Classroom activities for teaching Social Influence
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Social Psychological Explanations of Institutional Aggression
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Keiron Walsh
What is Institutional Aggression?
Institutional Aggression can be defined as aggressive behaviour that occurs within an institution and is motivated by social forces, rather than anger or frustration. An institution usually refers to an organisation or…
Reliving Social Pain Is Worse Than Reliving Physical Pain
Written by
Keiron Walsh
We all know the famous saying: "Sticks and stones may break my
bones, but words will never hurt me," but is this proverb actually
true?
Zimbardo Prison Simulation Video
Written by
Keiron Walsh
This weeks resource of the week is this video of the prison simulation by Zimbardo et al. It is in 3 parts, scroll down for each one.
How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile
Written by
Keiron Walsh
Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Piaget believed that there is a qualitative as well as a quantitative difference in the intelligence of young children, compared with older children and adults. There is a…
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
Written by
Keiron Walsh
Vygotsky criticised Piaget’s emphasis on the child’s interaction with the environment, claiming that Piaget ignores the role of social interaction. Vygotsky, in contrast, sees the child as an apprentice who learns through interacting with others rather…