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Theories of Human Behavior: The Nature/Nurture Debate What determines how a person will behave? Is it nature, or nurture? Or, more simply stated, is it genetics or environment that have the greatest influence on human behavior? The nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest issues in psychology. The “nurture” perspective comes from the…

Definition: A tort, in common law jurisdictions, is a civil wrong which unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act, called a tortfeasor. Tort is derived from the latin word “Tortum”. Although crimes may be torts, the cause of legal action is…

“How happy is the blameless vestal’s lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d”. — Alexander Pope, “Eloisa to Abelard” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a movie written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry, presents a concept that one…

Over the years, the Psychology produced a lot of great minds, all of which were able to contribute their unique works to the field. Despite the differences in their perspective, all of them were important in understanding human psychological functioning. These people include Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and William James. Sigmund Freud suggested…

At least as early as the mid-1920s, a Pennsylvania chemist named Merlin Wand had started a list of “intellectually marooned” pen-pals. By 1927, he had acquired enough names to start a “one-man operation called ‘Contacts’ [which] was a clearinghouse for isolated book-lovers and neophyte writers.” He began placing ads in various publications—The Survey, Haldeman-Julius Weekly,…

Throughout the centuries. there have been many economic experts. who have contributed to the many economic theories. Among them is Adam Smith. besides known as the Father of Capitalism. His theory on good workings of the free market place and his 1776 Wealth of Nations is what he is most celebrated for. Karl Marx. the…

The Modern Age of British Literature was in some ways a rebellion against the Victorian ideals of extravagancy. a perspective brought on by the rough world of World War I. The scarceness of resources combined with blunt images of the war influenced authors to reprobate the nobility for their inordinate self-indulgence. In DH Lawrence’s “The…

Coercion has never been a sufficient strategy for empires since their inception. To legitimise their powers, they had to leverage strategies such as religion. “Reddite quae sunt Caesaris Caesari et quae sunt Dei Deo”( Matt. 22.21), ‘Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, give to God what is God’s ‘. Through this sentence we can dwell in…

Howard had great respect for the Texas Rangers whose acts of bravery, bravado and skilled gunplay are forever a part of the Texas mythos. Today, at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, these brave lawmen are immortalized. So if you are ever in Waco with a few hours to kill, you can visit…

PERSONALITY THEORY – CARL ROGERS AND VICTOR FRANKL Why is it that man lives without knowing the meaning of life or which path to follow? Some people ignore the suffering of a street child, while others respond with pity. However, there are those who not only offer a smile, but also take action to alleviate…