The role of education and intelligence June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 By the time a baby is born it will normally have a full set of senses and is able to ... Read more
The influences of genes June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Researchers have faced continual challenges in trying to determine a single, specific cause for many types of mental illness, including ... Read more
The role of the central nervous system June 9, 2022June 6, 2022 The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal column and it is this system which processes information ... Read more
The structure and function of the brain June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 The brain is the most complex biological structure of the human body. Much of how it works is still not ... Read more
Trait theory of personality June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 There are many criticisms of the way in which the humanistic theory attempts to measure personality. Therefore, alternative measures have ... Read more
Types of interviews June 9, 2022June 6, 2022 Interviews are a good way of getting rich, detailed qualitative data. They are a self-report method but differ from questionnaires ... Read more
Van Houtte and Jarvis (1995) June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Trying to measure levels of self-esteem and self-worth is difficult because this is a very personal issue and cannot be ... Read more
Variables in research June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Research is an integral part of psychology and is carried out in various different areas of interest, such as child ... Read more
Visual cues and distortions June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 In order to be able to interact with our physical environment, we need to be able to make sense of ... Read more
Vohs and Schooler (2008) June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 The researchers were looking at moral behaviour in an attempt to determine how much of this kind of behaviour is ... Read more
Willingham’s theory June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Daniel Willingham’s research focus is also on cognitive development. He asks questions about how children’s development can be encouraged, and ... Read more
Young – CBT study June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Although the internet has been around for over 20 years, research into its addiction is still quite new and this ... Read more
The impact of neurological damage on behaviour June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Neurological damage refers to some form of damage to any part of a person’s nervous system, so not just their ... Read more
The functions, features and benefits of sleep June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 Sleep is an integral part of being a human and is what enables us to function successfully during the day. ... Read more
The concepts of self and self-concept June 20, 2022June 6, 2022 The concept of the self is quite philosophical – what does it mean to be a unique individual? What does ... Read more