Everyone is afraid of something. For some people it’s spiders, for others heights, and the list goes on and on. These are known as ‘phobias’ and all people are affected by them. I found the fear of thunderstorms to be…
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Psychology reveals both fascinating and scary tendencies amongst people. One of these frightening realities is known as the “bandwagon effect,” and many people have heard of it. When something becomes popular, whether it be a fashion trend, a political trend,…
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If you take any basic psychology course whether if it is in high school or college, you will learn about the “superego.” In regards to human psychology, superego is one of the most important things you have to think about…
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There is the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That is very much a half-truth. Words may never hurt one person; but, it could always hurt another person. The interesting thing about…
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Research plays a major role in psychology and each branch of this mind study science has its own peculiar ways and means of securing the knowledge it needs. While that is a known fact, it’s also important that psychology as…
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Logic and reason and rationality have their place but many scientists will tell you that the majority of decisions are based on emotions. When faced with choices in life especially those which have far-reaching consequences over the long haul we…
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The emphasis on lifelong learning has become a popular topic of cognitive psychological research in recent years. Continuing education or learning new skills is as easy as a click of a mouse, and oftentimes, online classes are free. Research on…
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Albert Bandura is a contemporary modern theorist who is notable for studies in “social learning theory” or what is known as Social Cognitive Theory. He bases his studies and research out of Stanford University. Social learning theory and criminology Social learning…
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History teaches that people cannot learn the lessons of history. Coevolution with other organisms in bio-systems dictates that people can effectively learn from their own senses. Although humans may learn facts, they cannot learn facts to the same depth of…
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You can be a better person. It takes merely awareness and presence. Self assessment is key. Begin, first, to see you are not “Bad,” right now, you just can learn from mistakes. Assessing who you are is not as easy…
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