Cognitive Psychology Essays

The poem ‘Not Waving But Drowning’, by Stevie Smith, is a poem in which there is a drowning man at sea. In this poem, the poet is talking about the difficulty of communication and the fundamental isolation of the individual in modern society. The title of the poem gives us an immediate indication that the […]

As the interviewer, what aspects of the interviewee’s responses did you focus on? Did you concentrate more on behavioral or verbal responses? Why? As the interviewer, I focused more on the behavioral response of the interviewee. This may be attributed to the fact that words uttered may be thought about and altered, while behavior comes […]

Shirley Jackson wrote “The Lottery” in 1948 with a purpose in mind. Upon hearing the title, many readers think about a lottery in people want to win due to the fact that they could win millions of dollars. However, this is not the case in Jackson’s version where the lottery is one in which the […]

All of us face misunderstandings and perception discrepancies, but what is the reason? The visual environment, natural objects and human actions are interpreted differently by different people. Information in our brain about thing, events and notions is organized in some structural schemes called “cognitive maps”. They help us to systemize knowledge and easily extract it […]

Tests are used to measure. In different fields, there are tests specifically designed to measure a specific thing. In psychology, a projective test is a type of personality test in which the individual offers responses to ambiguous scenes, words or images (Cherry, 2010). Projective tests are widely used in this field because of its capability […]

The Western project management (PM) approach differs from the traditional vertical management method. For an organization to adopt this approach, it requires the use of PM techniques and tools as well as the development of shared cultural values among its members to support PM adoption (Kendra & Taplin, 2004). The study of culture can be […]

Behaviourism focuses its perspective on the external environment as being the stimuli for behaviour instead of internal events such as consciousness. John B. Watson is often noted as the father of behaviourism, though its theories were being studied years before hand. A talk by Watson on his manifesto in 1913 was said to be the […]

While Philosophy professor, Gretchen Weirob, suffers from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, she begins to question her personal identity and immortality. Weirob, embracing the idea of death, says to her old friend, Miller: “Simply persuade me that my survival after the death of this body is possible, and I promise to be comforted” (2). […]

Human beings find expression, fulfilment and meaning of life, in relation to the environment in which they live. Natural environment being existential to life on earth forms an integral part of human life. Paganism, nature-worship and such age old customs retained by mankind are self-evident of Man’s close connection and relation with nature and the […]

Budgets are one of the most frequently used devices for planning and controlling organisations. They are designed and used to provide management with a forward-looking perspective, with which they are able to exploit opportunities and anticipate future problems. A budget itself can be described as a quantitative expression for a set time period of a […]

In my recent exploration of nationalism, I stumbled upon an essay by Greenfeld (2006: 64-92) that presents the idea of nationalism as a modern form of awareness. According to this essay, nationalism is not only crucial in contemporary times but also serves as the underlying consciousness within all nations (Greenfeld 1992: 3-26). Inspired by this […]

Guthrie presents guidelines for conducting cross-cultural research. As a researcher, Guthrie focuses on how situational challenges affect individual characteristics. They examine how these challenges contribute to different outcomes. Guthrie responds to Robert Moore’s essay. Despite being written over 3 decades ago, the essay “Racism in the English Language” has remained relevant and its authenticity has […]

The concept of “Alter public space” pertains to how individuals’ thoughts shape and transform the meaning of public places. Brent Staples discusses his personal encounters in public areas and the emotions evoked by others in his essay “Black men and Public Space.” Staples reveals that people, especially women, often feel apprehension towards black men in […]

In Sven Birkerts writing, “The Owl Has Flown,” Birkerts puts forth something to think about for any modern day reader. Birkerts believes that over the years the methodology of reading has changed as the technology has advanced. In the older days, people had small amounts of texts to choose from, but read them more thoroughly, […]

Psychoanalysis of William Wilson We all have battle with our inner-selves but we never imagine it getting as bad as William Wilson. A man that believes he does not believe he belongs on this earth any longer. In the short story William Wilson by Edgar Allan Poe, Poe tells the story of a battle between […]

Modern culture exhibits concretization in various ways. The link between laziness and the pursuit of convenience and ease is a prevalent characteristic seen in “developed” or “first world” societies. This inclination can be observed in our approach to overcoming challenges, which has been deeply rooted in human existence since the beginning. However, it appears that […]

It is in the national revolution that the people were most united, most involved and most active on the fight for freedom. Almost always the leader of the revolution becomes the principal hero of his people. The unity between the people and the leader enhances the effects of both. In our case, Rizal, our national […]

In “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” by Wallace Stevens, the theme of self-questioning is explored. The poem is divided into thirteen sections, each offering a different perspective centered around the symbol of a blackbird. The blackbird represents human consciousness, emphasizing that each person has their own unique way of perceiving the world. This […]

While taking a break, we are happy to republish some of our favorite ‘oldies but goodies’. This one was first put online in December of last year (2008). It was the first installment of a series of posts on Richard Nisbett’s theory of culture and perception. Enjoy! In a lively account published in Trends In […]

Dr. Margaret Newman’s theory, Health as Expanding Consciousness, initially stemmed from the theory of ‘Unitary Human Beings’ by Martha Rogers as a result of concerns by people who viewed differently the meaning of health. To them, as is espoused by Dr. Margaret, health was/ is not limited to the absence of disability or disease, however […]

Figure 2 illustrates the discrepancy in high school graduation rates and college degree attainment between the region and national averages. Within the region, the rate of high school graduation falls more than 18% below the national average. Additionally, only 10.2% of adults in the region possess a college degree, compared to the national average of […]

SAFE’s dedication to enhancing animal welfare encompasses various approaches, including raising awareness, challenging cruel practices, transforming attitudes, and fostering empathy. Over the course of eight decades, SAFE has emerged as a formidable champion against animal abuse and mistreatment within New Zealand. SAFE is a non-profit charitable organization funded entirely by the community. The main goal […]