Psychology Archives

6 Memory Enhancing Techniques: Improve Your Mind

Did you know that you can actually improve your memory by using memory enhancing techniques? What are the best memory techniques, and how do these techniques work? Memory enhancing techniques are strategies used by mnemonists to help improve recall. But you can also learn the memory-enhancing techniques. Doing so can help you feel better about your life and improve your efficiency. Read about the different types of memory enhancing techniques and how they work.

Intelligence Gathering Techniques: HUMINT & More

What are the different methods for gathering intelligence? How were humint, sigint and other types of intelligence used by Edward Snowden? How have intelligence gathering techniques evolved? Intelligence gathering techniques are the different methods for collecting information about people. Three common types of intelligence: HUMINT, SIGINT, and LOVEINT. Learn more about the different intelligence gathering techniques and who uses them in Permanent Record: HUMINT (CIA); SIGINT (NSA); LOVEINT (personal use).

7 Mental Obstacles to Getting Rich & How to Beat Them

What are mental obstacles? How are they stopping you from achieving wealth and financial independence? Mental obstacles may be stopping you from reaching your full financial potential. Things like self-doubt and laziness are mental obstacles that can stop you from going after what you want or making smart decisions. Learn how to overcome those mental obstacles and achieve financial independence.

Psychological Manipulation of Korean War American POWs

Have you heard of the Korean War’s American POWs? Did you see them as defectors or victims of psychological manipulation? How were the same techniques used for sales applied to war? Persuasion tactics and the psychology of commitment were used to solicit collaboration with the Chinese Communists. Learn about the psychological manipulation of Korean War American POWs.

Rebel Against Authority–No, This Doesn’t Mean Anarchy

Have you ever felt compelled to do something by someone in charge? Did someone who looked official because of a uniform seem like they had to be obeyed? You can rebel against authority of a fake nature. The expertise test is a critical thinking exercise that forces you to question whether or not someone is credible. If they are and if they are truthful, they are a legitimate source of authority. Otherwise, you should be resisting illegitimate authority that is trying to manipulate you. Rebel against authority, or at least the faux kind of authority.

What Happens During REM Sleep? A Look Inside Your Brain

What happens during REM sleep? How does REM sleep affect your brain? Learning what happens during REM sleep can help you understand those crazy dreams, or learn to get a better night’s sleep overall. Keep reading to find out more about what happens during REM sleep.

The Werther Effect: Why Suicide Is Contagious

After a suicide is publicized, did you know that there is an increase in copycat suicides? Why is that? The Werther Effect explains the psychology of imitation as applied to suicide. The Werther Effect is a phenomenon in which there is an increase in suicides after media coverage of a suicide. This theory is related to the Social Proof Principle. Learn how you are manipulated into following what others do, especially in times of uncertainty or when there are similarities.

Endless Chain Method: Are You Fooled by Name-Dropping?

Have you ever been approached by a salesman who knows your friend or neighbor? Maybe he claims that your friend thought you could really use the product. Or maybe a salesperson asks you to recommend someone else in the neighborhood they could call on? This is the endless chain method in action. The endless chain method is a technique in which each sales prospect is asked for referrals, creating an ongoing chain of possible customers. The endless chain technique relies on the familiarity bias, which favors people you know and like. Learn how you’re manipulated because the requester represents the

Your Sleep Rhythm: How It Works and Why It Matters

What is your sleep rhythm? How does it work, and why does it matter? Your sleep rhythm is the pattern your brain follows while you’re sleeping that controls your stage of sleep: REM or NREM. Your sleep rhythm effects the quality of your sleep, and can have consequences if it’s disrupted.

Likeability Lies: You’re Being Fooled by Charm and Charisma

Have you ever been dazzled by someone’s personality? Maybe they were being charismatic or just generally feel like a warm person. If someone had likeability, would you be more likely to trust them? Likeability is a personal characteristic similar to charisma in which a person easily gains others’ affections. It is a quality known to be useful in manipulating people. See past likeability and don’t get manipulated.