In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus (something that will always lead to a reaction of some type) leads to an unconditioned response (a natural reaction to the UCS). A neutral stimulus (NS) becomes paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS). This is also called the Pavlovian conditioning because Ivan Pavlov discovered classical conditioning in an experiment […]
Serialization in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
More v In Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, serialization is an important and effective tool that divides the literary work into episodes, creating a suspenseful plot. In addition, serialization also creates a “soap opera” effect on the novel’s readers, leaving them with a cliff-hanger scenario at the end of each episode. A major […]
Appropriateness of Standard Personality Tests
Critically evaluate the statement that it is inappropriate for psychologists to use standard personality tests to interpret and understand the Behaviour of Indigenous people such as Aboriginal Australians Standard personality testing is the name given to any form of test designed to determine different aspects of the subjects’ personality or emotional state (Merriam-webster.com, (2014). This […]
Anxiety and the effect on a golfers performance
Anxiety can be defined as a negative unpleasant emotional state in which feelings of apprehension, nervousness, worry, distress and uneasiness are felt (Weinberg & Gould, 2007 and Reber & Reber, 2001). This statement states that anxiety would seem to be a hindrance and generate negative feeling for a person. Woods also states that ‘is a […]
Analysis of Treatment Options for Depression
Cognitive Therapy Donna Thompson An accruing relapse of depression is hard to overcome nevertheless; preventing these relapses is the key. The length of depression constitutes a major problem in the treatment of depression. The aim of any treatment is to lessen relapses and the recurrence of depression in patients. All patterns are different and the […]
Analysis of psychological theories concerning functions of dreams
In the last few decades, scientists have conducted much research with regards to the functions of sleep and dreaming. Although the primary function of sleep is unknown, scientists have shown through experimentation that sleep is a biological requirement in most animals. In contrast, the function and importance of dreams are still widely debated. Possible functions […]
The Over-diagnosis of ADHD
A simple way to describe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is that it is a brain based condition where there is an imbalance of the brains chemicals dopamine and noradrenaline, these chemicals being responsible for self-control and slowing down of impulses (Green and Chee, 1997: 3). Because of the slight imbalance of these important chemicals, people […]
Adaptation of Psychometric Tools in Bangladesh
Roufun Naher Introduction Measurement refers to a procedure which identifies the value of a quantitative variable through its numerical relationship to another value (Michell, 1990). For example, we want to know the body temperature of a particular person. Suen (1990) says, “The science of developing educational and psychological tests and measurement procedures has become highly […]
The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway Essay
He was sick; he has on the brink of death as his life began to catch up with him. Harry, the main character in “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” by Ernest Hemingway, lays on a cot at the plains of Kilimanjaro dying from gangrene due to a self-inflected wound he never took care of. While on […]
Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and the Theme of Nature
The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain has many different, intertwining themes. The book spotlights the personal growth and development of the protagonist, Huckleberry Finn, through the theme of nature. The importance of nature is shown in several ways like the symbolism of the Mississippi River, through the forest and Huck’s time […]