Psychology and altruism

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   09/04/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Altruism; Use of time; Control as an important aspect in the psychology of happiness; Determining the kind of career to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Altruism. Use of time. Control as an important aspect in the psychology of happiness. Determining the kind of career to be chosen. Process of dating . Determining stability of the person. Attracting the partner. Con...»

Freud and Le Bon's perspectives on the psychology of crowds

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « He found the answer in psychology and the discovery of a crowd soul . Bon portrays believing the crowd to be capable of great acts of altruism and unselfishness ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Le Bon: The author of The Crowd . Merging into the collective state. The perceived 'loss of self' . Freud: Theory on crowds initiated from Le Bon's. Emphasis on the role of the leader. Criticism of the theories of Le Bon and Freud . Le...»

The virtue of humanism: Refuting Ayn Rand’s anti-altruism through Sartre’s existentialism and Rorty’s concept of contingency

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « This being established, I do not intend to champion her theory of anti-altruism. Thus the advent of the science of psychology can be seen as standing in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rand's ethical egoism. Rand's criticisms of other ethical theories. Contingency and humanism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A closer look at corporate productivity: Reducing occupational stress and enhancing team effectiveness at workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The Impact of Situational Constraints, Role Stressors, and Commitment on Employee Altruism. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 8, 171-180. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stress at work.. Altruism as a way to relieve occupational stress.. Recommendations for Microsoft.. Improving team performance and effectiveness.. Improving team adaptability.. Conclusion.....»

Three romantic philosophers who influenced Jungian psychology: Goethe, Shopenhauer and Nietzsche

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « He opposed Christianity, altruism, liberal democracy, egalitarianism and so on Jung admired this in Nietzsche as Jung s psychology itself encourages the person ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Philosophers who strongly influenced Jungian psychology.. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.. Arthur Schopenhauer.. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Human behavior in the social context

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « the genes that are shared between them, thus rendering altruism and self Whereas sociobiology and early forms of evolutionary psychology were mainly concerned ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origins of being social.. Dimensions of being social.. Social interactions in childhood.. Extensions of the social context.. How social behavior is studied.. Relationships between biology and context.. Conclusion...»

What drives people to contribute online?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « free contribution is not only interesting in the field of psychology but also The effect of altruism ORAM (2007) studied the relative importance of personal ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Theoretical framework.. Definition of knowledge sharing online communities.. Motivation of contributors.. Conclusion.. First research hypothesis.. Research design project.. Finding and posting the survey.. The survey design and...»

The impact of violence and aggression on Social Workers

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « not happen, and gives an example how a cultural and psychology shift in the solving Comparing other people who are considered as worse off Altruism or helping ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aggression and violence: Tangible crises for adult life.. Understanding of ourselves and the social context of the colleague.. Violence: Behavioral component of aggression.. Aggression: The intention preceding violence.. The victims...»

Theory of differing local and national voter choice

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « interested (137). However, Fowler s study of Altruism and Turnout suggests that voters are not self interested (680). This empirical ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The effect of voter preference on legislator policy decisions - 2003 California Recall.. Do the voters actually care about past performance?. The 2000 school board election in South Carolina.. Downs's theory on the rationality of...»

Exploring the relationship between happiness and well being

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   04/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « as interpersonal relationships, enjoyment of environment, philosophy of life, altruism and so With Income, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 83 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The components of happiness in a person's life. The influence of the media. Link between lower self rating in terms of satisfaction and lower degree of education attainment. Cross-sectional, longitudinal and experimental research...»

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