Essays on Psychology

Philosophers have greatly influenced how the world sees things and perceives them since they are analyzed using various schools of thought. The study of psychology is interesting and from the lessons learned, I believe that a new school of thought can be established to better explain and understand human behavior...

This research review aims to examine the impacts rewards have on the students' urge in education especially in their long-term memory. Students who are extrinsically motivated to study tend to be superficial in their studies especially by choosing tasks which are exemplary simple and spend little time on them. Rewards...

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, self-esteem ranks as the fourth and it is the most critical to achieve self-actualization (McLeod, 2018). The deprivation of respect for self and from other people motivates individuals to attain the self-esteem needs. Additionally, self-esteem is associated with already achieving the social, safety, and...

Famous psychologist, Abraham Maslow, developed what he termed as human beings’ hierarchy of needs, showing how and in what order various needs motivate people. From the bottom, they are; physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization needs (McLeod, 2018). Currently, am working through the safety needs, while also trying...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has for a long time been applied to treat psychological disorders that stem from human beings’ thoughts, changing some aspects of their behaviors. The article Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with anxiety disorders: A feasibility study by Stjernekler et al., (2018) explores the efficacy of...

Catherine is a twenty-four year old woman who works as a nurse in a healthcare facility located in Kansas City. She lives alone in an apartment within the city and is in a relationship with a thirty-year-old man who works as a casual laborer in the city. They have been...

Peoples actions are subject to criticism despite their magnitude, timing and personality traits. It is inevitable to judge hence considered human nature. The fundamental attribution error depicts a significant problem where too much emphasis is put on a person’s characteristics disregarding situational factors which are equally essential. An example of...

Friendship is a fundamental aspect of human life as it plays a crucial role in the overall wellbeing of person. Existence of friends in an individual’s life is not only vital for the social-being of the individual but also the health of the individual. In quite a number of studies...

Mindset and Teaching Excellence Mindset plays a great role in shaping the act of teaching. Teaching excellence depends on the mindset of a teacher. There are two types of mindset; the growth and fixed. Sometimes a teacher may find himself with a fixed mindset depending on their goal. If a teacher...

The Impact of Television Viewing on Children and Teenagers The debate regarding the relevance of television viewing among children and teenagers has been ongoing for quite a long time and seems to gain momentum every day. Parents are concerned about the impact that social media platforms which include the internet and...

Catherine's Background and Relationships Catherine is a twenty-four year old woman who works as a nurse in a healthcare facility located in Kansas City. She lives alone in an apartment within the city and is in a relationship with a thirty-year-old man who works as a casual laborer in the city....

Peoples actions are subject to criticism despite their magnitude, timing and personality traits. It is inevitable to judge hence considered human nature. The fundamental attribution error depicts a significant problem where too much emphasis is put on a person’s characteristics disregarding situational factors which are equally essential. An example of...