My Day Defying A Female Gender Norm
Just like in Greek mythology how sirens used their beautiful voices to lure sailors to rocky coasts, the women of today stereotypically use makeup to…
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The Psych Behind “Gendered” Children’s Toys
As soon as a child enters the toy department of almost any store, ideas and standards of their gender are immediately and unconsciously being absorbed…
12 frightening facts about fear and phobias you might not know
The ability to experience fear has been hard-wired into (almost) all of our brains, so (almost) all of us will have experienced fear at least…
5 Ways to Avoid Your Attacker
Every 107 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. 80% of victims are under the age of 30. Perhaps you know someone who has been through…
Drinking During Times of Grief
“What would you do if I died? Would you fly out for my funeral? Get too drunk at my wake? Would you make a scene then? Climb in and…
Is religion the cause of mental instability? An analysis of Nietzsche’s On The Genealogy Of Morals
“For with priests everything becomes more dangerous, not only cures and remedies, but also arrogance, revenge, acuteness, profligacy, love, lust to rule, virtue, disease—but it…
10 Signs of Gaslighting in an Abusive Relationship
To gaslight someone is to manipulate them into questioning their own sanity. This is seen in abusive relationships and, even after the relationship ends, the…
6 Reasons to Learn Another Language
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” –Charlemagne In the past, people used to think learning another language created mental complications and…
4 Cool Anxiety Facts
There are plenty of anxiety facts out there and these are the four coolest anxiety facts I could find. Read on and perhaps some of…
4 Ways Beards Alter Perspective
Whether you are a man or woman that prefers beard over clean shaven or vice versa, here are some things that you notice without really…
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious Have you ever wondered why people are so uncomfortable when confronted with a black cat or a ladder over a…
Five Factors of Eating Disorders
Although it is believed that eating disorders are typically portrayed to be induced by the impossible standards induced by the media, between 50%-70% of people who…
Ways to Deal with Depression
Depression can come from a variety of things and the core or the root of depression should be tackled. However, these are some things that…
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions Our brains are the activity centre of our very being. They control our thoughts, our bodies, and our actions. So, what…
10 Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms are the brain’s way of keeping us safe from being fully aware of unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, we can choose to use certain…
Apotemnophilia
After finally moving into my apartment and setting up internet access, I decided to celebrate by relaxing and watching Netflix. It was while browsing the…
Eat, Pray, Toke: Restricted Research on Medical Marijuana Prevents Evidence of Risks and Benefits
Recently when I search for news articles related to psychology, the most prominent topic is the psychological effects of medical marijuana: the good and bad.…
Why Am I So Angry?- The Origins of Agression
When you can’t figure out a math problem, are stuck in a traffic jam, or are trying to get the kid behind you to stop…
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”…
Follow The Introvert
Most people visualize a great leader to be an extrovert; well-spoken, confident, and authoritative. In reality, this is not always the case. J.K. Rowling, Mark…