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The influences of genes

The influences of genes

Researchers have faced continual challenges in trying to determine a single, specific cause for many types of mental illness, including ...

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Trait theory of personality

Trait theory of personality

There are many criticisms of the way in which the humanistic theory attempts to measure personality. Therefore, alternative measures have ...

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Types of interviews

Types of interviews

Interviews are a good way of getting rich, detailed qualitative data. They are a self-report method but differ from questionnaires ...

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Van Houtte and Jarvis (1995)

Van Houtte and Jarvis (1995)

Trying to measure levels of self-esteem and self-worth is difficult because this is a very personal issue and cannot be ...

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Variables in research

Variables in research

Research is an integral part of psychology and is carried out in various different areas of interest, such as child ...

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Vohs and Schooler (2008)

Vohs and Schooler (2008)

The researchers were looking at moral behaviour in an attempt to determine how much of this kind of behaviour is ...

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Willingham's Theory

Willingham’s theory

Daniel Willingham’s research focus is also on cognitive development. He asks questions about how children’s development can be encouraged, and ...

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Young – CBT study

Young – CBT study

Although the internet has been around for over 20 years, research into its addiction is still quite new and this ...

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