Social Sciences
America's Florence Supermax Prison
Notorious criminals and extremely violent men are sent to the Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. Most inmates will only leave when they die.
History of Native American Indian Crafts
Native American crafts are part of a tradition dating back hundreds of years and contains intricate storytelling about America's indigenous peoples.
Main Features of the US Constitution, Compared With British Constitution
This article discusses the main features of the constitution of America, and its comparison with British constitution.
Is Extrasensory Perception Real or All in the Mind?
People have claimed to possess extra-sensory perception throughout human history. A 2005 Gallup poll found that over 40% of Americans believed in ESP, but is there any scientific evidence to back this?
The Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World
This article examines and ranks the 10 most powerful militaries in the world. It provides a brief overview of each country's troop strength, air power, naval forces, and military technology.
7 Signs Your Country Is a Command Economy and Might Be Headed for Communism
Your country could be operating as a command economy without you realizing it. Here are seven signs that you might be inside an economy that is veering away from free market ideologies.
Creative Thinking and How to Solve Problems
This article explains some aspects of creative thinking and a simple problem-solving technique. You'll also find a helpful real-life example.
A Beginner's Guide to Reading Body Language
Learning how to read body language offers a useful life skill. What someone says or doesn't say can be betrayed by their actions. What's their posture? Facial expression? How can you tell when a partner has a secret? Is the perfect job candidate really ideal? Nonverbal communication offers clues.
What Is Foreign Policy? 7 Tools of Foreign Policy
What are the tools of foreign policy? Most countries use these 7 tools to achieve their foreign policy objectives.
Is Brainwashing Possible?
Can a rational human being of normal intelligence have unwanted thoughts placed in their minds by psychological techniques?
Attending a Japanese Cremation Ceremony? 5 Things You Should Know
Five important things you should know if you're attending a Japanese funeral or cremation ceremony.
Kondratieff Waves of Innovation
An economic theory that says 40- to 60-year cycles of growth follow breakthrough technological advances.
Why It's Important to Pronounce People's Names Correctly
Teaching students from all over the world, I have realized how important it is to do whatever I can to get student’s names right.
The Robbers Cave Psychology Experiment
Social psychologists engaged in a series of studies to examine how conflict develops between groups.
Funeral Ceremony of a Titled Man in Awkuzu, Anambra State, Nigeria
This article discusses the traditional rites carried out during the funeral of a Titled man in Awkuzu town, Anambra State.
An Analysis of Socially Adaptable Human Behavior
People often change their behavior based on the people they encounter socially. Learn the psychology related to this attitude.
Expensive Miscalculations
Murphy's Law dictates that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. In many cases, mistakes are very costly
Igba-Nkwu: Traditional Marriage Rites of Awkuzu People
A brief summary of the original traditional marriage rites of the Awkuzu people in Anambra State Nigeria. Sadly, some of these traditions are no longer being observed by the current generation.
Geographic Oddities
There are little bits of territory dotted all around the globe that are peculiar in a variety of ways.
What Is Collective Security? Its Nature, Features, and Failure
This article discussions the concept of collective security.
From Cricketer to Prime Minister of Pakistan: The Life Journey of Imran Khan
Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister, Imran Khan, is a hero and the country's most iconic figure. His life story is interesting. His journey from cricketer to Prime Minister of Pakistan is both fascinating and difficult. He is the voice of Pakistan. The article discusses the stages of his evolution.
A Guide to the British Aristocracy
The nobility in Britain are arranged in a rigid and bewildering order of precedence.
What Are Mirror Neurons?
Deciphering how the brain learns is crucial to knowing ourselves. Through neuroscience, we have found an amazing surprise: neurons which fire through mimicry! These are the mirror neurons, and their true nature is still clouded in mystery.
Intergenerational Responsibility and the Right to a Healthy Environment
The right to a healthy environment predates governments and constitutions. Today's generation has a responsibility to preserve the environment for generations to come.
The Basics of Marxism
This article will de-mystify the basic ideas of Marxism for you, including Marx's modes of production and class struggle.
9 Aspects of High-Functioning Depression
High-functioning depression is commonly misunderstood and mislabeled. Although millions of individuals suffer from this malady across the world, it is not a mental disease.
8 Techniques to Fight the Spread of Fake News Online
Why do people pass along fake news stories on the internet? What is debunking and prebunking? What cognitive and emotional processes are at work? Learn how to help stop this ongoing problem from a trained rehabilitation counselor.
The Cornish Pasty: Part of Cornwall's Cultural Heritage
The delectable Cornish pasty has a long history. Did you know that there are rules which must be obeyed to ensure that a pasty bearing the description of Cornish is worthy of the name?
British Honours: The M.B.E., O.B.E. and C.B.E. Explained
The British Honours System can look confusing. Here's some clarification about the M.B.E, O.B.E. and C.B.E.
Hindu Funerals in Varanasi, India
Many Hindus go to the city of Varanasi in the belief that dying there will release them from rebirth and death so they can achieve salvation.
Top 5 Most Useful Personality Tests
These are hands down the five most useful personality tests currently available: StrengthsFinder, DISC, Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Love Languages.
What Is Math Anxiety? How Can We Treat It?
This article discusses what math anxiety is, where it comes from, and various ways to treat it, including cognitive reappraisal and brain imaging.
Congressional Bicameral Conference Committee of the Phillipines Explained
This article discusses the bicameral conference committee—its definition, how it is constituted and what its functions are.
What Is in a Simple Lebanese Wedding?
Lebanese people like to celebrate everything, small or big, but weddings hold a special importance. Some Lebanese weddings are so extravagant that people spend weeks, sometimes months, talking about them.
European Rituals of Spring
For many centuries people have celebrated the emergence of the northern hemisphere from the dark days of winter.
Shaping in Psychology: Behavior Modification Through the Method of Successive Approximations
Which term best describes rewarding successive approximations of a target behavior? This article looks at shaping and how it works to modify behavior, including examples of shaping and how it's done.
Psychopaths Can Detect Vulnerability From Body Language
Psychopaths are known for being manipulative and exploitative. According to research, they have the ability to detect vulnerability in others based on the way they walk. This fuels their exploitative skills and helps psychopathic criminals pick their victims.
Do Our Senses Lie? Donald Hoffman’s Case Against Reality
A prominent cognitive scientist invites you to take a proverbial "red pill" and explore his theory of "conscious realism." But be warned—you may never see the world in the same way again.
The Effects of Advertising on the Human Brain
Advertising in unavoidable in today's environment. So how does it impact us? Advertising is a form of manipulation that effects our brain activity and mental well-being through forms of persuasion and conditioning.
The Leaping French-Canadian Lumberjacks of Maine
Late in the 19th century a peculiar affliction struck lumberjacks in New England.
Understanding Texas Presumptive Law for First Responders
Texas Government Code 607 is the state's presumptive law for first responders. The law protects first responders from untoward actions by local governments. This article briefly examines its history, intent, and future.
The Unfairly Judged Ik People
Labelled “the loveless people” in the 1970s, the reputation of an African tribe has been rehabilitated.
The Law of Unintended Consequences
It’s next to impossible to anticipate the full impact of a social policy in complex systems that interact with one another.
A Deep Understanding of Asia's Tiger Economics
What are known as the tigers of Asia's economy are actually falling behind while other countries compete for the top of the economic ladder in Asia.
What Power Does to Your Mind
All of us have some degree of perceived power and it shapes how we deal with ourselves and our outward relationships.
What Are Friends and How Many Do You Need?
Dunbar’s number was created by a British anthropologist to define how many friends an individual can reasonably have. This article examines the idea of friendship, the science behind it and the number of real friends people can have in the age of social media.
The Benefits of Psychopathy for Business and Capitalism
This article discusses how psychopathic traits could be beneficial in a corporate setting for business and capitalism.
Copyright Law Principles for Authors
Let's dive into an overview of copyright law and explore the concepts of ownership, licensing, and plagiarism.
The Gambler’s Fallacy
Gamblers, although probably not successful ones, easily fall into the trap of believing in the “hot hand” or “lucky streak.”
The Benefits of Psychopathy for the Individual
This article discusses how psychopathic traits could be beneficial for the individual who wants to achieve their own personal goals.