Psychology: Women and Territory Basic psychology is the attempt to explain and understand significant issues in human behavior which can shed light on popular misconceptions. Desmond Morris and Naomi Weisstein explore two different psychological areas that are misunderstood by the public and some psychologists. 'The invading army encroaching on national territory, the gang moving into a rival district, the trespasser climbing into an orchard, the burglar breaking into a house, the bully pushing to the …showed first 75 words of 380 total…

…showed last 75 words of 380 total…engineers, they want first and foremost to be womanly companions of men and to be mothers'(P.178). Erikson is using his own personal beliefs instead of scientific data to misinterpret the role of women. Psychology has always been a good source for clearing up misconceptions about human behavior. When the theories of psychologist are wrong, the truth will prevail. Morris and Weisstein both tap into areas of psychology that explain behavior and correct misunderstood notions.