As it pertains to psychology, critical thinking describes the capability to breakdown, weight, merge one or more actions rationally and reasonably, and arrive at informed conclusions. It requires more than mere fact-memorization, for it necessitates the recognition of biases, the scrutiny of premises, and the forthcoming consideration of alternative outcomes associated with more than one […]
Causation in psychology refers to a scenario where one event or factor directly produces a change in another, rather than merely being associated with it. This distinction is crucial: researchers need to determine whether a variable genuinely influences behavior or mental processes, as opposed to just occurring alongside them. Experimental designs are central here; by […]
In Psychology, competence is the ability to perform tasks, solve problems, and meet the demands of life using one’s understanding, skills, and judgment. For instance, a child demonstrating competence in social scenarios will be able to make friends and settle arguments, whereas a competent adult will perform and take charge of sophisticated work activities. Competence […]
Psychology defines conformity as the adjustment of one’s behavior, belief, or attitude to that of a group owing to real or perceived social pressure. Psychologists have posited that the impact of social rules on individual self-determination is very significant which is why conformity is so crucial in the analysis of social behavior. There are several […]
A counselor is a qualified practitioner who offers support, advice and organized plans to assist individuals to overcome emotional, psychological, social, or academic difficulties. The task of a counselor is not to provide direct advice, but to establish a nonjudgmental and safe environment in which individuals can examine their thoughts and emotions, form awareness, and […]
Conscious means the condition of being conscious or aware of yourself and of objects around you. In the context of psychology, it refers to the aspect of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings and experiences that we consciously access and reflect on. For instance, when you’re deciding what to eat or recalling a conversation or […]
Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that researches how the mind works. It is concerned with mental activity like learning, memory, problem solving, decision making, and language. Cognitive psychology has been influenced by some major founders who defied behaviorism by emphasizing mental processes. The field was defined by Ulric Neisser, commonly known as the […]
Cognition is the general term used in psychology to refer to mental activities associated with the acquisition of knowledge and understanding. It involves thinking skills such as memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. In simple terms, cognition is a mind’s ability to process information by taking it in, processing it, and then using it to […]
Culture is defined as the characteristic behaviors and attitudes of a society or a group within a society. These behaviors can include but are not limited to shared traditions, rituals, beliefs, values and religions. These attitudes and behaviors are passed down to generations within a social group. Culture can also form in groups based on […]