Theories that Explain How Motivation Affects Human Behavior
While no single motivation theory that explains all aspects of human motivation, there are several…
Shannon Strischek
Biological Bases of Nervous System Disorders
The nervous system is vulnerable to various disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s…
Types of Psychological Disorders
The DSM-5 provides a standardized system for diagnosing and discussing psychological disorders, including sets of…
Understanding Psychological Disorders
Understanding psychological disorders requires knowledge of different approaches (biomedical vs biopsychosocial), the classification of psychological…
Situational Approach to Explaining Behavior
Behavior is a product of both the situation (e.g., cultural influences, social roles, and the…
Theories of Personality
Research into what determines personality has branched into several different approaches and major theories including…
Human Physiological Development
Human development refers to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of humans throughout the lifespan.…
Influence of Genetic and Environmental Factors on the Development of Behaviors
Genetic makeup and environmental factors have a large role in determining human behavior. The influence…
Behavioral Genetics
Behavioral genetics studies heritability of behavioral traits, and it overlaps with genetics, psychology, and ethology…
The Endocrine System
The endocrine and nervous systems work together to act as a communication system for the…