by kdkasi | Sep 24, 2024 | psychology
Implicit Bias Theory Implicit Bias Theory explains how people can unconsciously hold attitudes or stereotypes that influence their thoughts, actions, and decisions without realizing it. These biases are automatic and often hidden from our conscious awareness. While we...
by kdkasi | Sep 23, 2024 | psychology
Dual-Process Theories Dual-Process Theories explain how our minds work using two different systems of thinking. These theories suggest that we use both fast, automatic thinking and slower, more deliberate thinking to make decisions, solve problems, and understand the...
by kdkasi | Sep 23, 2024 | psychology
Modern Psychodynamic Theories Modern psychodynamic theories have evolved from the original ideas of Sigmund Freud, who is often considered the father of psychoanalysis. Freud’s theories emphasized the role of the unconscious mind in shaping behavior, the...
by kdkasi | Sep 22, 2024 | psychology
Behaviorism and the Unconscious Behaviorism is a school of thought in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states. In the early 20th century, behaviorism became one of the most dominant perspectives in psychology, largely because...
by kdkasi | Sep 22, 2024 | psychology
Cognitive Unconscious The term cognitive unconscious refers to the parts of our mental processes that occur outside of our conscious awareness. While we might think that we are always aware of what’s going on in our minds, a significant amount of our thinking,...
by kdkasi | Sep 22, 2024 | psychology
Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory is a well-known model of human development, which proposes that we go through eight stages from infancy to adulthood. Each stage involves a psychological conflict that shapes who we are. The...
