Logo image
Allie

Allie

About the author

Last articles

Blind Obedience: Milgram's Experiment
PsychologyBlind Obedience: Milgram's ExperimentWhy does a person obey? To what extent can a person follow an order that goes against their morals? Stanley Milgram's...
The Spinal Cord: Anatomy and Physiology
PsychologyThe Spinal Cord: Anatomy and PhysiologyThe spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous System (CNS) along with the encephalon. Its extension goes from the...
Exhibitionism: Causes of This Sexual Paraphilia
PsychologyExhibitionism: Causes of This Sexual ParaphiliaThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association includes 8 typical paraphilias and 7 unspecified paraphilias. Among...
The Influence of the Montessori Method Today
PsychologyThe Influence of the Montessori Method TodayMaria Montessori is the creator of a teaching method that revolutionized the field of early education. Such was the scope...
9 Extraordinary Phrases from Jacques Lacan
Sayings9 Extraordinary Phrases from Jacques LacanMany of the phrases of Jacques Lacan are the reflection of his theory. This is one of the most complex, deep,...
The Many Types of Sexual Orientation
PsychologyThe Many Types of Sexual OrientationSexual orientation and feelings of interpersonal attraction develop in the adolescent stage, from the ages of 12 to 16. Most...
Fundamental Attribution Error
CultureFundamental Attribution ErrorIt's impossible to value all the information we find on a daily basis, even more so with the rise of the internet and social networks. We continually have to make...
Emotional Regulation and Eating Disorders
PsychologyEmotional Regulation and Eating DisordersMaybe you have never stopped to think about it, but not everyone has the same ability to recognize, accept, and...
The Paradox of Happiness: What is it and How does it Work?
WellnessThe Paradox of Happiness: What is it and How does it Work?'Happiness' is one of the most used words in the world. In today's culture, it represents the ultimate goal for...
10 Curiosities about Dreams that you Will Love
Psychology10 Curiosities about Dreams that you Will LoveSince time immemorial, dreams have been a source of enigma for human beings. We have always been curious about our...
Female Anorgasmia: Causes and Treatment
PsychologyFemale Anorgasmia: Causes and TreatmentFemale anorgasmia is a problem that affects many women, causing great psychological and emotional discomfort. In the past, people's sexual...
Tired of Always Arguing with your Partner?
ConflictsTired of Always Arguing with your Partner?Arguments in a relationship are inevitable, but that doesn't make them any more fun. Even more so when the reasons for...
4 Interpretations of Women in Film that Will Leave an Impression
Cinema, Television, and Psychology4 Interpretations of Women in Film that Will Leave an ImpressionWhen we find ourselves debating which movie to watch, we don't usually decide based on which gender predominates. Rather, the...
Invisible Patients: Young People and Chronic Disease
PsychologyInvisible Patients: Young People and Chronic DiseaseAdolescence tends to be quite a critical period, and it's common for there to be a dissociation between a person's...
Sleep Paralysis: A Terrifying Experience
PsychologySleep Paralysis: A Terrifying ExperienceBefore going deeper into sleep paralysis, if you were asked what a dream is, how would you define it? It's...
8 Basic Psychological Processes
Basic Psychological Processes8 Basic Psychological ProcessesA resource that we have when it comes to adapting to the world around us is our behavior. This allows...
Do We Need Darkness to See More Clearly?
CultureDo We Need Darkness to See More Clearly?Imagine this situation: you walk through a very bright place and someone approaches you. You can't see their face enough...
Constructivism: How Do We Construct Our Reality?
PsychologyConstructivism: How Do We Construct Our Reality?For a long time, philosophers and scientists have asked how we perceive reality and how we acquire knowledge. In this...
Do you Know what Delirium really is?
CultureDo you Know what Delirium really is?During the seventeenth century, the concept of madness was based on delusions more than anything else. Therefore, "being crazy" was...
You Are a "Bad Mother" Because You Are a Real Mother
WellnessYou Are a "Bad Mother" Because You Are a Real MotherMany mothers are under brutal pressure: they have so many responsibilities and they must do each one perfectly. Among these...
Cognitive Reserve: A Decisive Step Forward in the Evolution of the Brain
PsychologyCognitive Reserve: A Decisive Step Forward in the Evolution of the BrainCognitive reserve is a concept that arose in neuropsychology. It refers to the ability of brain structures to respond to...