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Reading the Mind in the Eyes

SIMON BARON-COHEN’S STUDY ON THE THEORY OF MIND AND AUTISTIC ADULTS (2001) Introduction In 1997, Baron-Cohen and his...

One-Night Stands Last Longer

Can One-Night Stands Last Longer Than One Night? “We began our relationship with a one-night stand and it’s been...

Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a type of medical condition that usually causes extreme changes in mood....

Managing Negativity at Work

“Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lie our freedom and power to choose a response. In our...

The study of aesthetics

The study of aesthetics also calls for a comprehensive understanding of philosophical issues. This allows students to...

Scariest Mental Disorders

Imagine suffering from a mental illness that causes you to believe your significant other is an imposter set on...

Leading with Empathy

People want an empathetic leader. Many managers strive to be one. But ask someone to define the term, and you’re...

Use Music As a Stress Relief

Music can affect the body in many health-promoting ways, which is the basis for a growing field known as music...

Motivation to work

NEED THEORIES OF MOTIVATION Need theories The word ‘motivation’ originates from the Latin word movere, meaning “to...

Music Therapy

Music therapy—a type of expressive arts therapy that uses music to improve and maintain the physical, psychological,...

The Psychology of Music

For years, researchers have studied the effects of sound on the human brain. Specifically, people have tried to...

Rules of Etiquette

Basic Etiquette Be yourself – and allow others to treat you with respect Let this one sink in, ladies. Who you are is...

Anxiety disorders: phobias

DEFINITIONS, TYPES/EXAMPLES (CASE STUDIES) OF PHOBIA “Anxiety disorder” refers to a disorder in which there is a...

What Is Personality?

At its most basic, personality is the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that make a person...

Addiction and ICDs

DEFINITIONS, TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ADDICTIONS Definitions Numerous definitions of “addiction” have been put...

Some Things to Think About

Addiction: Marijuana can be addictive. Not everyone who uses marijuana will become addicted. Becoming addicted to...

Marijuana and Mental Health

Marijuana use, especially frequently (daily or nearly daily) and in high doses, can cause disorientation and sometimes...

Ditching Depression

The biggest problem with the diagnosis of depression is that it doesn't exist. There is a major problem with the...

Why I love social psychology

When describing the scope of interest of social psychology we normally go back to the classic definition provided by...

Secondhand Marijuana Smoke

The known risks of secondhand exposure to tobacco smoke—including risks to the heart and lungs—raise questions about...

A2 Psychology

The CIE A2 psychology exam consists of one paper: The ‘specialist options’ are as follows: Psychology and education...

Marijuana and Brain Health

Marijuana use directly affects brain function — specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning,...

Marijuana and Pregnancy

Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to a baby’s health and cause many serious problems, including...

Leadership and management

THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards the achievement of a vision or a set of...

Good Samaritanism

PILIAVIN’S STUDY ON GOOD SAMARITANISM (1969) Introduction Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in New York City, 1964....

Know the Risks of Marijuana

Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used...

Intergroup Discrimination

HENRI TAJFEL’S EXPERIMENT ON INTERGROUP DISCRIMINATION (1970) Introduction Prejudice and discrimination are two...

Behavioural Study of Obedience

STANLEY MILGRAM’S BEHAVIOURAL STUDY OF OBEDIENCE (1963) Introduction This study, conducted over five decades ago, is...

Marijuana Addiction

Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is addictive. Research shows that: 1-in-6 people who start using the drug before...

Music as Medicine

Your Favorite Tunes Improve Your Well-Being Guilty Pleasures I think of myself as a “wellness enthusiast.” When I fire...

Simulated Prison

PHILIP ZIMBARDO’S STUDY OF PRISONERS AND GUARDS IN A SIMULATED PRISON (1973) Introduction Most of us know about Abu...

Eye Movements During Sleep

WILLIAM DEMENT AND NATHANIEL KLEITMAN’S EXPERIMENT ON RAPID EYE MOVEMENT AND DREAMING (1957) Introduction Have you...

Determinants of Emotional State

STANLEY SCHACHTER AND JEROME SINGER’S EXPERIMENT ON EMOTIONS (1962) Introduction The physiological side to emotion has...

Empathy and systemizing

JAC BILLINGTON, SIMON BARON-COHEN AND SALLY WHEELWRIGHT’S STUDY ON EMPATHY AND SYSTEMISING (2007) Introduction Think...

Multiple Personality

CORBETT THIGPEN AND HERVEY CLECKLEY’S STUDY OF MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER (1954) Introduction Multiple personality...

Olfactory Cues

MARIA DEMATTÈ, ROBERT ÖSTERBAUER AND CHARLES SPENCE’S EXPERIMENT ON OLFACTORY CUES AND FACIAL ATTRACTIVENESS (2007)...

Body dysmorphic disorder

DAVID VEALE AND SUSAN RILEY’S STUDY ON BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (2001) Introduction Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is...

Sane in Insane Places

DAVID ROSENHAN’S STUDY ON SANITY AND INSANITY (1973) Introduction How can we define abnormality? What is meant by...

Analysis of a Phobia

SIGMUND FREUD’S ANALYSIS OF A PHOBIA (1909) Introduction Ah, here we are. The infamous case of Sigmund Freud, Little...

Motives and Outcomes

SHARON NELSON’S EXPERIMENT ON YOUNG CHILDREN’S MORAL CRITERIA (1980) Introduction What is morality? It’s a very...

Transmission of Aggression

ALBERT BANDURA’S EXPERIMENT ON AGGRESSION (1961) Introduction Albert Bandura is a Canadian psychologist who carried...

What is Psychology?

According to the Psychological Association, psychology involves the study of the mind and behavior. Human development,...

Psychology Experimental Design

There are three main experimental designs, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Independent Measures Separate...

Psychology Research Methods

Psychologists use a variety of research methods. Each method has its own strengths, weaknesses and ethical issues that...

Music Therapy

Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps with a variety of disorders including cardiac conditions,...

Suspect, Lies And Videotape

Introduction What do you think are the signs of a liar? Rubbing your nose, avoiding eye contact, coughing, biting your...

Formation Of False Memories

Elizabeth Loftus And Jacqueline Pickrell’s Study Of False Memories (1995) Introduction If your mother began telling...

Most Common Mental Disorders

A mental health disorder can affect people of every sex, age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic group. Disorders can...

Mental Disorders in Animals

We know many people suffer from mental disorders, but what about animals? If you’ve ever suspected your dog is...

Counselling

If you’re considering counselling as a career, it’s important to understand the roles, expectations, and...

Therapy and Psychiatry

What is the difference between therapy and psychiatry? Therapy and psychiatry can both play an important role in your...

Counselling Careers

If you are looking to become a counsellor, there are several different careers and specializations that you may...