10 of the Most Bizarre and Shocking Psychological Disorders
When it comes to psychiatric disorders such as OCD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the majority of people are likely to be at least somewhat…
Tag: social psychology
Fidelity Series: 10 Signs Your Partner Might be Cheating on You
Sadly, an unfaithful partner has burned many of us who long for monogamous relationships. At one moment everything seems amazing between the two of you…
9 Ways To Tell If Your Partner Is Emotionally Abusive
Abuse can come in many different forms. When we think of relationship abuse, physical and verbal abuse are often the first that come to mind.…
LGBTQ+: The Mental Effects of Not Being Accepted
In the Closet When it came to the word “gay”, my neighborhood was pretty conservative. I grew up in Catholic schools, and not much was…
5 Social Psychology Studies: How do Humans “Tick”?
How do people “tick”? Simple question, but it doesn’t equate to a simple answer. We at Psych2go became absorbed with this topic! Below, we gathered…
Self-Presentation: The Public as Our Audience
Self-representation is, whether we know it or not, a part of our daily lives. In fact, try comparing mentally how you act while you’re alone…
8 Ways to Read Someone Better
People can sometimes give out mixed signals, or our natural intuition or skill is confused with our own perception, values and past experiences. So, how…
Maybe We Are Afraid to be Happy – An Interview with Krystine Batcho
Accepting that things can simply turn out good for you can be a difficult task, specially if you have a lot of cultural and psychological…
8 Psychological Tips to Boost Self-Confidence
Self-confidence has an effect on everything we do, from job interviews to first dates. Such an important tool should be kept as sharp as possible…
Drop Your Labels: An Interview with Sophia Dembling on being Introverted
Today I had the pleasure of peeking into the illumined mind of Sophia Dembling, an introverted writer, editor, author, and speaker. With a specialized interest…
Cure that Stage Fright: 10 Steps to Master Public Speaking
Whether it’s to inform, to persuade, or to entertain, everyone has tried public speaking, and we shudder at those memories. We’ve all been there: show-and-tell,…
Why Solitude Is Important For Mental Health
Less than an hour after stepping foot onto my university campus for the first time, I was expected to remember the names of the thirty-or-so…
Quiz – Can you get 12/12 on this quiz about Personality Psychology?
How much do you really know about Personality Psychology? One of the most popular topics in psychology remains Personality Theory, but how much do we really…
5 Reasons We Feel Hate
A deep and extreme dislike, hate is a negative emotion that is directed towards a particular individual, groups, objects, behaviors, or ideas. Hate can be…
10 Types Of Toxic People In Your Life And How to Deal With Them
A shocking conclusion has been drawn over the last few years: Toxic people are not good for you. It sounds wild, right? Who would have…
What Your Messaging Style Says About Your Personality
Of course we know our general behaviour says a lot about who we are, but did you know it even shines through in our messaging…
Six Degrees of Separation: It’s a Small World
This topic was brought to my attention as I sat in a cafe in Seoul, South Korea, completely engrossed in a conversation with someone I…
10 Bad Social Habits (and How to Break Them)
Sometimes we make mistakes. We say the wrong word, or call someone the wrong name, or forget about a promise we made. While these things…
Racing Towards Corporate Heights: Are the Odds Against Women and Racial Minorities?
With the recent headlines of Yahoo’s CEO stepping down, is the corporate world not in favor of women and minorities who are yearning for high…
New York’s Annual No Pants Subway Ride: Do Pranks Stir Mischief or Attract Social Engagement?
Being a 2011 Graduate of what OC Register labels as “the nation’s most Vietnamese American high school” that sends off approximately 90% of its graduates…