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Cognitive psychology is considered to be one of the main branches of modern psychology. As a distinct field, cognitive psychology deals with “the structures and processes in the individual’s mind that are said to play the major role in behavior” (Sampson, 1981, p. 730). Put simply, cognitive psychology is concerned with studying how mental functioning…

Introduction: Attraction in Social Psychology is one of the key areas where there is still research going on to understand what are the various elements in a human that makes him/her to behave in a specific manner & how these variations are processed by the brain. The importance of this research paper is mainly to…

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…

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…

In the early twentieth century, two short stories titled “Paul’s Case” and “Metamorphosis” were written within a ten-year period. When examining these stories, it is evident that they share a common viewpoint and revolve around the recurring themes of alienation and money. Both stories are written in third person with a limited perspective. Both Cather’s…

T.S. Eliot’s 1921 essay, Hamlet and His Problems, continues to challenge perceptions of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy as a literary masterpiece. Eliot’s argument surrounding the disparity between dramatic action. And emotional reaction provides the basis for his rejection of the play as a structural and “artistic failure”. Eliot’s commentary, however, also provides us with an…

Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” stands as a monumental work in the world of American drama, captivating audiences since its debut in 1947. Beneath its narrative lies a tapestry of complex themes ranging from the clash of cultures to the fragility of the human psyche. This essay seeks to delve deep into the thematic…

Why would a civilized and peaceful town would ever suggest the horrifying acts of violence can take place anywhere at anytime and the most ordinary people can commit them. Jackson’s fiction is noted for exploring incongruities in everyday life, and The Lottery, perhaps her most exemplary work in this respect, examines humanity’s capacity for evil…

The horrors of the Holocaust led researchers to study the effects of social influence, conformity and obedience. The U. S. Government also became interested in applying social psychological concepts to influencing citizens. Social psychology is often confused with folk wisdom, personality psychology and sociology. What makes social psychology different? Unlike folk wisdom, which relies on…

GENERAL HISTORY OF INDUSTRAL PSYCHOLOGY Industrial psychology is a relatively recent subfield of psychology. In fact it did not become fully productive until about the late 1920’s. The industrial side of industrial psychology has its historical origins in research on individual differences, assessment, and the prediction of performance. This branch of the field crystallized during…