Social Science

Functionalists believe that religion is beneficial for both society as a whole and it’s individual members, for example it unifies society, which in turn gives each individual member a source of support when they need it. However some theorists disagree…
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The establishment of sociology saw the dominance of structural theories, perspectives that assume man is the product of society and its institutions. Within this structural paradigm two competing forces emerged; those who claim consensus forms the basis of society, and…
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When we develop or learn cognitive styles that favor the negative paths of thought, we can laugh a little at the concept of “stinkin’ thinkin’”! Positive thinking can come from two sources: an ability to look for solutions to the problem that…
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Cognitive psychologists define problem solving as the process that people use when they are confronted with unfamiliar tasks. Simply stated, a problem is any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty or difficulty.Problem solving is a higher-level cognitive process that includes…
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The term triskaidekaphobia describes a specific phobia associated with the number 13. The link has arisen because so many unlucky events in history have become connected with this number. Triskaidekaphobia affects millions of Americans and Europeans (but not Asians). In…
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Indiana Jones, that daring archaeologist of “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and his real-life counterparts owe a tremendous debt to a man that many people today barely know: Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, considered by many to be the father…
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A scientific investigation is a process involving five steps, which are designed to confirm an idea or opinion put forward based on a question to be answered. This investigation will possibly provide new knowledge or discoveries, correct a previous finding, or further enhance…
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The three factors contributing to this article on conformity are derived by The Handbook of Social Psychology Volumes 1-2. Those factors include situational factors, individual factors, and cultural factors. These factors are illustrated with examples below and explained in a…
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The causes of crime and thus the factors that affect crime rates are a source of eternal debate. Nobody has been able to establish with any certainty which factors are most important and which take second place. Interestingly, the crime…
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Spotting a person lying to you isn’t quite so easy as is often portrayed on television. In actuality, spotting a lie is often very difficult and takes practice as well as a knowledge of the person you think may be…
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