GENETIC PSYCHOLOGY: What it is and what it studies
Genetic Psychology does not refer, as its name might imply, to the study of genes. This disciplin...
What is CLASSIC CONDITIONING
The classical conditioning model has been widely used in psychology, particularly by behaviorists...
BASIC INSTINCTS of the human being: What they are, Types and Examples
The term instinct in common parlance is used with a different meaning from the scientific one. Fo...
Rational choice theory
A characteristic of human action is rationality and its more strictly behavioral basis, intention...
Motivation concept and theories
Behaviorism, during the first half of the 20th century, fully adhered to the associationist tradi...
Three sets of presuppositions: rationalism, empiricism, and constructivism
Compared with other species, it is common to characterize the human being as an intelligent, gift...
Philosophical knowledge and its characteristics
Philosophical knowledge, also called epistemology, is based on the recursive capacity of the huma...
Self-esteem in ADOLESCENCE: evolution and impact
Self-esteem is an element of selfconcept which is defined as the value we place on ourselves. If ...
Community reinforcement in addictions
The theoretical bases of Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) are based on the role of environm...
Clinical manifestations of anorexia nervosa
The anorexia nervosa it's a eating disorder that can be very dangerous for the life of those who ...