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Movie Report In the Intro of Psychology course, I learned many concepts that relate to the real world and what we do in our everyday life. The psychology concept that I learned was social psychology. Social psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate it to one another. We can…

Introduction It is interesting to explore the forces outside the psychology field that affected how and why psychology developed, because it will help to fully understand the history of psychology and what modern psychology is like today. The interest of psychologists in the history has led its formalization as an area of study for their…

In Gwen Harwood’s poem “In the park,” the speaker conveys the emotions of motherhood while feeling detached from society, a topic often unspoken among women. The poem primarily explores the transformation of one’s identity due to circumstances. The protagonist, a woman, is portrayed as being eroded by the birth of her three children. The phrase…

“Human history began with an act of disobedience, and it is not unlikely that it will be terminated by an act of obedience.” In the article by Erich Fromm “Disobedience as a Psychological and Moral Problem” the author discusses the positive and negative aspects of obedience and disobedience. This article was comprised in the early…

October Sky Vs. Rocket Boys Have you ever read a book and later watched the movie version only to find out that they are completely different? In Homer Hickam’s book, “October Sky” and the film adaptation by Joe Johnstun, the main character Sonny Hickam is portrayed differently. His physical characteristics, personal goals, motivation, and his…

Nest Every person has a right to a different way of mental processes, a right to express their beliefs in ways they believe is morally and ethically right; however, we see in novel, “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Keyes, that the patients of the mental ward are stripped of their rights and…

Eating Disorders Eating disorders are a result of an individual who has dissatisfaction about his or her weight and will go to excessive lengths to maintain his or her appearance (Hansel & Dammar, 2008). Wanting to maintain a certain weight so that one can become a model or involve themselves in an extracurricular activity in…

Psychological Disorders and Misdiagnosis Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, mood swings, irritability, or feelings of sadness or grandeur? How about aggressive behavior, sleep pattern difficulties, weight changes, negativity. Is it possible that you have poor judgment, loss of interest, or have a shortened sense of the future? Well…

Every society possesses its rhythms and timetables for events, milestones, and achievements. These collective expectations, often unspoken yet profoundly influential, form the essence of what is termed the “social clock.” It defines the typical ages at which individuals in a society should achieve certain milestones, such as starting a career, marrying, or retiring. But is…

The guiding principle of community psychology has always been to focus on the setting or population as the basis for change, rather than the individual (Revenson et al., 2001). Therefore, when a community faces a threat or difficulty, it should be seen as a problem affecting all members of that community, not just one person….