficult to discern whether a person is subconsciously aware of the truth or not. It is even further to...

Cognitive Dissonance Social Psychology

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Understanding Human Behavior from The Perspective of Social Exchange Theory and Cognitive Dissonance

4 pages / 1982 words

This essay is written to understand the nature of human behavior in the context of everyday life using the perspective of Social Exchange Theory and Cognitive Dissonance. Firstly, it will be mentioning about the definition of both the theories. Then, founder of the theories and...

Cognitive Dissonance Human Behavior

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The Theory of Cognitive Dissonance in Social Psychology

3 pages / 1248 words

Known as one of the most intensively studied theories, Cognitive Dissonance (CD) theory was developed by American social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957. He proposed individuals have a core belief system that affects attitude and actions. When conflict to this core arises, a person naturally...

Cognitive Dissonance Social Psychology

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The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in The Understanding and Sharing of Attitudes

3 pages / 1590 words

Introduction The research paper addresses the critical theory of communication that defines the issues or events in the story. Researchers raise main questions regarding the consumption of red meat and differ distinctively on its impact on consumers. Different researchers defend their points of view through...

Cognitive Dissonance

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The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Dehumanization

3 pages / 1191 words

Cognitive dissonance is an individual’s psychological discomfort caused by two inconsistent thoughts. It refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. This then produces a feeling of mental discomfort leading to a change in one of the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to reduce...

Cognitive Dissonance Social Psychology

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A Report on The Evaluation of The Stroop Effect

3 pages / 1435 words

Introduction The Stroop Colour and Word Test effect on its basis is one of the most well-known and long-lasting phenomena in all cognitive science and psychology. Having been first reported by John Ridley Stroop in 1935, the phenomena explains the degree of difficulty people have...

Cognitive Psychology Stroop Effect