General Psychology
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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences American Psychologist Howard Gardner introduced his theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. It is famous for Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. His theory suggests that there is more to being intelligent than simply being proficient in languages or being good in math or psychology. Gardner’s nine types of intelligence have … Read more
Fluid Intelligence Vs Crystallized Intelligence As per Raymond Cattell and John Horn, American psychologists, there are two types of intelligence, fluid intelligence, and crystallized intelligence. Their theory holds that an individual’s overall intelligence is a result of different skills and abilities mixing and interacting together. Fluid Intelligence Fluid intelligence is described as the general ability … Read more
Tolman’s Cognitive Map: Rats Experiment A cognitive map is a mental representation of the layout of one’s environment. It seems that many animals, not just humans, are able to form a mental representation of an environment that they have been in or are currently in. For example, when a friend asks you for directions to … Read more
What is Correlational Research? The research in which the relationship between two sets of variables is examined to determine whether they are associated or correlated is called correlational research. To understand the meaning of correlation research, at the beginning it is necessary to understand the meaning of variables. In psychology, variables are behaviors, events, or … Read more
What is Intense Indoctrination? Intense indoctrination is a process through which individuals become members of extreme groups and come to accept the beliefs and rules of the group in a totally unquestioning and highly committed way. For example, a mass suicide occurred in People’s Temple with its 914 members when ordered to do so by … Read more
What is Compliance? In psychology, compliance means a social influence that enables other people to agree to your requests. As well as agreeing to other’s requests and acts according to their intentions. People are often unaware that they are being influenced. There are situations when social influence leads them to behave in ways that are … Read more
What is Conformity? Simple understanding conformity means accepting the views of the public. In psychology, Conformity is behaving in ways that are liked and accepted by friends, societies, or groups. People accept social norms in order to be liked by others and change their attitudes, i.e. they get back into line to fit in with … Read more
What is Prejudice? In Psychology, Prejudice refers to a biased, often negative, attitude formed about a group of people. It is also called pre-judgment. It includes belief structures, information, and prejudgement against that group. Prejudice can be either positive or negative. For example, sports fans of a particular team are naturally biased in support of … Read more
What is Attitude? Attitudes often come into our everyday conversation after someone or something. It is a fundamental topic for social psychologists. Attitude is the belief system that directs our thoughts, feelings, and actions about other people, situations, and ideas. The psychology of attitude is revealed in the expression of how much we like or … Read more
What is Persuasion? In psychology, Persuasion is the pressure to convince others to change their attitudes or behaviors. It is a form of social influence used in daily social life. The persuasion process goes on in the classroom, in religious affairs, in the political field, and in the media. We often receive these messages from … Read more