Abstract: Several studies have shown that the relationship established between a child and its caretaker (parent or guardian) will have a significant influence in the subsequent psychological development of the child. There is statistical empirical evidence to support this thesis. A negative attachment pattern can lead the child to psychiatric as well as emotional disorders. …
Category: Psychology
Social Stigma and Mental Illness
A mental illness is a disorder that causes mild to severe abnormalities in thinking, cognitive functions and behavior patterns of the affected people. If these disturbances are too severe, they may impair a person’s ability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines. Mental illnesses are still stigmatized in contemporary society, in spite of a…
Use of mobile phones while driving
The law banning the use of mobile phones in cars has been in place for some time now. However, there are increasing reports of people disobeying the law. Draw on theories and research in selective attention to produce an argument which would convince law breakers to stop using their phones while driving. Road accidents that…
Sociology of Mental Illness
A mental illness is a disorder that causes mild to severe abnormalities in thinking, cognitive functions and behavior patterns of the affected people. If these disturbances are too severe, they may impair a person’s ability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines. Mental illnesses are still stigmatized in contemporary society, in spite of a…
Causal Factors for Emotional Disorders
Of all the biological causes of emotional disorders, genetics is the most influential factor. Such disorders as Down syndrome and Lesch-Nyhan syndrome are good examples of genetically linked emotional and behavioral disorders. These disorders have such a debilitating effect on the child that they can deteriorate physical as well as emotional health of the entire…
Can Social Psychology Save Humanity?
Introduction: The modern human history is studded with technological advancements and economic growth. But, does this overall betterment in standards and conditions of living made human beings a happier lot? The answer is “no”. Surveys after surveys have pointed that beyond basic necessities, more affluence does not translate into more well-being. In this context, it…
Language Development and Socioeconomic Status
Abstract: Parent’s education level which is a reasonable measure of their SES is found to influence language proficiency of their children. Substance abusing parents from low SES tend to be negligent of their children, which affects their language development. Ethnic and racial minorities, especially whose first language is different from the dominant language of the…
Dream and Reality in The Metamorphosis
The Samsa family around the fantastic insect is nothing else than mediocrity surrounding genius. Gregor Samsa (pronounced Zamza), the protagonist, has for his parents Flaubertian philistines. They are generally interested in the material side of life and have poor tastes in other regards. About five years back, father Samsa loses all his money, which forces…
Critique of a journal article on Maslow’s concept of self-actualization
The journal article I have chosen to perform a critical analysis on is titled “An HRD refresher. (human resource development) (list of social science scholars contributing to the foundation on which occupational training theories are based)”. It appeared in the May 1991 edition of Training & Development. The article discusses a list of sociology scholars…
Against Spanking a Child : An outline of key points
Repeated spanking of a child will lead him/her to develop social and mental problems as an adult, irrespective of the frequency and intensity of the spanking. The following points will support this contention. I. Punishing may make the undesirable behavior look more attractive and thus add value to it. (McCord, 832) a. It is also…