Whether it’s heights, planes, or spiders, we each have that one fear that defies logical explanation, yet our brains insist on sounding the alarm. But why does this happen? And why aren’t we all scared of the same things?
How do we remember pivotal moments in history, and why do they feel so personal? This blog explores the psychology of memory, from flashbulb memories of impactful events to the cultural and emotional factors that shape how we recall the past.
This article summarizes the effects of same-sex marriage policy in the United States. Legal same-sex marriage benefited the mental and physical health of LGBTQ+ people. Rates of marriage in the general population increased, divorce rates did not change, and attitudes about marriage have improved.
This article explores the psychological and social challenges in addressing climate change, emphasizing how evolutionary and cognitive biases hinder our responses to this global crisis. It delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal structures that make it difficult to enact effective climate action and considers how these obstacles might be overcome through increased awareness, collective effort, and adaptive thinking.
This article discusses and debunks myths and stereotypes about aging. Whether you’re young or old, learn how age-related stereotypes can benefit both yourself and those in your community.
In this article, the author discusses the role of music therapy in enhancing social and communication skills among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Music therapy provides a comfortable medium for self-expression and emotional regulation, particularly important during adolescence. The author highlights the universal appeal of music and its ability to help individuals with ASD express themselves in socially acceptable ways. The paper also discusses how group music therapy sessions can foster essential social skills like cooperation and teamwork, emphasizing music’s role in breaking down communication barriers and promoting inclusive social participation.
Here, we discuss how mental imagery might affect intelligence.
Mind wandering is linked to psychopathological conditions, such as anxiety and depression, as it can contribute to rumination and negative thoughts. Mindfulness practices, on the other hand, aim to reduce mind wandering and have shown promise in improving mental well-being by promoting present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.
This article delves into the profound impact of traumatic childhood experiences on an individual’s cognition and memory. It discusses how childhood trauma can lead to memory retrieval problems, such as dissociative amnesia, and impairments in working memory, emphasizing the need for effective interventions and therapeutic approaches to assist survivors in improving their mental well-being.
The article discusses how lying can lead to the subconscious reconstruction of memories, causing individuals to believe their own falsehoods and blur the line between truth and deception. It explores factors like fabrication inflation, the anchoring effect, and motivated forgetting, highlighting the malleability of memory and the potential consequences of false memories resulting from deceptive acts.
Every day, we encounter numerous faces of diverse genders, ages, and races, and our ability to identify them accurately is crucial. Recognizing the limitations of both human and Artificial Intelligence facial recognition systems, this article aims to explore the causes and implications of facial recognition failures.
4.4% of Adults in the United States are clinically diagnosed with ADHD, and 32.7% of ADHD adults rely on stimulants for treatment. However, in 2022 the FDA announced that there was a drug shortage, which also impact Adderall production. Adderall is the most common medication prescribed to ADHD patients and a lack of this medicine leads to both physical and mental withdrawal effects.
How do we “rest on purpose”? Let’s start with redefining the relationship between rest and work.
The weapon focus effect can help us understand how people remember highly emotional events. Could this change how we think about eyewitness testimony?
