#psychology

#psychology

"There should be absolutely no shame or stigma in using the power of the brain to relieve the symptoms of long covid. We already know that the state of our mind and nervous system can powerfully influence the immune system and contribute to a hyperactive defence system."

Cognitive rigidity is the tendency to see the world in a really binary way. It's where you really struggle to adapt to change, and you tend to think along one mental track rather than switching between different modes of thinking.

Connections between scholars and practitioners can lead to mutual benefits. This collaboration fosters learning that enhances both theoretical understanding and practical application in psychology.

Conversation can be enriching and fulfilling, providing social bonds and improving mood. The misconception is that small talk must remain insignificant. Connecting with others meets our fundamental need for value and visibility.

Intuition operates at the intersection of body, brain, and spirit—and learning to trust it may be one of the most powerful things we can do.

Cognitive biases, such as 'myside bias,' often distort political perceptions, but humans tend to see the world accurately despite these biases, revealing complex minds.

Emophilia has been defined as the tendency to fall in love quickly, loving the rush of romance. It can cause people to engage in risky behaviors such as failing to adequately vet potential romantic partners and ignoring relational red flags.

"Researchers studied the careers of 179 NBA head coaches over four decades, discovering that those who had previously worked under industry icons were more likely to be shielded from consequences when they underperformed."

The coffer illusion reveals how people perceive shapes differently based on their upbringing, highlighting how environment shapes visual interpretation and recognition.

Being in love can detract from our powers of self-control and increase our appetite for danger, as evidenced by studies on risk-taking behaviors.

The Trobriand people of Papua New Guinea use the word mokita to describe a truth everyone knows but no one speaks aloud, reflecting a tendency to avoid discomfort.

Shrinkage is, indeed, a thing—and it can be way longer lasting than the situational kind. Usually the change isn't too drastic, but it may be observable.

Psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy remain stuck in an individualistic model of mind, focusing on internal dysfunction rather than relational and social trauma.

The psychological significance of the UFO phenomenon encompasses humanity's ultimate concern of existential alienation, arising from the question: Are we alone in the universe?

Bruno Lacombe, now in self-exile, believes the left must understand the increased divide between humanity and nature since the Neanderthal extinction, surpassing economic class warfare.

The Motivation Myth teaches that motivation isn't a binary state, but rather an internal debate between competing voices of obligation and desire.

The Barnum effect demonstrates that people can easily be misled by vague personal feedback, often accepting it as accurate despite its generic nature.

The Traitors draws significant influence from the game Mafia, where psychological strategy and deception play a crucial role in players eliminating perceived threats before they are eliminated themselves.

Ken Carter, a psychologist at Oxford College of Emory University, says everyone has a different level of sensation-seeking. Low and average sensation-seekers may experience high cortisol production during thrilling activities, while high sensation-seekers tend to produce more dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure.

I have observed that a life directed to an aim is in general better, richer, and healthier than an aimless one.

Grief dreams, while often dismissed in Western culture, can hold real significance and speak to the deep emotional processes following the loss of a loved one.

Innovation doesn't come from machines or programs: It comes from the human mind and spirit and the environment we create to nurture original thinking.

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling when thoughts, feelings and actions are unaligned.

It's been happening as long as I've been having sex, as far as I know... I didn't feel surprised, she says. It was just kind of affirming that it was special.

Children thrive when they feel seen for who they are - not just for what they might one day accomplish.

Personalized persuasion, while often appealing, can become concerning when deep tailoring is involved, as it utilizes core psychological beliefs and identities to influence opinions.

While there's limited evidence that making yourself bigger directly boosts confidence, there is strong evidence that making yourself smaller can have the opposite effect.

The memory is a blend of fear and innocence; the mother's chirping juxtaposed with the terror of a man threatening her life transforms how we recall events.