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Interested in learning more about consciousness? You’re in the right place. This article is about your steam of thought and the complexity of “consciousness” in the world of psychology. While there are ways to step back and “observe” your stream of thought, being able to define it, or why it exists, isn’t so easy. What … Read more

When was the last time you saw someone get hypnotized? Maybe it was at the Renaissance Faire, or at a school assembly. Or you watched someone get hypnotized in a movie. The hypnosis scene in “Get Out” is particularly scary – but is it possible? If you really get up on stage, will you end … Read more

“An eye for an eye” is an idea old as time – it appears a few times in the Old Testament, or the Torah. It’s an idea at the heart of epic movies and classic novels. (At least three movies use the phrase as its title, but they aren’t so epic – the 1996 Eye … Read more

Would you rather be wise or intelligent? Most people would say, “both.” On this page, we will briefly look at wisdom vs intelligence and what some of the greatest minds have to say about being “smart.” Are Wisdom and Intelligence the Same? Wisdom and intelligence are both considered to be positive qualities involving the brain. … Read more

Can you climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in shorts and shoes?  If you think to yourself, “no,” you’re not alone. But Wim Hof thinks that he can. And maybe thinking that he’s able to overcome these crazy physical feats is the first step in being able to do it.  Humans are extremely resilient creatures. We are possible … Read more

What’s harder to complete? Reading a nonfiction book or completing a 1,000-piece puzzle? Depending on your abilities and experience, you might have a different answer than the person next to you or your significant other. You use different skills to complete each task. And unfortunately, one set of skills is often valued higher than another when … Read more

Have you ever heard someone described as a “megalomaniac?” It’s not used as frequently anymore but describes a person that still exists among us: a narcissist. In this article, we will explore the definition of a megalomaniac and how it may apply to politicians, people in positions of power, or people you may deal with … Read more

Forming a strong attachment to parents and caregivers is essential for young children’s emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. It allows them to develop self-esteem and gives them a solid foundation for building healthy relationships later in life. When faced with a sudden loss of their secure base, children may experience what is known as abandonment … Read more

If you’re here, you’re probably wonder what NLP, or NeuroLinguistic Programming is. Fear not, because we are going to give you everything you need to know about it, including a psychological definition and example! We are creatures of habit. We often do things in a particular way without even thinking about it. Some of these … Read more

It seems like every school in psychology has some sort of “father.” Freud is considered the father of psychoanalysis. John B. Watson is considered the father of behaviorism. If you’ve watched any of my previous videos on Kurt Lewin, you may know that he is considered the father of social psychology. Lewin’s Change Theory is central … Read more