Compare and contrast social and biological accounts of the causes of aggressive behaviour. Aggression is defined as: (a) ‘a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people’; (b) ‘violent and attacking behaviour’ (Collins, 2003). Whereas love, friendship and affiliation are positive, adaptive and constructive social influences, aggression is associated with […]
Theories as to why we forget information
To understand why we forget information we must define the distinction between availability and accessibility. Availability in terms of what’s been stored and accessibility in term’s of being able to retrieve what’s just been stored. Availability would mainly concern STM and the transfer of information from STM into LTM. Accessibility has to do mainly with […]
The Neuropsychological Double Dissociation Psychology Essay
Uncomfortable bedfellows; according to Bishop this constitutes the relationship between cognitive neuropsychology and developmental disorders. Boyle et al. (2011) showed that one out of six children suffer from a developmental disorder. The ICD-10 (WHO, 1992) defines developmental disorders (DD) as fulfilling three categories: an early onset, a delay in developmental functions relating to the CNS […]
The Concept Behind Neural Plasticity Psychology Essay
Have you ever wondered what Neural Plasticity is? Do you know the concept behind Neural Plasticity? To achieve your full understanding on what neural plasticity is and it’s concepts; the information below will help you discover what this is by defining neural plasticity and as well as giving examples on neural plasticity. You will find […]
Study on experimental cognitive psychology
It is very likely, that the worst part about this scenario would not be the pain, neither amputation, nor even the possibility of death, but the worst part would be the immediate thought that might come in mind; “this moment a shark is going to attack me.” (English translation of passage taken from: http://tech.pathfinder.gr/xpaths/unexplained/622736.html ) […]
Psychosocial Factors In General Psychology Essay
The term psychosocial by word shows a close relationship between psychological and social factors. The role of psychological factors in emotion and cognitive development and social factors in forming relationship plays a vital role in the growth of human development. The influence of psychosocial factors on the mental health of children is in high movements. […]
Personality Development: Nature vs. Nurture
Personality Development: Nature vs. Nurture Many researchers have tried to unravel the mystery of how personality is developed. It cannot be narrowed down to one specific cause. Multiple aspects come together to create a personality. “Personality is the unique and relatively enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and motives that characterize an individual (Feist & […]
Neurobiological Mechanisms that Cause Aggression
Review of the Neurobiological Mechanisms Which Underpin Reactive Aggression in Humans: a Closer Look at Monoamine Oxidase A (MAOA) Module 1: Prosocial and antisocial behaviours across the lifespan Violent acts have a significant toll on human societies: annually over 1.6 million deaths worldwide occur due to human violence (Viding & Frith, 2006). Although acts of […]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Essay
Tom Sawyer is a mischievous young man that undermines adult authority. Tom always wants to go on new adventures and explore new things. Tom did play hookey, and he had a very good time (Twain 3). Huckleberry Finn is the son of the town drunk. Huck is a free sprite, he does as he pleases […]
Concepts in solution focused brief therapy
SFBT, believe that solutions ensue when there is a change in negative interactive patterns and behaviour and as such, giving new meaning to clients problems and tools necessary to solve their them (Stalker et al., 1999). SFBT does not pathologize but rather focuses on clients strengths (Gehart and Tuttle, 2003). It orients clients to a […]