Biosocial and Sociological Theories of Crime: Key Concepts and Critiques
Biosocial and Sociological Theories of Crime Biosocial Theories of Crime Among biosocial theories explaining the causes of crime, the most popular are […]
Author: Dr. Naomi Wade
Non-Imperative Direct Forms of Influence in Communication
Non-Imperative Direct Forms of Influence in Communication Non-imperative direct forms of influence on a person include requests, suggestions (advice), persuasion, praise, support, […]
Proxemics and Personal Space in Communication
Proxemics and Personal Space in Communication Proxemics (from the English word “proximity” – closeness) is a branch of psychology that studies the […]
Psychological Defense Mechanisms: Types and Descriptions
Psychological Defense Mechanisms A defense mechanism is an unconscious mental process aimed at minimizing negative experiences. There is no single classification of […]
Key Systems of Nonverbal Communication: Types and Features
Key Systems of Nonverbal Communication Understanding your conversation partner is one of the main factors for success in both business and personal […]
Analysis Paralysis: Causes, Effects, and How to Overcome It
What Is Analysis Paralysis? Having choices is great—no one knows this better than people from the Soviet and post-Soviet world. Yet even […]
Feedback Loops: Types, Examples, and How They Work in Communication
What Is a Feedback Loop? Before diving into feedback loops in communication, it’s important to define what we mean by feedback. Feedback […]
The Natural History of Power: Instincts, Hierarchies, and Human Society
The Natural History of Power It’s often useful to look back at our probable genetic heritage. We find that it contains a […]
Understanding Schizoid Personality Traits: Key Features and Misconceptions
Understanding Schizoid Personality Traits Character accentuation refers to the excessive intensity or amplification of certain individual personality traits, which highlights a person’s […]
Self-Regulation: How to Choose Your Emotions
Self-Regulation: Learning to Choose Your Emotions Modern life is full of events, emotions, and stress: waves of COVID outbreaks and related restrictions, […]