General Psychology

Who doesn't love some good music? Well, actually there are people who legitimately dislike music. But for most of us, listening to music feels good and releases dopamine in our brains. There's ...
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Dreams are weird. Everyone knows that. But the truth is that dreams are even weirder than most people realize. Although scientists still aren't sure why people dream, they've discovered some interesting things ...
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Just emailed someone wishing them a "happy birhtday"? You can consider that friendship finished. Researchers from University of Michigan have just released the results of a study looking at the vitally important ...
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You might already know that possible symptoms of schizophrenia can include delusions and hallucinations. But did you know that in some situations people with schizophrenia actually have a better grasp on reality ...
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Researchers working to determine whether abusive bosses share certain personality traits have ended up with some unexpected findings. Going into the study, the team of psychologists from University of Cambridge in the ...
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Forgetting gets a bad rap. We think of remembering as inherently better than forgetting. After all, no one aspires to be forgetful, right? But forgetting is actually one of the most important ...
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With winter here, many people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or just feel a little melancholy and low in a colder, darker time. For many readers, books are a go-to all-natural antidepressant ...
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Scrolling through Tumblr recently, amidst the seemingly endless stream of Doctor Who fan art and cat memes, I saw a friend equate looking at corgi puppy photos with self care. This term, ...
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When I gave adult coloring books to my older brother for Christmas, I was nervous that he, would reject them. Yet even though he is usually one for traditional gifts straight off ...
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Depression is the most common mental health issue in the US, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).  Statistics provided by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance illustrate the staggering ...
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