This article explores how parents influence their children´s social, moral, cognitive, and psychological development. It uses scientific research and experiments to describe how parents can be provide stable and positive environments that promote healthy development in children.
Words: 1577 Downloads: 0 Category: Psychology By: JHPhillipsThis academic article describes the joint role that nature and nurture play in prenatal development. It specifically addresses how biological and environmental factors affect a child’s vision, language, and genotype before and after birth.
Words: 1117 Downloads: 0 Category: Psychology By: JHPhillipsThe human brain has always been a hot topic. Ancient philosophers and modern day pychologists alike have studied the traits that make us human such as our sense of awareness and our ability to interpret our environment.
Words: 365 Downloads: 0 Category: Psychology By: Melissa J. MurphyEnjoying an interest in sex is quite normal, but for a minority of people sex becomes an all-consuming, overwhelming addiction that threatens other vital areas of the sufferer´s life. It´s important to obtain an early diagnosis and -- if necessary -- start on a treatment plan to avoid the many negative effects of escalating sex addiction. The article is designed to help possible sufferers identify whether they have a sexual addiction problem.
Words: 571 Downloads: 1 Category: Psychology By: cherylannejThere is a major conflict between extreme religiosity and what we may view as adaptive behavior. This article explores seemingly unusual behaviors such as martyrdom and "holy anorexia" and seeks to explain them from an evolutionary perspective. Although these behaviors seem to be the opposite of survival strategies, there are actually fascinating explanations for each provided by natural selection.
Words: 1041 Downloads: 0 Category: Psychology By: Gina EleniWeight loss can be difficult, but several psychological principles can explain the reasons dieters are struggling. Certain eating behaviors are based on subconscious motives and drives. Understanding them, though, can help people to overcome them and meet their diet and weight-loss goals.
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