For a long time, philosophers and scientists have asked how we perceive reality and how we acquire knowledge. In this article, we are going to talk about one of the schools of thought that answers these questions: constructivism. The...
When we talk about cycles, what we're talking about are the life processes that have a beginning, middle and end. Even though nothing is ever truly over, it's important to learn how to close cycles when a process has dried...
Psychological violence doesn't just leave marks on the mind; it leaves them on the body too. In fact, it has been proven. There are many illnesses that science hasn't been able to treat or fully cure because they have their...
Cognitive reserve is a concept that arose in neuropsychology. It refers to the ability of brain structures to respond to the loss of brain abilities or other negative changes. In other words, cognitive reserve is the brain's ability to...
Your nervous system (and your brain is a central part of that) is an essential part of your body. You couldn't live without it, literally. And it also plays a huge role when it comes to sex. So then what...
Surely on more than one occasion you've heard someone say "they're paranoid". It is not uncommon for us to use the term "paranoid" for someone who things someone is following them, who wants to hurt them, who makes fun...
Are you someone who believes that being more creative is overrated? Or do you think that humanity needs great ideas? Are you someone who lets others have original ideas, or do you believe that you can contribute something new...
Anxiety has a huge impact on your brain. Cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine all put you on alert and on the defensive. It won't take long for your mind to be taken over by irrational thoughts. Fear will barge in and...
Changing your opinion doesn't mean you're moving away from who you are. You're realizing the people you believed in aren't trustworthy. You're accepting that the path you thought was right wasn't in the end. Also, you're figuring out how to...
Family invalidation is a process which appears quite frequently. It happens in environments in which one or more people generate a type of insane dynamic that boycotts children's self-esteem. It makes use of belittling, passive-aggressive communication, emotional manipulation and invisible...