Essays about Psychology Page 25

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…

The term ‘fatal attraction’ has permeated popular culture, often evoking images of obsessive love, intense passion, and dangerous liaisons. While it has been popularized by movies and literature, the concept delves deeper into human psychology, exploring the magnetic pull between individuals that, while alluring, can lead to potentially damaging outcomes. This essay ventures into defining…

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…

While reading Eric Baker’s “8 Things the Happiest People Do Every Day”, I found a few points that I agree with. I also found multiple points that I disagree with. I believe that happiness is a choice. People either choose to live life to the fullest and happily, or choose not too. For that belief…

The night, with its shroud of darkness, has always captivated human imagination. Throughout history, it has been imbued with numerous symbols, each revealing distinct facets of human emotion, culture, and thought. The night isn’t merely the absence of light; it’s a canvas painted with tales of dreams, fears, hopes, and mysteries. This essay delves into…

The proverb “idle hands are the devil’s playground” is ingrained in cultural ethos and emphasizes the perils of inactivity and the temptations it may arouse by relying on religious, sociological, and psychological models. This saying focuses on people’s propensity to engage in harmful actions while they are idle. This adage offers insight on the relationship…

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…

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…

Naturists, more commonly known as nudists are people that go nude in both private and public settings. Nudists are organized deviant groups with many people regarding nudism as a lifestyle. Nudism carries a social and moral stigma in the United States and worldwide. At both the individual and population levels, nudism has changed from a…