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How do city sounds and the sight of strangers affect people? How is rain a mood booster? Modern cities offer us many benefits. But, urban environments have removed us from the discomforts of the natural world that we belong to, and this has a variety of harmful consequences. Read on to learn Michael Easter’s research on the disadvantages of urban life and the benefits of getting back to nature.
Does everyone have a learning style that’s most effective for them? What’s the current scientific understanding of the way we learn? Not long ago, the idea of learning styles was all the rage in education. Now, teachers are going in a different direction based on what research shows. Continue reading to learn about the myth of learning styles.
What is psychoanalysis in psychology? What was Sigmund Freud’s contribution to the exploration of the mind? One main approach to psychology in the early 20th century was psychoanalysis, or psychotherapy, which was more common in Europe. The focus of psychoanalysis is on the internal workings of the mind and the treatment of mental illness through therapy. Below we’ll discuss some of the most influential figures and concepts in psychoanalytic theory.
Do you complain more than you express gratitude? Have you lost hope? Life is hard. Sometimes, it’s excruciating. Jordan Peterson wants to help you rise above suffering and find strength and thankfulness in the face of life’s inevitable hardships. With Beyond Order Rule 12, he urges you to be grateful in spite of your suffering. Keep reading to learn how to practice this difficult but transforming attitude.
How do people become con artists? What are the steps to a confidence game? Con artists will do everything in their power to manipulate you. But the truth is, most of them follow the same five steps. You can learn these steps so you can spot when you’re being conned and avoid the consequences. Continue reading to learn how to become a con artist to avoid being played.
Why does your brain rely on predictions? How does your brain create reality? Even when you don’t realize it, your brain is taking in everything around you. According to The Expectation Effect by David Robson, this helps create predictions that may or may not come true in the future. Continue reading to learn how reality is constructed by your brain constantly.
How does secondary trauma cause an unhealthy work-life balance? How does an attachment to work affect your health and relationships? One of the signs that you’re suffering from secondary trauma is that you struggle to detach from work. Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky says that trauma caregivers are too focused on the job and think about it even when they’re supposed to be relaxing at home. Continue reading to learn how secondary trauma causes an unhealthy work-life balance.
How much does your mindset affect your ability to learn? Do you know the good news about neuroplasticity? If you want to learn anything well, you must adopt a learner’s mindset, which is basically a growth mindset toward learning. We’ll discuss the characteristics of a learner’s mindset, the scientific basis behind it, and the practical steps and benefits of adopting one yourself. Read more to understand a learner’s mindset and the difference it makes.
What is the history of developmental psychology? How do children’s minds grow into those of adults? How humans grow from children to adults was actually widely misunderstood until the 1930s. It wasn’t until Jean Piaget came along that people finally began to understand how cognitive processes change over time. Find out more about these changes with the help of The Psychology Book‘s description of developmental psychology history.
Do some memories haunt you? How are they holding you back? If old memories still upset you, write them down carefully and completely. That’s Beyond Order Rule 9 from Jordan Peterson. He explains how this is an effective way to begin to process the traumas you’ve experienced. Keep reading to learn how to heal from your past with Peterson’s method.