Psychology Essays

Relationship between Social Media and Anxiety
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Nov 2021
Introduction: While some may say that social media benefits those with social anxiety to be more social, they forget to include the negative psychological effects that can easily outweigh any positives if misused. ...

The Big Five Theory and Happiness
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Oct 2021
Introduction: An analysis of the Big Five theory and the International Personality Item Pool questionnaire and the application of the Big Five to happiness....

Frankenstein: An Analysis on the Theory of Nature Versus Nurture
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Oct 2021
Introduction: Are one's surroundings determined who they become later on in life? Throughout my paper I will discuss from each source the argument of Nature vs. Nurture and how they are all connected. ...

Contributions and Limitations of the Case Study Approach
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Oct 2021
Introduction: A discussion on the extent the case-study method of scientific research contributes to the understanding of the working memory (WM) function in healthy people....

Three Theories of Language Acquisition
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Oct 2021
Introduction: This essay will discuss and present arguments for three theories of acquisition: the behaviourist model, the social interactionist model, and the information processing model. Each theory will also be discussed in terms of its application to clinical practice....

Psychology Reflective Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Oct 2021
Introduction: Psychology is called the “science of behavior” which means the study of human nature and activities. It is significant as it is involved with the research of actions and psychological procedures and simultaneously, it is also used in many different places of individual lifestyle....

A comparison between Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Oct 2021
Introduction: Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis both evolved out of unique social and intellectual contexts. Psychoanalysis, arguably the most influential system of psychology was pioneered by Sigmund Freud in Vienna during the 19th century....

Similarities and Differences between Concepts of Compliance
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Oct 2021
Introduction: This paper aims to look at the similarities and differences between the concepts of the three types of social influences. And also to look specifically at those factors that will affect each of the three....

Milgram and Zimbardo's Experiments on Obedience and Compliance
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Introduction: The Milgram Obedience experiment, which is also known as the Obedience to Authority Study, is a very well known scientific experiment in social psychology. The concept of the experiment was first discussed in 1963 in the Behavioral Study of Obedience in the Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology by Yale university psychologist Stanley Milgram and later in his 1974 publication Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View....

The Process and Characteristics of Research
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Sep 2021
Introduction: Research is the process of arriving at a solution to a problem through the planned and systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data. Research based on the scientific method is when; a problem is identified, relevant data is collected, a hypothesis is formed from the data, and the hypothesis is tested....

The Behaviour of Split Brain Patients
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Sep 2021
Introduction: Split-brain patient is a denomination used for people who had the corpus callosum severed by surgery to minimise the seizures of a medicine intractable and multifocal epilepsy, commissurotomy is the name of this operation and it is a very rare technique and some patients only had partial split....

Stress, Anxiety and Depression among College Students
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2021
Introduction: This essay will talk about the stress, depression, anxiety and other psychological problems among the college students all around the world as well as discussing the problems, symptoms, and finally the methods to prevent these psychological problems from happening....

Should Parents use Physical Punishment as a Form of Discipline
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2021
Introduction: It is one of the biggest challenges for most parents to manage their children’s behaviour. Physical punishment is a discipline method used to cause a child to experience pain to control or correct his or her unacceptable behaviour. In physical punishment, parents usually hit a child with hands or objects such as a cane, belt, whip, shoe and so on....

The Different Types of the Psychological Disorder Schizophrenia
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Sep 2021
Introduction: Schizophrenia is one of the chronic psychological disorders affecting approximately one percent of the American population. Statistics show that it affects men one and a half times more than women. It is characterized by symptoms of thought, and behavioral problems....

Understanding Consciousness in Psychology
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Sep 2021
Introduction: There is no one true definition of consciousness, however the consensus of neuropsychologists and philosophers alike is that consciousness is an awareness of our mental states; experiences, sensations and feelings....

Key Features to the Psychodynamic Approach to Psychopathology
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Sep 2021
Introduction: Psychopathology is the study of psychological disorders, their natures and causes. Psychodynamic approach is one of the approaches, which explains the dynamics of behaviour, and what motivates a person....

Theories Of The Nature Versus Nurture Debate
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Presented in the paper are the theories of nature vs. nurture, elucidation of perception, intelligence and personality within the debate. In addition, the paper discusses evidences in favour of nurture and the influence of environment on behaviour and morality....

Reflective Evaluation of the Skills of Counselling Applied to Loss and Grief
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: This essay is a reflective evaluation of the skills of counselling applied to loss and grief in a student’s process of learning how to travel the journey of the therapeutic relationship with the client....

Colors in Cognitive Psychology
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Colors in cognitive psychology could greatly help law enforcement by helping them choose a color that could calm someone during questioning so they do not feel pressured to lie or overwhelmed by an event and can clearly tell what they know....

Factors that Shape Our Personality
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Personality theories are applied in organizations all over the world. While selecting a candidate for a job, companies look for persons with the right personality that meets their requirements. In fact, knowledge of personality theories will also help us understand people better....

5 Stages of Human Development
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural changes take place throughout the lifespan of an individual. There is a general sequence of development which is fixed, however the rate of development can sometimes differ depending on many factors....

Explanation of How the Brain Works and How Changes can affect Behaviour
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: This approach tries to explain how the brain works and how changes in structure and function can affect some ones behaviour....

Discussion and Criticisms of The Hawthorne Studies
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: This paper analyzes the Hawthorne studies that are established to identify the influence of the social, physical, and psychological environment on the workers productivity. The series of experiments conducted is discussed and a criticism examines the results and conclusions of these studies....

Introduction to Personality Types and Traits
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: In conclusion, personality types group people into categories on the basic of shared traits and traits are lasting personal qualities that are inferred from behaviour. People who have traits of the hardy personality seem to be resistant to stress, even if they also have Type A traits....

Person Centred Theory and its Application in Practice
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Sep 2021
Introduction: Person-centred therapy is one of the humanistic approaches and derives from the work of Carl Rogers. It is based on the assumption each individual/client has the potential to understand themselves and the ability to solve their own problems....