The Archive - Psych 101
Freud’s Exploration of the Unconscious Mind: An Overview
Explore Freud's theories on the unconscious mind, including the topographical and structural models, defence mechanisms, and their impact on behaviour. A comprehensive guide to understanding Freud's exploration of the psyche.
A Guide to Freud's Structure of the Mind: Exploring the Id, Ego, and Superego
Explore Freud's theory of the id, ego, and superego with clear explanations and practical examples. Learn how these parts of the psyche shape behaviour and decision-making.
The Bystander Effect: Why Crowds Can Stop People Helping, and When They Don’t
The bystander effect explains why people may be less likely to help in emergencies when others are present. Here’s how diffusion of responsibility, uncertainty, group identity, and clear action cues shape whether people step in.
The Power of Operant Conditioning: Understanding Behaviour Modification
We explore the concept of operant conditioning, its key principles, real-world applications, and the underlying mechanisms that drive behaviour change.
Concepts: Classical Conditioning
This article aims to explore the concept of classical conditioning, its basic principles, prominent experiments, and its implications across various domains of psychology.
Carl Rogers and Person-Centred Therapy: Why the Therapeutic Relationship Matters
Explore Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy and its transformative impact on the counselling relationship. Learn how the therapeutic relationship, grounded in empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, shapes effective therapist-client connections.
The Negative Side of Positive Psychology: Barbara Held’s Critique Explained
In 2004, Barbara S. Held published an influential paper titled "The Negative Side of Positive Psychology." This thought-provoking article challenged some of the assumptions and limitations of the emerging field of positive psychology, which had gained significant attention and popularity at the time.
Understanding Human Psychology Through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A Deeper Dive into "A Theory of Human Motivation"
Explore Maslow's pyramid of needs, detailing each level extensively, examining its relevance to human psychology, and critically evaluating modern adaptations and applications of this theory.
The Stanford Prison Experiment: A Case Study in Social Influence and Ethical Controversy
The Zimbardo prison experiment was a landmark study in social psychology, conducted by Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues at Stanford University in 1971. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of situational factors on human behaviour, by simulating a prison environment and assigning participants to the roles of either guards or prisoners.
What Was the Bobo Doll Experiment (1961)?
The Bobo Doll Experiment, conducted by Albert Bandura, Dorothea Ross, and Sheila A. Ross in 1961, remains one of the most influential studies in the history of social psychology. Discover the ground-breaking 1961 Bobo Doll Experiment by Bandura, which revealed how children learn aggression through observation. A cornerstone of social psychology.