Psychosis, More than Just Genetics : Urbanicity, Poverty, Ethnicity and Cannabis
Intro “Psychosis” refers to a group of disorders in which emotions or thoughts are so disrupted that contact with external reality is lost. Some of…
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Intense Exercise Increases Motivation through the Stress Hormone, Cortisol
Many people like to start their day with a morning run, or a workout at the gym; they say it gives them a boost in the…
The Power of Advertisement
Most of us live in a world ruled by capitalism. We are constantly bombarded with ads of all sorts. From fashion, to eating, to medicine,…
Friends and partners with a Machiavellian Personality
Niccolo Machiavelli, from whom the term Machiavellian originates, was an Italian diplomat who wrote the classic, The Prince, a book of advice on acquiring and maintaining power,…
July’s Top 15 Psychology Researches
I know there are many of you, who enjoy reading psychology news, but might not have the time to read through all of them. So,…
Inside the Life of a Psychology Student – Larissa Grundmanis (#1)
These series of articles are going to be based upon interviews with psychology students, we’ll be asking these students about their courses, what they like…
We Do Most Of Our Processing Subconsciously
We’ve all heard the expression “sleep on it” and many of us have used this method when making big decisions. But what exactly happens when…
What It’s Actually Like Being A Teen With A Broken Heart
By the title of this article, you probably clicked this thinking you were about to read some sappy story about how I fell in love…
The Purpose of Tickling
For many, tickling may seem like the most useless of bodily functions. It serves no obvious purpose, except to entertain some and petrify others. While…
This Week’s Top 5 Psychology News
This week I read various news articles related to psychology, neuroscience and pharma-psychology. It was hard to pick the best ones to share because each article interested…
All About Personality Disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder #4
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterised by an extreme preoccupation with oneself. It is a cluster B disorder, and…
Examining the Differences Between Teenage and Adult Brains
It is no doubt that teenagers and adults have significant differences in the way in which they think, behave and interact with one another. While…
5 Psychological Creative Writing Tips To Help Improve Your Story
Creative writing, as well as reading a good story are both very psychological processes. If you are a writer, you want your reader to “feel”…
She’s not an angel, why the halo?!
Two people apply for the same job for the same employer, one of them is relatively attractive and the other isn’t, who gets the job?…
Theory of Mind: What Do Chimps Know?
Theory of Mind refers to “the ability to ascribe internal states (such as beliefs, desires and knowledge) to others, especially when these internal states are…
How Solitary Confinement Alters The Brain
In the 20th century prisoners were put in solitary confinement for a couple of days or weeks, but now that has changed. They can be…
The ‘D’ Word
Divorce- A word that makes just about everyone cringe. No one wants to imagine their family split up, no matter your age. Whether it’s you…
Can Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Lead to Depression?
Gender Identity and sexual orientation is an important aspect of who we are. But now-a-days there has been many atrocities and misjudgments towards others who…
Intrusive thoughts and why you are not (necessarily) a deviant
Have you ever been driving your car and randomly thought “I could just turn the wheel into oncoming traffic” or been sat talking to your…
MDMA Could Beat Depression
MDMA short for ‘3,4 Methylene-dioxy-N-methylamphetamine’, also known as Molly is a Schedule I substance drug. This means that it is considered by the U.S. Federal…