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Have you ever had an identity crisis?  If you don’t think you’ve experienced one, you might have seen one occur in movies or TV. Maybe the star of your favorite TV show takes an episode to “rebel” and take on a whole new persona. But identity crises are not just for TV. They are a … Read more

Psychologists have debated over “what comes first” when we experience extreme emotions. Does our heart rate increase, and our sweat starts dripping because we feel nervous? Or do we start to feel nervous because we are experiencing all of these physical reactions? The Cannon-Bard Theory is one of many theories that attempt to answer this … Read more

The study of psychology has had an enormous impact on our world. It has influenced the way that we raise our children. The way that we look at and try to achieve success. The way that we make sense of mental illness or just different feelings that we have. But psychology has undergone a lot … Read more

How drunk will you get after three mimosas at brunch?  Enter your weight, gender, and click on each the alcohol you’ve consumed to calculate your blood alcohol level. [bac-calculator] If you’re over 21, you might be able to answer that question with experience. A few mimosas may be a pleasant hair of the dog. Or … Read more

Work interviews, tight deadlines, final exams, traffic jams—our everyday lives are full of potentially stressful situations. We all experience stress from time to time. And we know that stress is more than just an emotion. It can affect our whole body. When we feel stressed, our heart starts pounding faster, blood pressure rises, and our … Read more

Who is the most famous psychologist of all time?  The answer is subjective, but most would say Sigmund Freud. You’ve probably heard of him before. Or maybe you’ve heard the term “Freudian slip.” It’s the moment when you accidentally say something that you might have been meaning to say all along. This is one of … Read more

You should learn about the Likert Scale to create a survey or measure satisfaction. This article is about the Likert Scale and how it’s used to understand how people feel about issues, products, and themselves.  What is the Likert Scale? The Likert Scale asks, “How satisfied are you with this product?” It presents multiple response … Read more

If you’re here, you’re probably searching for information like job requirements or duties for an industrial or organizational psychologist. On this page, you’ll find everything you need! What Is Industrial-Organizational Psychology?  Many schools of psychology look at the individual, but industrial-organizational psychology takes theories from psychology and applies them to larger organizations. These organizations are … Read more

Are you “left-brained” or “right-brained?” If you are curious about the answer, or you’re not sure whether these terms are part of a larger myth, you’re in the right place! This page is all about the left brain vs. right brain myth. Is “Left Brain Vs. Right Brain” a Myth? Popular culture has this idea … Read more

Fight or flight is a term that almost everyone knows, but not everyone really knows what causes it, or why it happens. In this article, we are going to cover the basics of what psychologists and physiologists know about the matter! What is Fight or Flight? Fight or Flight, is a term that refers to … Read more