Locus of Control – Concept, Types, Effects
Introduction When you get good marks in an exam, do you think that it were your efforts that became fruitful or it was luck? Similarly, when you fail in some
Category: Social Psychology
What is Interpersonal Attraction and its factors?
Introduction Human beings are defined as social animal. The term ‘animal’ has been used because of the biological processes associated with us. But the term ‘social’ has a lot to
What is Pro-social Behavior ? Its Meaning, Causes, Benefits
During the recent flood in Kerala, you might have noticed various groups of people visiting door to door to collect relief materials. Such as food, clothes, medicines, etc. from various
What is Emotional Intelligence?
What is Intelligence? David Wechsler (1944), – “It is the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment.” We
What is Self Concept? It’s Definitions, Nature & Theories
Introduction to Self Concept The self concept is the way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes. In this article, we will discuss all
What is Social Cognition in Social Psychology? It’s Definitions, Nature & Errors
Introduction of Social Cognition In social cognition, as we are always trying to make sense out of the social world, How we think about the world and this basic fact
Community Mental Health in India
Definition of Health World Health Organization (WHO) – ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity’. Definition of
Classification of Personality Theories- Discover 2 Insightful Classifications
What is Classification in Personality Theories? To understand classification of personality theories we need to start understanding What is classification. Classification is the process by which objects, events, people, or experiences
Maslow’s 5 Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation- Most Popular Theory of Motivation
Abraham Maslow is well known for Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation. The theory includes basic 5 levels of needs. Non-fulfillment of these needs motivates a being to take action
Triangular theory of Love
Triangular theory of Love Sternberg’s three part theory of love’s essential ingredients captured The Varieties of Love (Sternberg 1986, 1987). In Sternberg’s model, intimacy, passion and commitment each represent one side of
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence
What is Intelligence? The word intelligence derives from the Latin word intelligere which means to comprehend or to perceive. It is the most basic meaning. In this article we will particularly focus on Gardner’s Theory
Freud’s Psychoanalytical Theory of Personality
Sigmund Freud a Physician by profession, Freud was the major contributor of psychoanalytic theory of personality. He developed his theory while doing clinical practice with patients. “Unconscious mental processes” is