Psychological factors generally include: Motivation Learning Perception Attitudes and beliefs. (a): Motivation is an internal urge to do something. Why a person acts at all? The answer can be given by understanding those forces which affect these actions. A person acts because he wants to fulfill his needs. All the acts of a person are […]
Advertising: Influencing social norms
Advertising has a nasty connotation with many individuals – implying the promotion of excess and useless mass consumerism. But in some cases, advertising can be a powerful vehicle promoting ideas for positive social change. FOR YEARS Advertising: Influencing social norms
What’s the Win-Win Strategy in Negotiation?
Corporate leaders of large, medium, and small organizations constantly engage in negotiation. Whether the negotiation is with the business partners, vendors, or customers, it’s important that you utilize an effective strategy to close deals quickly. The negotiation should be carried out in a way that benefits both parties. This simple yet often overlooked concept is […]
Confrontation in Counseling
Ivey, Ivey, & Zalaquette (2012) pointed out clients who go into counseling very often find themselves ‘stuck” or “having no alternatives for solving a problem, or at best, a limited range of possibilities.” (p. 161.). I watched a video that featured a Gestalt therapist, Erving Polster counseling a resistant, umotivated, reclusive client, Gerald. Gerlad […]
Raquel Baldelomar Featured in Latina Magazine
Los Angeles, CA – June 26, 2014 — Raquel Baldelomar, the Founder and Managing Director of Quaintise, has been featured in the Latina magazine, April 2014 issue. The article titled “Latinas Who Built Money Making Companies From Home” seeks to inspire all Latina women in the country, and shows by example that it is possible […]
Prosecutor, Defense Issue Warnings Against Intimidation of Witnesses in Kenya Case
Both sides warn against witness intimidation. By Simon Jennings – International Justice – ICC ACR Issue 360, 9 Sep 13 A day before the trial of Kenya’s deputy president opens at the International Criminal Court (ICC), both prosecution and defence have issued warnings against the intimidation of witnesses due to testify in the case. “Corruptly […]