Essays about Psychology Page 33

Sheena Iyengar presents a revolutionary book on the most fundamental and mundane aspect of human survival – making choices. The Art of Choosing is ground breaking in that Iyengar deconstructs and analyzes the complex relationship between choice, freedom, and culture. The concepts Iyengar presents in her literature make strong connections to social psychology through the…

Lipstick is among one of the most favored makeup item among makeup users. With all the unique colors that are associated with the product, there are many options that go along with choosing a lip color. However, as many beauty gurus would advise, not every color works for every skin type in many cases. There…

The average twentieth century man’s goal was, in a way, to live alone. The era was an age of growing wealth and exploration for the nation. For the first time, it was common for young men to leave their families and the places they grew up and were familiar with. They traded these locations in…

Storytelling and food From age old ‘ paati kathais’ (grandma’s stories) to public performances like villu paatu and katha kalakshepam, every discourse in our country is a kind of storytelling. “Storytelling is more about body and voice. It creates a cathartic effect on the listeners,” says Eric Miller, Director, World Storytelling Institute. Stories give expression…

Moods can be as easy to catch as colds. Many things can affect your mood, some more noticeable than others. When you see something and/or someone in a happy or sad mood you may start to unconsciously feel that way yourself. Mimicry, sad and positive posts, and the contagious nature of emotions all relate back…

Cyberbullying has been an ongoing issue not just in the United States but for other countries as well. According to the Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia the definition of cyberbullying is intentional and repeated harm inflicted on people through the use of computers, cellular telephones, and other electronic devices (Cyberbullying). Cyberbullies often mock, harass,…

The long twisting roads threw me around in the back seat causing me to bump elbows with my cousin Relate, who unlike me maintained his position in his seat. It did not help that my uncle drove like a MASCARA driver cutting off cars left and right trying to get to his destination on time….

Over the years, there has been an extensive amount of research put into the effects money has on our happiness. People from all across the world, especially the United States, would become ecstatic after hearing from their boss that they have earned a promotion, that would increase their salary. This is because many assume that…

Ning that the experience given during early childhood are capable of effecting the physiological and psychological development. During that period, it is capable to learn certain kind of knowledge in a short span of time and last for a long term. After those critical periods, it becomes difficult or impossible to imprint information, like how…

Bowlby’s theory of attachment posits that attachment is beneficial for survival, as infants are more likely to thrive with the protection of an attachment figure. According to this theory, attachment is innate and infants possess an inherent drive to form attachments. Social releasers are also present from birth to facilitate the formation of attachment by…