Memory

Some degree of stress is essential in any place of work. Without it employees would lack motivation and interest in their work. In fact, Hans Selye, differentiated between two types of stress: distress, which is caused…

People use eye contact in a variety of ways every minute of every day but how often do you find yourself staring into space while concentrating on an issue or problem? Psychologists know that people who…

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…

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…