Category: Psychology 2075
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Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Table of Contents Introduction Types and Causes of Insomnia Diagnosis and Treatment Link Between Psychological State and Insomnia Effectiveness of CBT-I Treatment in Insomnia Cases Conclusion Reference List Introduction Sleep is a function necessary for recovering mentally and physically from the time we have spent awake. Sleep deprivation can harm a person’s mental and physical…
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Psychoanalytic Theories and Their Differences
In psychoanalysis, there are many theories, on the basis of which therapists successfully build their practice. However, those that lose their level of relevance and cease to be trendy, as it happened with the teachings of Z. Freud, are among them. Moreover, there are often contradictions and mutual exclusions between different points of view of…
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The Concept of Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory
The concept of self-evaluation maintenance theory supposes the ways to cope with the cognitive dissonance from comparing own self to the person who is better in the area that is critical for own self-esteem. It is possible to reduce the negative effect of this feeling by psychological alienation from this individual, improving own skills and…
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“Anthropology and the Abnormal” by Ruth Benedict
The study of the many and common aspects of the cultural environment, as well as their repercussions on human behavior, has become more important in modern social anthropology. “Anthropology and the Abnormal,” by Ruth Benedict, examines questions of normalcy, ethics, and the use of these notions in historical contexts in depth. According to ethical relativism,…
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Personal Responsibility
Personal responsibility refers to the act of identifying or recognizing a problem and taking care of it, whether it belongs to oneself or to someone else. Some personal problems can be handled at an individual level while others require cooperation as well as agreement. Personal responsibility also infers correcting one’s own mistakes, monitoring and judging…
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Recognizing Defensive Postures at the Workplace
When people feel vulnerable or threatened, they often take defensive positions of the body, which can help them protect themselves from danger. However, these positions can manifest themselves in business situations, making communication and teamwork difficult. As a manager, it is essential to recognize these defensive positions and understand how they can affect the working…
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Theories of Human Learning
Science and Developmental Theory The development of psychology as a science is rooted in early philosophical ideas (Lefrançois, 2012). Philosophers emphasized that every important phenomenon finds its reflection in the human mind. Moreover, they said that everything that people comprehend is the reflection of something they already know (Lefrançois, 2012). Thinking of science becomes easier…
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The 48 Laws of Power
Table of Contents Politics Business Literature History Work Entertainment Parents Works Cited In every society, there are two main groups of people. The first one is the ruling while the second group consists of people who are subjects of the ruling class. Power plays a major role in political, economic and social contexts. It also…
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The Deeper Meaning of Black Friday
Abstract The paper aims to find the connection between the biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday, and four concepts, namely social proof, loss aversion, mental accounting, and decision paralyzer. Moreover, the relation of discounts and gifts, as well as the competitive nature of presents will be discovered. Black Friday is a perfect example…
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Prosocial Behavior and Its Factors
Table of Contents Introduction Factors that determine prosocial behavior Promoting prosocial behavior Quality that affects a person’s engagement in prosocial behavior References Introduction Human beings can embrace various ethical values and principles to help others. The term “prosocial behavior” is any form of action undertaken to help or support others (Piff, Dietze, Feinberg, Stancato, &…