Basic Psychological Processes

Rationalization is a defense mechanism most people have used on more than one occasion, without even noticing. It defines the…

Alternative thinking is normal in humans. It's one of the many types of thinking. People switch between them depending on…

Pseudohallucinations are common non-pathological phenomena that most people experience at some point throughout their lives. An example of this is&...

You've probably heard of divergent or creative thinking, but... what about convergent thinking? Do you know what it is? When…

Endocannabinoids play a role in memory, rest, reproduction, pleasure, and even stress reduction. They're fascinating molecules that your body produ...

Computational thinking is a skill that can open many doors in the future. Knowing how to formulate problems, organize information…

What's synthetic thinking? Before getting into details, you need to remember that thoughts are the product of the mind. They…

Until the last few decades of the 20th century, there was the widespread idea that the brain worked as an…

People tend to worry more and more about cognitive functions as they get older. There's a particular concern for future…

Cognitive rigidity is a characteristic of people who are captive to their own behavioral patterns. They're those who don't accept…

The availability bias explains, to a large extent, why advertising works. When we need to buy a product, the brands…

Cognitive distortions in anxiety have a very clear goal: to intensify suffering. The mind falls captive of rigid and negative…

Many studies support the fact that age can lead to cognitive impairment. With this in mind, could we achieve anything…

Everyone does thousands of actions automatically on a daily basis. Of course, this is completely natural and normal. Could you…

In order to describe the neuroanatomy of emotions, Paul Broca first described the limbic system in 1878. It wasn't until…

Why does the brain love surprises? Surprise is a basic emotion caused by an unforeseen stimulus. When the surprise isn't pleasant, it becomes a neg...

The brain is the home of your mind and your memories. Thus, you trust its ability to process information when…

Reading while traveling is more than pleasurable; it's a necessity. It means resting our heads against the window while traveling…

Paradise syndrome refers to how each person has a vision about how things are and, most importantly, about how they…

Sleepwalking is a well-known sleep disorder. A sleepwalker has an unconscious awakening that makes them wander around. People that sleepwalk&hellip...

Chronic stress can affect your life without you even knowing it. Living under chronic stress is like living inside a…