Essays on Psychology

A developing country is any sovereign state with a low HDI (Human Development Index) and a low industrial base. Some of the major characteristics of developing countries include low life expectancy, low-income levels, low literacy rates, high fertility and pregnancy rates among women which increases population among other characteristics. Examples...

Attachment theory: it is a concept in the developmental psychology which explains the emotional bond that exists between a primary caregiver and the infant. It also considers the way in which the relationship between the two affects the behavior and emotional development into the adulthood stage. Psychodynamic theory: it is a...

The speaker in the talk is a woman called Julie Lythcott-Haims, and the talk is being held in New York. The talk is in a psychological perspective on the topic of How to raise successful kids without over parenting. The theme of the talks is that parents should not be...

The media piece chosen for the analysis is an article, “Socioeconomic status and the growth of intelligence from infancy through adolescence.” The article is used to explore the portrayal of the economic status, sociological framework suitable in explaining the media piece, message of the media, possible effects of the article,...

Virtually, every community teaches its members how to behave morally in the society. It encourages the members to treat others the same manner they would like to be treated. Ultimately, parents have taken the individual roles of teaching their children the conducts they require in the community. The initiatives involve...

The Relationship Between Maternal Depression and Antisocial Behavior in Children The article covers a recent study conducted to associate maternal depression with antisocial behavior in children. Data analyzed in the study were drawn from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998–1999 (ECLS-K), developed under the U.S Department of Education (Gajos...

Participation of youths in sports has transitioned from child-driven, recreational activity that is done purely for enjoyment purposes to a structured and professional driven practice designed to enhance the development of specific skills in sports. The focus is placed on attaining skill levels suitable for professional demands. An emphasis on...

The Debate on Children Obeying Their Parents The position that children should always obey their parents is highly debatable because of the many factors that determine the success of their relationship. To guarantee the success of obeying the societal norms and national laws, children have been socialized in a manner that...

Poverty and its Impact Poverty is considered to be one of the major issues affecting developing countries. However, it is important to note that is not an issue affecting developing countries in isolation but instead affects developed countries as well. the only difference is that the extent of poverty in developing...

Zimbardo experiments also commonly known as Stanford prison experiment because it was conducted at Stanford University in 1971. The research was an attempt to investigate the effects of psychology on perceived power, concentrating on the struggle between prison officers and prisoners. Philip Zimbardo, a psychology professor, was determined in discovering...

Body Image and Society's Expectations Body image of a woman is defined by her negative or positive perception. The bodies image is influenced by the facial characteristics, body shape, and overall appearance. In this new era, the media has the power to control women's idea of a good body which ends...

Everyone has friends who have acted out of character, who have said or done something that is not like them. When such a person is not acting like himself, we know him and how he or she should behave. A Mockingbird, for instance, defines a creature that does not do...