Psychology

Motivation

Motivation is the urge to behave to satisfy conditions, including wishes, aims, and goals. An individual is motivated to perform in a certain way to get what they want in the form of goals, aims, or even wishes. There are two significant ways by which one classifies motivation. Either by differentiating between drives and motives

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Mood Disorders

Most people worldwide do not give high importance to mood disorders which are devastating for mental health. They generally ignore a mood disorder because they lack knowledge about it. So, what is a mood disorder? A mood disorder is a mental health problem that affects a person’s mental state. When a person is suffering from

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Methods of Research

A wide range of research methodologies is used in psychology, many of which have their unique characteristics. Researchers are ultimately responsible for selecting the most appropriate methodology to accomplish their goals and represent their chosen psychological perspective. Every technique has benefits and disadvantages; therefore, any choice must be considered carefully and supported by evidence from

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Memory Psychology

Memory in psychology is the capacity of the cerebrum to encode, store, and recover information or data when required. It is the most common way of holding data over the long run to impact future conduct. Language, connections, and individual character would be difficult to create if previous occasions weren’t recalled. Neglect or amnesia are

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Management of diversity

Management of diversity is a crucial aspect, especially in places where people from different ethnicities and races exist together and work with each other. Places like offices, colleges, schools, etc., should be focusing on proper Management of diversity to maintain a healthy environment in the workspace. Managing diversity might not sound like a big thing

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Item Response Theory

Item Response Theory (IRT) refers to a series of mathematical models that attempt to articulate the relationship between untapped properties (unobservable properties or properties) and their manifestations (i.e., perceived outcomes, responses, or performance). It establishes a link between properties of instrument items, individuals responding to those items, and untapped properties being measured are linked. IRT

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