hobbies/Pastimes
Apart from what an individual does for a living, which usually takes up only about 8 hours a day, he also finds time to do some other work. This is really what he often wants to do, but since this job does not get him enough money Continue Reading...
The Benefits of Pursuing a Specific Hobby: Travel
There are numerous benefits to enjoying a hobby: hobbies allow one to take a break from the daily grind and find relaxation and enjoyment in a sphere that is of personal interest. Hobbies can help to Continue Reading...
Personal Interests
Life should never be limited to just a few activities, and I have two interests/activities that I take great enjoyment in. One is in the development of various technologies and information regarding these technologies, including Continue Reading...
The story "The Bridle," for instance, tells about what could have turned out to be a family tragedy. However, written by Carver it becomes much stronger and more positive. After going bankrupt in agriculture, a family moves with its few belongings Continue Reading...
Pervasive Video Games as Art
The form and function of art has evolved and changed quite a bit over the years, decades and millennia. Paintings and sculpture have been artistic mainstays for much to most of the world of the civilized human race. Howe Continue Reading...
Clinical Psychology
Why I Chose Clinical Psychology as a Profession
Clinical psychology was not an immediately clear academic or career path for me, not that it was unappealing in any regard but simply that it took some time to come to my attention Continue Reading...
Motivation Theories and Emotions
Motivation Theory
Fear
Extrinsic Motivation
The theory of intrinsic and extrinsic motives helps explain the presence of fear in motivation. An activity is intrinsically motivating if a person does it voluntarily, Continue Reading...
Another common assumption is that the development of virtual social interactions based on the ideal self, is not reflective of how real people will interact with you in the real world and therefore could potentially give the individual a false sense Continue Reading...
Anatoly Gladilin's Moscow Racetrack is a powerful melange of satire, intrigue, and political commentary. Gladilin paints poignant portraits of the characters that populate the Moscow track, lending insight into gambling strategy and psychology. But i Continue Reading...
The individual believes the lies imposed by society, and sees them for truth. It provides a convenient vehicle for relinquishing the responsibility of freedom. Categories and definitions limit freedom, choice, and the capacity to transcend categoriz Continue Reading...