Psychology

A comprehensive look at the psychology of conspiracy theorists. Ten traits are identified as important for explaining why people believe conspiracy theories.

Circumstances more than character or personality influence and determine human behavior. An explanation of why people sometimes do things that are out of character.

This article discusses what psychopathy is and whether psychopathy can be beneficial in certain contexts. Learn the definition of psychopathy and psychopathic traits.

Meditation has not always been readily available in the West, yet in recent decades it has become popular and accessible both in lay and religious circles. The scientific community has caught up and research on meditation has been growing steadily since the end of the 20th century.

Is religion wishful thinking? This work summarizes the experimental evidence, and incorporates comfort theories into the cognitive science of religion.

I was shocked when I read the studies on fatherless children. I grew up without a father, and unfortunately, I've experienced many of the psychological consequences the studies discuss.

This article provides information on the archetypes as a concept in and of itself, the shadow side of archetypes, and explains the concept of the collective unconscious.

When your brain goes blank, it temporarily interrupts your ability to perform. Take control of that foggy feeling in your head by employing five practical steps to combat and prevent blank brain.

The treatment of mental illness has undergone an astonishing transformation since ancient times. During the Renaissance mental illness was thought to be from demonic possession. The Age of Enlightenment ushered in the humane treatment of the mentally ill. Where are we today? Also, new videos added.

This article discusses how psychopathic traits could be beneficial for the individual who wants to achieve their own personal goals.

What does machine learning and evolution have in common? More than you may realize...

Parents are delighted when their babies first start to laugh. But why do babies laugh? What do they laugh at? With some wonderful video footage and a bit of science, everything is explained here.

Choreology or movement notation is an unusual but very effective, non-verbal approach to increase self awareness in a non-verbal, non analytic way.

This article discusses how psychopathic traits could be beneficial in a corporate setting for business and capitalism.

We usually evaluate risk emotionally when what’s required is a rational assessment of danger.

INTJ struggles: the intuitive, thinking, judging Myers-Briggs type and how they affect daily life.