Social Science

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a manual that is used by psychologists and therapists for diagnosing mental disorders. Today we are on the fourth edition of this manual, DSM-IV-TR, and the fifth is expected in…
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People have mistaken me for being rude on so many occasions when in fact its not rudeness but shyness. As a psychology student I have partaken in many personality tests and questionnaires and all have clearly shown that I am…
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Zero Squared The unknown is invisible. It cannot be seen, heard, smelled, tasted or touched. It is unknown. Let’s say it is represented by zero squared. Left to itself, zero squared is not intimidating. It becomes quite novel to say,…
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People conjure up many different images when they hear the word hypnosis. Some think of a person laying on a couch being talked to in a soothing voice. Others think of one of those old goofy TV shows where someone…
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As a requirement for college I had to take calculus. Calculus sounded like some elusive concept of math I would never get. Before I took calculus, my thoughts were that only scientists and smart people can take calculus. This thought…
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One of the models of addiction that has been helpful for me to understand why people use drugs or alcohol is often called the cycle of addiction. One starts this cycle feeling restless, irritable, and discontent. One then takes the…
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An IQ or Intelligence Quotient is simply a number derived from a standardized test. It is a number that shows you how your intelligence compares with that of an average person of the same age. A reputable IQ test is…
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In my own definition, a lucid dream is a dream in which the dreamer is fully conscious and aware to the extent of being awake. Take a look around you. Right now. Just notice, and acknowledge every little detail about…
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There are some physiological reasons for being depressed or unhappy, such as medications that change the chemical balance in the brain. These chemicals affects a person’s mood when they are not in balance. A chemical imbalance is the reason in…
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I came upon this channel almost by accident. I am a Psychology Major in college right now, and so the Psychology channel is one I should have checked out long before now, but I just never have. Today I did,…
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