The Fascinating Theory of Quantum Consciousness
The theory of quantum consciousness can be a bit complex for those who haven't mastered the science behind quantum mechanics.…
Theories
Here you can find out about the most interesting theories in the field of psychology. Approaches such as behaviourism, psychoanalysis, cognitivism, structuralism, or gestalt will help you find out some truly fascinating things about human behaviour.
Can You Make Your Own Luck?
Chance and luck are part of your life from the moment you're born. You don't choose the time, the place, or the family you're born into. The same goes for…
Is Consciousness a Product of the Brain?
Lujan Comas, a licensed physician specialized in anesthesiology and resuscitation, says that consciousness isn't a product of the brain. He…
Spearman's Bifactorial Theory of Intelligence
When speaking about intelligence and its scientific study, we have to mention Charles Spearman. His studies provided a great deal…
Fast and Slow Thinking by Daniel Kahneman
Are you aware of how your brain activates the two systems of thought while you perform your daily tasks? Do…
The 10 Types of Psychopaths According to Kurt Schneider
Kurt Schneider was a German doctor, psychiatrist, philosopher, and pioneer in his field. He's considered the foremost representative of the…
William Worden - The Four Tasks of Mourning
The four tasks of mourning by William Worden are a renewal of the grief process. This is because it's been…
Why Is Anxiety Common These Days?
Anxiety is common these days, at least according to some studies. It's currently the most recurrent mental disorder and a…
Intelligence Quotient or IQ: History and Evolution
The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is the score of an individual's intelligence in a standard intelligence test. IQ scoring has been…
Transactional Analysis and the States of the Self
Transactional analysis, proposed by Eric Berne in the 1950s, is a method derived from humanistic psychology. It's undergone some variations…
Chris Argyris's Ladder of Inference
Everyone does it. We're constantly creating movies in our heads about our own future. Some of them are positively Oscar-worthy.…
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage of Development
Parents, teachers, and anyone who has spent significant amounts of time with children have observed the developmental process that happens…
The Transmitted Silenced Ancestral Trauma
The concept of silenced ancestral trauma began to gain importance just a couple of decades ago. Neuroscience brought the role…
Description and Characteristics of Symbolic Thought
Do you know what symbolic thought is? Do you know how it manifests? Symbolic thinking is what allows humans to…
The Zeigarnik Effect: Anxiety for the Unfinished
The Zeigarnik effect is a reminder that the human brain doesn't like to leave things undone or be given ambiguous…
The Theory of Weak Central Coherence and its Link to Autism
By default, we tend to process the objects around us in a global way. When we look for an object…
Existential Positive Psychology According to Paul T.P. Wong
Many people believe that positive psychology has a "dark side". An almost exclusive focus on positive emotions, such as happiness,…
The Strauss-Howe Generational Theory
Neil Howe is one of the authors of a controversial theory published in the 90s called the Strauss-Howe generational theory.…
What's the Origin of Unhappiness?
Have you ever wondered what the origin of unhappiness is? Where does it come from? Throughout time, experts have written…
The Origin of Religion According to Darwin
The origin of religion has been linked to the Darwinian theory for the past 150 years. With it, he challenged…