What is Environmental Psychology? February 2021Vincent TriolaEnvironmental psychology can be defined as multidisciplinary field that is focused on the manner in which humans are impacted by their environment.
Substance Abuse Disorder: Cultural Impacts February 2021Vincent TriolaAlcohol and drug addiction are pervasive social problems that could almost be considered universal across cultures.
Cross-Cultural Psychology February 2021Vincent TriolaIn a case study of stereotype change in groups, increased intergroup contact was used to measure changes in immigrant populations. Specifically, “one pre- and two post migration measurement points” to...
What is the “law of effect?” What are some examples of this law? February 2021Vincent TriolaEdward Thorndike constructed the ‘law of effect’ which states, “…that responses that produce a satisfying or pleasant state of affairs in a particular situation are more likely to occur again...
The Thomas Theorem February 2021Vincent TriolaThe Thomas Theorem states that, “If a person perceives a situation as real, it is real in its consequences.” This thinking dictates that behavior is dependent on the subjective interpretation...
Schizophrenia: An Overview of a Debilitating Mental Illness February 2021Vincent TriolaSchizophrenia is a thought and mood disorder that can be devastating to those suffering from it. The disease can be debilitating causing loss of livelihood, family problems, divorce, and a...