Essays on Psychology

 This report will explore how childhood amnesia affects a persons memory in regards to early childhood memories as well as how this can affect how people pull memories from early childhood, childhood amnesia is the term used to describe the period from which adults cannot...

 People, on average, lie two to three times for every 10 minutes of conversation (Smith). In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, Christoher Boone has a difficult time with lies. From sarcastic comments to a complex web of lies,...

Analysis of research surrounding gerontology is suggesting that nursing students are preferring not to work with the older population, prompting the need to review the educational needs of students (as cited in Flood & Clark, 2017, p. 588). Therefore, the question arises, “How do you...

Genie was strapped to a potty chair and neglected by her father. Her father kept her and her mother in a ‘protective custody’ where they were ‘virtual prisoners’ to his gross interpretation of a habitable and nurturing environment. Consequently, Genie grew up, neglected and socially...

Dysfunctional families to this day have a vast impact on shaping individuals’ identities. Family issues had a high impact on suicide rates in 2019. With attempts being significantly higher as the years go on. In 2018 alone “there were 3,046 deaths by suicide with an...

The tradition of integrating healthcare and art has a long and profound history; it can be traced far back to when the first hospitals grew out of hostels run by the church for pilgrims and other travelers. In order to understand the development and importance...

To begin this essay, the definition of personality must be highlighted, according to Carver and Scheier (2003) personality is regarded as a pattern of behaviour and thoughts that occur during different times and situations which varies between each person. Personality has been classified in many...

Introduction to Personal Development Plan Personal Development Plan (PDP) refers to activities that improve self-knowledge and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and employability, enhance the quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations. The concept is not limited...

Initially founded by Sigmund Freud in the late nineteenth century, psychoanalysis introduced a whole new perception of the human mind, forming both ground-breaking and controversial theories. In his thesis, ‘Beyond the Pleasure Principle,’ Freud illustrates psychoanalysis as ‘the first and foremost art of interpretation.’ Which...

Lewis Carroll’s rough childhood and wild imagination are both represented in the novels he wrote. Because of this, his stories appeal to both children and adults. When a reader picks up a copy of Alice in Wonderland or Through the Looking Glass and What Alice...

Lewis Carroll’s wondrous story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is somewhat familiar with practically anyone. The intricate use of a young girl’s, Alice’s, dream state and imagination are put together, colliding in the most bizarre yet alluring ways. An almost unclear storyline to many, Alice begins...

Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Resident Evil are all popular video games in the gaming community. Each of these games have similar motives behind them, which is violence. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 97% of children who ages range from 12...

Secondary groups is known to be a sociable interactive community which is considerable and more complex before a primary organization. Some groups are in different structures according to the categories of primary groups, social communication in secondary organization develops fragile impulsive ties.  This can overlap...

Beginning in infancy, parents and caregivers provide experiences that differentially influence children’s self-efficacy. Home influences that help children interact effectively with the environment positively affect self-efficacy. Initial sources of self-efficacy are centered in the family, but the influence is bidirectional. Parents who provide an environment...

Have you ever felt the need to do something to fit in or you feel like you’re being forced to do something? Scientists have done a survey and there was only 10% of the world that haven’t been influenced by negative peer pressure. That means...

It has been proven in multiple studies that an individual is greatly affected by the traumatic childhood events that may be present in their life. These traumatic events range from a lesser extent such as a car crash but can be as great an extent...

The 90s have been shocked this time by a woman who will later be called the first female serial killer in America. Aileen Wuornos, born in Troy, Michigan, murdered during 1989-1990 seven men in Florida while working as a prostitute. In this essay, I am...

Serial Killers are an entirely special breed of people and there is some controversy about if they can benefit from rehabilitation and be placed back into society. Their killings are violent, and sadistic, and have a general lack of empathy for their victims. These types...

65 percent. According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), that is the percentage of how many households in the United States contain someone who plays video games on a daily basis. Video games are affecting people every single day that they are being played. Video...