STEPS IN CONCEPTUALIZING AND INVESTIGATING INTER-ETHNIC TOLERANCE

Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to outline the steps carried out in the domain of the inter-human relationships from the most negative forms to the most desirable ones. At a theoretical level, one can observe the absence of an elaborate scientific concept which establishes and expresses inter-ethnic tolerance. That is why there […]

TEENAGERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACTIVE BEHAVIOUR

Abstract Drug abuse is one of those challenges that humanity is confronted with; its direct or indirect effects, reveal themselves as a distressing phenomenon, noteworthy in international cooperating programmes. Obtained naturally or artificially, substances that “make dreams come true” or “bring happiness or “make you high” claim more victims than lethal weapons do. It can […]

THE EFFECTS OF PUBLIC DEPRECIATION UPON STUDENTS’ SELF-ESTEEM

Abstract The ideal proof of an individual’s self-knowledge is his/ her determination. The level of self-knowledge indicates the individual’s psychological and social maturation. Adolescents are only starting such a complex process of knowing themselves and the others. The study measures the fluctuations of teenagers’ self-esteem under the influence of negative evaluations both from teachers and […]

THE PECULIARITY OF THE COUNSELLING FOR GIFTED CHILDREN

Abstract The paper intends to make a synthesis regarding the most important counselling issues for gifted children. The identified issues within the literature are presented in the same time with the issues derived from the counselling practical experience. The theoretical synthesis is followed by the presentation of the results obtained from a practical investigation based […]

THE INFLUENCE OF EXTRAVERSION ON PERFORMANCE IN COOPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES

Abstract The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the influence of a personality trait (extraversion-introversion) on individuals’ performance mediated by the contextual and task variables represented cooperative and competitive conditions and by the type of the task. 247 student subjects participated to the experiment. In the first part they were prepared to work […]