Psychology

Caylin Ahlf-Social Psychology Homework #2 1. According to Robert Cialdini, companies sometime advertise their products for a short period of time and then stopping selling the product. This is because, the product will become more important to us when it becomes less available and encourage people to want to buy it. An example that I have experienced would be when the gold iPhone first came out and it was only suppose to be a limited time deal. Since it was limited I wanted very badly, but I'm…

Are we humans perfectly fitted to the world we live in today? Evolutionary psychology suggests this may not be the case. An important concept in evolutionary psychology is mismatch (link is external) (1). Evolutionary mismatch occurs when the environment that organisms are adapted to, via a slow process of biological evolution, changes so quickly and intensely that it hinders these organisms to fulfill their reproductive needs. Take an example from nature. Deforestation has changed the habitats…

The Mental Edge –Sports Psychology “Goal setting is a mental training technique that can be used to increase an individual’s commitment towards achieving a personal goal. Having a short or long term goal can encourage an individual to work harder, to be more focused on the task and to overcome setbacks.” LOCKE, E. (1968). It has several purposes in personal and professional lives. People can use the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timed) to help build a goal.…

proposes that our behaviors are driven by the interactions of the conscious and unconscious mind (Myers, 2014). The primary focus of these theories deals with the unconscious mind. In fact, current psychodynamic theories postulate that most of our psychology is unconscious, and there are internal conflicts that mold our personality (Myers, 2014). With this in mind, therapist can use a wide array of techniques that can be used to treat mental illness. Furthermore, Sylvia who is potentially…

To commence with, the learning perspective in psychology is based on how individuals are affected by the environment and experience. This perspective is about the actions that individuals and non-human animals do or respond with; and both Carol Wade and Carol Tavris state that “within this perspective, behaviourists focus on the environment rewards and punishers that maintain or discourage specific behaviors” (2012). The learning perspective is used and found everywhere because we all tend to…

Since I was a child, psychology was something that I was interested in. Understanding humans and the brain are a huge passion of mine. I struggle with depression and it's one of the hardest things that I deal with on a daily basis and it is constantly heading my curiosity about the human psyche and I would like to help others who struggle with it as much as I do and to figure out why it occurs the way it does. I have taken plenty of psychology classes at my high school and even before high…

Introduction This paper outlines an action plan regarding group processes in a Psychology classroom in a rural school district. Previously, group projects have been viewed as a way of reducing work load between all involved. However, stduents should be taught the skills of group work, to enhance the collaborative work that often appears in various careers. Description of Professional Setting and Circumstances Northern Cambria High School is located in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. The…

(Baltes, 1987) states that Life-span developmental psychology is the field of psychology, thst describes human behavior across from conception to death. he describes life span as being a study constancy and change in behavior throughout the life course from conception to death. The goal of this study is to further our knowledge about how development changesover the entire life. developing a knowledge of the general principles of development and the differences and similarities in development…

Forensic Psychology The intersection between psychology and the justice system. One major compentent is having a understanding of legal concepts, especially concerning expert witness testimony. Which is what I will be explaining throughout this presentation. What can a forensic psychologist be questioned about? The pertinent facts of the case that have been gathered by the investigators through evidence, eye witness testimony, and clues from the scene. The scope is limited to what can and…

This semester was filled with classes. One in-which was this class, Psychology, and like the others it held unique curriculum where individual moments of inspiration peaked my interest. Through the general lens, my perceptions aided me towards the belief that the professors, the theorists, and myself included example qualities where a mental evaluation could potentially lead to a diagnosis. This class focused on the human psyche and the way that behaviors may be the reflection of the individuals…