Essays about Psychology

We have discussed the possibility of conducting research on Filipino psychology, specifically focusing on Personality. Previous literature and research studies have extensively examined the personality traits, values, behavior, and norms of Filipinos. However, these studies primarily used Western methods and language which are not native to Filipino culture. Nevertheless, some studies attempted to incorporate Filipino…

With reference to psychological theory, discuss whether criminals are born or made. Over the years, much debate has surrounded the question of Criminality, why it occurs and how it can be controlled. Can a person simply be born evil or are they merely a product of circumstance? A wealth of research has been done on…

            Suicide bombing, a major terror strategy employed in terrorism is, if not the most, one of the most gruesome acts anybody can commit. It is outright crazy and stupid. One must be beside the normal to be entertaining such a thought in mind. Ironically, fanatics who have committed and attempted suicide bombings in the…

According to psychologist Gordon Lopper, social psychology is a discipline that Uses scientific methods “to understand and explain how the thought, feeling and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of other human beings” (1985). Social psychology looks at a wide range of social topics, including group behavior, social perception,…

This assignment examines how psychology is utilized in visual merchandising and display techniques by retail outlets to drive customer purchases. The text compares three different retail businesses based on their utilization of space and psychology to influence customer buying behavior. Visual merchandising plays a critical role in establishing a brand image, which impacts consumer perceptions…

Psychology in the Sandlot Erosion’s theory of of psychological development looks at development throw GHz the entire lifespan. It consists of seven stages: infancy, early childhood, preschool, school age, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and maturity. Erikson focus sees on an idea called ego identity, the conscious sense of self that we develop through social…

The philosopher Sir Karl Raimund Popper once said, ‘Understanding a theory has, indeed, much in common with understanding a human personality. We may know or understand a man’s system of dispositions pretty well; that is to say, we may be able to predict how he would act in a number of different situations. But since…

There are four key characteristics of social psychology including broad scope, cultural mandate, scientific methods, and search for wisdom. Social psychologists examine situations as an explanation for varied behaviors. Further, social psychology studies the influence of five core motives in which most individuals strive to fulfill in their social environment. Understanding the power of social…

As professionals, we must be careful not to force our values on clients but guide them toward making their own decisions. I am of Dutch heritage, and it will always be a part of who I am. The values I ascribe primarily to my culture come from how I was raised and the influence of…

I took my first introduction to psychology course in 9th grade; it was there that I first determined I would eventually seek out a career in this field. I come from generations of healthcare workers— doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists. Helping those with compromised well-being was all I ever knew and all I ever wanted to…