When it comes to court cases, both the defense and prosecution want to ensure that they have the best chance possible of winning their case. Part of this process involves jury selection, where each side picks a group of people that they believe will be sympathetic to their case. Forensic psychologists play an important role … Read more
In the field of psychology, as the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud affirmed and asserted that individual patients could benefit from an analysis of unconscious dynamics that included neurotic conflicts, dreams, wish fulfillment, and other mechanisms of the life of the self. Besides this, Freud also believed that psychoanalytic theory could be applied to elements … Read more
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who is best known for his development of psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic technique that is used to treat mental disorders by investigating the unconscious mind. Freud’s theory of personality states that human behavior is determined by the interplay between three elements of the psyche: the id, ego, and … Read more
What is Aggression? Aggression is a type of behaviour characterised by either physical or verbal violence. It can be either hostile or instrumental in nature. Hostile aggression is undertaken with the intention of causing harm or inflicting pain, while instrumental aggression is a means to an end and not intended to cause harm. Why does … Read more
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of adults in the US are obese. This means that they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Obesity can lead to many health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, … Read more