What causes body image issues? Contributors of negative body image being teased about appearance in childhood. growing up in a household where emphasis is placed on appearance of a particular ideal body size or shape. parents and other family members experiencing body dissatisfaction and engaging in dieting or weight control behaviours. What does body dysmorphia […]
What are attitudes in psychology?
What are attitudes in psychology? In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing, and they can have a powerful influence over behavior. Why are attitudes important in psychology? Attitudes refer to our overall […]
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What happened to witches who confessed?
What happened to witches who confessed? ‘Malleus Maleficarum’ Witch hysteria really took hold in Europe during the mid-1400s, when many accused witches confessed, often under torture, to a variety of wicked behaviors. Within a century, witch hunts were common and most of the accused were executed by burning at the stake or hanging. What options […]
What are the two levels to the unconscious mind?
What are the two levels to the unconscious mind? Freud divided the mind into the conscious mind (or the ego) and the unconscious mind. The latter was then further divided into the id (or instincts and drive) and the superego (or conscience). In this theory, the unconscious refers to the mental processes of which individuals […]
Do humans still have instincts?
Do humans still have instincts? Sigmund Freud considered that mental images of bodily needs, expressed in the form of desires, are called instincts. In the 1950s, the psychologist Abraham Maslow argued that humans no longer have instincts because we have the ability to override them in certain situations. Do humans still have caveman instincts? Like […]
What are somatic conditions?
What are somatic conditions? Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by an extreme focus on physical symptoms — such as pain or fatigue — that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning. You may or may not have another diagnosed medical condition associated with these symptoms, but your reaction to the symptoms is not normal. Is […]
Why is knowledge of cultural diversity important to psychologists?
Why is knowledge of cultural diversity important to psychologists? Psychologists, regardless of ethnic/racial background, are aware of how their own cultural background/experiences, attitudes, values, and biases influence psychological processes. They make efforts to correct any prejudices and biases. Why is cultural differences important in psychology? Exploring cultural differences in thinking, allows us to recognize that […]
What sickness affects taste and smell?
What sickness affects taste and smell? What causes smell and taste disorders? Some people are born with these disorders. But most are caused by: Illness such as cold or flu, COVID-19, sinus infection, and allergies. What diseases affect the sense of smell? A smell disorder can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, […]
What is Gestalt principles of perceptual organization?
What is Gestalt principles of perceptual organization? Gestalt principles, or gestalt laws, are rules of the organization of perceptual scenes. When we look at the world, we usually perceive complex scenes composed of many groups of objects on some background, with the objects themselves consisting of parts, which may be composed of smaller parts, etc. […]