Essay 2 – Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development (2A) The theory of Psychosocial development proposed by Erikson spans the entire lifespan from infancy to older adulthood and from the age of trust vs. mistrust to integrity vs. despair as the theory emphasizes the interplay between personal growth and social experiences (Forbes, 2011). The relevance of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development to the motivation and goals are as follows: Infancy, birth

Introduction Parenting is defined as the process of raising children and ensuring their safety and well-being so that they can grow into healthy adults. From infancy to adulthood, parenting encourages and supports a child’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive growth (Trautner, 2017). Parents are very important in the upbringing of their children, as well as in the surroundings, rules, and boundaries they establish. Sometimes the child’s minds suffer as

Selection of the Topic The claim that is selected for evaluating the statistical evidence is “You only use 10% of your brain”, which is a myth as there is no scientific evidence to support it but many reasons to reject it. Raw Data for the Claim The raw data that would be collected to support this claim is information about the structure and function of different regions of the brain,

Knowing how the probability of something occurring can significantly influence individual decisions is an important issue. Financial planning and risk mitigation are areas where probability is often used. A young person considering disability insurance is one such example. He is healthy and secure in his employment. But he is also aware that unexpected medical problems or accidents could strike at any moment. His financial situation is jeopardized if he is

The research article selected to support the argument that there is a narcissism epidemic among contemporary young adults titled “You’re Still So Vain: Changes in Narcissism from Young Adulthood to Middle Age” is written by Wetzel et al. The article provides insights into the long-term trends in narcissism among contemporary young adults but also suggests that narcissism tends to decrease from “young adulthood” to “middle age” (Wetzel et al., 2020).

The article “Perceptions of Online Cheating: Impact of Age, Gender, and Sexual Preference” focuses on the perception that cybersex is the case of online infidelity, which is considered unfaithful behaviour among civilized people. The author argues that most people consider online sexual activities similar to real-life infidelity and view it as a serious threat to maintaining healthy relationships among partners (Kallay, 2019). Kallay also mentions that females tend to view

The article selected to support the argument that the adolescent brain makes risk-taking among adolescents inevitable is titled “Risk, Adaptation and the Functional Teenage Brain”, written by Sercombe. The article provides the scientific information that during the phase of adolescence, the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for “mature self-regulation” is not fully developed which leads to a perfect “storm of opportunities” for “risky behavior” in adolescents (Sercombe, 2014). The study

The article titled “Early Intervention in Bipolar Disorder” emphasizes that although bipolar disorder is commonly associated with adults, it can also occur in children and adolescents as well. The authors emphasize that the negative impacts of bipolar disorder on children can cause serious outcomes to a child’s life if left untreated. Misdiagnosis can also lead to inappropriate negative impacts on a child’s quality of life as the disorder in children

Neuroscience and Behavior In the human body, the brain is a vital organ that maintains motor control of the body, homeostasis, behavior, cognition, interpretation, and emotional responsiveness. The health of the brain whether in positive or negative terms affects the functioning of organs and all the processes that are taking place within a human body. Behavior, on the other hand, is the way one conducts oneself towards other in response

Romanticism and Existentialism are the movements that implore people to follow their hearts and do the things they want to do (Godawa, 2009). This type of thinking appeals to people as it allows them to unapologetically follow their dreams. This may seem like a selfish and self-centred approach to life, but that is not true, as these movements allow people to stop doubting themselves and daring to do something bigger

Theological reflection is essential as it allows people to slow down and assess their lives. It allows them to weed out the negative elements of their lives so that they may live a better and more fulfilling life. Life experiences allow human beings to understand life, which is important as they lead to the purpose of their life and their role in the world. My personal experiences have shaped me

What do you see as the ultimate goal of philosophy? Do you think that this goal is in line with biblical goals? Why or why not? Use Scripture to defend your point. Do you think Socrates demonstrated a biblical way of thinking to some degree? Why or why not? Miller notes that philosophers agree that reason has its limits. What is something that cannot be reasoned? Why not? How can

Introduction Education has always been my priority because I believe this is the fundamental requirement for living happily and, more importantly, purposefully. Therefore, I am always motivated and determined at the beginning of every new semester to learn new things. For me, life is all about learning new things and teaching them once we get enough knowledge about them. The following paper further describes my thoughts about education. The Purpose(s)

Psychic disorders are prevalent in contemporary society. According to the National Institute of Mental Health Records, approximately one American adult among four has a mental disorder. The individual can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, and although the destruction of mental illness can cause it, it is still underestimated by society. According to the report of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the damage caused by mental disability, such as

Introduction Cultural Anthropology is one of the domains that have provoked and grabbed the interests of anthropologists for centuries. Anthropologists have strived to understand the impact of cultural identities, relationships, etc., on the development of civilizations and nations. Considering this impact, cultural anthropologists have tried to study race, ethnicity, religion, etc., as a part of cultural identity and its development. The respective paper has briefly developed a genealogical lineage of

In recent years, attention has been paid to the issue of psychotherapy in dentistry, although there is little literature on this matter. Orthopedic dentistry is the art of restoring the dentoalveolar system. Prosthetics with cermets: reliable, durable, aesthetic. Orthopedic dentistry is aimed at diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures of violations associated with breaches of the integrity and all the original functions of the dentoalveolar system by installing all kinds of

Timely prioritization of tasks is among the most important traits a leader is supposed to have. Other qualities include discipline, being clear about the goals, and setting smart targets. A leader’s actions toward achieving the mission should be logical, well thought through, and definitive. His actions should be driven by research about the facts, due diligence, and having a definite ending in mind. Such a course of action shall also

Introduction Emerson was considered a genius by many critics and philosophers of past and present; he lays emphasis on individualism and trusting one’s instincts; he wants people to believe in themselves. In fact, he encourages the thoughts of individualism and greatness in people. During his lifetime and at the time of his death, Emerson left an incredible influence on the minds of people. In his time, he was a major

Introduction One of the most persistent public health disorders in the United States and other Western countries for the last few decades is obesity (Ball & Crawford, 2005). It is prevailing worldwide and s associated with the concerned medical comorbidities (Ball, & Crawford, 2005). Notably, they include the metabolic syndromes of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis, which are mainly due to the excessive secretions of adipokines (Ball & Crawford,

How do the results of this article impact your understanding of addiction? Addiction is a state in which a person is involved in ingesting a substance (e.g., cocaine, nicotine, alcohol) or includes a physical activity like gambling, shopping, etc. Addiction is often pleasurable, but it has many drawbacks. It starts interfering with life’s responsibilities and concerns. It affects your health, work, and relations with others. An Addict person might not